In this 30-minute enrichment session, 7th grade English learners new to the U.S. will acquire essential vocabulary for everyday life and classroom success. By exploring real-life scenarios, interactive activities, and reflective discussions, students will build confidence in using new words to communicate effectively.
Alanah Garza
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 9th-grade English Language Learners expand their vocabulary through interactive activities and discussions. It's crucial for improving reading comprehension and communication skills. Designed for a single classroom session.
Shannon Linn
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson is designed to expand students' vocabulary through engaging games and activities that make learning new words fun and memorable. It targets 6th-grade students in a group setting, focusing on literacy skills over a 35-minute session. The lesson includes a lesson plan, slides, and a game to ensure comprehensive vocabulary development.
Hana Oregel
Instructor
This 10-minute lesson is designed for a small group of students with language-based disabilities. It focuses on building vocabulary through interactive definitions and sentence creation, helping students to expand their understanding and use of new words. This lesson will enhance their ability to comprehend and express ideas more effectively. For a Tier 2 Group of students, 1 session, 10 minutes.
Alicia Zeh-Dean
Instructor
Enhance students' vocabulary to describe emotions accurately when dealing with 'No'.
Carla Eliezer
Social Worker, Counselor
This lesson encourages 10th-grade Biology students to collaborate effectively while learning new vocabulary terms. Through group work and interactive activities, students will strengthen their understanding of biological terminology and improve their teamwork skills. This single session is designed to last 20 minutes.
hwales
General Education Teacher
Students enhance their emotional literacy by expanding their vocabulary for feelings and emotions. Through interactive games and activities, they learn to articulate complex emotions, fostering better self-awareness and communication within their peer groups. Audience: Grades 3-5. Duration: 60 minutes.
harlowr
Special Education Teacher
This lesson will kick off the unit on accessing information and familiarizing students with common vocabulary related to this skill. Students will watch engaging videos, participate in discussions, and practice critical thinking. This lesson sets the foundation for students to effectively gather and assess information, a crucial academic and life skill.
shay santiago
Health & Fitness
In this 30-minute, single-session lesson for 7th grade students, learners will explore key academic and bullying-related vocabulary through interactive activities and discussions. Understanding these terms will empower students to recognize, prevent, and speak up about bullying behaviors in real-life situations.
Carla Patrick
Counselor
A practical 30-minute lesson for adult learners on travel planning and essential vocabulary, helping participants confidently plan trips and navigate common travel scenarios. This Tier 1 session is great for workplace or community education settings and requires minimal preparation.
Sama Alkhalili
Instructor
In this 5-session, 15-minute each small-group vocabulary-building unit, ELL newcomers will collaboratively build and interact with a classroom word wall featuring key literacy terms. Through engaging activities like labeling images, matching games, and sentence creation, students will deepen comprehension and language skills essential for reading and writing. This Group Tier 2 intervention supports minimal-English learners by providing visual, kinesthetic, and peer-assisted strategies.
Alanah Garza
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 10th-grade students expand their emotional vocabulary to better articulate their feelings. Through interactive activities, students will learn new emotion-related words and practice using them in various contexts. This lesson is important as it enhances students' ability to express themselves clearly, leading to improved communication and emotional intelligence.
Bridget Yurgel
Social Worker
In this 60-minute individual session for adult learners, students will master 7 essential phrasal verbs commonly used in professional settings. This lesson provides targeted practice to boost workplace communication skills and confidence at the office.
Sama Alkhalili
Instructor
Unlock the power of words with this resource designed to expand students' vocabulary in an engaging and memorable way. A rich vocabulary enhances reading comprehension, improves writing fluency, and boosts overall communication confidence. For 5th Grade Group, 1 session, 45 minutes.
Alireza Hamedzadeh
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson focuses on strengthening communication skills through engaging vocabulary and descriptive language activities. Students will enhance their ability to express ideas clearly and precisely. Designed for 7th-grade students, this single 30-minute session is perfect for a classroom-wide Tier 1 intervention.
Beth Haas
Paraprofessional
This lesson introduces second graders to the common suffix '-ing' and how it changes the meaning of verbs to indicate ongoing actions. Students will learn to identify and use words with '-ing', enhancing their vocabulary and reading comprehension. This lesson is designed for a whole-class setting and will take approximately 30 minutes.
