A high school ELA/ENL lesson introducing Shakespeare through morphology, phonics, and sonnet analysis, specifically focusing on diction and irony in Sonnets 130 and 106.
An analysis of character traits through the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa, focusing on how extraordinary circumstances reveal inner qualities.
A deep dive into James Baldwin's 'Sonny's Blues,' focusing on character dynamics, the symbolism of jazz, and the redemptive power of art in 1950s Harlem.
A lesson focused on identifying misinformation and disinformation through short case studies, culminating in a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph about spotting digital red flags.
A comprehensive collection of 10 word search puzzles focusing on commonly confused words (homophones and near-homophones). Designed to improve vocabulary recognition and spelling through engaging "Case File" themed activities.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of William Kamkwamba's memoir about building a windmill in Malawi.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of the dual-narrative memoir about a life-changing pen pal relationship.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Reyna Grande's memoir about her journey from Mexico to the United States.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Trevor Noah's memoir about growing up in apartheid-era South Africa.