Builds word mastery through parts of speech, Greek and Latin roots, and morphological analysis of prefixes and suffixes. Develops nuanced comprehension using context clues, shades of meaning, and idiomatic expressions.
A 3-day intensive deep dive into the core skills of STAAR English I, focusing on Fiction, Informational, and Argumentative genres through the lens of 'The Architect's Blueprint.' Students analyze how authors construct meaning and apply those structures to their own writing.
A comprehensive 6-week 8th-grade ELL curriculum split between Book 1 and 'Rodrick Rules'. Students explore narrative voice and a full suite of literary devices (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, satire, irony, foreshadowing, symbolism, and oxymoron) through visual literacy and intensive vocabulary building.
A 9th-grade sequence focused on decoding complex informational texts by analyzing text features, visual data, metaphors, and specialized vocabulary. Students develop critical reading skills to understand how technical information is communicated to a general audience.
A high-level bridging of English Language Arts and formal logic, focusing on the structural patterns of reasoning through analogies. Students move from basic symbolic notation to complex deductive puzzles, treating language with mathematical precision.
A comprehensive introduction to analogy mechanics for 9th graders, focusing on relationship types (synonyms, antonyms, degree, part-to-whole, function) and the 'bridge sentence' strategy for logical mapping.
A project-based unit where 7th-grade students master analogies by reverse-engineering them, designing plausible distractors, and creating a class-wide logic puzzle book. Students transition from solving analogies to constructing them using cross-curricular vocabulary.
A comprehensive remediation unit exploring the psychological and cultural roots of fear and superstition through multiple genres. Students analyze figurative language, argumentative structures, and use evidence to support inferences.
A sequence focused on the critical revision workflow for students using speech-to-text technology. Students learn to identify and fix common errors like homophone confusion, run-on sentences, and informal tone to turn raw dictation into polished academic writing.
A project-based unit exploring the rhetorical and creative power of homophones. Students analyze puns, Shakespearean wit, and media headlines before crafting their own homophone-centric creative writing.
This mastery-based sequence for 9th-grade students focuses on advanced academic homophones (Tier 2 and 3) such as elicit/illicit, discrete/discreet, and affect/effect. Students progress from self-assessment to contextual analysis and final proficiency, bridging the gap between vocabulary acquisition and precise academic writing.
A simulation-based sequence where students act as communications professionals, exploring the real-world impact of homophone accuracy in business and digital environments. Students master common homophones while developing professional writing skills and audience awareness.
A 9th-grade English Language Arts sequence focused on using etymology and linguistic history to distinguish between homophones. Students move beyond rote memorization to understand the morphological logic behind English spelling.
A 9th-grade ELA sequence focused on mastering high-frequency homophones through a professional editing lens. Students move from diagnostic analysis to peer review and self-reflection, developing metacognitive strategies for grammatical precision in formal writing.
This sequence explores the intentional use of homophones in literature and rhetoric. Students move from identifying accidental errors to appreciating deliberate wordplay, puns, and double entendres in complex texts like Shakespeare and modern satire.
This sequence focuses on the advanced application of homophones within professional and formal writing contexts. Students move beyond basic spelling to analyze how linguistic precision impacts credibility, authority, and meaning in high-stakes environments like law, government, and corporate communication.
This sequence explores the creative and rhetorical power of homophones, moving beyond mere error correction to intentional usage in wordplay and puns. Students examine how homophones function in literature, advertising, and humor to create double meanings.
A simulation-based ELA sequence where 7th-grade students act as junior copywriters for a marketing firm, learning the professional importance of homophone and homonym precision through real-world case studies and document editing.
This sequence explores homophones and homonyms through the lens of humor and creative writing. Students move from analyzing simple puns to deconstructing literary wordplay in works by Shakespeare and Lewis Carroll, ultimately creating their own ambiguity-driven performances.
A rigorous unit for 8th-grade students focusing on homophones and homonyms in academic writing. Students transition from basic identification to mastering complex pairs like 'affect/effect' and 'elicit/illicit' through the lens of professional editing and etymology.
