This lesson explores the themes of impulsivity and inherited conflict through a short story that mirrors Romeo and Juliet. Students analyze character motivations, figurative language, and plot structure to prepare for the English 1 EOC exam.

A comprehensive revising and editing practice focused on English 1 Texas EOC skills, featuring a student-centered personal narrative passage and exam-style questions.

This lesson focuses on analyzing argumentative texts through the lens of rhetorical devices, author's purpose, and structural choices. Students will engage in collaborative discussions, analyze a persuasive essay on the social impact of fast fashion, and practice EOC-style assessment questions, including a Short Constructed Response (SCR).

A comprehensive practice session for English 1 EOC revising and editing, featuring a medical-themed approach to 'curing' common writing ailments like poor sentence structure, tense issues, and punctuation errors.

This lesson prepares students for the English 1 EOC exam by analyzing a poem and an informational text about nature and ecosystems. It includes test-style questions, a short constructed response, and a collaborative speaking activity.

A 45-minute TELPAS-aligned lesson for 9th-10th grade ELLs exploring the legend of Dracula through sensory language, classic literature, and creative craft. Students will compare cinematic portrayals, analyze text, and build their own 'shadow bat' while practicing speaking and writing skills.

A 45-minute TELPAS-aligned lesson for 9th and 10th graders that explores the Star Wars universe through sensory language, character creation, and a hands-on puppet craft. Students practice all four language domains while navigating the light and dark sides of the Force.

A 45-minute ESOL lesson exploring the Battle of Puebla and Cinco de Mayo. Students analyze informational texts and poetry to answer essential questions about making oneself heard and the value of research, culminating in a sensory writing and speaking activity.

A comprehensive lesson on narrative sentence variation focusing on varied beginnings, sentence combining, length modulation, and descriptive clauses. Students move from identifying monotone rhythms to crafting dynamic, flowing prose.

Synthesizing the relationship between point of view and plot. Students use their annotations to respond to a short constructed response prompt about how the omniscient perspective impacts the selection's development.

Diving deeper into figurative language including metaphors, personification, and situational irony. Students finish the story and evaluate the symbolic significance of the 'open window' and 'heart trouble'.

Introduction to 3rd person omniscient point of view and sensory imagery. Students begin reading the text and analyze how Chopin uses the setting outside the open window to reflect Louise Mallard's internal shift.

A lesson focused on the climactic Act III of '12 Angry Men', exploring the shifting dynamics of the jury, the re-examination of evidence, and the final resolution of the trial.

A comprehensive lesson focusing on literary analysis of 'Americanah' and 'American History', specifically examining how differing points of view create narrative tension. Students will use a structured feedback and revision guide to elevate their writing from summary to insight-driven analysis.

A vocabulary focused lesson on Chapters 4-7 of Lois Lowry's The Giver, exploring key terms through textual context and modern application.

A comprehensive review of chapters 1-20 of To Kill a Mockingbird to prepare students for the pivotal verdict in chapter 21. Includes character analysis, a timeline of events, and a detailed plot summary.

This lesson prepares high school students for the pivotal verdict in Chapter 21 of To Kill a Mockingbird, focusing on courtroom vocabulary, character roles, and the heavy themes of justice and prejudice.

A comprehensive set of materials for a high school Open House, including a presentation and a parent/guardian support handout for the Reading and Learning Center English class.

A lesson analyzing Jake Tyler's TEDx talk to explore how extended metaphors communicate complex, abstract emotional states in personal narratives.

A high school ELA lesson focused on analyzing rhetorical strategies in personal narratives, using Sangu Delle's TED Talk to explore how vulnerability and data combine to create persuasive arguments.

Students analyze the concept of the 'False Self' using Nietzschean philosophy and apply it to literary characters to explore themes of authenticity and societal pressure.

Students identify and interpret visual metaphors for abstract Stoic virtues in a video about Marcus Aurelius, then design their own 3-panel storyboard to explain a new virtue.

A creative writing lesson for high schoolers focusing on somatic language and sensory details through guided meditation and stream-of-consciousness writing. Students explore the concept of an 'inward retreat' to translate physical sensations into evocative prose.

A high school public speaking lesson focused on analyzing the narrative structure and persuasive techniques of Caroline Allen's TEDx talk, 'Choosing Optimism.' Students explore the Hero's Journey arc and the intersection of personal vulnerability and authoritative evidence.

A fast-paced, high-engagement practice session designed to prepare high school English learners for TELPAS speaking tasks, focusing on academic vocabulary and structured responses.

A visual guide to using the Expanding Expression Tool (EET) to enhance descriptive language and vocabulary, specifically themed around the world of The Hunger Games.

A 40-minute lesson exploring the tonal shifts in Chapter 6 of Persepolis, focusing on the juxtaposition of national celebration and personal moral complexity. Students analyze a single panel using a Claim-Evidence-Analysis-Conclusion framework to evaluate how Satrapi conveys themes of loss and forgiveness.

A Socratic seminar lesson exploring the themes of Emilia's Lament from Shakespeare's Othello in the context of arranged marriage, agency, and societal expectations. Students will analyze the text to prepare for a deep, student-led discussion.

A structured lesson focused on Chapters 16-18 of The Hate U Give, designed to help students summarize key events, make deep character inferences, and identify main ideas in preparation for comprehension assessments.

A lesson focused on teaching students how to incorporate internal dialogue into narrative writing to reveal character traits and deepen the connection to story events.

A 45-minute lesson focused on analyzing author's purpose, tone, and word choice using a biographical text about Selena Quintanilla, culminating in a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) response.

A lesson focused on the life of Selena Quintanilla, using the past tense to analyze how an author's diction and syntax build mood and tone in a biographical text.

Focuses on writing a high-tension introduction for a Choose Your Own Adventure story that culminates in a critical survival decision based on animal defense mechanisms.

A lesson where students learn to decode and apply rubrics to argumentative writing, treating the rubric as a blueprint for forging strong, defensible arguments.

A foundational lesson on argumentative writing, covering essential terminology like claims, evidence, and counterclaims through a 'blueprint' architectural theme.

A fast-paced, 20-minute cross-curricular lesson on writing summaries using the GIST method. Students learn to distill complex information into a concise 'highlight reel' of exactly 20 words.