Vicki Purvis
Instructor
This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to essential map skills vocabulary, helping them understand and interpret various types of maps. This is a Tier 1 lesson designed for the whole classroom and will take approximately 30 minutes.
Timothy Rucho
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute, Tier 3 lesson helps 7th-grade individual students learn basic English greetings and introductions through interactive practice. It focuses on practical, everyday conversational skills.
Anais Hommais
Instructor
This lesson introduces 10th-grade English learners (Level 2) to essential vocabulary for understanding and discussing furnace repair. Students will learn key terms through visual aids, definitions, and interactive practice, building confidence in a practical, real-world context. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.
scarreno
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 4th-grade students explore new vocabulary words by creating concept definition maps. It focuses on understanding word meanings, identifying synonyms and antonyms, recognizing parts of speech, and using words in context. This is a Tier 1 lesson designed for a whole classroom over 90 minutes.
mariemartin
Elementary Teacher
A comprehensive lesson for 4th graders to deeply understand key vocabulary words through concept definition maps. Students will explore definitions, synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, and use each word in a sentence. This lesson is designed for a single 90-minute session for a whole classroom setting. It aims to build a strong foundation for reading comprehension and expressive language.
mariemartin
Elementary Teacher
This lesson expands 8th-grade students' emotional lexicon beyond basic terms, equipping them with precise language to articulate their feelings effectively. A richer vocabulary reduces frustration and improves communication. This lesson is designed for a single 50-minute session for an 8th Grade Class.
sgeoffroy
Social Worker
In this 30-minute individual session, adult learners will master seven essential phrasal verbs commonly used in professional settings. This lesson enhances workplace communication skills, boosting confidence and clarity in emails, meetings, and conversations.
Sama Alkhalili
Instructor
This lesson helps 2nd-grade students understand and use new vocabulary words by seeing them in context. It's designed for small groups and will take about 30 minutes.
Glenda Hamilton
Special Education Teacher
This lesson engages 3rd to 5th graders in a collaborative and game-based learning activity to enhance their understanding of gardening vocabulary, focusing on tools and planting terms. Through a fun and interactive game, students will work together to solve gardening-related scenarios, fostering teamwork and critical thinking. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also helps students develop essential social and cognitive skills related to gardening.
Dee Morales
General Education Teacher
Enhancing students' ability to articulate their feelings through an expanded emotional vocabulary. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to better understand and express their emotions, leading to improved communication and emotional intelligence. Targeted at middle school students, this lesson spans one session of 60 minutes.
Kristen Federico
Special Education Teacher
This resource introduces essential workplace vocabulary and common phrases, helping students understand the language of the professional world. Mastering this jargon builds confidence and prepares them for real-world work environments. This lesson is for a 9th Grade Group and will take approximately 45 minutes.
Leslie Hazelwood-Rogers
Counselor
This one-on-one lesson focuses on the importance of word choice in effective communication. Tailored for students who need support in expressing themselves, it emphasizes vocabulary development and thoughtful dialogue. This lesson is crucial for helping students articulate their thoughts clearly and confidently, which is an essential life skill. Designed for a 9th-grade student, the session lasts 45 minutes and is part of Tier 3 individual support.
Stephen Habib
Counselor
This 80-minute lesson introduces Spanish 1-2 students to essential vocabulary and phrases related to transportation and hotels for a trip to Cancún. Students will learn practical language skills for booking travel and accommodations, enhancing their ability to plan and discuss real-world travel scenarios in Spanish. Designed for a whole classroom setting.
Gerardo Jimenez Ramirez
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 students to a vocabulary set related to emotions and feelings. Through interactive games and activities, students will learn to better articulate their internal experiences and practice empathy with peers. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence, which is crucial for their social and emotional development.
Justin Beechwood
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 7th and 8th graders expand their emotional vocabulary, enabling them to identify and articulate a wider range of feelings with precision. Through interactive activities like 'Emotion Charades' and guided reflection, students will learn to recognize subtle emotional nuances in themselves and others, improving self-awareness and communication.
