A lesson focused on analyzing character motivations and perceptions in the short story 'The Lure of Sheila Mant' by W.D. Wetherell. Students will explore how the narrator views the Mant family and Sheila herself through close reading and textual evidence.

A culminating project where students reflect on the 8-week journey and create a 'Value Vault' for themselves or Gregor.

Analyzes the end of the novella, Gregor's death, and the family's disturbing relief and new-found 'value'.

Focuses on Part III, the arrival of the boarders, and Gregor becoming a 'nuisance' in his own home.

Analyzes the climax of Part II, the father's return to work, and the symbolic 'apple' attack on Gregor.

Explores the changing relationship between Gregor and Grete, the moving of the furniture, and the concept of 'pity' vs 'value'.

Covers the transition to Part II, focusing on Gregor's physical changes, his new diet, and the loss of his human voice.

A focus on Part I of the novella, exploring the theme of work as identity and the manager's visit as a symbol of surveillance.

A 30-minute introductory lesson where students learn to decode complex words using a list of 24 common morphemes.

A lesson focused on helping students master the criteria for successful argumentative writing using a student-friendly checklist based on state-aligned rubrics.

A self-paced TELPAS practice session for 11th and 12th grade students, focusing on Advanced and Advanced High speaking and writing tasks through modern, relevant prompts.

A 50-minute introductory lesson on Kafka's Metamorphosis, focusing on the shift from literal to abstract value through the lens of Gregor's transformation. Designed for special education students with high-engagement whiteboard activities.

A weekly homework routine featuring a word search challenge and deep-dive vocabulary exercises for 10 target spelling words.

A lesson focused on determining the main idea and supporting details using a text about beavers as nature's engineers. Includes a reading passage and multiple-choice comprehension questions.

A foundational phonics lesson focused on identifying and using common digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh, ck, ph, kn, wr) through a fun detective-themed exploration.

A focused practice session for the TSIA2 English essay, teaching students how to brainstorm and organize opposing viewpoints using T-charts for high-scoring argumentative writing.

An introduction to Shakespeare's whimsical comedy for young readers, focusing on plot, characters, and the magical setting of the enchanted forest.

A comprehensive collection of flashcards and tracking tools for mastering Fry's First 100 sight words, designed specifically for Kindergarten learners with high-contrast, easy-to-read typography.

A cumulative assessment and synthesis lesson where students apply all previous skills to STAAR-aligned multiple-choice questions.

Students identify and evaluate the effectiveness of rhetorical devices and appeals used to advocate for social change.

An examination of how sentence structure, variety, and pacing contribute to the emotional weight and persuasive power of a historical text.

Students explore how precise diction and vivid imagery establish the tone and reveal the author's purpose in 'The Ash and the Iron.'

A lesson focused on self-editing and peer-reviewing using a rubric-aligned checklist to improve sentence variety, grammar, and mechanics.

A TELPAS-aligned writing and speaking workshop focused on the cultural significance, history, and resilience of Día de Muertos. Students analyze complex text to produce academic writing pieces that they will later record as oral presentations.

A comprehensive lesson on crafting a Jane Shaffer informational essay regarding the consequences of World War I, modeled after the Texas English 2 EOC exam format.

This lesson guides students through an analysis of Día de Muertos, focusing on the cultural significance, historical roots, and identity-affirming power of the tradition. Students will practice synthesizing information from multiple paragraphs to construct a meaningful written response about resilience and memory.

A focused practice session on identifying cause-and-effect relationships within a fictional text, modeled after EOC RLA assessment formats.

A comprehensive analysis of Grade 3 ELA MCAS data from 2023-2025, highlighting multi-year trends in student performance, strengths, and target areas for improvement.

A comprehensive analysis of Grade 3 ELA performance over three years, identifying critical trends in writing, reading comprehension, and language standards to inform instructional shifts.

A foundational lesson for kindergarteners to identify the 'who' (characters) and 'where' (setting) of a story through reading and drawing.

A high-stakes reading game where students compete as jockeys to master multi-syllabic vocabulary and fluency through a horse-racing themed challenge.

An 8th-grade ELA lesson on personal narratives, focusing on sensory details, reflection, and chronological order through a 'journey' theme. Students analyze mentor texts and draft their own expressive stories.

Students analyze how characters take on leadership roles and gain confidence. They compare two stories where characters move from being followers to taking active responsibility.

Students explore how characters develop resilience and persistence. They analyze two stories where characters face repeated failure before finding a new path to success.

Students focus on how characters' perspectives shift from judgment to empathy. They analyze two stories where characters overcome initial biases to form new understandings.