A comprehensive unit exploring the psychological and ethical themes of Daniel Keyes' 'Flowers for Algernon', focusing on character development, scientific ethics, and the nature of human intelligence.
A unit focused on teaching middle school students how to identify and evaluate the strongest textual evidence to support claims. Students transition from simply finding any evidence to selecting the most relevant and specific details from high-interest short stories.
A 4-week writing unit where students create their own 'Wimpy Kid' style diary, exploring narrative, expository, argumentative, and persuasive writing alongside specific figurative language techniques.
A comprehensive ESL resource pack for 9-12th graders focused on the Artemis II mission. This sequence covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through space exploration content.
A 4-week intensive ELA unit on 'Friday Night Lights' exploring the cultural and literary roots of rivalry. Students use Jigsaw groups to analyze character development and archetypes, culminating in a creative One-Pager final project.
A three-lesson sequence exploring the poetic device of anaphora through songs and poems. Students will learn to identify patterns, analyze emotional resonance, and compose their own rhythmic works.