High school students synthesize personal storytelling with literary analysis by creating short, high-quality podcast segments. This project focuses on vocal delivery, sound design, and thematic depth to communicate complex ideas to a digital audience.

A final assessment lesson covering the chronological plot, themes, and symbolism of Cherie Dimaline's novel The Marrow Thieves.

A lesson focused on identifying and analyzing the central themes of the novel 'Prisoner B-3087' through the use of textual context clues and keyword association.

An introductory lesson on rhetoric through Janet Boyd's "Murder! (Rhetorically Speaking)", where students explore how audience, context, and genre shape rhetorical choices.

This lesson analyzes Chapter 2 of Just Mercy, focusing on how Stevenson develops his argument about individual agency and the inciting of change through knowledge and hope.

An introductory lesson on Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, focusing on characterization, systemic injustice, and the power of hope in the Introduction and Chapter 1.

A writing lesson focused on descriptive narrative techniques, specifically utilizing sensory details and maintaining consistent verb tenses to depict a bustling school cafeteria.

A comprehensive lesson on adapting communication styles for older audiences, focusing on clarity, pacing, and respectful engagement. Students will learn practical strategies to bridge the generational gap in public speaking and presentations.

A 50-minute comparison of The Great Gatsby and The Crucible, focusing on the themes of reputation, integrity, and the individual's struggle against societal expectations. Students analyze character motivations and write a synthesis paragraph.

A lesson exploring the dual nature of prejudice and perspective in 'The House on Mango Street', focusing on how outsiders and insiders view the same neighborhood differently. Students bridge the tragic anonymity of 'Geraldo No Last Name' with the systemic fear described in 'Those Who Don't' through collaborative creative writing.

A highly visual lesson for Book 10 of the Odyssey designed for WIDA Level 1-2 ELLs, focusing on Odysseus's encounters with Aeolus, the Laestrygonians, and Circe.

A lesson centered around the movie adaptation of 'The Devil's Arithmetic', focusing on character development and the theme of remembrance. Students will analyze Hannah's transformation and the historical weight of the Holocaust through guided viewing.

A comprehension assessment covering the first half of Jason Reynolds' Long Way Down, specifically focusing on the elevator floors 7 through 3. Designed with scaffolds for high school striving readers.

Covers the tragic misunderstanding, the final deaths in the tomb, and the eventual reconciliation of the families.