A comprehensive guide for students to plan and evaluate a five-paragraph argumentative essay, focusing on research integration and the refutation of counterclaims using the TEEL structure.

Analyzing the effects of tyranny and the role of fate in Act 4, focusing on refined A-NEZZ-C paragraphs with college-ruled writing spaces.

A multisensory grammar lesson where 8th and 9th grade students use modeling clay to physically represent action verbs, bridging the gap between abstract linguistics and tactile form.

This lesson introduces students to Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy, focusing on the characterization of Stevenson and the themes of justice and poverty introduced in the introduction and first chapter.

A 45-minute media literacy lesson where students deconstruct advertising techniques, analyze target demographics, and uncover visual staging tactics to become savvy consumers.

An introductory exploration of the distinct voices in British and American literature through comparative readings, vocabulary development, and analytical writing.

Students explore the power of brevity by distilling a year of personal growth into a single six-word memoir paired with a visual artifact. This lesson focuses on word choice, connotation, and the intersection of visual and textual storytelling.

The first volume of the 'Between the Lines' anthology (Level 2). This lesson focuses on the story 'The Inheritance', exploring extended metaphors and symbolism through the lens of family tradition and grief.

A comprehensive workshop series guiding students through the drafting of a synthesis essay on identity and power. Covers introduction architecture, synthesis-driven body paragraphs, and reflective conclusions.

A comprehensive exploration of character development, internal motivations, and plot progression in the middle chapters of the story, focusing on Alba's search for identity in Barcelona.

A deep dive into Chapters 14-18 of 'All the Ways Home' by Elsie Chapman, focusing on Kaede's emotional journey through Tokyo, her evolving relationship with her brother, and the themes of grief and family secrets.

A literacy intervention lesson focusing on the Hi-Lo story 'The Garden Wall'. Students will practice identifying figurative language and connecting literary devices to the development of a theme.

A student-centered lesson focused on independent research gathering and structured drafting. Students use a webquest to vet sources and a detailed workbook with sentence frames to construct their final essays.