A focused close reading lesson of Chapter 5 from The Great Gatsby, focusing on the symbolism of the broken clock and Gatsby's attempts to control time, specifically scaffolded for ELL Level 2 students.

A simplified exploration of Book 6 of Homer's Odyssey, designed for WIDA Level 1-2 ELL students. The lesson focuses on key characters, basic plot sequencing, and essential vocabulary through a high-interest narrative.

A lesson analyzing Daisy Buchanan's dilemma in Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby through a modern 'Am I The Asshole' social media lens, scaffolded specifically for ELL Level 2 students.

A focused assessment on the pivotal events of Act IV in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, covering the Friar's plan and Juliet's desperate measures.

A lesson centered on the standards and expectations of high school literary analysis, using a standardized rubric to guide writing and revision.

A 45-minute 9th-grade ELA lesson focused on crafting effective counterclaims and rebuttals using the pivotal moment in Life of Pi where Pi kills his first fish. Students will analyze whether this event fundamentally changes Pi's character or if his core remains intact.

A high-engagement lesson that frames the research and writing process as a detective investigation. Students learn to craft research questions and thesis statements, evaluate primary and secondary sources, and organize their findings into a coherent outline with proper citations.

A comprehensive analysis lesson focusing on characterization, diction, and conflict in John Knowles's A Separate Peace, designed to prepare students for standardized testing through rigorous text-dependent questions.