A sequence of exemplar presentations on Hermes designed to demonstrate high-achieving (A) and low-achieving (D) student work based on specific CCSS-aligned rubric criteria.
An ELA unit for 8th grade exploring the nature of human intelligence through Daniel Keyes' 'Flowers for Algernon', focusing on internal vs. external conflict, vocabulary development, and thematic analysis.
A two-week intensive workshop for high school students to plan, draft, and refine an original children's book. The unit focuses on theme development, characterization, plot structure, and audience-appropriate language.
A comprehensive two-week high school English unit where students analyze, plan, and create an original children's book. The unit focuses on audience awareness, narrative structure, character development, and thematic depth through the lens of young readers.
A comprehensive high school unit where students analyze, plan, and create original children's books in digital slide format. The unit focuses on audience-appropriate language, character development, thematic depth, and clear plot structures.
A collection of reading passages and analysis worksheets focusing on pairs of figurative language, designed to help students identify and interpret literary devices through engaging narratives.
A comprehensive exploration of figurative language through poetry and prose, focusing on identifying and creating vivid imagery using similes, metaphors, personification, and more.