Sentence Sculptors

A five-lesson literary analysis and SAT prep sequence based on Rob Buyea's 'Because of Mr. Terupt'. Students practice textual evidence analysis and vocabulary-in-context skills through character-driven writing prompts.

A comprehensive suite of customizable rubrics and feedback guides designed to assess student presentations and slide decks across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

An interactive student handout designed for active audience engagement during peer presentations. It features a structured, elegant layout for tracking up to four classmates' slide decks, with explicit prompts for positive reinforcement (Glow) and constructive design tips (Grow).

A comprehensive novel study sequence for 'Scythe' by Neal Shusterman, featuring chunked chapter summaries, simplified vocabulary glossaries of dystopian terminology, slide decks, and low-stakes comprehension cards designed with accessibility in mind.

A lesson exploring the inspiring journey, career milestones, and leadership qualities of baseball legend Derek Jeter. Students use a comprehensive scrapbook-style workbook to analyze his perseverance and character traits chapter by chapter.

A professional-grade presentation rubric designed for high school students (Grades 9-12). It features an academic, studio-style layout and high-fidelity criteria evaluating executive presence, data viz/visual layout, argument depth, narrative flow, and defense/Q&A.

A comprehensive, multi-genre writing project suite that transforms secondary ELA classrooms. This sequence features 25 creative, high-engagement projects categorized into Narrative, Expository, Argumentative, Persuasive, and Multi-Genre masterpieces, complete with teacher guides, student workbooks, and introductory slide decks.

An analytical writing lesson exploring Rowan Damisch's controversial alter-ego, Scythe Lucifer, from Neal Shusterman's Arc of a Scythe series. Students analyze text evidence and evaluate whether he is a hero or a monster through structured graphic organizers, high-level analytical writing, and contrasting exemplar essays.

A balanced presentation rubric designed for middle school students (Grades 6-8). It features standard, growth-oriented descriptors evaluating slides, research depth, visual layout, verbal delivery, and audience Q&A.

A comprehensive 6-week English Language Arts curriculum for Andy Weir's "The Martian" (Classroom Edition). Students explore complex literary concepts including characterization, conflict, mood, theme, and symbolism through rigorous textual analysis, creative log writing, and a culminating engineering-inspired project.

A creative, writing-focused lesson exploring Wyoming's harsh winters, high-altitude landscapes, wildlife adaptations, and engineering solutions like giant wooden snow fences. Students draft a thrilling narrative about surviving a sudden blizzard and an informative paragraph about highway safety and ecology.

A kid-friendly presentation rubric designed for elementary students (Grades 3-5). It features a highly visual, gamified design using star ratings and clear, positive descriptors to evaluate visuals, speaking, organization, and audience engagement.