Focuses on the art of memoir and personal essay. Students mine their own lives for meaning, practicing vulnerability and reflective storytelling.

Dives into poetic forms, imagery, and the musicality of language. Students curate a collection of poems that express diverse emotional states and perspectives.

Explores the elements of short fiction, including character development, plot structure, and narrative voice. Students craft complete stories with clear arcs and themes.

Focuses on the construction of immersive fictional settings, cultures, and systems. Students develop internal logic and sensory-rich details for their unique worlds.

Raquel travels to Sevilla, Spain, to find Teresa Suárez. Students follow her arrival and introduction to the city and the family she meets at the travel agency and hotel.

An introduction to the mystery of Destinos Episode 1. Students track the Castillo family and the mysterious letter from Spain through guided observation and character identification.

A deep dive into Kazuo Ishiguro's 'The Remains of the Day', focusing on the profound power of what remains unsaid. Students will analyze how characters use silence and subtext to navigate social hierarchies and emotional repression.

Students analyze two texts regarding social media screenings to identify arguments for and against the practice, preparing them to write a formal argumentative essay.

A beginner-friendly Spanish lesson centered on visual comprehension using the classic 'Destinos' series and the catchy 'Sr. Wooly' music videos. Students practice identifying basic vocabulary and plot points while viewing.

Drafting the third body paragraph, focusing on shifts in public perception and mastering the counterargument/rebuttal.

A comprehensive 5-day lesson plan where students learn to construct claims, support them with evidence, and address counter-arguments through a sports-themed lens.

A literacy lesson exploring the opening of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, focusing on complex vocabulary, decoding strategies, and silent reading comprehension.