A 50-minute lesson focused on synthesizing Sylvia Plath's poem 'Mirror' with a modern article on the benefits of aging, emphasizing the contrast between subjective perception and objective reality.

In this lesson, students will practice synthesizing information from an informational text and a poem. They will learn to identify shared themes and contrasting perspectives to develop a comprehensive understanding of the aging process.

This lesson explores how Brian Doyle uses specific diction and complex syntax in 'Joyas Voladoras' to establish a tone of profound wonder and bittersweet vulnerability. Students will analyze textual evidence to connect linguistic choices to the overall mood and voice.

A synthesis lesson comparing the biological heart in 'Anatomy of a Human Heart' with the emotional and comparative heart in Brian Doyle's 'Joyas Voladoras.' Students will analyze how scientific facts and literary metaphors work together to create a deeper understanding of the heart.

An advanced rhetorical analysis lesson for AP Language students focusing on the SOAPSTone method to deconstruct non-fiction texts and identify the speaker's line of reasoning.

Students draft their argumentative essay using a guided framework and review their work against the GED rubric.

Students evaluate which argument is "better supported" and create a structured outline for their extended response.

Students learn to deconstruct the GED RLA prompt and use an Evidence Tracker to identify claims and support in two opposing viewpoints.

A 10-minute mini-lesson exploring the relationship between central ideas and supporting details using the relatable context of TikTok algorithms and social media feeds.

A foundational introduction to the building blocks of poetry, focusing on structural elements and themes, specifically designed to bridge into the study of Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess".

A comprehensive lesson for high school students to master the rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos. Through analysis of mentor texts and creative writing practice, students learn to navigate the art of persuasion and build their own 'road maps' for compelling arguments.

A deep dive into the 'Rhetorical Roots' of persuasion, teaching students to identify and analyze ethos, pathos, and logos in speeches and advertisements.

A 30-minute exploration of Homer's epic poems, the oral tradition of Ancient Greece, and the universal structure of the Hero's Journey as seen through Achilles, Odysseus, and modern storytelling.

A comprehensive exploration of the twelve Olympian gods through the lens of character archetypes, helping students understand how these ancient figures represent universal human traits.

A lesson focusing on vocabulary building and mastering the use of commas with non-essential clauses, using examples related to global literature and science.