Rebel Heart

An advanced ELA elective bridging scientific inquiry and literary rhetoric through biology and earth science texts, preparing students to write, analyze, and advocate at the intersection of science and humanity.

An autumn-themed vocabulary unit focusing on morphological spelling patterns (prefixes, suffixes, and Latin/Greek roots) connected to seasonal changes. Students explore six powerful words through study cards, match games, and classroom word wall displays.

A set of 6 large-format, high-visibility classroom word wall display cards (printed 2 per page across 3 pages) featuring bold vocabulary words, phonetics, morphological breakdown badges, and clear definitions.

An intensive phonics intervention sequence designed for older struggling readers and English learners. Provides age-appropriate, highly scaffolded decoding practice for long and short vowels across middle school and young adult levels.

A deep-dive lesson analyzing the character dynamics, underlying motives, and early hysteria in Act 1 of Arthur Miller's classic play, The Crucible.

A printable classroom game set featuring 12 cut-out matching cards (6 word cards and 6 definition/morphology cards) for sorting, memory match, or collaborative vocabulary review games.

A comprehensive pre-reading literary devices unit designed to prepare students for Elie Wiesel's Night. This unit builds foundational skills in analyzing figurative language, rhetorical structures, symbolism, and tone using historical mentor texts.

A rigorous lesson focused on tracing and identifying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s central claim in his 1965 sermon 'The American Dream'. Students analyze text evidence, navigate complex subclaims, and draft a high-quality argumentative paragraph using the (A)-(NE)-(ZO)-(C) framework.

Double-sided printable study flashcards featuring six autumn-themed vocabulary words with morphological breakdowns (prefixes, suffixes, roots), definitions, pronunciations, and context sentences. Designed in a 2x3 grid aligned for perfect double-sided printing and cutting.

A comprehensive five-day high school vocabulary mastery unit focusing on advanced SAT/ACT words and complex rhetorical terms. Designed with a classic scholarly theme, it combines explicit instruction, visual guides, semantic mapping, context drills, and a rigorous summative assessment.

A comprehensive prep lesson for the TSIA2 ELAR exam, featuring a realistic 30-question diagnostic test that splits equally between reading comprehension and sentence-level writing skills. Includes high-yield passages, grammar mechanics questions, and a detailed explanatory answer key.

A two-page, high-contrast visual dossier anchor chart detailing key character traits, motivations, and secrets revealed in Act 1 of The Crucible, now featuring all ten major characters. Designed for classroom printing, display, or student binder inserts.