This lesson prepares students for the English 1 EOC exam by analyzing a poem and an informational text about nature and ecosystems. It includes test-style questions, a short constructed response, and a collaborative speaking activity.

A comprehensive lesson on narrative sentence variation focusing on varied beginnings, sentence combining, length modulation, and descriptive clauses. Students move from identifying monotone rhythms to crafting dynamic, flowing prose.

Synthesizing the relationship between point of view and plot. Students use their annotations to respond to a short constructed response prompt about how the omniscient perspective impacts the selection's development.

Diving deeper into figurative language including metaphors, personification, and situational irony. Students finish the story and evaluate the symbolic significance of the 'open window' and 'heart trouble'.

Introduction to 3rd person omniscient point of view and sensory imagery. Students begin reading the text and analyze how Chopin uses the setting outside the open window to reflect Louise Mallard's internal shift.

A lesson focused on the climactic Act III of '12 Angry Men', exploring the shifting dynamics of the jury, the re-examination of evidence, and the final resolution of the trial.

A comprehensive lesson focusing on literary analysis of 'Americanah' and 'American History', specifically examining how differing points of view create narrative tension. Students will use a structured feedback and revision guide to elevate their writing from summary to insight-driven analysis.

A comprehensive review of chapters 1-20 of To Kill a Mockingbird to prepare students for the pivotal verdict in chapter 21. Includes character analysis, a timeline of events, and a detailed plot summary.

This lesson prepares high school students for the pivotal verdict in Chapter 21 of To Kill a Mockingbird, focusing on courtroom vocabulary, character roles, and the heavy themes of justice and prejudice.

A comprehensive set of materials for a high school Open House, including a presentation and a parent/guardian support handout for the Reading and Learning Center English class.

A lesson analyzing Jake Tyler's TEDx talk to explore how extended metaphors communicate complex, abstract emotional states in personal narratives.

A high school ELA lesson focused on analyzing rhetorical strategies in personal narratives, using Sangu Delle's TED Talk to explore how vulnerability and data combine to create persuasive arguments.