A comprehensive vocabulary unit focusing on twenty sophisticated literary terms, including altruistic, quarantine, conscientious, wizened, meek, reminisce, dissipate, solemn, assess, unison, agitated, defiance, grandeur, ailing, benediction, veritable, notorious, incentive, delude, and precede.

A 20-minute mini-lesson focused on TEKS 6.7B, exploring how character's internal and external responses drive the plot of a drama. Students will analyze a short script to see the 'cause and effect' of character choices.

An introductory lesson on identifying and fixing sentence fragments and run-on sentences, themed around a 'Sentence Shop' repair garage.

A comprehensive vocabulary and literary term study for Elie Wiesel's *Night*, focusing on language that captures the trauma, resilience, and dehumanization depicted in the memoir.

A high-energy lesson where students practice identifying main ideas and supporting details by watching 10 engaging videos. The lesson uses a travel-inspired 'Observation Deck' theme to turn analysis into a mission.

Students synthesize all evidence and alibi analysis to build a persuasive case. The lesson culminates in a courtroom simulation where students present their final arguments.

Focuses on informational writing and active listening. Students learn how to structure a formal report and analyze multiple witness statements for contradictions.

Focuses on reading for detail and making inferences from visual and textual evidence. Students practice descriptive speaking by portraying witnesses and investigators.

A comprehensive lesson on correctly formatting MLA citations within PowerPoint presentations, covering in-slide citations and Works Cited slides.

A hands-on grading lab where students evaluate five student-written argumentative essays on W.D. Wetherell's 'The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant,' using a standardized rubric to develop their own writing and analysis skills.

A focused lesson on analyzing theme and internal conflict in 'The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant', culminating in a thematic evidence-based exit ticket.