A lesson exploring the stylistic differences between 'who' and 'that' when referring to people, focusing on formal vs. informal registers and the 'which' restriction.
A final culmination of the book club unit, where students synthesize the entire novel through creative projects and thematic reflections.
The emotional climax and resolution of the story as the tiger is released and Rob finally opens his suitcase, covering chapters twenty-one through thirty.
Exploring the developing friendship between Rob and Sistine and the growing pressure of the tiger's presence, covering chapters eleven through twenty.
An introduction to the Lister Motel and Rob Horton's 'suitcase', covering the first ten chapters of the novel.
A comprehensive practice session for English 1 EOC revising and editing, featuring a medical-themed approach to 'curing' common writing ailments like poor sentence structure, tense issues, and punctuation errors.
This lesson prepares students for the English 1 EOC exam by analyzing a poem and an informational text about nature and ecosystems. It includes test-style questions, a short constructed response, and a collaborative speaking activity.
A 45-minute TELPAS-aligned lesson for 9th-10th grade ELLs exploring the legend of Dracula through sensory language, classic literature, and creative craft. Students will compare cinematic portrayals, analyze text, and build their own 'shadow bat' while practicing speaking and writing skills.
A 45-minute TELPAS-aligned lesson for 9th and 10th graders that explores the Star Wars universe through sensory language, character creation, and a hands-on puppet craft. Students practice all four language domains while navigating the light and dark sides of the Force.
A 45-minute ESOL lesson exploring the Battle of Puebla and Cinco de Mayo. Students analyze informational texts and poetry to answer essential questions about making oneself heard and the value of research, culminating in a sensory writing and speaking activity.
A comprehensive lesson on narrative sentence variation focusing on varied beginnings, sentence combining, length modulation, and descriptive clauses. Students move from identifying monotone rhythms to crafting dynamic, flowing prose.
Students explore the magical world of figurative language, learning to identify and craft similes, metaphors, personification, and more through creative 'alchemy' themed exercises.
Synthesizing the relationship between point of view and plot. Students use their annotations to respond to a short constructed response prompt about how the omniscient perspective impacts the selection's development.
Diving deeper into figurative language including metaphors, personification, and situational irony. Students finish the story and evaluate the symbolic significance of the 'open window' and 'heart trouble'.
Introduction to 3rd person omniscient point of view and sensory imagery. Students begin reading the text and analyze how Chopin uses the setting outside the open window to reflect Louise Mallard's internal shift.
A high-energy grammar review game where students act as 'Syntax Technicians' to fix glitches in a virtual world. This lesson focuses on mastering commas, sentence errors, capitalization, and verb tense through collaborative task card challenges.
A lesson focused on the climactic Act III of '12 Angry Men', exploring the shifting dynamics of the jury, the re-examination of evidence, and the final resolution of the trial.
A comprehensive lesson focusing on literary analysis of 'Americanah' and 'American History', specifically examining how differing points of view create narrative tension. Students will use a structured feedback and revision guide to elevate their writing from summary to insight-driven analysis.