A deep dive into the fourth act of Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on the parallel descents of Ophelia and Laertes, the escalating theme of revenge, and Hamlet's shifting mask of madness.

An exploration of the Absurd in modern digital culture, using the Skibidi Toilet phenomenon as a lens for high-level creative writing and literary analysis for 12th-grade students.

Students practice STAAR-aligned editing and revision skills through targeted passages. Focuses on grammar, mechanics, sentence structure, and organizational clarity in the context of the 'Price of Progress' theme.

Focuses on the chaotic events of Chapter 16, including the third bomb at the bridal shower, and analyzes character motives and plot sequencing.

The cumulative assessment and writing project for the remediation packet. Students synthesize themes across literary, informational, and argumentative texts in an extended writing piece.

Resources for organizing and tracking progress through the 10-day remediation packet. Includes pacing guides and student progress trackers.

Students evaluate argumentative structures, author's purpose, and the use of rhetorical devices in a nonfiction essay. Focuses on identifying counterarguments, concessions, and rebuttals, as well as analyzing graphic features.

Students synthesize information from paired literary and informational texts with a common theme of 'The Price of Progress'. Focuses on making connections, analyzing text structure, and creating new understanding.

Students analyze character behavior, moral dilemmas, and the impact of diction and syntax on mood through a complex short story. Includes a deep-dive analysis and a STAAR-formatted assessment.

A comprehensive exploration of communication dynamics, rhetorical appeals, and critical listening for 11th-grade students. This lesson covers public speaking pillars, Ethos/Pathos/Logos, and identifying bias through interactive group work and a mini-project.

A creative and interactive exploration of speech terminology, literary devices, and rhetorical structures designed for high school students.

A focused planning session for 11th-grade students to draft a concise informational speech about a personal passion or themselves, emphasizing structure, thesis development, and delivery techniques.

This lesson introduces students to the basics of digital publishing using Book Creator, focusing on essential tools for layout and design.

A 40-minute lesson exploring Western influence, visual symbolism, and the conflict between personal identity and state control in Chapter 17 of Persepolis. Students analyze Marji's rebellious fashion choices and the risks taken to express individuality in 1980s Iran.

Students learn the art of descriptive writing and character development by analyzing and expanding upon a unique protagonist design featuring a cheerleader with white glasses.

A 40-minute lesson on identifying and citing textual evidence using the 'ACE' (Answer, Cite, Explain) method, themed around a detective's case file.

A comprehensive introduction to the four primary types of speeches and the nuances of formal versus informal public speaking. Students explore informative, persuasive, entertaining, and inspirational speaking styles through detailed guides and vocabulary.

A comprehensive guide to mastering the art of public speaking, covering the entire process from rhetorical writing to confident stage delivery.

A comprehensive introduction to public speaking, covering speech types, delivery methods, and the fundamental steps to craft a compelling presentation.