A high-interest, low-readability (Hi-Lo) lesson for WIDA Level 4 ELL students focusing on symbolism and the theme of authenticity through a contemporary fantasy story.
A deep dive into Chapter 19 of John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis', focusing on the Regents ELA Part 3 Text-Analysis Response. Students explore how Green uses metaphor, imagery, and diction to expose the devastating feedback loop between poverty and disease.
A high-level toolkit for high school students with ADHD to analyze and master their emotional responses. Uses a sophisticated meteorological metaphor to explore neuroscience, executive function, and advanced regulation strategies.
A high-impact, 30-minute lesson designed for 11th grade Multilingual Learners focused on identifying and articulating hard and soft employability skills for future career readiness.
A comprehensive review lesson for 'I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter' featuring a high-stakes classroom game to prep for assessments. Students will categorize plot points, analyze character motivations, and identify key themes and symbols.
Final unit assessment and synthesis including a Socratic seminar and a creative project based on personal precepts.
Synthesizing themes of kindness, identity, and resilience through the lens of Mr. Browne's precepts and the novel's resolution.