An analysis of Kimberly Tyson's 'The Value of Being Confused' focusing on how the author uses perspective to reframe confusion as a learning tool. Includes vocabulary development, collaborative discussion, and creative choice-based assessment.
An analysis of character traits through the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa, focusing on how extraordinary circumstances reveal inner qualities.
This lesson explores the mechanics of emotional dysregulation and the transition from reactive behaviors to proactive self-management. Students will read about brain chemistry, social boundaries, and the psychology of avoidance to build a toolkit for classroom success.
A comprehensive prep lesson for the TSIA2 ELAR exam, focusing on reading comprehension, sentence revision, and information/ideas strategies.
In this lesson, Grade 12 students explore and evaluate a specific postsecondary pathway (College, Trade, or Career). It focuses on the TELPAS Reading and Speaking domains through pathway research and structured professional pitches.
In this lesson, Grade 11 students reflect on their academic scholarship progress and create a concrete action plan for their senior year. It focuses on the TELPAS Writing and Speaking domains through personal narrative drafting and goal-setting discussions.
In this lesson, Grade 11 students master the non-verbal and verbal components of effective scholarship presentations. It focuses on the TELPAS Speaking and Listening domains through delivery drills and structured peer feedback.
In this lesson, Grade 11 students learn to critically evaluate the reliability of AI-generated information for scholarship research. It focuses on the TELPAS Speaking and Reading domains through comparative analysis and structured group discussions.
In this lesson, Grade 11 students learn to transform standard activity descriptions into high-impact resume bullet points using action verbs and quantifiable results. It focuses on the TELPAS Writing and Speaking domains through bullet-point drafting and peer-to-peer experience pitches.
In this lesson, Grade 11 students learn to navigate and evaluate scholarship opportunities using specific search criteria. It focuses on the TELPAS Listening and Reading domains through criteria-matching activities and a scholarship scouting quest.
This lesson teaches 11th-grade students how to synthesize information from multiple scholarly sources. It focuses on the TELPAS Reading and Writing domains through tiered scaffolds for identifying common themes and drafting unified research statements.
In this lesson, Grade 11 students learn to construct strong academic arguments for scholarship applications. It focuses on the TELPAS Writing and Speaking domains through tiered scaffolds for claims, evidence, and reasoning.
This lesson teaches 11th-grade students how to efficiently read and navigate scholarly articles by understanding their structure. It focuses on the TELPAS Reading and Listening domains through tiered support and skimming strategies.
This lesson teaches 11th-grade students how to use Boolean operators and database filters to find scholarly sources for academic scholarships. It integrates TELPAS Reading and Writing domains through tiered language supports for all proficiency levels.
A deep dive into James Baldwin's 'Sonny's Blues,' focusing on character dynamics, the symbolism of jazz, and the redemptive power of art in 1950s Harlem.
A comprehensive lesson for high school student leaders on the art of delegation, focusing on building trust, matching strengths, and clear communication.
A comprehension assessment focused on the initial chapters of 'Flipped' by Wendelin Van Draanen, exploring dual perspectives, character motivations, and key plot points between Bryce and Juli.