Students learn to identify and apply rhetorical devices (ethos, pathos, logos) through the lens of environmental advocacy, culminating in a local civic action project.

A comprehension-focused lesson on the prologue and Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet, using Wh- questions to ensure students grasp the foundational plot points and character motivations.

A 30-minute exploration of author's purpose using Julia Alvarez's 'In the Time of the Butterflies', focusing on how historical fiction serves to honor, inform, and inspire.

A lesson exploring the evolution of the Olympic Games while mastering the skills of identifying central ideas and crafting objective summaries.

A targeted review lesson focused on identifying themes in literature and writing concise summaries that highlight the development of those themes, specifically designed for ILEARN test preparation.

A focused assessment on pages 178-198 of Rex Ogle's memoir 'Abuela, Don't Forget Me', exploring themes of displacement, family tension, and the weight of memories during a move.

A comprehensive lesson focusing on derivational roots jud, leg, mod, and biblio, featuring a word bank, fill-in-the-blank exercises, word scrambles, and a crossword puzzle.

Synthesis of the poem's themes through a summary guide and a practice test to prepare students for formal assessment.

Analysis of the poem's language, focusing on the idiom 'missed the boat', tone, mood, and the contrasting word choices used for each leader.

Introduction to the two historical figures, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, their core ideologies, and the literal meaning of the poem using visual aids and a T-chart.