Echoes of Choice

A five-lesson literary analysis and SAT prep sequence based on Rob Buyea's 'Because of Mr. Terupt'. Students practice textual evidence analysis and vocabulary-in-context skills through character-driven writing prompts.

A lesson focused on unpacking the highest standards of literary analysis essays, helping students target a Level 4 score through scaffolded checklists and exact rubrics.

A student-friendly, two-page printable checklist focused 100% on the Level 4 rubric criteria, with high-contrast checkable items and visual aids to help students target a perfect score.

A comprehensive three-part unit on Shakespeare's Othello, exploring Iago's psychological manipulation, the green-eyed monster of jealousy, and the tragic collapse of Othello. This unit integrates slide presentations, printable close-reading worksheets, graphic organizers, and a rigorous final assessment and rubric pack.

A comprehensive literary circle kit designed to guide middle and high school students through the deep analysis of dystopian novels, focusing on character choices, immersive world-building, societal warnings, and thematic motifs.

A two-page, student-friendly checklist and roadmap outlining the precise requirements for a Level 4 essay, based exactly on the Writing Cycle: Literary Analysis Rubric. Page 1 focuses on Argumentation with a drafting workspace, and Page 2 focuses on Evidence, Analysis, Style, and Conventions with a self-assessment workspace.

A comprehensive study of Judith Ortiz Cofer's short story 'American History,' analyzing the intersections of personal grief, prejudice, and the shattered promise of the American Dream on the day of President Kennedy's assassination.

An indispensable 2-page instructional guide for educators, providing step-by-step launch protocols, common student misconceptions in dystopian analysis, scaffolding strategies, and a comprehensive rubric for evaluation.