Students learn to identify and apply rhetorical devices (ethos, pathos, logos) through the lens of environmental advocacy, culminating in a local civic action project.

A comprehension-focused lesson on the prologue and Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet, using Wh- questions to ensure students grasp the foundational plot points and character motivations.

A 30-minute exploration of author's purpose using Julia Alvarez's 'In the Time of the Butterflies', focusing on how historical fiction serves to honor, inform, and inspire.

A lesson exploring the evolution of the Olympic Games while mastering the skills of identifying central ideas and crafting objective summaries.

A focused lesson on identifying the main idea within complex non-fiction texts about North Carolina history, specifically the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

A structured brainstorming and planning lesson designed to help 11th-grade ELL students draft the foundation of their American Literature short stories, focusing on narrative structure and character development.

A targeted review lesson focused on identifying themes in literature and writing concise summaries that highlight the development of those themes, specifically designed for ILEARN test preparation.

A lesson exploring the themes of Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery,' focusing on the dangers of blindly following tradition and improving writing through error analysis and correction.

A focused assessment on pages 178-198 of Rex Ogle's memoir 'Abuela, Don't Forget Me', exploring themes of displacement, family tension, and the weight of memories during a move.