Students master the tools of performance: volume, pacing, pauses, and intonation to change a poem's meaning.
A creative writing lesson focused on the ethics of time, accountability, and interpersonal respect through a narrative reflection on a missed opportunity.
A 10-15 minute introductory lesson for 9th-grade students on navigating the information ecosystem, focusing on the differences between books, databases, and websites.
A final look at John Proctor's ultimate choice, the resolution of the play, and a comprehensive assessment of themes and motifs.
An exploration of the rising tensions in the Proctor household and the escalation of the witch trials in the Salem court.
An introduction to Puritan Salem, the historical context of McCarthyism, and the initial outbreak of hysteria in Act 1.
This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the Claim-Evidence-Analysis (CEA) writing framework, focusing on how to construct objective arguments and effectively connect evidence to claims.
A comprehensive lesson on analyzing poetry using the TPCASTT method, featuring a deep dive into Robert Frost's 'The Road Not Taken' and a gallery walk of diverse poems.
A comprehensive 5-week intervention for high school English Learners focusing on decoding through nonsense word fluency, specifically designed for students with limited or interrupted formal education.
A lesson exploring the encounter between Odysseus and Polyphemus, focusing on character traits and cleverness through differentiated readings and assessments.
