A high-school level sequence exploring the nuances of the passive voice in academic and journalistic contexts, focusing on agentless passives, impersonal structures, and causative forms to enhance objectivity.
A small-group literacy unit focused on mastering informational texts through text-based questioning, vocabulary development, and structured paragraph writing (Topic Sentence, Details, Concluding Sentence) centered on the theme of extreme weather.
An 8-lesson unit for 11th-grade students exploring F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' through close reading, literary analysis, and historical context. Students investigate themes of wealth, the American Dream, and social class while mastering concepts like tone, point of view, and symbolism.
A week-long ELA homework series centered around a narrative about a squirrel's search for a rare acorn. The materials are differentiated for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade learners.
A three-lesson exploration of Kate Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour', focusing on the nuances of 3rd person omniscient point of view, sensory imagery, figurative language, and the ironic twist of the plot. Students analyze how narrative perspective shapes their understanding of Mrs. Mallard's internal transformation.
A high school ELA sequence exploring the psychological concepts of identity, the 'False Self', and social performance through philosophical inquiry and literary analysis.
A lesson sequence exploring Stoic philosophy through visual metaphors, focusing on Marcus Aurelius's teachings. Students analyze animator choices and create their own visual storyboards for abstract virtues.
A lesson sequence focused on the narrative craft of writing high-stakes introductions for interactive survival stories, specifically leading to biological defense mechanism choices.
A literary and historical exploration of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, focusing on the cultural, social, and economic forces of the 1920s and how they shape the American Dream.
This sequence explores the literary techniques used by Frederick Douglass in his Narrative, focusing specifically on how he uses irony to dismantle Northern misconceptions about slavery. Students move from vocabulary acquisition to deep rhetorical analysis.
A comprehensive baseline reading assessment sequence designed for virtual tutoring environments. It includes tools for phonics screening, fluency checks, and comprehension evaluation to establish a student's starting point.
A four-day intensive study of Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on characterization and the development of ambition to prepare students for an argumentative essay on Macbeth's worthiness for the throne.
A 9th-grade English RLA unit exploring the physical and emotional intersection of love and pain through scientific analysis and poetic metaphor. Students synthesize Eric Jaffe's 'Why Love Literally Hurts' with Carol Ann Duffy's poem 'Valentine' to craft argumentative synthesis correspondence.
Une formation pour les professeurs-documentalistes centrée sur la médiation culturelle et l'accompagnement des pratiques de lecture des adolescents. L'objectif est de concilier la réalité de l'édition actuelle avec les missions pédagogiques du CDI.
A week-long series of daily phonics and phonemic awareness warm-ups designed for Kindergarteners, featuring the Sound Squad detective theme.
A 3-lesson sequence designed to introduce Kindergarten students to opinion writing, moving from identifying favorites to providing reasons and reviewing books. Aligning with CA State Standard W.K.1, students use drawing and writing to express their voices.