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 multi-part literary journey through 'The Crossover' by Kwame Alexander, analyzing poetic forms, character evolution, and the deep parallels between basketball strategy and life's challenges.
A comprehensive unit for 'Flipped' by Wendelin Van Draanen, exploring the evolving perspectives of Bryce Loski and Juli Baker as they navigate family secrets, social pressure, and personal growth.
A comprehensive 10-day unit for High School English exploring the foundational myths of Ancient Greece, focusing on archetypes, the Hero's Journey, and the enduring influence of mythology on modern literature and culture.
A series of introductory reading assessments for five memoirs frequently taught in 7th-grade classrooms, focusing on the first 40 pages of each book. Each assessment balances literal comprehension with thematic inference, designed with accessible language and formatted for IEP/ESL support.
A celebratory series of activities leading up to Mother's Day, focusing on expressing appreciation and developing creative writing skills through a magazine-style project.
A two-lesson unit exploring the intersection of medieval morality plays and Chaucer's 'The Pardoner's Tale', focusing on the themes of greed and death through the lens of irony and personification.
A comprehensive game-based assessment for 7th-grade reading standards, blending a competitive board game with a collaborative escape room challenge. Students navigate a fictional lost library by analyzing classic literary excerpts and historical biographies.