A rigorous STAAR-aligned high school English I lesson analyzing how authors employ literary devices, diction, syntax, and imagery to craft mood, voice, and tone. Students engage in interactive note-taking followed by guided close reading of Edgar Allan Poe and Delia Owens, culminating in independent passage analysis.

An hour-long structured reading lesson focusing on B and W letter-sound association and common sight words. Designed with dyslexia-friendly spacing, color-coded highlights, and picture scaffolding to support struggling oral readers.

Students synthesize their research into a concise problem statement or charity profile, sharing their findings in a peer-feedback speed-dating activity.

Students conduct independent research using guided graphic organizers to trace the root causes of their local issue and analyze charity community impact.

Students learn to evaluate online sources using the 5 Ws of Research framework, analyzing mission statements, local statistics, and financial transparency for charities.

An instructional lesson for 6th grade ELA focused on identifying central ideas, supporting details, and writing objective summaries using a history of video games passage.

A targeted preparation module designed to scaffold student success on Part 3 of the NYS Regents ELA exam. Students dissect a mentor text, use a structured graphic organizer to identify central ideas and literary techniques, and practice writing high-scoring responses using guided templates.

A comprehensive RLA lesson designed to guide English I students through analyzing how characterization, character foils, and plot elements intersect to develop deep thematic messages in literary texts.

A seventh-grade ELA lesson focused on identifying key ideas, controlling ideas, and argumentative claims with supporting evidence. Students complete a structured guided-notes packet based on instructional slides and apply their skills to evaluate opposing viewpoints.

A lesson focused on teaching grade 7 students how to make inferences about an author's use of language, including figurative language, mood, and tone, to understand their specific purposes. Students complete guided cloze notes and apply their learning to analyze Hughes's poem 'Dreams' and identify terms.