A lesson focused on analyzing character motivations and perceptions in the short story 'The Lure of Sheila Mant' by W.D. Wetherell. Students will explore how the narrator views the Mant family and Sheila herself through close reading and textual evidence.

A culminating project where students reflect on the 8-week journey and create a 'Value Vault' for themselves or Gregor.

Analyzes the end of the novella, Gregor's death, and the family's disturbing relief and new-found 'value'.

Focuses on Part III, the arrival of the boarders, and Gregor becoming a 'nuisance' in his own home.

Analyzes the climax of Part II, the father's return to work, and the symbolic 'apple' attack on Gregor.

Explores the changing relationship between Gregor and Grete, the moving of the furniture, and the concept of 'pity' vs 'value'.

Covers the transition to Part II, focusing on Gregor's physical changes, his new diet, and the loss of his human voice.

A focus on Part I of the novella, exploring the theme of work as identity and the manager's visit as a symbol of surveillance.

A mixed-practice mission focusing on word choice, sentence clarity, and overall passage coherence to simulate the full STAAR Revising and Editing experience.

Drills punctuation rules including commas in series, introductory phrases, and compound sentences, as well as semicolon usage for sentence variety.

Concentrates on subject-verb agreement and pronoun-antecedent agreement, ensuring students can spot subtle grammatical errors in complex sentences.

Targets logical organization and transitions between ideas, helping students select the most effective words or phrases to connect sentences and paragraphs.

Focuses on identifying and correcting fragments and run-on sentences while practicing effective sentence combining techniques common on the STAAR EOC.

A lesson focused on helping students master the criteria for successful argumentative writing using a student-friendly checklist based on state-aligned rubrics.

A self-paced TELPAS practice session for 11th and 12th grade students, focusing on Advanced and Advanced High speaking and writing tasks through modern, relevant prompts.

A 50-minute introductory lesson on Kafka's Metamorphosis, focusing on the shift from literal to abstract value through the lens of Gregor's transformation. Designed for special education students with high-engagement whiteboard activities.

A targeted vocabulary lesson focusing on five 'F' words (Fickle, Fidelity, Fidelity, Figurative, Flabbergasted, Flaccid) specifically designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing high schoolers using visual learning strategies and a 'Silent Cinema' game.

A focused 20-minute SAT vocabulary lesson for DHH students focusing on five 'F' words: Fickle, Fidelity, Figurative, Flabbergasted, and Flaccid. Includes visual instruction, context-based discussion, and a writing-focused assessment.

A focused practice session for the TSIA2 English essay, teaching students how to brainstorm and organize opposing viewpoints using T-charts for high-scoring argumentative writing.

A 45-minute deep dive into Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on the corruption of power, dramatic conventions, and the sensory impact of language. Students explore character archetypes through creative projects like wanted posters and social media profiles while honing their descriptive writing skills.

A comprehensive guide to mastering the TSIA2 English essay, focusing on pre-writing strategies like T-charts and crafting a complex thesis statement with a counter-position.

A comprehensive 90-minute lesson designed to equip 12th-grade students with specific annotation strategies for the TSIA2 English assessment, using a detective-themed approach to deconstruct multiple-choice questions.

A comprehensive lesson designed for 12th-grade Emerging Bilingual students to master the art of annotating TELPAS multiple-choice questions, focusing on main idea, author's purpose, and grammar.

A cumulative assessment and synthesis lesson where students apply all previous skills to STAAR-aligned multiple-choice questions.

Students identify and evaluate the effectiveness of rhetorical devices and appeals used to advocate for social change.

An examination of how sentence structure, variety, and pacing contribute to the emotional weight and persuasive power of a historical text.

Students explore how precise diction and vivid imagery establish the tone and reveal the author's purpose in 'The Ash and the Iron.'

A TELPAS-aligned writing and speaking workshop focused on the cultural significance, history, and resilience of Día de Muertos. Students analyze complex text to produce academic writing pieces that they will later record as oral presentations.