Students investigate the methods authors use to reconstruct dialogue and the reliability of those methods in nonfiction.
A comprehensive lesson targeting 12 pairs/trios of commonly confused words through a "Grammar Lab" theme. Students will identify, define, and correctly apply homophones and tricky word pairs through direct instruction and a hands-on sorting game.
A deep dive into Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', focusing on the mechanics of suspense, the psychology of the unreliable narrator, and the sharp edge of gothic irony.
A 45-minute lesson where students showcase their media literacy investigations through screencasts, engage in peer evaluation using a professional rubric, and reflect on their growth as digital fact-checkers.
A focused lesson on identifying the main idea in fictional and non-fictional texts, tailored for adult learners preparing for the HSED RLA exam. Includes guided practice with current events and structured graphic organizers.
A high-interest lesson focusing on pronoun-antecedent agreement and clarity within the context of anime and manga history, designed for English II STAAR preparation.
A collaborative 1-week final project where students form news crews to report on the tragic events of Verona, requiring deep analysis of character motives and textual evidence.
A lesson focused on helping students write a structured three-paragraph essay connecting a self-chosen topic to scientific principles.
Analyze themes, character development, and figurative language in literary excerpts to prepare for the literature portion of the TSIA.
Develop the ability to read between the lines and understand why an author wrote a text, moving beyond the literal.