Stacey Hersch
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 12th-grade students expand their emotional vocabulary beyond basic feelings. It's crucial for improving self-awareness, communication, and empathy. This lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.
b nasanburmaa
Special Education Teacher, Psychologist
In this 30-minute small group lesson for students with IEPs, we'll learn key biology terms: spontaneous generation, biogenesis, biosphere, and adaptation using visuals and simple language to build scientific vocabulary and understanding.
Erin Esswein
Special Education Teacher
In this 5-session vocabulary series, English language learners will engage in group activities to learn and practice 20 key academic words, building connections and confidence. Each 15-minute session uses interactive strategies—like matching games, paraphrasing activities, and word-wall creation—to help newcomers internalize vocabulary and demonstrate understanding.
Alanah Garza
General Education Teacher
In this engaging 30-minute Tier 1 session for kindergarteners, students will explore and demonstrate understanding of 22 key social-emotional vocabulary words through visuals, discussion, and a fun assessment. Building these foundational words helps young learners express feelings, recognize behaviors, and develop healthy communication skills.
Kaylyn Davis
Counselor
This resource expands students' emotional vocabulary, allowing for more precise expression of feelings. It's crucial for developing strong self-awareness and communication skills within a 1st Grade Class. This lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.
Karina de zippilli
Psychologist, Counselor
In this 30-minute Tier 2 group session, 6th graders will learn effective communication strategies to resolve peer conflicts. Students will practice 'I' statements, active listening, and role-plays, building skills for positive relationships and a supportive classroom culture.
cgoodreau
Social Worker
This lesson introduces 2nd-grade students to the suffix '-ing' to help them understand how verbs change to show ongoing actions. This is important for developing stronger reading comprehension and writing skills. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session with a whole classroom.
Vicki Purvis
Instructor
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
In this lesson, students will create mind maps to explore and articulate their emotions, connecting feelings with personal experiences and insights. This activity encourages self-reflection and helps students develop a richer emotional vocabulary in a supportive environment. By engaging in this exercise, students will enhance their ability to express emotions, leading to improved communication and emotional intelligence.
Jasmine Taylor
Counselor
This daily lesson introduces one new vocabulary word, helping 4th-grade dual immersion students expand their English lexicon and deepen their understanding of new concepts in a personalized, one-on-one setting. This lesson is designed for individual student support and takes 15 minutes.
Melissa Ramirez
Counselor
Feeling Fluent is a 30-minute Tier 2 small-group program for 2nd graders that expands emotional vocabulary through fun games and stories. This lesson boosts communication skills, empathy, and self-awareness in a safe and engaging environment.
angelica.vasquez
Counselor
In this lesson, students will explore a variety of emotion words through engaging activities and discussions. They'll learn to identify and express these emotions in different scenarios, enhancing their emotional intelligence and communication skills. This lesson is important as it helps students articulate their feelings, leading to better interpersonal relationships and self-awareness.
Brittany Robinson
Instructor
This lesson introduces Italian 1 high school students to common emotion vocabulary. Students will learn to identify and express a range of emotions in Italian, enhancing their ability to communicate personal feelings and understand others. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session for the entire class.
akuzemczak
General Education 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
This engaging 45-minute lesson introduces 1st and 2nd graders to essential French winter vocabulary through interactive activities and a fun project. Students will learn to identify and use winter-related words, enhancing their vocabulary and cultural understanding. Designed for a single classroom session.
Julie
General Education Teacher
This engaging 15-minute lesson helps 3rd-grade students in an enhanced autism classroom master new vocabulary. Students will verbally define 10 words with 80% accuracy and use them in sentences, building essential communication and comprehension skills. Designed for 1 session.
Hanna Khomidova
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps young students understand the importance of using kind and respectful words. Through a simple video, discussion, and fun activities, students will learn how words can affect others and how to communicate positively. This lesson is important for building empathy and kindness in young learners, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Lori Ford
Counselor
In this 45-minute lesson, 9th graders learn four key vocabulary words related to coping with big life transitions and apply them through discussion and a personal action worksheet. This prepares students for challenges like moving schools, changing social circles, or adapting to new routines.
jtoomey
Counselor
This lesson helps 1st graders and kindergarteners learn and practice using their words to ask for help, express needs, and share feelings. Through interactive activities, students will build essential communication skills. This is a Tier 2 group support designed for small group instruction over 30 minutes.
