A comprehensive lesson focused on helping students master the skill of selecting and citing the 'best' textual evidence to support an argument, specifically designed to address gaps in writing and diction analysis.

A lesson focused on the structural link between a thesis statement and its supporting topic sentences using real-world contexts. Students will practice extracting key ideas from a thesis to build the foundation of a cohesive argument.

A rigorous lesson on bridging the gap between an analytical thesis statement and body paragraphs through logical, claim-driven topic sentences.

A week-long exploration comparing The Great Gatsby and The Crucible, specifically designed to engage students with varying attendance and energy levels through scaffolded activities and a structured writing process.

A lesson focused on the transition from thesis statements to body paragraphs through the creation of effective topic sentences.

A lesson connecting historical American literature to modern media through the lens of rhetorical devices, specifically scaffolded for Special Education support. Students will identify enduring themes and persuasive techniques across different eras.

A lesson focused on analyzing informational text about dental hygiene, specifically targeting the ability to distinguish between central ideas and supporting details at a 9th-grade level.

A lesson exploring the interview between Jason Reynolds and Trevor Noah, focusing on the connection between hip hop, literacy, and personal identity. Students will analyze how Reynolds' background influenced his path to becoming an author and the importance of finding one's 'voice' through words.

A focused exploration of Chapter 18 of Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', examining the catastrophic hurricane as a catalyst for themes of divine power, human resilience, and sacrificial love.

A lesson focused on the 'thesis bridge'—the critical link between evidence and a central claim. Students analyze character development and themes across texts to draft, organize, and refine high-quality informative essays aligned with 9th-grade standards.

This lesson focuses on Dr. Sampson Davis's journey and his argument for medical reform in Newark. Students will analyze how the interview's structure develops the central idea that education and social responsibility can heal a community.

Concludes with the theme of rebirth and liberation as the family leaves the apartment and looks toward the future.

Focuses on the key details of Gregor's final moments and the discovery of his body by the charwoman.

Analyzes Grete's character transformation as she delivers the final ultimatum against Gregor.