A high-energy 50-minute lesson on research writing skills, focusing on primary vs. secondary sources and MLA citation mastery using an investigative detective theme.
Focuses on the art of memoir and personal essay. Students mine their own lives for meaning, practicing vulnerability and reflective storytelling.
Dives into poetic forms, imagery, and the musicality of language. Students curate a collection of poems that express diverse emotional states and perspectives.
Explores the elements of short fiction, including character development, plot structure, and narrative voice. Students craft complete stories with clear arcs and themes.
Focuses on the construction of immersive fictional settings, cultures, and systems. Students develop internal logic and sensory-rich details for their unique worlds.
A high-interest lesson for 9th-12th grade ESL students, written at a 7th-grade level, focusing on the Artemis II mission. Includes a news article analysis, cause-and-effect relationships, and descriptive writing.
A deep dive into Kazuo Ishiguro's 'The Remains of the Day', focusing on the profound power of what remains unsaid. Students will analyze how characters use silence and subtext to navigate social hierarchies and emotional repression.
Students analyze two texts regarding social media screenings to identify arguments for and against the practice, preparing them to write a formal argumentative essay.
Drafting the third body paragraph, focusing on shifts in public perception and mastering the counterargument/rebuttal.
A comprehensive 5-day lesson plan where students learn to construct claims, support them with evidence, and address counter-arguments through a sports-themed lens.
A literacy lesson exploring the opening of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, focusing on complex vocabulary, decoding strategies, and silent reading comprehension.
An introductory literacy lesson for Fahrenheit 451 focusing on the opening encounter between Montag and Clarisse, with a focus on multisyllabic decoding and fluency.
A deep-dive literacy lesson focusing on Chapter 5 of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, featuring decoding exercises, fluency practice, and independent reading.
A reading comprehension assessment for the middle section of Rex Ogle's memoir 'Abuela, Don't Forget Me', focusing on the emotional resonance and key events between pages 136 and 198.
An introductory research project for ESL learners focusing on the characters and kingdoms found in the first four books of Homer's Odyssey. Students explore Telemachus's journey and the people he meets using simple language and visual supports.
A lesson exploring how Walter Dean Myers used literacy to navigate his identity in 'Bad Boy', featuring heavy scaffolding for diverse learners.