A lesson focused on mastering academic vocabulary used in reading comprehension questions. Students will learn to distinguish between common analytical verbs and concepts through a hands-on matching game and reference guides.

A 45-minute lesson where students showcase their media literacy investigations through screencasts, engage in peer evaluation using a professional rubric, and reflect on their growth as digital fact-checkers.

In this lesson, students step into the role of investigative journalists to create a screencast that documents their fact-checking process and final findings. They will learn to combine digital storytelling with technical screencasting skills to present evidence clearly and convincingly.

A 45-minute lesson where students become newsroom investigators, learning to distinguish between objective hard news reporting and subjective opinion pieces through hands-on analysis and writing practice.

Students will identify and compare four major text structures: chronology, comparison, cause/effect, and problem/solution. Through an architectural 'blueprint' theme, ESL students will learn signal words and structural patterns to improve reading comprehension.

A focused lesson on identifying the main idea in fictional and non-fictional texts, tailored for adult learners preparing for the HSED RLA exam. Includes guided practice with current events and structured graphic organizers.

A lesson focused on analyzing the structure and content of a persuasive essay regarding school uniforms, helping students identify key argumentative components.

A lesson focused on distinguishing summary from opinion through the lens of the Prometheus myth, featuring a neutral news reporting activity.

An introductory lesson for the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, focusing on plot, setting, character, and the theme of survival.

In this lesson, students analyze the climax of the Prometheus myth, focusing on how specific details of his punishment convey the central idea of eternal sacrifice and defiance. Students will use the Bernard Evslin version of the text to identify key details and explain their significance.

A high-interest lesson focusing on pronoun-antecedent agreement and clarity within the context of anime and manga history, designed for English II STAAR preparation.

A deep dive into the 2010 Chilean mining accident, focusing on narrative structure, leadership, and the theme of resilience. Students will analyze how the 33 miners' story is constructed as a global narrative.

A collaborative 1-week final project where students form news crews to report on the tragic events of Verona, requiring deep analysis of character motives and textual evidence.

A lesson focused on helping students write a structured three-paragraph essay connecting a self-chosen topic to scientific principles.

Analyze themes, character development, and figurative language in literary excerpts to prepare for the literature portion of the TSIA.