RaShanda Hartman
Social Worker
The lesson will focus on teaching simple space-related terms through an engaging and collaborative activity. Students will work in pairs or small groups to match terms to their definitions using printable cards. This lesson will help students expand their space vocabulary in a fun and interactive way, enhancing both their academic and social skills.
SHERRI BROWN
Counselor
This lesson explores vocabulary and conversational phrases related to transportation and hotel stays in Spanish, equipping 12th-grade students with essential communication skills for travel. This lesson is designed for a single 90-minute session for the whole classroom.
Gerardo Jimenez Ramirez
English Language Arts Teacher
This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to foundational English vocabulary, focusing on greetings, common colors, and numbers 1-10. Students will gain basic communication skills and build confidence in a new language. This is a 1-session, 60-minute lesson for small groups.
Robyn Trucco
General Education Teacher
This resource expands students' emotional vocabulary, allowing for more precise expression of feelings. It's crucial for developing strong self-awareness and communication skills within the whole class. Audience: 1st Grade Class, Duration: 30 minutes.
Carolina Escobar
Social Worker
This lesson encourages 7th-grade students to reflect on the impact of using inappropriate language. Through a brief discussion and a worksheet activity, students will explore how words can affect others and the importance of choosing language carefully. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and promoting a respectful classroom environment.
Tonya Desjardin
Instructor
Get ready to unlock the power of new words! This 90-minute Tier 1 lesson for 10th-grade students introduces key vocabulary for the upcoming unit through engaging activities, helping students build a strong foundation for understanding complex texts and concepts.
Logan Diaz
Social Studies Teacher
Students become ‘Word Detectives’ as they uncover new vocabulary through engaging picture clues and interactive activities. This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders builds word knowledge, boosts reading comprehension, and empowers students to use new words confidently.
Bianca Claudio [Brookman ES]
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 1st-grade students improve their language skills by identifying and using functional words related to everyday objects and actions. By connecting words to real-world scenarios, students will enhance their vocabulary and communication. This lesson is designed for small group intervention and will last 15 minutes.
daryl.kwiatkowski
Special Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on teaching emotional vocabulary to an ELL student with autism, using both English and Portuguese. It's designed to help the student express their emotions more effectively, enhancing communication and social interaction skills. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session.
dmsalman
Psychologist
This 5-session, 30-minute per session lesson is designed for a small group of 1st-grade students (5 total) with specific learning disabilities and dyslexia. It focuses on increasing reading fluency using vowel teams (ai, ay, ee, ea, ey) and mastering subject-verb agreement in sentence composition. This lesson is crucial for building foundational reading and writing skills, providing targeted support for students who need it most.
kurtzm
Special Education Teacher
An immersive phonics and vocabulary hunt in a “Secret Garden” setting where 2nd grade students dig up hidden word cards to build sentences. This 25-minute, Tier 2 group lesson boosts phonics skills and enriches vocabulary through a hands-on garden-themed adventure.
Emily Godlew
Special Education Teacher
In this engaging 30-minute session, 4th-grade students will enhance their vocabulary skills through interactive group activities. This lesson is designed to support students who need extra help with vocabulary, making learning fun and memorable through games and collaborative exercises.
Kelly Delgado
General Education Teacher
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
This lesson helps 1st-grade students master the common heart words 'from,' 'you,' 'was,' and 'are' through engaging practice. Mastering these words improves reading fluency and comprehension. Designed for a single 15-minute session for the whole class.
Naarah Platt
Elementary Teacher
In this 60-minute one-on-one session, adult learners will master key phrasal verbs commonly used in professional settings. This lesson boosts workplace communication skills, helping learners sound more natural and confident in emails, meetings, and casual office chats.
Sama Alkhalili
Instructor
In this engaging 15-minute session for 7th graders, students will explore the world of figurative language, enhancing their vocabulary and understanding of literary devices. This lesson is crucial for developing students' reading comprehension and creative writing skills, making language arts more relatable and enjoyable.
