Reading Comprehension

Préparation et organisation de la table ronde sur la romance adolescente avec des professionnels de l'édition et de l'éducation.

Students synthesize their knowledge to create a professional style guide for clear modifier placement.

Students explore how grammar errors can lead to legal loopholes by rewriting school policies and analyzing mock contracts.

A newsroom simulation where students edit a frantic breaking news script filled with modifier errors under a deadline.

Focuses on 'squinting modifiers'—words that sit between two actions and create double meanings—and how to resolve them for absolute clarity.

Students analyze real-world examples of headlines and signage where misplaced modifiers create hilarious or confusing unintended meanings.

Students demonstrate mastery by manipulating complex paragraphs to yield multiple distinct meanings through modifier placement alone.

Students intentionally use misplaced modifiers to create surreal humor, then reverse-engineer their work to understand the mechanics of syntactic ambiguity.

Students examine the high stakes of syntax in legal and technical writing, focusing on how a single misplaced modifier can lead to liability or safety risks.

Students visualize the cognitive dissonance caused by misplaced modifiers by drawing their literal meanings and discussing the distance between intended and stated messages.

Students analyze 'crash blossoms'—ambiguous newspaper headlines—to identify how modifier placement creates unintended meanings and undermines clarity in media.

A simulation where students develop a strategic style guide for a global corporation, defining when and how to use loanwords for internal and external stakeholders.

Analysis of code-switching in modern literature, examining how authors use non-translated foreign phrases to create narrative texture and challenge linguistic hegemony.

Identification and correction of common malapropisms and logical fallacies derived from foreign terms, such as i.e. vs. e.g. and petitio principii.

A technical workshop on the formal mechanics of loanwords, covering diacritics, italics, and the pluralization of anglicized terms according to major style guides.

Students analyze the rhetorical impact of loanwords on a speaker's ethos, debating the balance between establishing authority (prestige) and excluding the audience (alienation).

A culminating task where students simulate an academic conference submission, drafting abstracts and significance statements tailored to a specific disciplinary call.

Focusing on public scholarship, students use news hooks and anecdotes to introduce academic topics and craft persuasive 'calls to action' in conclusions.

Students learn the 'bottom line up front' (BLUF) approach for business and policy, practicing executive summaries and professional brevity.

Contrasting STEM, students explore humanities introductions that prioritize historical context and theoretical frameworks, practicing primary source integration.

An analysis of Chapter 6, exploring the Victorian romanticization of tuberculosis as a 'beautiful death' and the paradigm-shifting scientific discovery of the bacteria by Robert Koch.

A deep dive into Chapter 5 of John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis', focusing on the sudden isolation of patients and the narrative techniques used to convey historical and personal trauma.

A comprehensive unit covering Gregor Samsa's physical and emotional decay through five sequential 'Case Files'. Students analyze symbols, characterization, theme, and conflict as Gregor's humanity is further eroded and the family hierarchy shifts.

A 15-minute mini-lesson exploring how Maria Teresa's epistolary narration in 'In the Time of the Butterflies' charts her journey from innocence to political awakening. Students analyze the structural shift in her diary entries to see how the private form supports thematic development.

A summative assessment for the first third of the novel. Evaluates student mastery of vocabulary from Lessons 1-11, character motivation, and the central theme of corporate alienation through a mix of multiple choice, short answer, and a rigorous RACE response.

The family's recovery and the transition to a new source of productivity (Grete). Synthesis of the unit's themes.

Gregor's death and self-sacrifice. Analysis of the relief of the family and the 'cleansing' of the home.

Grete's formal rejection of Gregor's identity. Analysis of the shift from sibling love to the necessity of his removal.

Gregor's reaction to Grete's violin performance. Themes of art, human connection, and the final reach for his human spirit.

Gregor's room becomes a storage area for trash. Analysis of the complete erasure of his human space and history.

The introduction of the three lodgers. Analysis of the home as a commodified space and Gregor's further displacement.

Analysis of the family taking on menial labor. Themes of exhaustion, loss of dignity, and the shared alienation of the working class.

Gregor as a permanent invalid. Analysis of the family's growing resentment and the physical reminder of his non-productive status.

The father's violent attack with apples. Analysis of the apple as a symbol of permanent wounding and the transition from son to 'burden'.

Analysis of the father's return to work and his transformation through the bank uniform. Themes of restored authority and industrial identity.

Gregor's desperate attempt to save his human identity by protecting the picture frame. Focus on the direct confrontation with Grete.

