This 35-minute lesson for 8th Grade students will delve into the compelling character of Mark Watney from 'The Martian' by analyzing his log entries. Students will explore his motivations and internal conflicts, fostering a deeper understanding of character development and empathy. This lesson will help students develop critical analysis skills and consider different perspectives.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
Students will explore the fascinating character of Mark Watney from 'The Martian' by identifying and analyzing his key traits using textual evidence. This lesson focuses on resilience, humor, and resourcefulness, helping 8th-grade students understand how character traits drive narrative and real-life success. Designed for a 35-minute single session.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
This 30-minute Tier 1 English lesson for 2nd graders helps students identify character traits, understand how these traits influence actions in a story, and connect them to their own understanding of self and others, fostering social awareness.
Chelsea Hiscock
General Education Teacher
This lesson engages students in analyzing 'Frankenstein' through interactive and accessible methods. By using game-based and project-based learning strategies, students will explore key themes and characters in a supportive environment. This approach is crucial for students with IEPs, as it provides differentiated instruction and fosters a deeper understanding of the text.
Jason Stewart
Special Education Teacher
This 60-minute ELA lesson for 7th-grade students explores Shirley Jackson's short story "Charles," focusing on character analysis, inference, and identifying narrative irony. Students will engage with the text to uncover the true identity of the mischievous Charles and reflect on the story's themes. This lesson fosters critical reading skills and encourages deeper thinking about literary elements.
Amy Frye
Special Education Teacher
This lesson explores how author Andy Weir uses Mark Watney's unique voice and ingenious problem-solving abilities to bring the character to life in 'The Martian'. Students will analyze text for direct and indirect characterization and apply critical thinking to understand the protagonist's development. Designed for 8th Grade students, this single session will last 30 minutes.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore and analyze different layers of meaning within complex texts, focusing on symbolism, themes, and character development. This lesson is important as it enhances critical thinking and interpretive skills, allowing students to engage deeply with literature and develop a nuanced understanding of textual elements.
David Woolgar
General Education Teacher
This engaging 30-minute lesson for 7th-grade students will teach them how to analyze character traits by examining direct and indirect characterization, helping them better understand the motives and actions of characters in any story. Designed for a single 30-minute session for the whole classroom.
Monica Larson
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson helps 11th-grade students analyze characterization in fiction texts, enabling them to understand how authors develop characters and their significance to the story. This single-session lesson is designed for approximately 30 minutes.
Lindsey Foulks
English Language Arts Teacher
Explore character development, motivations, and relationships within a story. This resource helps students empathize with characters, understand their impact on the plot, and analyze complex human behaviors. This lesson is for a 5th Grade Class and will take 45 minutes to complete.
MARIA DENOVIO
School Administrator
In this lesson, students will explore the connotative effects of an author's word choice in literature. Through a combination of reading, collaborative activities, and discussions, students will learn to evaluate how different words or phrases can alter the meaning and tone of a text. This lesson is crucial for developing critical reading and analytical skills, which are essential for success in AP courses and beyond.
Peter Gonzales
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will delve into the characters of 'Moon Over Manifest' by analyzing their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story. Through guided discussions and a multiple-choice quiz, students will gain a deeper understanding of character roles and develop empathy. This lesson is important as it encourages critical thinking and emotional intelligence, helping students connect with literature on a personal level.
David Woolgar
General Education Teacher
Students will create dialogues between characters from different books, enhancing their understanding of character voice and perspective. This lesson fosters creativity and critical thinking for an 8th Grade Class in a 50-minute session.
diana mclaughlin
Counselor
This lesson helps 3rd-grade students become character detectives, inferring character traits and motivations from text evidence. This 15-minute session provides a foundation for deeper reading comprehension.
Brittany Anderson
English Language Arts Teacher, Elementary Teacher
This web quest challenges 11th-grade students to explore how a character's development reveals a story's theme. Students will navigate provided resources to analyze character traits, motivations, and conflicts, deepening their understanding of literary analysis in a 45-minute session.
