Combining prefixes, roots, and suffixes to decode complex multi-syllabic academic words.

Mastering Latin roots commonly found in academic literature and formal writing.

Identifying and defining core Greek roots that form the foundation of scientific and technical vocabulary.

Exploring high-frequency academic suffixes and their role in determining a word's part of speech.

Introduction to common academic prefixes and how they modify the meaning of base words.

A lesson focused on identifying theme by collecting evidence, identifying topics, and synthesizing life lessons.

A rigorous assessment focusing on modern literary analysis and thematic synthesis. Students explore grit, struggle, and empathy through contemporary prose and poetry from diverse perspectives.

A literary analysis assessment where students connect the themes of social injustice and moral courage in Maya Angelou's 'Caged Bird' to Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.