A comprehensive lesson on identifying and correcting common dialogue errors, including punctuation, capitalization, and formatting of dialogue tags.

A lesson focused on analyzing Shakespeare's 'All the world's a stage' monologue, emphasizing sequencing of the seven ages of man and identifying the central theme.

A study of Act 1, Scene 4, where Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio prepare to crash the Capulet ball. Students will analyze Mercutio's vivid Queen Mab speech, Romeo's persistent melancholy and prophetic dreams, and the tension between whimsical fantasy and dark reality.

A study of Act 1, Scene 3, introducing the Nurse and Lady Capulet's proposal of marriage to Paris. Students will analyze the Nurse's coarse humor, Lady Capulet's extended metaphor of Paris as a book, and Juliet's initial stance on marriage and obedience.

A study of Act 1, Scene 2, where Count Paris asks for Juliet's hand and Romeo and Benvolio discover the Capulet party through a chance encounter. Students will analyze the dynamics of parental choice, the role of chance, and the poetic language used to describe the ladies of Verona.

Features myths and folk tales focused on friendship and romance to reinforce comprehension and vocabulary.

Uses historical fiction about strong women to practice finding main ideas and supporting details.

Explores the science behind cosmetics to teach ELA skills including context clues and distinguishing fact from opinion.

An intensive study of the opening scene and prologue of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Students will analyze the mechanics of the ancient grudge, the characterization of the principal families, and the specific poetic techniques used to establish Romeo's unrequited love for Rosaline.

A deep dive into the intersection of race and poverty within the context of Trevor Noah's memoir 'Born a Crime', exploring how systemic laws shaped personal identity and economic opportunity in South Africa.

A collection of graphic organizers and analysis tools focused on the central themes of ambition, guilt, and fate in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Students track character development and plot progression through visual mapping and evidence-based analysis.

A focused review of frequently confused homophones common in 10th-grade MCAS testing and formal academic writing. Students will use a graphic organizer to distinguish between word pairs and apply their knowledge through practice exercises.

A lesson introducing the architectural structure and poetic devices of Shakespearean sonnets, focusing on technical form and figurative language.

An introductory lesson to F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, focusing on the historical context of the 1920s and the novel's central themes of wealth, gender, pride, and honesty.

A comprehensive lesson focused on Gulwali Passarlay's memoir, 'The Lightless Sky,' designed to cultivate empathy through perspective-taking, text analysis, and reflection on the global refugee crisis.

A characterization project focused on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Chapter 3. Students analyze Gatsby, Owl Eyes, Nick, and Jordan through the lens of direct and indirect characterization to create investigative dossiers.

An intensive one-day analytical investigation into Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby, focusing on the artifice of Gatsby's parties, the nature of his guests, and the first encounter with the man himself.

A 2-day collaborative project focusing on the first three chapters of The Great Gatsby, where students analyze characterization, setting, and emerging themes through creative mapping and dossier creation.

A high-energy 30-minute lesson that teaches students how to craft powerful topic sentences using relatable subjects like sports, shopping, and outdoor fun. Students will learn the 'Hook and Map' method to ensure their writing starts with a clear focus.