Students synthesize information from multiple texts to create a comprehensive comparison and write a final evidentiary paragraph.

Students learn about hurricanes and practice organizing information into a structured paragraph with a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion.

Students explore the science of tornadoes while focusing on identifying key details and mastering domain-specific vocabulary.

A final culmination of the book club unit, where students synthesize the entire novel through creative projects and thematic reflections.

The emotional climax and resolution of the story as the tiger is released and Rob finally opens his suitcase, covering chapters twenty-one through thirty.

Exploring the developing friendship between Rob and Sistine and the growing pressure of the tiger's presence, covering chapters eleven through twenty.

An introduction to the Lister Motel and Rob Horton's 'suitcase', covering the first ten chapters of the novel.

Book club celebration with discussion and a creative 'Carving' activity.

Exploring the symbolism of Sistine's name and her character growth.

Reading Chapter 30, focusing on the resolution and the sun coming out.

Reading Chapters 20-21, analyzing the encounter with the tiger and vocabulary.

Reading Chapters 10-11, focusing on the wood-carving imagery and vocabulary.

Deep dive into summarizing the entire narrative arc using a 'Story Suitcase' organizer.

Final vocabulary review with a comprehensive matching and sentence challenge.

Reading Chapters 2-3, focusing on Rob's character and the introduction of Sistine.

Introduction to the book club, building background knowledge about the setting and the tiger, and reading Chapter 1.

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 conclusion to the unit exploring the tragic resolution in Chapter 8. Students analyze themes of loyalty, consequence, and the ultimate failure of a corrupted American Dream.

An analysis of the narrative climax in Chapter 7, focusing on the various types of conflict that erupt during the confrontation at the Plaza Hotel. Students identify the turning points for the main characters.

An exploration of Gatsby's true origins revealed in Chapter 6. Students analyze the theme of illusion versus reality and the clash between 'old money' and 'new money' social worlds.

A thematic analysis of Chapter 5, centered on the reunion of Gatsby and Daisy. Students explore themes of the past, hope, and the fine line between dreams and illusions.

An analysis of Jay Gatsby's character development in Chapter 4, focusing on the tension between his self-presentation and Nick's perception. Students explore direct and indirect characterization techniques.

An investigation into the rich symbolism present in Chapter 3 during one of Gatsby's lavish parties. Students decode the meaning behind objects like the library books and the yellow car to understand the era's superficiality.

An exploration of the contrasting settings in Chapter 2, specifically the Valley of Ashes and Myrtle Wilson's apartment. Students analyze how setting contributes to mood, characterization, and emerging themes of social decay.

An introduction to Chapter 1 of 'The Great Gatsby', focusing on Nick Carraway's point of view and the established tone. Students analyze how the narrator's perspective shapes their initial impressions of West Egg and East Egg.

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.

Students explore the magical world of figurative language, learning to identify and craft similes, metaphors, personification, and more through creative 'alchemy' themed exercises.

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 high-energy grammar review game where students act as 'Syntax Technicians' to fix glitches in a virtual world. This lesson focuses on mastering commas, sentence errors, capitalization, and verb tense through collaborative task card challenges.

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 10th-grade creative writing lesson focused on using personification and metaphor to articulate abstract emotional states, inspired by the psychological metaphors of a video on emotional processing.

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.

A creative writing lesson for high schoolers exploring Nietzsche's concept of becoming one's 'true self' through the extended metaphor of an acorn and an oak tree. Students analyze how environment (soil, sun) and internal struggle (masks, shame) influence personal growth before drafting a metaphorical narrative or poem.