A focused close reading lesson of Chapter 5 from The Great Gatsby, focusing on the symbolism of the broken clock and Gatsby's attempts to control time, specifically scaffolded for ELL Level 2 students.

A simplified exploration of Book 6 of Homer's Odyssey, designed for WIDA Level 1-2 ELL students. The lesson focuses on key characters, basic plot sequencing, and essential vocabulary through a high-interest narrative.

A lesson analyzing Daisy Buchanan's dilemma in Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby through a modern 'Am I The Asshole' social media lens, scaffolded specifically for ELL Level 2 students.

A focused assessment on the pivotal events of Act IV in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, covering the Friar's plan and Juliet's desperate measures.

A lesson centered on the standards and expectations of high school literary analysis, using a standardized rubric to guide writing and revision.

A high-engagement lesson that frames the research and writing process as a detective investigation. Students learn to craft research questions and thesis statements, evaluate primary and secondary sources, and organize their findings into a coherent outline with proper citations.

A comprehensive analysis lesson focusing on characterization, diction, and conflict in John Knowles's A Separate Peace, designed to prepare students for standardized testing through rigorous text-dependent questions.