A high-energy 9th Grade ELA sequence focused on identifying, refuting, and defending against logical fallacies in high-pressure debate scenarios. Students progress from theoretical knowledge to real-time application and defensive maneuvering.
A comprehensive literacy intervention sequence for high school TESOL students (Lessons 16-25) focused on morphology, academic vocabulary, systematic decoding, and vowel mastery.
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 five-day high school ELA unit exploring Jamaica Kincaid's 'Girl' through the lens of syntax, repetition, and cultural identity. Students analyze how structural choices mirror societal pressures before comparing the text with Langston Hughes' 'Mother to Son'.
A comprehensive 4-week study of 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven' focusing on character development and the symbolic impact of setting. Students explore how Eddie's life is recontextualized through five distinct heavenly settings and the people who inhabit them.
A week-long introductory unit on Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis', focusing on Chapter 1 and foundational grammar skills.
A comprehensive high school English unit exploring the core sub-genres of science fiction through literary analysis and creative world-building. Students examine Space Exploration, Dystopian societies, Artificial Intelligence, and Time Travel while developing their own original sci-fi concept.
A comprehensive deep-dive into Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Act 1. Students will analyze character dynamics, the tension between destiny and choice, and the rich poetic language of the play across individual scenes.
A deep dive into the classic science fiction of Ray Bradbury, analyzing how his Martian frontier serves as a mirror for 20th and 21st-century human nature.
A series of mini-lessons exploring literary elements through the lens of a 'Word Lab', focusing on how precise word choices function like chemical ingredients to build atmosphere and character.
A scaffolded progression of persuasive writing mastery, moving from 9th-grade foundations of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to 11th-grade advanced rhetorical strategies including Kairos and logical fallacy analysis.
A series of CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) prompts and organizers designed to help English II students master the building blocks of argumentative and informational writing. The materials focus on claim construction and structural reasoning using relatable topics and paired texts.
An 8-week comprehensive study of Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' focusing on character development, core themes, and modern connections. The unit utilizes visual organizers, small-group discourse, and tiered worksheets to support comprehension and engagement for all learners, particularly struggling readers.
A two-block introductory unit for Elie Wiesel's 'Night' designed for students with ADHD and SLD, focusing on character introduction, historical context, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust through movement and tactile activities.
A creative informational writing project where students become 'archivists' for the Oddity Almanac, researching and reporting on fascinating real-world topics through a field-guide aesthetic.
A 10-day intensive focused on English 1 revising and editing skills, featuring CTE-themed passages and questions that mirror the Texas EOC STAAR assessment format. Each day includes two high-stakes practice questions and detailed explanations.
A comprehensive suite of resources focused on academic writing proficiency, providing students with the linguistic scaffolds needed to excel in essays, reports, and arguments.
A 10-day review series that integrates English 1 EOC revising and editing skills with World Geography core content, designed for daily warm-ups.
A comprehensive writing and animation production unit designed for high-functioning autistic students, focusing on character design, studio styles, and thematic analysis. Students explore the worlds of Blue Sky Studios and Warner Bros. while developing informative and creative writing skills.
A comprehensive 5-day grammar intensive designed to prepare English 2 students for the STAAR editing section, focusing on verb tense, pronoun agreement, sentence structure, and punctuation.
A rigorous 5-day intensive review of high-frequency grammar, editing, and revising skills designed for the Texas English 2 STAAR assessment.
A comprehensive media literacy unit for grades 7-9 that examines how language and visuals are used to influence public opinion through historical and modern propaganda.
A series of lessons focused on collaborative argumentation, evidence gathering, and literary analysis through interactive movement and peer-to-peer feedback.
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 high-engagement sequence where students evaluate persuasive techniques in modern digital media, practicing active listening and evidence-based argumentation through a Socratic Seminar format. Students analyze the ethics of micro-targeting, influencer marketing, and algorithmic persuasion.