A hands-on grading lab where students evaluate five student-written argumentative essays on W.D. Wetherell's 'The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant,' using a standardized rubric to develop their own writing and analysis skills.
A 60-minute lesson on analyzing author's point of view using the text "The 4th R: Real Life," featuring a word splash, carousel activity, and choice board.
A quick introductory lesson focusing on RL 7.3 through the lens of The Lion King, analyzing how characters, settings, and events influence one another.
Students explore the concept of the 'zeitgeist' and curate a digital time capsule that captures the current cultural, social, and technological landscape. This lesson blends creative writing with critical media analysis to help students see themselves as historical agents.
A lesson focused on mastering the 'oi' and 'oy' diphthongs in complex, multisyllabic words, featuring a systematic word sort and visual instruction.
A foundational lesson on temporal sequencing words including 'first', 'next', 'before', and 'after' using a time-traveler theme to engage students in chronological order.
A deep dive into classic literary figures (Odysseus, King Arthur) to establish the universal pattern of the Hero's Journey before watching the film.
A deep-dive analysis of Luke Skywalker's journey in Star Wars: A New Hope as a final assessment of the Monomyth theory.
Introduction to Joseph Campbell and the specific stages of the Hero's Journey, utilizing literary and historical examples.
A kindergarten phonics lesson focused on identifying and sorting short vowel sounds through hands-on activities. Students will explore the sounds of a, e, i, o, and u in CVC words.
A set of scaffolds designed to help 10th-grade students with SLD and ADHD structure, draft, and refine a 750-1000 word argumentative essay on adolescent-focused topics.