A lesson focusing on analyzing Chapters 20-22 of 'I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter' through the lens of objective summary and external research on Mexican immigration. Students synthesize literary analysis with modern data to understand the socio-political context of the narrative.

A comprehensive workshop on drafting strong, clear thesis statements for argumentative and informative essays, using both general prompts and common 7th-grade short stories.

A comprehensive student packet and teacher guide centered on Dudley Randall's poem 'Booker T. and W.E.B.', focusing on analyzing figurative language, tone, and the conflicting philosophies of two iconic civil rights leaders.

A rigorous analysis of Chapter 11 of S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, focusing on Ponyboy's psychological state, character motivations, and evolving themes of grief and denial.

Analyzes Chapter 9's ultimate betrayal of the working class (Boxer) and the symbolic return of Moses, reflecting the final abandonment of Animalism's original ideals.

Explores Chapter 8's development of Napoleon's cult of personality, the manipulation of the Commandments (Logos), and the allegorical significance of the Battle of the Windmill.

Examines Chapter 7's focus on the atmosphere of terror, the use of rhetorical appeals (specifically Pathos through fear), and the allegorical connection to Stalin's Great Purge through the animal confessions.

A project-based lesson where students apply their knowledge of the monomyth to a hero of their choice and demonstrate mastery through a final assessment.