Lindsey Foulks
English Language Arts Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage with a story about a Raccoon and a Wolf to enhance their reading comprehension skills. Through inquiry-based learning, students will explore character changes, plot sequences, and relationships. This lesson is important as it encourages critical thinking and helps students develop a deeper understanding of narrative elements.
Corey Alkire
English
In this lesson, the student will explore the perspectives and emotions of others through the lens of their favorite character, Mario. By engaging in a discussion, watching a video, and participating in an activity, the student will learn to identify and empathize with different emotions. This lesson is important as it helps the student develop social-emotional skills, which are crucial for building relationships and understanding others.
Kyle Ryan
Psychologist
This 30-minute lesson for 8th-grade students will help them analyze the portrayal of Mark Watney in the film adaptation of 'The Martian,' comparing it to his characterization in the novel. Understanding how characters are adapted across different mediums helps students develop critical media literacy and analytical skills. This lesson will be conducted in one session.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson is designed for a 2nd grade autistic student who struggles with outbursts of inappropriate language. The goal is to teach the student to recognize and use appropriate language through engaging activities and reflection. This 20-minute individual session will focus on building awareness and self-regulation skills, crucial for social interactions and personal growth.
Keri Brewer
School Administrator
Students will infer character traits and motivations using text evidence. This lesson helps 3rd-grade students develop critical reading skills. Audience: 3rd Grade, 1 session, 15 minutes.
Jessica James
Elementary Teacher
This 45-minute lesson for 12th Grade English explores how a character's reliability impacts a story's plot and how self-management makes you a reliable team member. Students will analyze character dependability and practice self-management in collaborative settings, fostering critical thinking and teamwork skills.
jtoomey
Counselor
This lesson provides guiding questions for students to analyze themes and character development in the film 'Some Kind of Arrangement.' It encourages critical thinking and discussion. Designed for 10th Grade students, this 30-minute lesson is suitable for a single classroom session.
Audriana Chavis
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore emotional themes in selected literary works, focusing on how characters handle emotions. Through reading, discussion, and writing activities, students will enhance their analytical and emotional understanding skills. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy and critical thinking by connecting with characters' experiences and emotions.
Robyn Lawr
General Education Teacher
This resource provides tools to deeply analyze a character's motivations or a real-life situation from another's point of view. It builds critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence by focusing on individual reflection. Audience: 6th Grade Student. Duration: 30 minutes. Number of sessions: 1.
Amy Santos
Math Teacher, Science Teacher
This lesson for 12th-grade students explores how a character's dependability influences a story's plot and connects this to the importance of self-management in group work. Students will analyze literary examples and reflect on personal reliability over one 45-minute session.
jtoomey
Counselor
This lesson explores how language can escalate or defuse anger, helping students understand the power of words in communication. Through interactive debates and vocabulary-building exercises, students will learn to use language effectively to express themselves and manage conflicts. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential communication skills that are crucial for their social and emotional development.
Kayle Jordan
Counselor
This resource explores how empathy can transform our understanding of stories and characters, encouraging students to analyze motivations and feelings beyond the surface. It helps students develop deeper literary analysis skills while fostering emotional intelligence. This lesson is for High School Students and designed for one 45-minute session.
Zainab Mulla
Psychologist, Counselor
Dive deep into character development, exploring how authors create believable and compelling personalities that resonate with readers. This resource helps students understand the motivations and complexities of fictional individuals, enhancing their comprehension and creative writing skills. For Middle School Students, this lesson is designed for one 45-minute session.
Tasha Jaramillo
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson aims to help fifth-grade boys understand the impact of foul language on themselves and others. Through a short video and a quiz, students will explore how words can affect emotions and relationships. This lesson is important as it encourages students to reflect on their language choices and promotes a respectful and supportive classroom environment.
