An introductory lesson for Jon Krakauer's 'Into the Wild', focusing on rhetorical analysis, transcendentalist influences, and the ethical debate surrounding Chris McCandless's journey.
A comprehensive lesson targeting 12 pairs/trios of commonly confused words through a "Grammar Lab" theme. Students will identify, define, and correctly apply homophones and tricky word pairs through direct instruction and a hands-on sorting game.
A deep dive into Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', focusing on the mechanics of suspense, the psychology of the unreliable narrator, and the sharp edge of gothic irony.
A 45-minute lesson where students showcase their media literacy investigations through screencasts, engage in peer evaluation using a professional rubric, and reflect on their growth as digital fact-checkers.
A 45-minute lesson where students become newsroom investigators, learning to distinguish between objective hard news reporting and subjective opinion pieces through hands-on analysis and writing practice.
A focused lesson on identifying the main idea in fictional and non-fictional texts, tailored for adult learners preparing for the HSED RLA exam. Includes guided practice with current events and structured graphic organizers.
A lesson focused on analyzing the structure and content of a persuasive essay regarding school uniforms, helping students identify key argumentative components.