Students will learn the fundamental differences between deductive and inductive reasoning, evaluating the strength and certainty of arguments through video analysis and creative writing.
Students determine central ideas about how animals perceive numbers through a digital quiz bee and collaborative estimation activities.
An 8th-grade lesson focusing on identifying and applying ethos, pathos, and logos in historical speeches. Students deconstruct rhetorical appeals and practice using these techniques in their own persuasive communication.
A comprehensive guide for Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', featuring watching guides for Acts 1 and 4 and independent reading guides for Acts 2 and 3, focusing on the progression of hysteria, character evolution, and thematic analysis.
A high-rigor English II lesson focused on rhetorical analysis and persuasive writing through the lens of moral defiance. Students analyze paired texts from Sophocles and Martin Luther King Jr. to prepare for the STAAR EOC exam.
A comprehensive STAAR English I EOC preparation lesson focused on deep literary analysis, genre comparison, and the construction of high-scoring analytical essays. Students will analyze how authors use craft to create meaning across fiction, poetry, and drama.
A comprehensive STAAR-aligned lesson for 8th Grade RLA focusing on paired text analysis and argumentative writing. Students will explore the theme of progress through a literary passage and an informational text, developing skills in evidence integration and claim-based writing.
A practical media literacy lesson designed to empower high school students to identify misinformation, bias, and clickbait. The lesson focuses on "street-smart" verification techniques that work even with limited data and internet access.
A deep dive into Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' through a modern, accessible adaptation. Students explore themes of grief, symbolism, and the haunting atmosphere of the classic poem.
A focused set of materials covering the climactic events of late November in the novel Tangerine, focusing on plot recall and key character interactions.