Ellen Trott
School Administrator
This lesson helps 3rd-grade students become character detectives! Students will learn to infer character traits and motivations by using specific details and evidence from the text. This is important because understanding characters helps students comprehend stories more deeply and develop critical thinking skills. This lesson is designed for one 15-minute session for 3rd Grade students.
Jessica James
Elementary Teacher
Explores the impact of word choice on relationships and perceptions, encouraging students to be mindful communicators. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the power of language and its effects on interpersonal relationships, fostering empathy and effective communication skills. Designed for a 9th-grade group, this session will last 30 minutes and is classified as Tier 2: Group support.
Crystal Sullivan
Social Worker
This lesson helps 5th and 6th-grade students explore and develop positive character traits through engaging activities. It's designed for small group intervention (Tier 2) and will last approximately 30 minutes.
Dan Graziano
Social Studies Teacher, English Language Arts Teacher
This 3-session unit guides 11th grade B1 EFL learners through planning, scripting, and producing a short video CV. Students will learn relevant vocabulary and structures, practice speaking, and develop digital communication skills essential for real-world applications.
Elisabeth
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to effective ways of expressing emotions, particularly when upset. Using the video 'Tools for Managing Your Emotions,' students will learn to identify, discuss, and reflect on their emotions. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential emotional regulation skills, fostering better communication and emotional intelligence.
Clarence "Tre" Horton
Instructor
This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the main character, Mark Watney, and the setting of Andy Weir's novel, 'The Martian.' Students will understand the initial conflict Watney faces, developing their ability to analyze character, setting, and conflict in literature. This lesson is designed for one 35-minute session.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' to practice citing textual evidence. Through collaborative learning, students will engage in a discussion and an activity to analyze the text and support their inferences with evidence. This lesson is important as it enhances critical reading skills and the ability to support arguments with textual evidence, which are essential skills in ELA.
Neal Fulks
Special Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on helping a 5th-grade student with autism reflect on the impact of using derogatory language and profanity. Through guided reflection, the student will learn the importance of respectful communication and develop strategies to express themselves positively. This individual session is crucial for fostering empathy and improving social interactions.
Joleen Shillingford
Counselor
An individual exploration into the fine line between humor and hurt. Ideal for students who are learning about the impact of their words in social settings.
Lisa Krempa
School Administrator
Students will delve into the themes of self-expression and identity in Dead Poets Society, exploring how poetry can be a platform for personal storytelling. This lesson aims to empower students by connecting film themes to their own lives. This lesson is designed for a 10th-grade group and will last 45 minutes, focusing on Tier 2 group supports.
diana mclaughlin
Counselor
This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the main character, Mark Watney, and the setting of Andy Weir's "The Martian." Students will identify the initial conflict he faces, building foundational understanding for character, setting, and plot analysis. This single 35-minute session is designed for the whole classroom.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
In this lesson, students will create empathy maps for characters from a book or historical figures they are currently studying. This activity will help students deepen their understanding of different perspectives and promote empathy. By engaging in this project, students will enhance their ability to analyze characters and develop a more nuanced understanding of diverse viewpoints, which is crucial for their social-emotional growth.
Christina Fonts
Psychologist
This lesson introduces 3rd graders to the concept of retaliation and its impact through a short video. By understanding the power of words and the importance of kindness, students will learn how to handle negative interactions constructively. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and promoting positive social interactions among young students.
Clarence "Tre" Horton
Instructor
This lesson introduces 9th-12th grade beginning theatre students to the concept of character mapping, a crucial technique for developing believable and complex theatrical characters. Students will learn to analyze character traits, motivations, and relationships, which enhances their acting skills and critical thinking. This is a single 60-minute session for the entire class.
sheryldavis
Instructor
In this lesson, students will analyze the narrative style and techniques used in Chapter 2 of 'Born a Crime' by Trevor Noah. They will identify rhetorical devices and discuss their effects on the narrative. This lesson is important as it enhances students' understanding of how authors use language to convey meaning and engage readers, which is a critical skill for literary analysis.