The conflict between Grete and the Mother over removing Gregor's furniture. Themes of preserving human memory vs. accepting animal reality.

Students analyze Gregor's fading perception of the human world through his window view and his growing physical comfort in animalistic behaviors.

Analysis of the father's hidden financial assets and the betrayal of Gregor's role as the sole provider. Themes of economic exploitation.

Students examine the changing power dynamic between Gregor and Grete, focusing on her new ritualistic authority as his sole caretaker.

An introductory lesson on Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, focusing on characterization, systemic injustice, and the power of hope in the Introduction and Chapter 1.

A deep dive into the life and literary contributions of Booth Tarkington, focusing on his Indiana roots and his role in American regionalism. Students will read a biographical article and answer comprehension questions.

An exploration of TikTok's psychological and marketing influence, focusing on algorithmic power, social proof, and peer-driven trends through modeled annotation practices.

A comprehensive lesson for advanced ESL students exploring the history, significance, and diverse narratives of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

A comprehensive study of John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis', focusing on the history of the disease, its impact on human history, and the literary techniques used to convey its devastating reality.

A deep dive into Chapter 5 of John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis', focusing on the sudden isolation of patients and the narrative techniques used to convey historical and personal trauma.

Students design and record a podcast that analyzes a chosen athlete through the lens of hero or villain narratives, utilizing specific criteria and rhetorical spin.

A lesson exploring media spin, tone, and loaded language in sports journalism, using LeBron James's 'The Decision' as a case study to help students prepare for their hero/villain podcast project.

This lesson introduces students to Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy, focusing on the characterization of Stevenson and the themes of justice and poverty introduced in the introduction and first chapter.

An introductory exploration of the distinct voices in British and American literature through comparative readings, vocabulary development, and analytical writing.

A comprehensive unit covering Gregor Samsa's physical and emotional decay through five sequential 'Case Files'. Students analyze symbols, characterization, theme, and conflict as Gregor's humanity is further eroded and the family hierarchy shifts.

A deep dive into the linguistic control mechanisms of Oceania, focusing on the vocabulary and structural goals of Newspeak as described in George Orwell's 1984.

A follow-up lesson to 'Social Commentary Background Notes' where students analyze examples of social commentary and brainstorm their own creative messages using rhetorical appeals.

This lesson covers the core competencies of the TSIA2 Reading exam, including informational and literary text analysis.

Students explore the concept of the 'zeitgeist' and curate a digital time capsule that captures the current cultural, social, and technological landscape. This lesson blends creative writing with critical media analysis to help students see themselves as historical agents.

A summative assessment for the first third of the novel. Evaluates student mastery of vocabulary from Lessons 1-11, character motivation, and the central theme of corporate alienation through a mix of multiple choice, short answer, and a rigorous RACE response.

The family's recovery and the transition to a new source of productivity (Grete). Synthesis of the unit's themes.

Gregor's death and self-sacrifice. Analysis of the relief of the family and the 'cleansing' of the home.

Grete's formal rejection of Gregor's identity. Analysis of the shift from sibling love to the necessity of his removal.

Gregor's reaction to Grete's violin performance. Themes of art, human connection, and the final reach for his human spirit.

An introductory lesson on rhetoric through Janet Boyd's "Murder! (Rhetorically Speaking)", where students explore how audience, context, and genre shape rhetorical choices.

This lesson analyzes Chapter 2 of Just Mercy, focusing on how Stevenson develops his argument about individual agency and the inciting of change through knowledge and hope.

An introductory lesson on Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, focusing on characterization, systemic injustice, and the power of hope in the Introduction and Chapter 1.

An exploration of TikTok's psychological and marketing influence, focusing on algorithmic power, social proof, and peer-driven trends through modeled annotation practices.

A comprehensive study of John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis', focusing on the history of the disease, its impact on human history, and the literary techniques used to convey its devastating reality.

An analysis of Chapter 6, exploring the Victorian romanticization of tuberculosis as a 'beautiful death' and the paradigm-shifting scientific discovery of the bacteria by Robert Koch.

A deep dive into Chapter 5 of John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis', focusing on the sudden isolation of patients and the narrative techniques used to convey historical and personal trauma.

Students design and record a podcast that analyzes a chosen athlete through the lens of hero or villain narratives, utilizing specific criteria and rhetorical spin.

A lesson exploring media spin, tone, and loaded language in sports journalism, using LeBron James's 'The Decision' as a case study to help students prepare for their hero/villain podcast project.

This lesson introduces students to Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy, focusing on the characterization of Stevenson and the themes of justice and poverty introduced in the introduction and first chapter.

