"Promises To Keep" Novel Study Unit
Provide a full novel-study unit for "Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America" by Sharon Robinson, covering comprehension, vocabulary, and writing.
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Pennsylvania History Research Guide
A scaffolded research-essay unit that guides students through selecting, researching, and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style essay about a significant figure in Pennsylvania history, with a grading rubric for the teacher.
California CAASPP Pack of 3 English Proficiency Tests for Grade 6
Three full-length CAASPP ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) practice tests for Grade 6, used to build English learners' confidence across all four language domains ahead of the real ELPAC.
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Olympic Biography Writing Research Guide
A scaffolded packet guiding students through researching and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style research essay on an Olympic athlete.
California CAASPP Pack of 3 English Proficiency Tests for Grade 7
Three full-length CAASPP ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) practice tests for Grade 7, used to build English learners' confidence across all four language domains ahead of the real ELPAC.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Barack Obama
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Barack Obama (U.S. president)
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California CAASPP Pack of 3 English Proficiency Tests for Grade 8
Three full-length CAASPP ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) practice tests for Grade 8, used to build English learners' confidence across all four language domains ahead of the real ELPAC.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Alexander Hamilton
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Alexander Hamilton (Founding Father/statesman)
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Dark Water Rising Novel Study Unit
A 27-chapter novel study unit for Marian Hale's 'Dark Water Rising,' providing comprehension worksheets, vocabulary/spelling practice, historical reference material, exit quizzes, writing prompts, and summative assessment for a full-book unit.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Albert Einstein
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Albert Einstein (physicist)
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"Wildfire" Novel Study Unit
A comprehensive 207-page novel study unit for the novel 'Wildfire' by Rodman Philbrick, covering comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, figurative language, and summative assessment across the whole book.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Beethoven
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Ludwig van Beethoven (composer)
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Gone Fishing Novel Study Unit
A novel-in-verse book study unit for the poetry collection Gone Fishing, covering comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing across the whole book.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Abraham Lincoln
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Abraham Lincoln (U.S. president)
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Gone Camping Novel Study Unit
A novel-in-verse book study unit for the poetry collection Gone Camping, covering comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing across the whole book.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Alexander the Great
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Alexander the Great (military/political leader)
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News Reports for Classroom Magazines and Periodicals
Have students turn articles from a classroom news magazine/periodical into a group-presented news broadcast, practicing the 5 Ws, oral presentation, and cross-curricular (reading, writing, social studies, speaking & listening) skills.
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Coltrane
Guides students through independent biographical research on John Coltrane and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Coltrane’s most legendary musical moments and compositions, analyzing Coltrane’s legacy and influence over modern music, conclusion, and works…
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Narrative Writing Interactive Notebook: Exposition, Plot Elements
An interactive-notebook unit teaching narrative writing structure (exposition and the seven plot elements) through comprehension questions, story-map templates, and guided drafting.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John F. Kennedy
Guides students through independent biographical research on John F. Kennedy and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Kennedy’s achievements while president, analyzing Kennedy’s historical legacy, conclusion, and works cited page).
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study Unit
Large (232-page) independently authored novel study unit for Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, covering all 29 chapters with comprehension, vocabulary, exit quizzes, writing prompts, and a summative test for grades 5-7.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Alexander Graham Bell
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Alexander Graham Bell (inventor)
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Book into Movie Project: Compare and Contrast Book Report and Essay
Guide students through a multi-week project comparing a novel to its film adaptation, culminating in a Common Core-aligned compare-and-contrast essay.
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Ohio History Research Guide
A scaffolded packet guiding students through researching and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style research essay on a significant historical figure from Ohio.