Azim Sultanov
Special Education Teacher
Students will explore a character's core traits and journey by creating a visual 'one-pager'. This activity enhances critical thinking, creativity, and understanding of dramatic roles. Designed for 7th-grade students, this lesson is for one 30-minute session.
ginaborlaza
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson explores the impact and influence of words in communication and relationships. Students will engage in activities that highlight how words can affect emotions and perceptions, fostering a deeper understanding of their power. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy, communication skills, and awareness of language's role in shaping interactions.
Crystal Sullivan
Social Worker
Ignite creativity and social-emotional learning as students create colorful characters using various art materials. Discuss and explore the personalities, emotions, and actions of their characters, promoting emotional literacy and artistic expression.
Tamara peay
English
Explore Holden Caulfield's evolving character in chapters 16 and 17 of 'Catcher in the Rye.' Focus on his motivations, struggles, and development.
diana mclaughlin
Counselor
This lesson helps 4th-grade students understand how a character's family background shapes their actions and decisions. By exploring chapters 12-13, students will develop empathy and analytical skills. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.
asutton
Counselor
Students become detectives to infer character traits based on actions and dialogue in short stories. This resource is key for developing critical thinking and understanding character motivation, deepening their connection to the text. For 3rd Grade Group students, this lesson is designed for 35 minutes.
Jessica Hamm
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 6th-grade ELA students analyze how visual elements, tone, and structure in 'March: Book One' convey emotion and theme, specifically focusing on John Lewis's reaction to Emmett Till's death. It's designed for a 50-minute block for the whole class, with scaffolding for struggling learners.
Sancia Morgan
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson aims to help 4th-grade students understand the impact of name calling and negative interactions. By watching 'The Power of Words' video, students will learn about the S.T.O.P. method to handle such situations. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and teaches students how to respond to negative interactions constructively.
Clarence "Tre" Horton
Instructor
This lesson helps Mo, a 6th-grade student reading at a 5th-grade level, practice citing textual evidence to support inferences about characters. It's a 25-minute individual session designed with scaffolds and sentence starters to meet his IEP accommodations.
Molly Mulhern
Instructor
In this 30-minute individualized lesson, a 7th grade student with a communication impairment will explore how words and actions affect others, build empathy, and learn strategies for self-control. Through interactive activities, visual supports, and a playful game, the student will practice positive communication and reflect on their social impact.
Hannah Ryan
Social Worker
In this 30-minute individualized lesson, a 7th grade student with a communication impairment will explore how words and actions affect others, build empathy, and learn strategies for self-control. Through interactive activities, visual supports, and a playful game, the student will practice positive communication and reflect on their social impact.
Hannah Ryan
Social Worker
This resource focuses on helping individual students articulate and understand complex emotions in social situations. It empowers them to effectively communicate their feelings and interpret the emotions of others, leading to improved social interactions. Designed for individual student support.
William Diaz
Social Worker
This lesson helps 3rd-grade students become character detectives! They'll learn to infer what characters are like and why they do things, using clues from the story. This skill is crucial for understanding literature and even people around them. This lesson is designed for one 15-minute session for elementary school students.
Jessica James
Elementary Teacher
This 5-session lesson is designed for a 4th-grade female student to help her learn emotional expressive language. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, the student will develop the ability to articulate her feelings, which is crucial for her emotional development and overcoming avoidant behaviors. Each session lasts 30 minutes and includes a variety of components to maintain interest and encourage participation.
Latisha Smith
Social Worker
In this lesson, students will engage in a collaborative game-based activity designed to enhance their understanding of responsibility and the consequences of their words. The lesson is crucial for helping students develop essential communication skills that will aid them in both academic and social settings. By participating in this interactive session, students will learn to identify the impact of their words and practice appropriate communication behaviors in a supportive environment.
Domonique Lytle
Counselor
This one-on-one counseling session helps a student understand the importance of words and their potential negative consequences. Through personalized discussion and reflection, the student will learn to reflect on their language and its impact on others. This session is crucial for developing empathy and responsible communication skills at an early age.
