A lesson focused on identifying and tracking character habits in the novel 'Two Roads', helping students understand how recurring actions reveal personality and values.

A lesson focused on identifying and citing evidence from functional texts, such as manuals and agreements, to support a specific argument. Students will practice finding two pieces of evidence and explaining their relevance.

A lesson focused on teaching students how to make logical inferences and identify implicit meanings using high-interest sports narratives.

A focused writing lesson where students craft an argumentative essay about school start times, using a structured prompt and a clear rubric for evaluation.

A focused reading comprehension lesson designed to help students identify and cite specific textual evidence to support their answers. The lesson includes high-interest passages and targeted questions that require direct examples from the text.

Drafting the conclusion, peer reviewing the full paper, and final polishing using the rubric.

Analysis of societal change and evidence integration for the middle body paragraphs (BP2 & 3).

Students research and draft their first body paragraph, focusing on the historical context of their sports moment.

Focuses on selecting a topic and drafting a powerful introduction and thesis statement using a model essay as a guide.

A lesson connecting the events of Chapter 4 (The Battle of the Cowshed) in Animal Farm to its historical allegory of the Russian Civil War. Includes a teacher-led modeling session, guided practice on leadership roles, and independent student analysis.

A targeted lesson for ELL students (WIDA Levels 1-2) focusing on character analysis and reading comprehension of Book 4 of the Odyssey, centered on Telemachus and Menelaus.

A high school ELA lesson exploring the intersection of biology and poetry. Students analyze how anatomical metaphors bridge physical sensation and complex human emotion, culminating in the creation of their own figurative 'anatomies'.

A foundational lesson on identifying theme, distinguishing between topics and universal messages, and understanding the 'so what' of a story.

Deep dive into the core themes of perseverance, teamwork, and personal growth required for the final summative projects.

A focused assessment lesson covering the climax and resolution of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, specifically targeting character development and motivations in Act IV.

An exploration of satire and rhetorical devices through the lens of Kurt Vonnegut's '2BR02B', focusing on how irony, hyperbole, and understatement critique societal obsession with perfection and control.