A creative follow-up where students act as directors to 'pitch' a remake or re-imagining of a specific Persepolis chapter, justifying new directorial choices.
A 60-minute intensive lesson focused on mastering the revising and editing skills required for the English 1 Texas EOC exam. Students analyze a peer essay to identify and correct errors in logic, flow, and conventions.
A high-school lesson focused on synthesizing multiple texts to craft a Jane Schaffer-style argumentative response for the Texas EOC. Students analyze environmental conservation efforts through poetry and informational text.
A comprehensive practice suite for the TSIA2 English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) assessment, focusing on informational analysis, synthesis, writing conventions, and argumentative essay drafting.
A focused practice session for English 1 students to hone their revising and editing skills using a student essay about social media, aligned with Texas EOC standards.
A 45-minute intensive lesson focused on analyzing conflict and theme across poetry and fiction, featuring EOC-style assessment questions aligned with Texas English 1 TEKS.
An introduction to the setting, main characters, and primary conflict of 'The Outsiders' through the first three chapters, featuring visual vocabulary and structured comprehension.
A comprehensive lesson focusing on the themes of identity and belonging in 'The House on Mango Street' through simplified text, visual supports, and character analysis.