Kaylyn Davis
Counselor
This lesson engages small groups in creating and analyzing different character personas within a given scenario, enhancing their understanding of how traits influence actions. Great for collaborative role-playing. This lesson is designed for 7th Grade small groups and will take approximately 45 minutes.
Nermine ElShafei
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will design and describe a character from their favorite book using various art materials. This activity will help them engage with reading material, enhance comprehension, and develop artistic skills. By visualizing and creating a character, students will deepen their understanding of the story and its elements, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Ciara McNearly
Instructor
This lesson introduces young students to the concept of how words can affect emotions. Through simple role-playing, guided discussion, and interactive activities, students will learn to recognize kind words and their positive impact. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for empathy and positive communication skills, which are essential for young learners in their social interactions.
Minhee Chang
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will write a book report and conduct a study on the author, exploring their background and writing style. This lesson integrates literary analysis with biographical research, helping students develop critical thinking and research skills. By understanding the author's background, students can gain deeper insights into the themes and styles present in their works.
David Woolgar
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute, Tier 3 individual lesson for an 8th-grade student helps improve the student's ability to identify others' perspectives, understand the reasons behind them, and predict future actions. It's crucial for developing empathy and social understanding, especially when perspectives differ. The lesson incorporates the student's interest in Guardians of the Galaxy and Groot.
Kayla
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will become 'Emotional Detectives,' learning to identify and articulate their emotions using visual aids and group activities. This lesson is important as it helps students enhance their emotional vocabulary and self-awareness, which are crucial skills for social-emotional learning and personal development.
Bryan Lefcourt
General Education Teacher
This resource dives into the core principles of dynamic character design, exploring how animators infuse personality and movement into their creations. It's crucial for students to understand these foundations to develop compelling and memorable animated characters of their own. This lesson is for High School Students and designed for one 45-minute session.
Claire Filipek
Computer Science Teacher
In this single 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 10th graders will explore Shakespeare’s Macbeth to uncover how ambition and power drive character actions and themes. Students will analyze a key soliloquy, annotate language devices, and engage in discussion to connect the play’s central ideas to real-life decisions. This foundational lesson ignites critical thinking and close-reading skills.
Camryn
General Education Teacher
This resource uses visual aids to represent internal thoughts and feelings of characters in various situations. It helps a student visualize and articulate different perspectives, enhancing their ability to 'read between the lines' in social interactions. This lesson is for a 4th-grade student and will take approximately 25 minutes.
Kelly Emmett
Counselor
In this lesson, students will watch a short, age-appropriate film clip and pause at key moments to discuss the characters' emotions and decisions. This engaging visual approach helps students identify and empathize with diverse perspectives while practicing active listening. By understanding different viewpoints, students will enhance their social-emotional skills, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.
Jennifer Bricher
Counselor
This lesson aims to help students understand the impact their words and behaviors can have on others. Through a combination of video, discussion, and activities, students will explore the consequences of bullying and the importance of empathy and communication. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive and respectful classroom environment, especially for students with challenging behaviors.
Jamie Nikopoulos
Counselor
This lesson focuses on the impact of language, particularly racial slurs, on individuals and communities. Students will learn about the power of words and how to communicate respectfully. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy and awareness of how their words can affect others, fostering a more inclusive and respectful environment.
Jennifer Marries
Counselor
In this 15-minute Tier 3 session, a 3rd grade student will practice identifying and using non-literal language—humor, sarcasm, and voice inflection—through perspective-taking exercises with social stories and real-life scenarios. This targeted lesson builds social communication skills critical for understanding others and effective interaction.
C. Cor.
Counselor
This lesson helps 2nd-grade students explore the power of words, specifically focusing on the second word Charlotte writes in "Charlotte's Web." Students will identify the word, discuss its impact on characters, and reflect on the qualities of friendship. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session for 2nd-grade students.
