A high school unit exploring Joseph Campbell's Monomyth theory, tracing the universal pattern from classic literature to modern cinema through the lens of Star Wars.
A deep dive into common Greek and Latin roots to help students decode complex vocabulary and improve reading comprehension through etymological analysis.
A comprehensive 3.5-week unit on Gene Luen Yang's 'American Born Chinese', focusing on Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER), graphic novel image analysis, and thematic development, culminating in a Cultural Identity Project.
A comprehensive collection of plot-recall and character-focused quizzes for every act of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, designed for 9th-grade English students.
An advanced literary sequence for high school sophomores exploring archetypal evolution, intertextuality, and the deconstruction of folklore across Victorian literature and modern musical theater. Students analyze the socio-cultural shifts that transform classic legends into modern subversive narratives.
A 5-day writing unit where students explore their multiple intelligences and future aspirations through the structure of a personal essay. Students master the mechanics of hooks, background building, and thesis construction to create a professional self-portrait.
A comprehensive makeup unit for Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', designed for high school students to complete independently. It covers historical context, character analysis, and thematic depth across all four acts.