A comprehensive unit covering Gregor Samsa's physical and emotional decay through five sequential 'Case Files'. Students analyze symbols, characterization, theme, and conflict as Gregor's humanity is further eroded and the family hierarchy shifts.

A deep dive into the linguistic control mechanisms of Oceania, focusing on the vocabulary and structural goals of Newspeak as described in George Orwell's 1984.

A follow-up lesson to 'Social Commentary Background Notes' where students analyze examples of social commentary and brainstorm their own creative messages using rhetorical appeals.

A rigorous lesson on bridging the gap between an analytical thesis statement and body paragraphs through logical, claim-driven topic sentences.

This lesson covers the core competencies of the TSIA2 Reading exam, including informational and literary text analysis.

A comprehensive prep lesson for the TSIA2 ELAR exam, focusing on reading comprehension, sentence revision, and information/ideas strategies.

A hands-on activity where students learn to decode and encode Shakespearean language by writing secret messages or insults, then swapping them with peers to translate.

A summative assessment for the first third of the novel. Evaluates student mastery of vocabulary from Lessons 1-11, character motivation, and the central theme of corporate alienation through a mix of multiple choice, short answer, and a rigorous RACE response.

The family's recovery and the transition to a new source of productivity (Grete). Synthesis of the unit's themes.

Gregor's death and self-sacrifice. Analysis of the relief of the family and the 'cleansing' of the home.

A comprehensive state-testing prep lesson centered on Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Not So Far as The Forest," focusing on close reading, annotation, and structural analysis.

A comprehensive review lesson focused on analyzing Edna St. Vincent Millay's poetry, specifically focusing on structural elements, diction, figurative language, and thematic depth to prepare students for state-level standardized testing.

A focused analysis of Langston Hughes' poem 'Tired,' exploring the interplay between imagery and the themes of hope, hardship, and social identity. Students will dissect the speaker's exhaustion and the radical imagery used to describe societal change.

A structural analysis lesson focused on Carol Ann Duffy's poem 'Text', exploring how line breaks and stanza structure mirror the anxiety and brevity of digital communication.

Examine Judith Ortiz Cofer's 'The Latin Deli,' focusing on the poetry of everyday moments. Students draft a final body paragraph on how specific places have shaped their voice and finalize their full essay.

Study Amy Tan's 'Mother Tongue' and her mastery of syntax and diction to explore complex identity. Students draft a body paragraph on how the people they were raised by have shaped their voice.

Analyze Cabeza de Vaca's 'La Relación,' focusing on his use of vivid imagery to convey survival. Students draft a body paragraph on how obstacles and challenges have shaped their voice.

Focus on Zora Neale Hurston's 'How It Feels to Be Colored Me' and her use of figurative language to create a defiant, celebratory tone. Students draft their first body paragraph on how culture has shaped their personal voice.

An advanced exploration of the Shakespearean sonnet, focusing on iambic pentameter, rhyme schemes, and the structural 'volta'. This lesson challenges students to analyze the subversion of courtly love tropes in Sonnet 130.

A deep dive into Joy Harjo's 'In New Orleans' using the SWIFT framework to assess student mastery of poetic analysis. Students will explore the intersection of place, memory, and music through structure, imagery, and theme.

A comprehensive final exam focusing on the synthesis of literary themes including struggle, grit, and empathy. Students analyze a narrative passage and a poem before composing a multi-paragraph synthesis essay.

A lesson introducing the architectural structure and poetic devices of Shakespearean sonnets, focusing on technical form and figurative language.

A focused analysis of Robert Browning's 'My Last Duchess', specifically examining how the Duke uses language to assert possession and control over the Duchess.

Students analyze the Duke's personality in Robert Browning's 'My Last Duchess' through evidence gathering and a 4-square pre-writing strategy.

A deep dive into Mary Oliver's "The Journey," focusing on theme development, symbolism, and the use of figurative language to convey personal transformation.

A guide for students to draft a formal ANEZZ paragraph analyzing Sharon Olds' poem "The Possessive," focusing on how diction develops tone and connects to universal themes of parent-child conflict.

A foundational introduction to the building blocks of poetry, focusing on structural elements and themes, specifically designed to bridge into the study of Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess".

Students explore the intersection of medical science and poetic imagery by analyzing metaphors used to describe panic attacks. They will analyze a video, discuss the effectiveness of abstract animation, and compose their own metaphorical descriptions of internal emotional states.

Students synthesize their learning by creating a museum exhibit panel that explores Poe's craft choices and the theme of grief.