This sequence focuses on the practical application of homophone mastery through the lens of editing and professional communication. Students diagnose errors, master high-frequency triads, tackle advanced vocabulary, and apply their skills in real-world professional contexts before concluding with a peer-editing workshop.
A comprehensive unit on figurative language set in the whimsical world of a Cosmic Carnival, covering nine key literary devices through interactive slides, a QR code scavenger hunt, and a rigorous mastery assessment.
A 10-lesson thematic unit for 9th-grade ESOL students focusing on Shakespeare's Macbeth, integrating systemic language instruction, morphology, and phonics (R-controlled vowels) with high-school level analysis.
A specialized lesson sequence designed for 9th-grade English Language Learners to explore the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez through the four domains of language acquisition: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. The materials are aligned with TELPAS criteria and emphasize civil rights history and labor activism.
A curriculum development sequence focused on helping teachers bridge ELA and History through linguistics and etymology.
This inquiry-driven sequence focuses on etymology as a reference skill, teaching students to trace word origins to understand language evolution and historical context. Students move from decoding individual roots to analyzing how historical events shape the English lexicon, culminating in a 'word biography' project.
A high school ELA sequence exploring French loanwords and their impact on tone, mood, and sophistication. Students analyze historical, cultural, and literary contexts to expand their descriptive vocabulary.
This high school ELA sequence explores Latin terminology in rhetoric, law, and academia. Students move from identifying logical fallacies to applying legal concepts and scholarly abbreviations, culminating in a persuasive project that leverages classical authority for modern argumentation.
A sophisticated exploration of French loanwords in English, focusing on their use in art, literature, and social critique to provide students with the vocabulary of cultural criticism.
This sequence immerses students in the scholarly and rhetorical traditions that shape formal academic discourse, focusing on Latin and Greek expressions prevalent in university-level writing and debate. Students will analyze how terms like 'ad hominem,' 'non sequitur,' and 'status quo' function as shorthand for complex logical concepts, culminating in a Socratic seminar.
This sequence explores loanwords from German, Spanish, Italian, and Yiddish, focusing on their cultural origins, tricky orthography, and precise meanings. Students will engage in morphological analysis, categorization, and inquiry-based research to master these linguistic imports.
This sequence explores the heavy influence of the French language on English, specifically regarding words that describe tone, art, social etiquette, and nuance. Students will investigate why English speakers often revert to French loanwords to capture specific feelings or concepts that English lacks single words for (le mot juste). The learning journey moves from historical context to literary analysis, helping students appreciate connotation and cultural prestige in language.
Students act as linguistic detectives to explore how English has evolved through borrowing words from other languages. They will trace the etymological roots of common loanwords and understand the historical and cultural contexts that brought them into everyday use.
An inquiry-based exploration of the English language's historical roots through the lens of loanwords. Students investigate how Latin, French, Spanish, German, and other languages have shaped everyday vocabulary, culminating in a research project mapping the etymology of specific semantic fields.
This sequence explores the rhetorical power and nuance of foreign phrases in English, moving from context-clue inference to stylistic application in creative writing. Students will analyze how words like 'carpe diem' and 'déjà vu' add layers of meaning that standard English translations often lack.
Students act as linguistic detectives to uncover why English adopted specific terms from Latin, French, and Spanish. The sequence moves from understanding etymology to mastering high-frequency loanwords and identifying linguistic roots using research tools.
Students become linguistic historians, investigating the etymology, cultural origins, and evolution of advanced English vocabulary through research and creative projects.
An intensive investigative unit on Franz Kafka's *The Metamorphosis* following the North Star/Uncommon Schools instructional model. The unit focuses on the thematic intersection of labor, identity, and dehumanization. Students analyze Gregor's alienation from his family and society through a structured rigorous framework including vocabulary acquisition, character identification, and thematic synthesis.
A collection of diverse instructional units designed to build both literary analysis skills and practical life knowledge, preparing students for complex texts and real-world challenges.
