Legacy Letters

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 high-impact lesson sequence focused on mastering counterclaims and rebuttals. It features visually structured classroom poster charts and templates to guide students from acknowledging opposing views to executing powerful, evidence-based rebuttals.

A comprehensive 2-page teacher facilitation guide. Page 1 contains a lesson plan script, timing breakdowns, and strategies for pivoting common misconceptions. Page 2 includes a complete answer key for the student worksheet alongside an objective grading rubric.

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 high-energy lesson focusing on mastering A2 sports collocations with play, go, and do through active categorization, sentence completion, and personal writing prompts.

A 2-page print-ready student worksheet. It includes a structural matching review, an 'integrity stress test' where students diagnose weak argument structures, and a 'construction zone' where they write evidence-based counterclaims and rebuttals on high-contrast, lined drafting spaces.

A comprehensive novel study sequence for 'Scythe' by Neal Shusterman, featuring chunked chapter summaries, simplified vocabulary glossaries of dystopian terminology, slide decks, and low-stakes comprehension cards designed with accessibility in mind.

An essential set of academic vocabulary resources featuring high-frequency Tier 2 words, designed to equip students with the cognitive verbs needed for critical thinking, analysis, and discussion.

A high-visibility, 6-slide presentation matching the 'Argument Blueprint' aesthetic. It guides teachers and students through the concept of counterclaims, introduces structural templates, and features interactive class discussion challenges with high-contrast layouts.

A complete introductory lesson for high school library students (grades 9-12). It guides students through checkout procedures, the TLC online catalog, and Beanstack reading tracker using a collaborative arcade-style theme.

A high-contrast, set of three print-ready classroom posters in a sleek 'Argument Blueprint' aesthetic. Designed to be hung on walls, they guide students step-by-step through understanding counterclaims, selecting structural rebuttal pathways, and analyzing the strength of their arguments.

A high-energy, 60-minute speaking-focused lesson designed to maximize Student Talking Time (STT) to 80-90% for A1-A2 learners. Includes a structured progression from guided listening/repetition to free-flowing peer interviews and reflections.