Analyzes the climax of the poem, focusing on parallel structure, repetition, and the shift from grief to madness as the speaker interacts with the Raven.

An introductory lesson on rhetoric through Janet Boyd's "Murder! (Rhetorically Speaking)", where students explore how audience, context, and genre shape rhetorical choices.

This lesson analyzes Chapter 2 of Just Mercy, focusing on how Stevenson develops his argument about individual agency and the inciting of change through knowledge and hope.

An introductory lesson on Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, focusing on characterization, systemic injustice, and the power of hope in the Introduction and Chapter 1.

Students design and record a podcast that analyzes a chosen athlete through the lens of hero or villain narratives, utilizing specific criteria and rhetorical spin.

A lesson exploring media spin, tone, and loaded language in sports journalism, using LeBron James's 'The Decision' as a case study to help students prepare for their hero/villain podcast project.

A comprehensive B1/B2 prep lesson focusing on PET Writing (Email, Article, Story) and FCE Multiple Matching strategies across diverse themes.

A follow-up lesson to 'Social Commentary Background Notes' where students analyze examples of social commentary and brainstorm their own creative messages using rhetorical appeals.

Students explore the concept of the 'zeitgeist' and curate a digital time capsule that captures the current cultural, social, and technological landscape. This lesson blends creative writing with critical media analysis to help students see themselves as historical agents.

This lesson guides students through the complexities of using social media for job candidate vetting. Students will analyze expert testimony, identify legal risks, and construct a evidence-based argument on whether social media should influence hiring decisions.

Examine Judith Ortiz Cofer's 'The Latin Deli,' focusing on the poetry of everyday moments. Students draft a final body paragraph on how specific places have shaped their voice and finalize their full essay.

Study Amy Tan's 'Mother Tongue' and her mastery of syntax and diction to explore complex identity. Students draft a body paragraph on how the people they were raised by have shaped their voice.

Analyze Cabeza de Vaca's 'La Relación,' focusing on his use of vivid imagery to convey survival. Students draft a body paragraph on how obstacles and challenges have shaped their voice.

Focus on Zora Neale Hurston's 'How It Feels to Be Colored Me' and her use of figurative language to create a defiant, celebratory tone. Students draft their first body paragraph on how culture has shaped their personal voice.

Drafting the third body paragraph, focusing on shifts in public perception and mastering the counterargument/rebuttal.

Drafting the final introduction and conclusion (bookending the paper), peer reviewing the full paper, and final polishing using the rubric.

Drafting the second body paragraph, focusing on institutional changes and the breaking of systemic barriers.

Students research and draft their first body paragraph, focusing on the historical context of their sports moment.

Brainstorming significant moments, defining specific criteria for "significance," and analyzing the 'Four Days in October' 30 for 30 documentary as a case study.

This lesson explores the intersection of rhetorical devices and logical reasoning, specifically focusing on how figurative language is used to enhance or manipulate persuasive arguments.

A comprehensive practice suite for the TSIA2 English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) assessment, focusing on informational analysis, synthesis, writing conventions, and argumentative essay drafting.

Drafting the third body paragraph, focusing on shifts in public perception and mastering the counterargument/rebuttal.

Drafting the final introduction and conclusion (bookending the paper), peer reviewing the full paper, and final polishing using the rubric.

Drafting the second body paragraph, focusing on institutional changes and the breaking of systemic barriers.

Students research and draft their first body paragraph, focusing on the historical context of their sports moment.

Brainstorming significant moments, defining specific criteria for "significance," and analyzing the 'Four Days in October' 30 for 30 documentary as a case study.

A lesson focused on distilling the complex, dual-narrative structure of Art Spiegelman's Maus I into a concise summary using structured graphic organizers and sentence stems.

A deep dive into Patria's pivotal transition from religious devotion to earthly connection in Julia Alvarez's "In the Time of the Butterflies". This lesson focuses on character development and the intersection of faith and physical reality.

A collection of graphic organizers and analysis tools focused on the central themes of ambition, guilt, and fate in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Students track character development and plot progression through visual mapping and evidence-based analysis.

This lesson explores the concepts of literary obscurity and canon formation through the life of Zora Neale Hurston, challenging students to research other 'forgotten' figures and analyze the mechanisms of historical rediscovery.

Students step into the role of reality show judges to critique peer essay outlines, focusing on the 'right reasons': sincerity, structure, and reflection. using a mentor video from the Write on the Money series.

A culminating workshop where students apply a full narratological framework to deconstruct a passage of experimental fiction and engage in peer critique.