Jenna Warner
General Education Teacher
Expands students' emotional vocabulary beyond basic terms, allowing for more nuanced self-expression. This resource helps students articulate complex feelings, leading to better self-understanding and communication. This lesson is designed for a 2nd Grade Class and will take approximately 40 minutes.
Tunc Tests
Counselor
This 30-minute Tier 2 lesson is designed for 3rd-grade students with slight vocabulary and reading delays. It will help students develop crucial focusing and communication skills through engaging activities and discussions, which are vital for academic success and social interaction.
donisha.michie
Social Worker
In this 30-minute session, adult learners will explore Benjamin Bloom’s taxonomy to improve their teaching and training strategies. This lesson offers a hands-on experience in categorizing learning objectives, making instructional design more effective and targeted. Ideal for small group facilitation (Tier 2), it bridges theory and practice.
Gerard van Klaveren
Paraprofessional
In this 15-minute 8th grade lesson, students learn to recognize and reflect on hurtful and harmful language through a short video and interactive activities. This critical discussion promotes empathy, respectful communication, and a positive classroom culture.
Cristal Pesina
Instructor
This lesson focuses on enhancing ELL students' reading and vocabulary skills using the story 'All Kinds of Sleds.' Through experiential and inquiry-based learning, students will engage in activities that extend their understanding of the text. This lesson is important as it helps students develop phonics skills and vocabulary comprehension, which are crucial for their language development.
Corey Alkire
English
This 30-minute individual lesson for undergraduate students helps them master the nuanced use of similes and metaphors to enhance their academic and creative writing. Understanding these figures of speech is crucial for sophisticated expression and critical analysis of texts.
Colton
Instructor
This lesson is designed to enhance focus, attention span, and expressive language skills through engaging activities. By incorporating active and game-based learning strategies, students will be able to practice these skills in a fun and interactive way. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential communication skills and the ability to concentrate, which are crucial for their academic success and personal growth.
Sophia Perlmutter
Social Worker
This lesson helps 5th-grade students master decoding two-syllable words containing closed and V-E (vowel-consonant-e) syllable patterns. Understanding these patterns is crucial for improving reading fluency and accuracy, which will empower students to tackle more complex texts. This is a Tier 2 (small group) intervention designed for a 30-minute session.
Rose Quinn
Special Education Teacher
In this 15-minute one-on-one session for 1st graders, students will learn to pair adjectives with nouns to create vivid phrases. This targeted activity strengthens descriptive language skills and boosts confidence in writing and speaking by allowing personalized, hands-on practice.
daryl.kwiatkowski
Special Education Teacher
In this 60-minute session, adult learners will build essential business English skills for effective meetings, focusing on vocabulary, phrases, and confidence. Ideal for Tier 3 individual support, this lesson equips learners with practical language to lead and participate in real-world meetings.
Chen Liu
General Education Teacher, Parent
This lesson introduces elementary students to the power of kind words through an engaging activity and a short video. By understanding the impact of kindness, students will learn to foster a positive environment in their classroom and beyond. This lesson is crucial in developing empathy and social skills, which are foundational for building respectful and supportive communities.
Christina Morley
Psychologist
In this lesson, students will engage in interactive games and activities to expand their emotional vocabulary. By learning new ways to express and understand emotions, they'll improve empathy and communication skills, fostering a cohesive classroom environment. This lesson is important as it helps students articulate their feelings better, leading to improved interpersonal relationships and a supportive classroom atmosphere.
Cathy Wicker
Counselor
In this 60-minute Tier 1 lesson for 11th-grade B1 EFL learners, students will practice reading and listening comprehension around CVs, draft their own CV video script, and receive peer feedback. This lesson builds practical employability skills and boosts confidence in English communication.
Elisabeth
General Education Teacher
This lesson aims to help high-level high school English learners manage anxiety related to public speaking and presentations. By using a combination of trauma-informed teaching, active learning, and collaborative strategies, students will engage in activities that build confidence and reduce anxiety. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills for academic success and future career opportunities, fostering a supportive environment for all learners, including those who speak Portuguese.
