A comprehensive guide to mastering argumentative writing, focusing on structural integrity, evidence-based claims, and the art of the counterargument.

The summative assessment for the unit. Students synthesize their knowledge of science fiction sub-genres to create an original world, character, and plot premise.

Investigating the mechanics and consequences of temporal manipulation. Students explore causality, the Butterfly Effect, and the logical paradoxes that define the genre.

Examining the darker side of speculation. How authors use extreme social and political scenarios to critique modern society and explore the consequences of authoritarianism and environmental collapse.

Exploring the vastness of the cosmos and the psychological and ethical implications of meeting extraterrestrial life. Focuses on the Fermi Paradox and 'First Contact' scenarios.

An introduction to the defining characteristics of science fiction and an exploration of Artificial Intelligence and ethics through the lens of 'Hard' and 'Soft' sci-fi.

A high school level lesson on synonyms and antonyms focusing on academic vocabulary found in literature, emphasizing nuance and connotation.

This lesson guides 10th-grade students through the research phase of an environmental argumentation essay. It provides a structured framework for gathering evidence, analyzing stakeholders, and preparing for counterarguments across various environmental sub-topics.

A lesson focused on analyzing Pearl S. Buck's short story 'The Good Deed' through student-led inquiry into culture, gender, and theme.

A comprehensive 10th-grade English II EOC prep assessment featuring paired coming-of-age texts. Students analyze a fictional excerpt and a personal memoir through multiple-choice questions, a short constructed response on theme, and an extended constructed response on structural analysis.

A lesson focused on identifying and using appositives to add detail and variety to sentences, using a detective-themed 'Identity Files' approach.

A collection of reading comprehension materials focusing on the intersection of technology, animation, and storytelling. Students analyze a non-fiction article on AI in animation and a fiction piece about a digital character.

A focused practice session on distinguishing between adjectives and adverbs using complex, high-school level sentence structures and nuanced word choices.