A lesson reviewing Chapter 5 of Animal Farm, focusing on the windmill debate, Snowball's expulsion, and Squealer's use of rhetoric to manipulate the animals' perception of events.
A comprehension-focused lesson on the prologue and Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet, using Wh- questions to ensure students grasp the foundational plot points and character motivations.
A lesson exploring the evolution of the Olympic Games while mastering the skills of identifying central ideas and crafting objective summaries.
A structured brainstorming and planning lesson designed to help 11th-grade ELL students draft the foundation of their American Literature short stories, focusing on narrative structure and character development.
A targeted review lesson focused on identifying themes in literature and writing concise summaries that highlight the development of those themes, specifically designed for ILEARN test preparation.
A lesson exploring the themes of Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery,' focusing on the dangers of blindly following tradition and improving writing through error analysis and correction.
A focused assessment on pages 178-198 of Rex Ogle's memoir 'Abuela, Don't Forget Me', exploring themes of displacement, family tension, and the weight of memories during a move.
Teaches students how to use T-charts to organize claims and supporting text evidence, providing a clear visual structure for essay planning.
Focuses on identifying and creating parallel structure in sentences to improve writing rhythm and clarity, tailored for students needing mild support.
A comprehensive planning session for 12th-grade students to draft, structure, and refine a TED Talk-style presentation with a focus on audience engagement and rhetorical impact.
A lesson focused on mastering the complexities of pre-20th century passages on the AP English Literature exam, providing students with actionable multiple-choice strategies.
A lesson focused on the analysis of propaganda techniques used in student-created AI flyers. Students evaluate their own design choices and the psychological impact of their propaganda strategies.
A comprehensive lesson focusing on derivational roots jud, leg, mod, and biblio, featuring a word bank, fill-in-the-blank exercises, word scrambles, and a crossword puzzle.
Synthesis of the poem's themes through a summary guide and a practice test to prepare students for formal assessment.