An ELA unit exploring the complexities of the human mind, artificial intelligence, and cognitive growth through the lens of figurative language and central theme analysis.
A 4-week unit exploring the construction of heroism and villainy in sports through media analysis, persuasive writing, and investigative interview techniques. Students will analyze how public perception is shaped and ultimately create their own investigative podcast script.
A comprehensive writing program for grades 3-12 focused on sentence and paragraph composition across six different genres, culminating in exam preparation and final assessments. The curriculum balances grammar foundations with creative and formal writing structures.
A 10-day unit exploring figurative language and parallel plots using fairy tales, specifically designed for high school students with learning disabilities reading at a 3rd-5th grade level. The unit uses a 'Twisted Threads' theme with a vintage storybook aesthetic.
A literary analysis unit focusing on how structure and perspective shape the theme of resilience across poetry and short stories.
A vocabulary-building journey where students master academic language by framing word acquisition as magical alchemy and linguistic experimentation.
A 4-week writing unit where students create their own 'Wimpy Kid' style diary, exploring narrative, expository, argumentative, and persuasive writing alongside specific figurative language techniques.
A comprehensive ESL resource pack for 9-12th graders focused on the Artemis II mission. This sequence covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through space exploration content.
A comprehensive unit exploring the psychological and ethical themes of Daniel Keyes' 'Flowers for Algernon', focusing on character development, scientific ethics, and the nature of human intelligence.
A comprehensive English Language Arts unit exploring the evolution of voice through four distinct eras: Gothic shadows, Civil Rights rhetoric, contemporary poetry, and Shakespearean drama. Students analyze how history shapes literature and how literature reflects human experience across time.
A high-energy 5-day unit for high school ELLs focused on constructing persuasive arguments about their favorite sports. Students move from drafting strong claims to presenting a visual slide deck, aligned with Oregon ELP Standard 4.
A series of deep-dive literacy lessons focusing on decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension using classic and contemporary literature. Each lesson follows the ARI (Accelerated Reading Intervention) strategy model.
A literature unit for the first five chapters of 'Before We Were Free' by Julia Alvarez, focusing on the atmosphere of the Dominican Republic under Trujillo, the themes of silence and resistance, and the protagonist's coming of age.
A collection of coloring-style cover pages for each act of Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring simplified language, large print, and idea banks for characters, themes, and literary devices.
A comprehensive unit on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, exploring wit, rhetoric, and the social constructs of the Renaissance. Students will analyze figurative language, develop arguments, and synthesize historical research with textual evidence.
A three-lesson unit designed for ESL newcomers with minimal English proficiency, focusing on Dudley Randall's poem 'Booker T. and W.E.B.' and preparing them for a standardized assessment on author's purpose and language.
A 5-week research unit that scaffolds the process paragraph-by-paragraph. Students define significance, analyze the 'Four Days in October' case study, and turn in each paragraph separately, focusing on historical context, systemic barriers, and societal impact with a dedicated lesson on counterarguments.
A 4-week series of mini-lessons for Sports Literature designed to support students through an independent novel project. The sequence covers characterization, symbolism, theme analysis, and media literacy through the lens of sports narratives.
A comprehensive literacy intervention sequence for high school TESOL students (Lessons 16-25) focused on morphology, academic vocabulary, systematic decoding, and vowel mastery.
A comprehensive unit focused on mastering argumentative writing through the lens of the flat earth vs. round earth debate, emphasizing evidence-based reasoning and rebuttal techniques.
A two-lesson unit focused on analyzing argumentative structures and multimodal features in the text 'Why Everyone Must Get Ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.' Students will explore thesis development, evidence, counterarguments, and the impact of graphic features.
A comprehensive 10th-grade ELA unit on Marjane Satrapi's 'Persepolis', focusing on visual literacy, character development, and the historical context of the Iranian Revolution. Students will explore how the graphic novel medium conveys complex emotional and thematic depth.
