A lesson focused on analyzing how specific parts of a text contribute to the overall structure and the development of an argument through evidence. Students learn to see texts as 'blueprints' where every sentence serves a structural purpose.

A focused lesson exploring the deep connections between Shakespeare's language and the core themes of Hamlet through quotation analysis.

Identifying and fixing fragments, run-ons, and comma splices in academic writing.

Mixed review and simulation of the STAAR editing/revising section.

Pronoun-antecedent agreement and possessive apostrophe usage.

Subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tense within academic passages.

Focus on high-frequency punctuation errors: semicolons, appositives, and colon usage.

A focused study of W.D. Wetherell's short story 'The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant,' examining character motivation and internal conflict through a paragraph-by-paragraph analysis.

A follow-up lesson focused on mastering literary analysis through the ANEZZ paragraph structure, using Khalil Gibran's 'Children' to explore figurative language and theme.

The capstone Socratic Seminar where students engage in a structured, evidence-based discussion about the ethics of modern digital persuasion.

Students evaluate the ethics of digital influence and prepare evidence-based arguments for a Socratic Seminar, focusing on active listening and logical fallacies.

Students identify and analyze modern persuasive techniques used in social media and digital advertising, focusing on emotional triggers and algorithmic micro-targeting.

A comprehensive guide to identifying and articulating themes in literature for high school students. This lesson uses an architectural metaphor to help students build theme statements from character development, conflict, and symbolism.

A comprehensive 10-day daily drill series focusing on high-stakes revising and editing skills for the English 2 STAAR/EOC.