Students distinguish between the literary present used in academic analysis and the narrative past used in storytelling.
A review lesson for ELL students focused on recalling key characters and events from Books 1-5 of The Odyssey after a school break.
A creative writing lesson focused on the ethics of time, accountability, and interpersonal respect through a narrative reflection on a missed opportunity.
A final look at John Proctor's ultimate choice, the resolution of the play, and a comprehensive assessment of themes and motifs.
An exploration of the rising tensions in the Proctor household and the escalation of the witch trials in the Salem court.
An introduction to Puritan Salem, the historical context of McCarthyism, and the initial outbreak of hysteria in Act 1.
This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the Claim-Evidence-Analysis (CEA) writing framework, focusing on how to construct objective arguments and effectively connect evidence to claims.
A comprehensive lesson on analyzing poetry using the TPCASTT method, featuring a deep dive into Robert Frost's 'The Road Not Taken' and a gallery walk of diverse poems.
A comprehensive 5-week intervention for high school English Learners focusing on decoding through nonsense word fluency, specifically designed for students with limited or interrupted formal education.
This lesson provides intensive remediation on core literacy skills using high-interest texts centered on fear and superstition. It includes mentor texts in four genres, revision and editing practice, and a final cold-read assessment.
A comprehensive makeup packet for students to recover credit for a unit on The Crucible. It explores the historical context of McCarthyism, the play's themes of hysteria and reputation, and its classification as a tragic allegory.
A deep dive into the classic Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, focusing on characterization, plot structure, and the complex nature of heroism.
A foundational lesson designed to guide high school students through the complex process of writing their first academic research paper. It covers source evaluation, citation mechanics, and structural outlining with a focus on transitioning toward college-level standards.
A 15-minute mini-lesson exploring how Maria Teresa's epistolary narration in 'In the Time of the Butterflies' charts her journey from innocence to political awakening. Students analyze the structural shift in her diary entries to see how the private form supports thematic development.
A comprehensive lesson focused on teaching students how to structure a 4-paragraph literary analysis essay using the ANEZZ body paragraph format. It includes a guiding presentation, a teacher's facilitator guide, and a detailed structural worksheet.
A summative assessment for the first third of the novel. Evaluates student mastery of vocabulary from Lessons 1-11, character motivation, and the central theme of corporate alienation through a mix of multiple choice, short answer, and a rigorous RACE response.
A comprehensive poetry analysis lesson focusing on the TP-CASTT method and figurative language, featuring a gamified 'Quiz Bee' and deep analysis of 'The Road Not Taken'.
The family's recovery and the transition to a new source of productivity (Grete). Synthesis of the unit's themes.
