A targeted vocabulary lesson focusing on five 'F' words (Fickle, Fidelity, Fidelity, Figurative, Flabbergasted, Flaccid) specifically designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing high schoolers using visual learning strategies and a 'Silent Cinema' game.

A focused 20-minute SAT vocabulary lesson for DHH students focusing on five 'F' words: Fickle, Fidelity, Figurative, Flabbergasted, and Flaccid. Includes visual instruction, context-based discussion, and a writing-focused assessment.

A focused practice session for the TSIA2 English essay, teaching students how to brainstorm and organize opposing viewpoints using T-charts for high-scoring argumentative writing.

A 45-minute deep dive into Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on the corruption of power, dramatic conventions, and the sensory impact of language. Students explore character archetypes through creative projects like wanted posters and social media profiles while honing their descriptive writing skills.

A comprehensive guide to mastering the TSIA2 English essay, focusing on pre-writing strategies like T-charts and crafting a complex thesis statement with a counter-position.

An introduction to Shakespeare's whimsical comedy for young readers, focusing on plot, characters, and the magical setting of the enchanted forest.

A cumulative assessment and synthesis lesson where students apply all previous skills to STAAR-aligned multiple-choice questions.

Students identify and evaluate the effectiveness of rhetorical devices and appeals used to advocate for social change.

An examination of how sentence structure, variety, and pacing contribute to the emotional weight and persuasive power of a historical text.

Students explore how precise diction and vivid imagery establish the tone and reveal the author's purpose in 'The Ash and the Iron.'

A lesson focused on self-editing and peer-reviewing using a rubric-aligned checklist to improve sentence variety, grammar, and mechanics.

A 30-minute review and assessment lesson focusing on literary elements (character, conflict, setting, plot) within the first section of a novel, featuring a team game and a comprehension quiz.

A revision and editing lesson focused on TEKS 9C and 9D, featuring a student's personal essay about a learning experience. The lesson includes a STAAR-aligned quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions and a sentence construction task, along with a detailed answer key.

A high school English lesson focused on comparing a short story and a drama piece through the lens of Texas EOC-style analysis, covering text structure, irony, and author's purpose.

A comprehensive lesson on crafting a Jane Shaffer informational essay regarding the consequences of World War I, modeled after the Texas English 2 EOC exam format.

A deep dive into Chapter 14 of Persepolis, focusing on visual storytelling, risk, and rebellion. Students analyze panel sequencing to understand how suspense is built and how characters navigate oppressive environments through the lens of graphic narrative techniques.