Analyze themes, character development, and figurative language in literary excerpts to prepare for the literature portion of the TSIA.
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 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 high-interest lesson focusing on pronoun-antecedent agreement and clarity within the context of anime and manga history, designed for English II STAAR preparation.
A deep dive into the 2010 Chilean mining accident, focusing on narrative structure, leadership, and the theme of resilience. Students will analyze how the 33 miners' story is constructed as a global narrative.
A collaborative 1-week final project where students form news crews to report on the tragic events of Verona, requiring deep analysis of character motives and textual evidence.
A lesson focused on helping students write a structured three-paragraph essay connecting a self-chosen topic to scientific principles.
Develop the ability to read between the lines and understand why an author wrote a text, moving beyond the literal.
Master the art of using context clues to define unfamiliar words, essential for tackling complex TSIA passages.
Learn to identify the central point of a passage and distinguish it from supporting details, a fundamental skill for the TSIA.