A mini-poetry project allows students to practice public speaking, listening, and critical analysis skills. Students practice formative assessment throughout the unit by participating in peer assessments. Students use accountable talk to provide classmates with constructive feedback based on anecdotal notes taken during the podcast.  Students also participate in self-assessment and think about what skills they need to practice to meet proficiency.

This video demonstrates teaching conceptual vocabulary through utilizing paint chips.  Students acquire the new vocabulary through in-class discussions, developing their literacy around the concept.

The video helps students turn an essay prompt into an introduction for an essay through the use of manipulatives.