Cheri Cluff
Counselor
A three-session, 15-minute Tier 3 intervention designed for a kindergarten boy to reduce use of foul language by teaching alternative expressions, self-monitoring, and positive reinforcement. Each session includes a structured lesson plan, engaging game, hands-on activity, and quick cool-down to reinforce progress and build self-control skills.
April
Counselor
In this engaging 30-minute lesson, kindergarteners will learn about "volume of voice," exploring when to use quiet, talking, and loud voices. By practicing through games and activities, students will develop self-awareness and communication skills essential for classroom success and social interactions.
Jackie Zeidman
Counselor
In this engaging SEL lesson for 8th graders, students will explore the power of words and develop strategies for effective communication. Through activities like the Word Choice Challenge, role-playing, and respectful debates, students will learn to express themselves clearly and consider the impact of their words. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session and aims to enhance students' social-emotional skills by fostering mindful communication.
Stephanie Cordero
Counselor
In this lesson, students will solve a crossword puzzle related to physical fitness terms and concepts. This activity is designed to reinforce vocabulary and concepts learned in physical education classes, making learning fun and interactive. By engaging in this activity, students will enhance their understanding of fitness terminology, which is crucial for their overall physical education and health literacy.
Kyle Moriarty
Instructor
Sophia Perlmutter
Social Worker
This lesson aims to teach 1st graders about the impact of harmful words and the importance of using kind language. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn to recognize harmful words and understand how they can affect others. This lesson is crucial in fostering empathy and promoting a positive classroom environment.
Courtenay Labson
Counselor
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
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
In this 30-minute Tier 2 language lesson, Pre-K students will enhance vocabulary, listening, and expressive skills through read-aloud, interactive activities, and a hands-on sorting game inspired by Little Blue Truck. Small-group focus ensures extra support while building confidence in language use.
Amanda Whittier
Instructor
In this one 30-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson for 2nd graders, students will explore how words can uplift or hurt, learn the difference between curious questions and hurtful comments, and practice choosing kind, empathy-driven language. This lesson helps build a positive classroom culture by empowering students to use words that make others feel valued.
Petronella
General Education Teacher
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
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
This lesson focuses on identifying and transforming negative self-talk into empowering affirmations, helping students boost their self-esteem and confidence. Designed for a 7th-grade group, this 30-minute session is part of a Tier 2 support strategy, providing targeted assistance to students who need extra help in developing positive self-talk habits.
Joe Reiss
Counselor
This lesson focuses on enhancing students' spelling skills through interactive activities. By engaging in a spelling bee and group activities, students will improve their spelling accuracy and confidence. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential language skills that are foundational for reading and writing.
Veronica Doe
English, History, Earth Science
This lesson helps 6th-grade students build self-confidence when learning and speaking English. It addresses common fears and provides actionable strategies in a single 30-minute session.
Kathryn Martinez
Counselor
In this lesson, students will participate in a fun and engaging CVC Word Hunt. They will search the classroom for hidden CVC word cards, decode the words, and practice reading them aloud. This activity will help students reinforce their decoding skills in a playful and interactive setting, making learning enjoyable.
Corey Alkire
English
In this engaging lesson, students will explore and expand their vocabulary by delving into words and phrases from pages 51 to 108 of 'Moon Over Manifest'. Through interactive vocabulary games and exercises, students will enhance their understanding and retention of new words. This lesson is crucial for developing language skills and boosting confidence in reading comprehension.
David Woolgar
General Education Teacher
In this 60-minute Tier 3 lesson, adult learners practice and master key phrasal verbs used in workplace contexts. Focusing on individualized support, students will strengthen their communication skills for emails, meetings, and presentations through interactive activities and targeted feedback.
Sama Alkhalili
Instructor
In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 7th graders will learn to craft complex sentences using new vocabulary words. This Tier 1 lesson builds critical writing skills by combining context clues, sentence structure analysis, and creative practice to make vocabulary come alive in student writing.
April Nicotera
Instructor
This lesson uses game-based learning to teach English Learners how to ask for space or help when they feel overwhelmed, upset, or discouraged. Through a fun and interactive activity, students will practice these essential communication skills, which are crucial for their emotional well-being and social interactions.
Kelly Fowler
Social Worker
This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the importance of using kind words through engaging activities and a video. By participating in role-playing scenarios and watching a story about kindness, students will learn how their words can positively impact others. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and fostering a positive classroom environment.
