A comprehensive lesson designed to help middle school students master the art of writing strong, argumentative thesis statements through a blueprint-themed instructional approach.

A focused 30-minute exploration of Macbeth's moral decay and psychological collapse across Act II, Scene 2 and Act III, Scene 4. Students analyze the immediate aftermath of regicide and the public appearance of Banquo's ghost to determine if Macbeth is fit for the crown.

This lesson focuses on Chapter 4 of Frederick Douglass's narrative, analyzing how specific accounts of murder illustrate the inhumanity of slavery and the corruption of the Southern legal system. Students analyze key lines and imagery to identify Douglass's central claims about the lack of justice and value placed on enslaved lives.

An analysis of Chapter 8 'Moscow', focusing on the introduction of Uncle Anoosh and the influence of political ideology on personal identity and Marji's concept of heroism.

A 9-paragraph reading and CER analysis focused on identifying the author's purpose in the context of tourism across Central America.

A detective-themed lesson where students analyze the conflicting perspectives of Melba and Minnijean regarding the school play in Warriors Don't Cry. Students gather evidence to understand individual motivations and group concerns during the integration of Central High.

A vocabulary focused lesson for Act III of Twelve Angry Men, exploring the legal and emotional terminology of the play's climax.

This lesson helps 9th grade students distinguish between racial and class prejudice using Reginald Rose's '12 Angry Men' as a primary case study. Students will define key terms, compare features of bias, and analyze specific juror behaviors from the play.

A comprehensive lesson focusing on Frederick Douglass's use of irony in Chapter 3 and the brutal realities of Chapter 4, including an annotated writing exemplar and homework answer key.

A lesson exploring the vital roles of minor characters in literature, teaching students to analyze how 'small' parts influence plot, theme, and character development through tiered reading and creative writing.

A lesson focused on identifying and analyzing irony as a 'call to attention' in Chapter 3 of Frederick Douglass's narrative to reveal themes of skewed reality.

A comprehensive lesson where students analyze Elie Wiesel's 'After Auschwitz' speech and craft their own commemorative speeches about the Holocaust, focusing on the power of testimony and the duty of memory.

A bilingual resource pack designed to help high school speech students research, analyze, and structure a formal speech on Latin American issues. The materials provide scaffolding in both English and Spanish to support language learners in developing critical thinking and public speaking skills.

A comprehensive English II lesson focusing on Saki's 'The Interlopers' to master EOC-style analysis, short constructed responses, and thematic debates. Students will explore irony, characterization, and word nuance while evaluating the conflict between man and nature.

This lesson explores the themes of impulsivity and inherited conflict through a short story that mirrors Romeo and Juliet. Students analyze character motivations, figurative language, and plot structure to prepare for the English 1 EOC exam.