This lesson compares two student presentations on the god Hermes to help students understand grading criteria and how to improve their own mythological research projects.
An introduction to 'Flowers for Algernon' and the essential question of human intelligence, covering the entire short story through journal-based summarization and conflict analysis.
A comprehensive lesson for 7th graders on crafting clear, engaging introductions for both writing and speaking, focusing on hooks, context, and thesis statements using an architectural theme.
A comprehensive lesson on mastering the literary essay, focusing on thesis development and evidence integration using Fahrenheit 451, The Great Gatsby, and Charade as core examples.
A creative arts-integrated ELA lesson where students map the Hero's Journey using symbolic collage, supporting executive functioning through visual storytelling and metaphorical thinking.
A deep dive into Chapter 20 of 'The Westing Game', focusing on Turtle's sacrifice, the elevator bombing, and the ongoing investigation by the heirs. Students will demonstrate literal recall and summarize key plot developments.
A comprehensive novel study for 'Number the Stars' covering WWII history, character bravery, and key plot events across all 17 chapters.
A lesson focused on helping 9th-grade students master writing flow and logic through transition words and parallel structure. This lesson provides differentiated reference sheets for both topics.