A 35-minute lesson exploring the theme of public vs. private identity in Chapter 4 of Persepolis. Students analyze how characters navigate the contradictions between their personal lives and the political atmosphere of 1970s Iran.
A comprehensive English II lesson focusing on Saki's 'The Interlopers' to master EOC-style analysis, short constructed responses, and thematic debates. Students will explore irony, characterization, and word nuance while evaluating the conflict between man and nature.
This lesson explores the themes of impulsivity and inherited conflict through a short story that mirrors Romeo and Juliet. Students analyze character motivations, figurative language, and plot structure to prepare for the English 1 EOC exam.
A comprehensive revising and editing practice focused on English 1 Texas EOC skills, featuring a student-centered personal narrative passage and exam-style questions.
This lesson focuses on analyzing argumentative texts through the lens of rhetorical devices, author's purpose, and structural choices. Students will engage in collaborative discussions, analyze a persuasive essay on the social impact of fast fashion, and practice EOC-style assessment questions, including a Short Constructed Response (SCR).
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.