This lesson compares two student presentations on the god Hermes to help students understand grading criteria and how to improve their own mythological research projects.

A comprehensive lesson on mastering the literary essay, focusing on thesis development and evidence integration using Fahrenheit 451, The Great Gatsby, and Charade as core examples.

A creative arts-integrated ELA lesson where students map the Hero's Journey using symbolic collage, supporting executive functioning through visual storytelling and metaphorical thinking.

A deep dive into Chapter 20 of 'The Westing Game', focusing on Turtle's sacrifice, the elevator bombing, and the ongoing investigation by the heirs. Students will demonstrate literal recall and summarize key plot developments.

A comprehensive novel study for 'Number the Stars' covering WWII history, character bravery, and key plot events across all 17 chapters.

A middle school lesson where students act as media scientists, deconstructing the psychological triggers and logical fallacies found in modern social media advertising. Students will learn to identify manipulation tactics and develop critical thinking skills to become savvy consumers.

A grammar-focused lesson set in professional and travel contexts, teaching middle schoolers to use compound-complex sentences, relative clauses, and consistent verb tenses through role-play scenarios.

A creative exploration of found poetry for middle schoolers, focusing on sourcing linguistic materials from their environment to demystify the poetic process.