Julie
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will design and describe a character from their favorite book using various art materials. This activity will help them engage with reading material, enhance comprehension, and develop artistic skills. By visualizing and creating a character, students will deepen their understanding of the story and express their creativity.
Ciara McNearly
Instructor
This engaging lesson is designed for a group of students known as 'Believers' and focuses on developing leadership skills through literacy. In a 45-minute session, students will explore how effective communication and leadership go hand-in-hand, using a fun and interactive game to reinforce these concepts. This lesson is particularly supportive for students with ADHD and ADD, providing strategies to enhance focus and participation.
Ciara McNearly
Instructor
This lesson guides 8th-grade students through a final editing workshop for their essays on conformity and oppression in A Wrinkle in Time. Students will refine their arguments, evidence, and writing mechanics, ensuring their final drafts are polished and powerful. This session is crucial for developing strong analytical writing skills. Designed for one 45-minute class.
Aurora Militello
General Education Teacher
This lesson guides 9th-grade students through an analysis of pages 33-44 of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye." Students will explore character interactions, themes of empathy, social class, and the impact of environment on self-perception. This single 30-minute session will deepen their understanding of complex social issues.
Brian Calandruccio
Special Education Teacher
This lesson uses inspirational quotes from famous speeches to explore leadership qualities. Students will watch a video, discuss leadership traits, and create their own leadership quotes.
Robyn Bilotta
Instructor
This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the effects of bullying through the video 'The Power of Words.' The video highlights the impact of negative interactions and teaches the S.T.O.P. method to handle bullying. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize the power of words and encourages them to treat others with kindness, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Clarence "Tre" Horton
Instructor
This resource guides students through the exciting process of designing their own unique characters, focusing on expression, form, and personality. It's perfect for budding animators and storytellers, bringing their imaginative worlds to life. Designed for a 9th Grade Group, this lesson is 120 minutes long across one session.
Stephen Habib
Counselor
This lesson uses the story of 'The Fish and His Puffy Temper' to teach 2nd graders about managing emotions and not retaliating with hitting. Through a video and guided discussion, students will learn the importance of understanding and controlling their emotions to build friendships. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional regulation skills in young children, helping them navigate social interactions positively.
Clarence "Tre" Horton
Instructor
This lesson focuses on character development for kindergarten students, aiming to instill foundational values such as kindness, sharing, and respect. Through engaging activities and games, students will learn the importance of these traits in a fun and interactive way. This single 30-minute session is designed to support small groups of students who need extra help in understanding and practicing positive character traits.
kim christopher
Instructor
Unlock the power of words! This 30-minute dialogue-driven lesson for 10th-grade students will explore how word choice impacts meaning and tone in various texts, helping students become more critical readers and effective writers. Designed for a single classroom session.
jlafauci
General Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on teaching 4th graders the importance of using kind words and the impact of saying mean things. Through a short video and guided discussion, students will learn how words can affect others and the importance of kindness. This lesson is crucial in fostering a positive classroom environment and helping students develop empathy and respectful communication skills.
Clarence "Tre" Horton
Instructor
This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to Andy Weir's 'The Martian' by analyzing the opening chapters. Students will explore Mark Watney's character, the initial conflict, and the book's narrative style. This lesson will help students develop their analytical reading skills and prepare them for deeper engagement with science fiction literature. Designed for a single 30-minute session.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concept of how words can impact feelings. Through a story, discussion, and activity, students will learn to recognize the power of words and practice using positive language. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop empathy and communication skills, fostering a positive classroom environment.
Courtenay Labson
Counselor
In this lesson, students will become 'emotion detectives,' observing and recording emotional cues in short film clips and classroom interactions. Through collaborative discussions, they will better understand the importance of emotional awareness. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and social skills, helping students to recognize and respond to emotions in themselves and others.
Ariana Bueno
Counselor, Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist
This 20-minute lesson for 6th-grade students helps them understand and identify unspoken emotions by analyzing subtle social cues. It's crucial for developing empathy and improving social interactions.
