An engaging 40-minute lesson on diction analysis for 7th grade students, focusing on how word choice creates tone and mood using a 'Word Alchemy' theme.
A comprehensive lesson for middle school students on crafting powerful conclusion paragraphs for argumentative essays using the 'Restate, Review, Reveal' method.
A comprehensive middle school lesson focused on digital literacy, teaching students to identify bias, evaluate website credibility, and summarize information ethically through a detective-themed investigation.
A focused reading comprehension lesson on Chapter 7 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', covering the team's mission to Big Al's Junk Palace and June's character development.
A deep dive into Chapters 5 and 6 of The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King, focusing on Jack's mysterious dreams, the arrival of the King Wretch, and the shifting atmosphere in Wakefield.
A reading comprehension lesson focused on Chapter 5 of "The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King", using simplified language and visual aids to support diverse learners.
This lesson explores how poets use words with multiple meanings (polysemy) to create depth, irony, and ambiguity in their writing. Students will act as 'poetry sleuths' to uncover hidden layers in various verses.
A 30-minute exploration of Homer's epic poems, the oral tradition of Ancient Greece, and the universal structure of the Hero's Journey as seen through Achilles, Odysseus, and modern storytelling.
A comprehensive exploration of the twelve Olympian gods through the lens of character archetypes, helping students understand how these ancient figures represent universal human traits.
This lesson introduces nine essential Greek myths through detailed summaries and visual storytelling, helping students identify key themes and narrative structures in classical mythology.
A lesson focusing on vocabulary building and mastering the use of commas with non-essential clauses, using examples related to global literature and science.
A grammar lesson focused on identifying and using noun, adjective, and adverb phrases in complex and 'tricky' contexts. Students act as 'Syntax Sleuths' to solve linguistic puzzles.
A multi-day lesson series using a comprehensive slideshow to guide students through the reading of 'The Fog Test,' including vocabulary acquisition, literary analysis, and thematic reflection.