A 50-minute textual analysis lesson focusing on fluency, comprehension, and thematic development in Tupac Shakur's 'The Rose That Grew from Concrete'. Students analyze the central metaphor and identify how the author develops a theme of resilience.

An exploration of Chapters 13-15 of Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God,' focusing on Janie's transition to the Everglades and her deepening relationship with Tea Cake.

A review lesson for ELL students focused on recalling key characters and events from Books 1-5 of The Odyssey after a school break.

A creative writing lesson focused on the ethics of time, accountability, and interpersonal respect through a narrative reflection on a missed opportunity.

A 10-15 minute introductory lesson for 9th-grade students on navigating the information ecosystem, focusing on the differences between books, databases, and websites.

A final look at John Proctor's ultimate choice, the resolution of the play, and a comprehensive assessment of themes and motifs.

An exploration of the rising tensions in the Proctor household and the escalation of the witch trials in the Salem court.

An introduction to Puritan Salem, the historical context of McCarthyism, and the initial outbreak of hysteria in Act 1.

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the Claim-Evidence-Analysis (CEA) writing framework, focusing on how to construct objective arguments and effectively connect evidence to claims.