For grades 6-7, this unit highlights persuasion, especially as it relates to oral communication. Emphasis is placed on providing evidence for opinions. Students must give passages from literature to defend their points of view in discussion as well as in written arguments. Opportunities are presented for impromptu speeches, informative and persuasive speeches, debate, small and large group discussion, and critical listening skills.
In a world where fitting in is the norm, one sock named Ben and his band of rebellious friends embark on a journey to discover the true meaning of belonging. Ben, feeling out of place, finds comfort in the unlikeliest of companions, a colorful crew of mismatched socks! Together, they explore a magical world, facing whimsical challenges and uncovering hidden truths. Can they unravel the age-old mystery of what it means to truly be a match? Dive into this heartwarming tale of friendship, magic, and the undeniable
The World Turned Upside Down: The American Revolution
Grades 4-5
Intensive document analysis and exploration of the concept of cause and effect form the foundation of this unit, which focuses on the Revolutionary period in American history. The unit explores the chronology and major event
The Student Mathematician’s Journal allows students to explore simulated or real-life problems and help them to think, write, and read like mathematicians. It encourages students to reflect on what they have learned in each lesson, think deeply about mathematics, and communicate in writing on worksheets.
Students are encouraged to study patterns and determine how they change, how they can be extended or repeated and/or how they grow. They then move beyond this to organize the information systematically and analyze it to develop generalizations about the m