An introductory lesson on rhetoric through Janet Boyd's "Murder! (Rhetorically Speaking)", where students explore how audience, context, and genre shape rhetorical choices.
High school students synthesize personal storytelling with literary analysis by creating short, high-quality podcast segments. This project focuses on vocal delivery, sound design, and thematic depth to communicate complex ideas to a digital audience.
A final assessment lesson covering the chronological plot, themes, and symbolism of Cherie Dimaline's novel The Marrow Thieves.
A comprehensive MCAS-style reading and writing assessment focused on an informational text about beavers, designed to build stamina and test-taking skills for 3rd graders.
A lesson focused on identifying and analyzing the central themes of the novel 'Prisoner B-3087' through the use of textual context clues and keyword association.
A comprehensive mini-lesson on allusions for 11th grade, covering mythological, biblical, historical, political, classical, Shakespearean, literary, and pop culture references. Includes instructional slides, a practice worksheet, and a formal assessment.
This lesson analyzes Chapter 2 of Just Mercy, focusing on how Stevenson develops his argument about individual agency and the inciting of change through knowledge and hope.