A simplified introduction to Book 6 of The Odyssey for ESL learners, focusing on the encounter between Odysseus and Nausicaa through cloze reading, sequencing, and comparative reflection.

A set of resources for analyzing the characters of Mariam and Laila in Khaled Hosseini's 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', focusing on their distinct beginnings and eventual convergence.

An introductory lesson focusing on identifying and defining common literary devices through engaging puzzles and reference materials.

A hands-on activity where students learn to decode and encode Shakespearean language by writing secret messages or insults, then swapping them with peers to translate.

A focused close reading lesson of Chapter 5 from The Great Gatsby, focusing on the symbolism of the broken clock and Gatsby's attempts to control time, specifically scaffolded for ELL Level 2 students.

A simplified exploration of Book 6 of Homer's Odyssey, designed for WIDA Level 1-2 ELL students. The lesson focuses on key characters, basic plot sequencing, and essential vocabulary through a high-interest narrative.

A lesson analyzing Daisy Buchanan's dilemma in Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby through a modern 'Am I The Asshole' social media lens, scaffolded specifically for ELL Level 2 students.

A focused assessment on the pivotal events of Act IV in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, covering the Friar's plan and Juliet's desperate measures.