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 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 high-interest exploration of the Monomyth using modern and classic media, culminating in a creative mapping project for The Goonies.

A three-day exploration of chapters 4-6 of Zero Tolerance, focusing on character evolution, the escalation of conflict, and high-stakes vocabulary. Students analyze Sierra's plight through the lens of school bureaucracy and moral complexity.

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.

A comprehensive three-day exploration of Julia Alvarez's 'Before We Were Free', focusing on the historical context of the Dominican Republic, the psychological impact of living under a dictatorship, and the evolution of Anita's voice. Students engage with vocabulary, close reading analysis, and creative journaling to deepen their understanding of freedom and sacrifice.

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 literature unit exploring modern memoirs from different global perspectives, focusing on resilience, identity, and social challenges.

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.