A comprehensive unit on figurative language set in the whimsical world of a Cosmic Carnival, covering nine key literary devices through interactive slides, a QR code scavenger hunt, and a rigorous mastery assessment.
A high school STEM-integrated ELA unit for *The Great Gatsby*. Students analyze the environmental and social symbolism of the Valley of Ashes while engaging in an environmental engineering project to design a reclamation plan for the industrial waste site.
A journey through the pivotal conflicts and cultural shifts of early America, from the folk traditions of Merry Mount to the revolutionary sparks in Boston Harbor.
A 10-lesson intensive writing series for grades 9-11 focused on mastering the informative paragraph using the CER model. The series incorporates heavy MLL scaffolding, visual cues, and familiar topics like sports, fashion, and careers. Each 33-minute session builds writing stamina and precision with clear learning targets and MLA citation mastery.
A three-part vocabulary intervention for 5th graders focusing on context clues and inferencing through a serialized mystery story. Each 15-minute session builds decoding skills and narrative comprehension.
A 10-lesson thematic unit for 9th-grade ESOL students focusing on Shakespeare's Macbeth, integrating systemic language instruction, morphology, and phonics (R-controlled vowels) with high-school level analysis.
A 10-lesson systematic series designed for 9th-grade ELL students (Level 2/3) that uses Shakespeare's Macbeth to teach morphology, phonics, and academic vocabulary. Each lesson spirals key linguistic skills—including r-controlled vowels and syllabication—while guiding students through the plot, themes, and characters of the tragedy.
A comprehensive ELA test prep program designed for 25-minute sessions, targeting Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) standards for 8th Grade Reading Informational Text and Language.
A series of high-impact 25-minute ELA mini-lessons for 7th grade, focused on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Informational Text standards, designed for easy facilitation by any content-area teacher.
A comprehensive 20-lesson ESOL sequence designed for 9th grade ELL students. The curriculum focuses on systematic language acquisition through environmental themes, covering morphology, phonics, Tier 3 vocabulary, and structured writing across genres. Includes a cumulative review and final assessment.