This sequence explores the nuances of language through lexicography, etymology, and specialized reference materials, moving from historical word analysis to intentional stylistic choices in writing.
A comprehensive unit introduction for Senior English focusing on the intersection of identity, time, and untapped potential using the Doctor Who episode 'Blink' as a foundational text.
A modernization of Shakespeare's Hamlet set in an elite private boarding school, Elsinore Academy, designed for 9th-grade readers with high vocabulary support.
A comprehensive study unit for 12th grade British Literature and ELL students, integrating the Hero's Journey with the 'Coffee Bean' resilience metaphor and SECD (Social, Emotional, and Character Development) frameworks. Students analyze Beowulf's character through the lens of self-management and social awareness, culminating in a hero-themed game design project.
A focused study on the early chapters of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, exploring themes of dehumanization, community dynamics, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust.
A focused study of the climactic hurricane chapter in Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', exploring themes of resilience, divine power, and sacrificial love.
A high-interest exploration of the Monomyth using modern and classic media, culminating in a creative mapping project for The Goonies.
A dual-focus instructional unit that pairs deep literary analysis of 'The Hate U Give' with transferable reading comprehension strategies for personal and social narratives.
An advanced spelling and vocabulary sequence designed for adult HSED students, focusing on linguistic mastery, morphological awareness, and professional communication. The materials cover Greek and Latin roots, homophones, complex affixation, vocational terminology, and high-frequency misspellings.
A comprehensive ELA unit focusing on text structure, argument analysis, and the interaction of ideas using the text 'Healing Brick City'. Students explore how personal anecdotes and systemic observations build a compelling case for social change.
A 16-lesson sequence covering the latter half of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, beginning with Gregor's first injury and concluding with the family's resolution after his death. Each lesson focuses on key literary elements: Conflict, Key Details, Characterization, and Theme.
A two-day unit designed to help middle and high school students identify dystopian elements in their book club novels and prepare for a structured writing response. The unit uses a high-engagement 'System Override' theme to help students become 'detectives' of their fictional worlds.