A targeted vocabulary lesson focusing on five 'F' words (Fickle, Fidelity, Fidelity, Figurative, Flabbergasted, Flaccid) specifically designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing high schoolers using visual learning strategies and a 'Silent Cinema' game.

A focused 20-minute SAT vocabulary lesson for DHH students focusing on five 'F' words: Fickle, Fidelity, Figurative, Flabbergasted, and Flaccid. Includes visual instruction, context-based discussion, and a writing-focused assessment.

A focused practice session for the TSIA2 English essay, teaching students how to brainstorm and organize opposing viewpoints using T-charts for high-scoring argumentative writing.

This lesson explores the pivotal transitions in the novel *Tangerine* during the month of September, focusing on Paul Fisher's move to Tangerine Middle School and the cultural shift he experiences.

A 45-minute deep dive into Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on the corruption of power, dramatic conventions, and the sensory impact of language. Students explore character archetypes through creative projects like wanted posters and social media profiles while honing their descriptive writing skills.

A comprehensive guide to mastering the TSIA2 English essay, focusing on pre-writing strategies like T-charts and crafting a complex thesis statement with a counter-position.

An introduction to Shakespeare's whimsical comedy for young readers, focusing on plot, characters, and the magical setting of the enchanted forest.

A comprehensive 90-minute lesson designed to equip 12th-grade students with specific annotation strategies for the TSIA2 English assessment, using a detective-themed approach to deconstruct multiple-choice questions.

A comprehensive lesson designed for 12th-grade Emerging Bilingual students to master the art of annotating TELPAS multiple-choice questions, focusing on main idea, author's purpose, and grammar.

A cumulative assessment and synthesis lesson where students apply all previous skills to STAAR-aligned multiple-choice questions.

Students identify and evaluate the effectiveness of rhetorical devices and appeals used to advocate for social change.

An examination of how sentence structure, variety, and pacing contribute to the emotional weight and persuasive power of a historical text.

Students explore how precise diction and vivid imagery establish the tone and reveal the author's purpose in 'The Ash and the Iron.'

A lesson focused on self-editing and peer-reviewing using a rubric-aligned checklist to improve sentence variety, grammar, and mechanics.

A TELPAS-aligned writing and speaking workshop focused on the cultural significance, history, and resilience of Día de Muertos. Students analyze complex text to produce academic writing pieces that they will later record as oral presentations.

A 30-minute review and assessment lesson focusing on literary elements (character, conflict, setting, plot) within the first section of a novel, featuring a team game and a comprehension quiz.