A 4-day intensive study of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Minister's Black Veil,' focusing on literary analysis, theme development, and argumentative writing through the lens of Dark Romanticism and Puritan values. Students explore the ambiguity of symbols and the complexities of human guilt while mastering appositive phrases and constructing high-quality academic responses.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th-grade students to master the use of dictionaries, thesauri, and specialized reference tools. Students will move from understanding the anatomy of a dictionary entry to analyzing the nuances of connotation and etymology, culminating in the creation of their own subject-specific glossaries.
Students investigate the historical origins of English idioms, acting as linguistic detectives to explore how Shakespeare, nautical history, and agriculture shaped modern figurative language.
A deep dive into common Greek and Latin roots to help students decode complex vocabulary and improve reading comprehension through etymological analysis.
A comprehensive vocabulary series for high school students focusing on Latin and Greek roots and context clue strategies.
A 5-part series focusing on high-frequency Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes using a "word hacking" theme to help students decode academic vocabulary.
A comprehensive 20-lesson ESOL sequence designed for 9th grade ELL students. The curriculum focuses on systematic language acquisition through environmental themes, covering morphology, phonics, Tier 3 vocabulary, and structured writing across genres. Includes a cumulative review and final assessment.
A comprehensive unit for 9th-grade students on integrating Latin phrases into formal writing and argumentation. Students transition from understanding basic abbreviations to applying complex rhetorical and legal terms in a culminating persuasive editorial.
A high-school level exploration of the historical and linguistic roots of English homophones. Students investigate the Great Vowel Shift, etymological origins, and phonetic evolution to understand why modern English spelling diverges from its pronunciation.
This high-school unit moves beyond rote memorization into the structural analysis of language through morphology and etymology, focusing on high-utility Greek and Latin roots found in rhetoric, science, and law.
A high-school level sequence exploring the nuances of English vocabulary through connotation, etymology, and context, preparing students for advanced reading and SAT/ACT comprehension.
This sequence transforms 9th-grade students into linguistic detectives, focusing on strategies to decipher unknown vocabulary using context clues and morphology. Students move from identifying specific clue types to applying strategies in authentic news media and a culminating escape room simulation.
A comprehensive 9th-grade sequence focused on decoding advanced academic vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin morphology. Students move from basic morpheme identification to complex semantic synthesis, equipping them with tools for independent reading of technical and professional texts.
A high-intensity, six-part reteach sequence focusing on theme development in Macbeth using the A-NEZZ-C writing framework for 9th-grade English students.
A two-part literacy unit focused on informational text analysis, featuring a review lesson on the impact of fast fashion and a formal assessment on the ethical considerations of artificial intelligence. Students practice identifying central ideas and author's purpose using the ANEZ paragraph framework.
A comprehensive high school unit where students analyze, plan, and create original children's books in digital slide format. The unit focuses on audience-appropriate language, character development, thematic depth, and clear plot structures.
An eight-lesson unit on Franz Kafka and Section I of The Metamorphosis. Lessons 1-4 cover Kafka's biography, historical context, literary style, and major themes. Lessons 5-8 focus on a close reading of Section I. Includes a final compiled Unit Homework assignment.
A complete unit for the second part of Chapter 1 of The Metamorphosis, covering reading analysis, grammar skills (commas), and thematic exploration of authority.
A comprehensive 9-week study of Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis', focusing on argumentative writing through textual evidence and narrative expansion. The sequence utilizes graphic organizers, visual scaffolding, and increased opportunities to respond to deepen student engagement with the surrealist text.
A week-long introductory unit on Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis', focusing on Chapter 1 and foundational grammar skills.
A two-lesson sequence designed for grade 9 inclusion students to master paraphrasing Shakespearean text from Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet through explicit scaffolding and graphic organizers.
A four-day grammar intensive sequence designed to prepare students for the Introduction to World Literature IA Exam. Each lesson follows a consistent high-engagement structure: Do Now, Model with Concept Map, Solo Practice, and Exit Ticket, covering Sentence Structure, Punctuation, Clauses, and Vocabulary in Context.
A multi-tiered ELA practice sequence designed to master OSAS-style short response questions across a range of informational and literary standards.
