Weekly slide deck for Week 12, covering final polish/formatting, presentation skills, and reflection on the semester's growth.

Weekly slide deck for Week 11, covering the ARMS and CUPS strategies for revision and editing, and tips for timed writing.

Weekly slide deck for Week 10, covering transition types, academic voice guidelines, and sentence variety for better flow.

Weekly slide deck for Week 9, focusing on source credibility (CRAAP test), quote integration techniques, and paraphrasing.

Weekly slide deck for Week 8, covering thesis statement formulas, distinguishing weak vs strong claims, and practicing with prompts.

Weekly slide deck for Week 7, introducing expository writing, author's purpose (PIE), and common text structures.

Weekly slide deck for Week 6, focusing on writing analytical thesis statements, the TIED paragraph structure, and quote integration. Includes interactive workshop slide.

Weekly slide deck for Week 5, covering the difference between topic and theme, diction's role in creating tone, and synthesizing literary elements.

Weekly slide deck for Week 4, covering symbolism, the three types of irony, and the use of allusion in literature.

Weekly slide deck for Week 3, focusing on world building, setting components, mood vs tone, and sensory imagery. Revised to include all 5 senses and improved spacing.

Weekly slide deck for Week 2, covering direct and indirect characterization (STEAL), motivations, and character dynamics.

A detailed teacher guide for the 'Court Courage' lesson. Revised to fix page break issues and icon rendering.

A graphic organizer focusing on Maya Miller's character traits and a sequential timeline. Revised for better contrast and white backgrounds for student work.

A comprehension worksheet for the 'Court Courage' story. Revised to ensure all content fits on one page and includes lined areas for prediction.

An engaging reading passage about Maya Miller, a sophomore basketball player who finds her courage during a high-pressure district semifinal game. Revised to ensure a perfect fit on a single page.

Comprehensive student learning packet for Unit 2 (Expository Writing), including research logs, organizational planning, and revision checklists for Weeks 7 through 12.

Comprehensive student learning packet covering character analysis, setting, literary devices, and theme for Weeks 2 through 6.

Weekly teacher pacing guide for Week 12, focusing on the final expository project and publication.

Weekly teacher pacing guide for Week 11, focusing on revision strategies (ARMS/CUPS) and timed writing prep.

Weekly teacher pacing guide for Week 10, focusing on organization, transitions, and academic voice.

Weekly teacher pacing guide for Week 9, focusing on evidence gathering and integration.

Weekly teacher pacing guide for Week 8, focusing on thesis statements and organization.

Weekly teacher pacing guide for Week 7, focusing on the foundations of Expository Writing.