A poetry analysis lesson where students take on the role of 'Literacy Analysts' to decode complex texts and lead their own learning. Through the lens of leadership and self-oversight, students learn to break down stanzas, identify literary devices, and uncover deeper themes.

An instructional unit focusing on TEKS E2.8A, teaching students to analyze author's purpose, audience, and message within a variety of texts using nuanced verbs and rhetorical context.

Deconstructs the components of a powerful argument, focusing on claim development, rhetorical devices, and the strategic use of evidence and counter-arguments.