Karen Carabello
Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson focuses on enhancing students' understanding and fluency with vowel teams through engaging activities. By using game-based and experiential learning strategies, students will actively participate in a word sort game and complete a worksheet to reinforce their learning. This approach not only makes learning fun but also helps students internalize the concept of vowel teams, which is crucial for their reading and spelling skills.
Anna Homan
Math, English, Language Arts, Biology
This lesson teaches young students the importance of using kind words in their interactions with others. Through engaging activities and a video, students will learn to distinguish between kind and unkind things we say about each other. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a positive classroom environment.
Janice Childs
Counselor
This lesson aims to enhance verbal expression in kindergarten students through engaging activities and games. By incorporating a video, reading, discussion, and interactive activities, students will learn to express themselves more clearly and confidently. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop essential communication skills that are foundational for their academic and social success.
Julie Urquhart
Counselor
In this engaging 30-minute Tier 1 speech therapy session, 7th graders will learn strategies to improve their fluency and speaking confidence through interactive warm-ups, tongue-twister activities, and self-reflection. This lesson equips students with practical tools for clearer, smoother speech—critical for academic presentations and everyday communication.
Instructor
This lesson engages middle school students in a fun and educational Thanksgiving-themed word search activity. By participating in this game-based learning experience, students will reinforce their understanding of Thanksgiving-related vocabulary, practice spelling, and enhance their language skills. This lesson is important as it combines learning with play, making vocabulary acquisition enjoyable and memorable for students.
Neal Fulks
Special Education Teacher
This lesson will help students understand the importance of using appropriate language in different contexts. Students will learn and practice using language that is respectful and suitable for various situations, enhancing their communication skills. This lesson is critical as it promotes a respectful and inclusive environment both inside and outside the classroom.
Jennifer Daigle
Counselor
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
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 3-session, 10-minute individual lesson for an 8th grade ESL student focuses on the impact and importance of word choice in daily communication. Through discussion, activities, and practice worksheets, the student will learn how words shape meaning, build empathy, and influence relationships.
lcasey
Social Worker
This lesson introduces 10th-grade English Language Learners (Level 3) to essential electrical definitions related to installing branch circuits. Students will gain foundational vocabulary to understand basic electrical concepts, crucial for safety and practical application. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.
dquintiliani
Instructor
This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson helps 3rd-grade students identify discouraging self-talk and transform it into encouraging self-talk. It teaches a valuable life skill for building resilience and a positive mindset.
Seraphine Schomber
Counselor
This lesson teaches sixth-grade students to define and use words that have multiple meanings (homonyms/polysemous words). Understanding these words is crucial for improving reading comprehension, expressive, and receptive language skills, especially for students with IEP goals in these areas. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session for a small group of sixth-grade students.
April Nicotera
Instructor
In this lesson, students will develop and enhance their communication skills through a blend of interactive activities, discussions, and multimedia content. By engaging in these diverse methods, students will learn key communication strategies, such as breaking the ice, active listening, and building confidence, to improve their practical conversational abilities.
Nancy Love
Instructor
This 20-minute, single-session lesson for 7th-grade students explores the profound impact words have on others' feelings, fostering empathy and promoting mindful communication. Students will learn the difference between intent and impact and practice choosing kind words.
mrivera
Counselor
In this lesson, students will engage with a decodable passage focusing on the /er/ sound. They will read the passage about a sister's love for ferns and answer comprehension questions. This lesson is important as it enhances reading fluency and comprehension skills, while also reinforcing phonics knowledge.
Corey Alkire
English
Get ready to embark on a 5-session, 55-minute ESL journey designed specifically for 12th-grade vocational learners. This Tier 1 classroom series will build rapport, assess skills, and introduce essential language functions so students feel confident communicating on day one and beyond.
momeara
General Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on teaching kindergarten students the importance of using kind words in their interactions with others. Through a combination of reading, discussion, and a quiz, students will learn how kind words can positively impact their relationships and create a supportive classroom environment. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop empathy, communication skills, and a sense of community, which are essential for their social and emotional growth.
Rebekah Hartman
Behavior Interventionist