Joleen Shillingford
Counselor
In this lesson, students will explore how jealousy influences character development and plot progression in classic literature. By analyzing specific characters, students will gain insights into the emotional and psychological aspects of jealousy, enhancing their understanding of literary analysis and character study.
Rhonda Weir
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in empathy mapping to explore and understand the feelings and perspectives of characters in case studies. This activity is designed to enhance students' emotional intelligence by encouraging them to consider different viewpoints and develop a deeper understanding of others' emotions. By the end of the lesson, students will have improved their ability to empathize and analyze emotional contexts.
Shannon Janovitz
Instructor
In this 15-minute English Language Arts lesson for 7th graders, students will explore the impact of language and how words can influence thoughts and emotions. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the significance of language in communication and its role in shaping perceptions, which is crucial for developing effective communication skills.
Jenna Warner
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute lesson for 3rd Graders focuses on analyzing the initial dialogue between Wilbur and Charlotte to predict the nature of their future friendship. Students will explore character voice and build suspense through close reading. This lesson is important because it teaches critical reading skills and encourages empathy and understanding of character relationships.
Julie
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 3rd-grade students become character detectives! They will learn to infer character traits and motivations by finding clues within the text. This is a single 15-minute session.
Jessica James
Elementary Teacher
This lesson introduces 8th-grade boys to effective anger management techniques through a combination of video content and interactive activities. The lesson aims to equip students with practical tools to recognize and manage their anger in healthy ways. By understanding and practicing these techniques, students can improve their emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.
Emma Donaldson
Social Worker, Counselor
In this one-on-one session, the student will engage in a personalized activity to identify emotions using visual and verbal prompts. This lesson is important as it helps the student develop social awareness and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for effective communication and relationship-building.
Iana Aguilera
Instructor
This lesson focuses on teaching students effective communication techniques to express their feelings and thoughts in friendships. Through role-play and communication games, students will practice these skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social-emotional skills, enhancing their ability to build and maintain healthy relationships.
Paul Tentindo
Psychologist
This 60-minute lesson for 9th-grade ELA students explores the complexities of adolescent mental health and the transition to adulthood through Holden Caulfield's experiences in *The Catcher in the Rye*. Students will analyze specific passages to identify manifestations of Holden's struggles and connect them to broader themes of mental well-being, fostering a deeper understanding of literary character analysis and empathy for real-world mental health challenges.
Leyla Haznedar
Counselor, English Language Arts Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Principal, District Administrator, Paraprofessional, Behavior Interventionist
This lesson focuses on developing social awareness and relationship skills through interactive activities and reflective discussions. Students will engage in a video analysis of social interactions to better understand the dynamics of communication and empathy. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional intelligence and improving students' ability to navigate social situations effectively.
Avriel Emanuel
Social Worker
This 45-minute lesson for 12th-grade students explores the concept of reliability in storytelling, both in literature and in real-world collaborative projects. Students will analyze how a character's dependability affects a story's plot and understand how self-management makes them a reliable group member. This lesson is important because it connects literary analysis with crucial life skills, preparing students for academic and professional success. It will be conducted in one session.
jtoomey
Counselor
This lesson focuses on helping students understand the impact of words through a project-based approach. Students will engage in activities that highlight how words can affect emotions and relationships. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and awareness, encouraging students to be mindful of their language and its effects on others.
Ali Shwartz
Instructor
This lesson aims to help 5th-grade students understand how their words can impact others and the importance of avoiding inappropriate comments. Through a video and interactive worksheet, students will learn strategies to communicate kindly and effectively. This lesson is crucial in fostering empathy and promoting a positive communication environment among students.
Jill Chisholm
Social Worker
This lesson helps 3rd-grade students infer character traits and motivations using text evidence. Through guided practice and independent application, students will become character detectives! This lesson is designed for one 15-minute session.
