As a Special Education and English Learner teacher, I used this lesson with students who struggle with reading comprehension and written expression at my Washington DC school. In the world of intensive intervention, the arrival of February often brings a specific kind of anxiety. While the rest of the building is focused on candy and cards, my classroom is usually locked in a battle with the "blank page syndrome." For my students, who navigate significant cognitive disabilities and the complexities of learning English, a simple prompt like "What does this quote mean?" can feel like an insurmountable wall. The Classroom Context: High Stakes and Diverse Needs As the Digital Literacy Academy lead, my days are structured into a rigorous three-hour block. We move from English to Financial Literacy to Digital Literacy, keeping a tight pace to ensure my students are workforce-ready. However, the core of everything we do rests on communication. My students are a diverse g...