A 5-day study of parallel plots, focusing on how two stories can happen at the same time or show different perspectives of the same event.
A comprehensive lesson focused on formal character analysis in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', exploring the protagonists, gender roles, and the clash between Gatsby and Tom.
A comprehensive set of essay prompts and supporting materials for analyzing F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', focusing on the American Dream, social class, and symbolism.
A specialized lesson focused on decoding and applying academic Greek roots in everyday contexts for high school literacy support.
This lesson explores the impact of social media on employment through a structured analysis of Harry Kazakian's argument. Students will learn to identify claims, evaluate evidence, and understand the logical structure of persuasive writing.
A comprehensive study of 'The Cruel Tribute', focusing on character trait analysis, textual evidence, and the motivations of heroes and villains in Greek mythology.
A project-based lesson for 9th grade ELL students where they act as intergalactic travel agents, designing a travel campaign for a distant planet to practice descriptive and persuasive language.
A 5-day exploration of figurative language (similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration) through the lens of classic fairy tales.
An introductory lesson for Act 2 of The Crucible, focusing on the domestic tension between John and Elizabeth Proctor and the escalating hysteria in Salem. This lesson offers both a kinesthetic 'Evidence Sort' and a quiet 'Case File' writing option to accommodate tired or shy high schoolers.