Jessica James
Elementary Teacher
This lesson aims to help fourth-grade students understand the impact of their words, specifically focusing on the use of derogatory terms like 'retard.' Through discussion and activities, students will learn about empathy and the importance of respectful communication. This lesson is crucial in fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
Ali Shwartz
Instructor
In small groups, students will act as detectives to analyze video clips, identifying complex emotions and discussing their observations. This lesson enhances critical thinking and observational skills for 8th-grade students, focusing on Tier 2 group support. The session lasts 45 minutes and is designed to improve emotional intelligence and empathy.
Emma Gebhard
Social Worker, Counselor
This 30-minute lesson prepares reluctant 10th-grade readers for Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by exploring the concept of language as a tool for change. It helps students connect the historical context to the enduring power of words.
Kyle Kirkley
General Education Teacher
Explore the dual nature of humanity through 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'. This lesson helps 9th-grade students analyze character, plot, and themes across seven 30-minute class periods. By examining the choices and consequences within the story, students will develop critical reading skills and a deeper understanding of literary elements.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
This 50-minute lesson for 6th-grade students explores the profound impact of nonviolence and justice through key quotes from "March: Book One." Students will analyze powerful language to understand the author's purpose and connect these themes to their own values, fostering critical thinking and empathy.
Sancia Morgan
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson introduces 2nd graders to the concept of leadership through kindness and positive actions. Using the video 'A Good Deed Can Grow,' students will learn how small acts of kindness can have a big impact, a fundamental trait of good leaders. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the power of their actions and encourages them to contribute positively to their community.
Clarence "Tre" Horton
Instructor
In this lesson, students will conduct a character study of Abilene Tucker from pages 51 to 108 of 'Moon Over Manifest'. Through guided discussion and creative activities, students will explore her development and relationships, deepening their understanding of character motivations and growth. This lesson is important as it enhances students' analytical skills and empathy by examining character dynamics and personal growth.
David Woolgar
General Education Teacher
This 6th-grade lesson explores the power of nonviolence and justice through key quotes from "March: Book One." Students will analyze the author's purpose and its impact, developing their critical thinking and textual analysis skills over one 50-minute session.
Sancia Morgan
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson for 5th graders focuses on understanding why saying hurtful phrases like "that's why your family member is dead" is unhealthy. It aims to foster empathy and awareness about the impact of words, helping students develop healthier communication skills. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.
Lisa Krempa
School Administrator
This lesson focuses on the resolution of the plot in *The Martian* and how the main character, Mark Watney, has changed throughout his ordeal. Students will analyze the falling action, resolution, and character growth. Audience: 8th Grade, 1 session, 35 minutes.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson helps 6th-grade students understand and identify unspoken emotions in social scenarios by analyzing subtle cues, tone of voice, body language, and context. Students will engage in a warm-up activity, learn about subtle cues, analyze a film clip, and debrief as a group. This lesson is designed for one 20-minute session.
Joleen Shillingford
Counselor
In this Tier 3 individual lesson for a 7th grade student, “Mood Movie” uses short, relatable emotional vignettes to help the student identify, reflect on, and empathize with adolescent feelings. Over a single 25-minute session, the student reads scenes, completes reflections, journals about characters’ emotions, and checks responses against a guided answer key—building self-awareness and emotional resilience.
pfeffer
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 8th-grade students analyze how themes from a novel are brought to life in its film adaptation. It fosters critical thinking about visual storytelling and thematic consistency. This is a single 30-minute session.
Makaela Carias
English Language Arts Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore the effects of teasing through group discussions and interactive scenarios. The lesson aims to foster a supportive classroom environment by encouraging students to reflect on their words' impact. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy and awareness of their language, promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Nicole Walsh
Counselor
This lesson challenges 4th-grade students to analyze character responsibility and consequences in 'The Dollar Word Challenge' (chapters 3-4). Students will engage in discussions and activities to strengthen their understanding of problem-solving and friendship. This lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.
asutton
Counselor
