A comprehensive unit on the three pillars of impact calculus (Magnitude, Probability, and Timeframe), teaching students how to prioritize competing consequences in competitive debate and public speaking.
A comprehensive unit introduction for Senior English focusing on the intersection of identity, time, and untapped potential using the Doctor Who episode 'Blink' as a foundational text.
A 6-part book club unit for 'My Side of the Mountain' by Jean Craighead George, focusing on survival skills, character development, and nature connection. Each section includes discussion roles, deep-dive prompts, and character tracking.
A series of activities designed to help 1st grade students master long vowel teams through fluently reading and scooping phrases within sentences. The sequence focuses on building decoding skills and reading prosody simultaneously.
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 comprehensive Grade 2 literacy review packet designed for summer practice. It includes anchor charts for spelling rules, vowel types, grammar, and morphology, followed by a detailed review worksheet.
A comprehensive study unit for 12th grade British Literature and ELL students, integrating the Hero's Journey with the 'Coffee Bean' resilience metaphor and SECD (Social, Emotional, and Character Development) frameworks. Students analyze Beowulf's character through the lens of self-management and social awareness, culminating in a hero-themed game design project.
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 focused study of the climactic hurricane chapter in Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', exploring themes of resilience, divine power, and sacrificial love.
A comprehensive summer program sequence for 7th grade IEP students focusing on reading comprehension (main idea, WH-questions, sequencing, summarizing) and writing (sentence structure, punctuation) through animal facts, life skills, and engaging stories.
A high-interest exploration of the Monomyth using modern and classic media, culminating in a creative mapping project for The Goonies.
A comprehensive unit for the novel 'Save Me A Seat', specifically designed for Grade 5 ELL students. This unit focuses on Tier 2 vocabulary, differentiated reading responses with scaffolded sentence starters, and deep exploration of themes like assumptions, friendship, and cultural identity.
A series of literacy lessons using a gaming aesthetic to engage students in foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
A sequence designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students who struggle with ADHD and language organization, focusing on building paragraphs through structured, visual scaffolding.
A comprehensive curriculum for 10th-grade students with SLD and ADHD to master the art of argumentative writing through highly structured, visually organized scaffolds.