A deep dive into the cognitive benefits of struggle and confusion based on the text 'The Value of Being Confused.' This sequence focuses on shifting student mindsets regarding learning hurdles and analyzing authorial point of view.

A high school unit exploring Joseph Campbell's Monomyth theory, tracing the universal pattern from classic literature to modern cinema through the lens of Star Wars.

A comprehensive 3.5-week unit on Gene Luen Yang's 'American Born Chinese', focusing on Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER), graphic novel image analysis, and thematic development, culminating in a Cultural Identity Project.

A comprehensive collection of plot-recall and character-focused quizzes for every act of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, designed for 9th-grade English students.

An advanced literary sequence for high school sophomores exploring archetypal evolution, intertextuality, and the deconstruction of folklore across Victorian literature and modern musical theater. Students analyze the socio-cultural shifts that transform classic legends into modern subversive narratives.

A 5-day writing unit where students explore their multiple intelligences and future aspirations through the structure of a personal essay. Students master the mechanics of hooks, background building, and thesis construction to create a professional self-portrait.

A comprehensive makeup unit for Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', designed for high school students to complete independently. It covers historical context, character analysis, and thematic depth across all four acts.

A comprehensive remediation unit exploring the psychological and cultural roots of fear and superstition through multiple genres. Students analyze figurative language, argumentative structures, and use evidence to support inferences.

An intensive investigative unit on Franz Kafka's *The Metamorphosis* following the North Star/Uncommon Schools instructional model. The unit focuses on the thematic intersection of labor, identity, and dehumanization. Students analyze Gregor's alienation from his family and society through a structured rigorous framework including vocabulary acquisition, character identification, and thematic synthesis.

A deep dive into the final chapters of George Orwell's *Animal Farm*, focusing on the psychological and rhetorical tools of tyranny. Students analyze the transition from revolution to totalitarianism through the lens of rhetorical appeals, propaganda, and allegorical parallels to the Russian Revolution.

A two-week unit exploring the Hero's Journey monomyth, using Simone Biles as a modern anchor and culminating in a creative mapping project and traditional exam.

A collection of diverse instructional units designed to build both literary analysis skills and practical life knowledge, preparing students for complex texts and real-world challenges.

A 4-week unit exploring the construction of heroism and villainy in sports through media analysis, persuasive writing, and investigative interview techniques. Students will analyze how public perception is shaped and ultimately create their own investigative podcast script.

A comprehensive writing program for grades 3-12 focused on sentence and paragraph composition across six different genres, culminating in exam preparation and final assessments. The curriculum balances grammar foundations with creative and formal writing structures.

A 10-day unit exploring figurative language and parallel plots using fairy tales, specifically designed for high school students with learning disabilities reading at a 3rd-5th grade level. The unit uses a 'Twisted Threads' theme with a vintage storybook aesthetic.

A literary analysis unit focusing on how structure and perspective shape the theme of resilience across poetry and short stories.

A vocabulary-building journey where students master academic language by framing word acquisition as magical alchemy and linguistic experimentation.

An 8-day intensive unit titled 'The Architecture of Voice.' Students analyze four diverse mentor texts—Hurston, de Vaca, Tan, and Cofer—to understand how craft elements like figurative language, imagery, syntax, and diction shape an author's tone and perspective. For each text, students produce a structured paragraph, culminating in a comprehensive autobiographical essay that explores the various forces (culture, challenges, people, and places) that have shaped their own voices.

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 5-week intensive ELA unit on 'Friday Night Lights' using an investigative journalism lens. Students analyze the 'Permian Myth' through character archetypes and social commentary, culminating in the 'Odessa Verdict' One-Pager project.

A collection of "Article of the Week" resources for a Sports Literature course, connecting current and historical sports journalism to key thematic units.

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.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit exploring the evolution of voice through four distinct eras: Gothic shadows, Civil Rights rhetoric, contemporary poetry, and Shakespearean drama. Students analyze how history shapes literature and how literature reflects human experience across time.

A comprehensive high school creative writing unit covering four distinct genres: world-building, short fiction, poetry, and personal narrative. Each lesson provides specific evaluation tools for teacher grading and peer feedback.

A comprehensive lesson sequence exploring the ethical and legal implications of social media screening in the hiring process, based on real-world perspectives.

A high-energy 5-day unit for high school ELLs focused on constructing persuasive arguments about their favorite sports. Students move from drafting strong claims to presenting a visual slide deck, aligned with Oregon ELP Standard 4.

A series of deep-dive literacy lessons focusing on decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension using classic and contemporary literature. Each lesson follows the ARI (Accelerated Reading Intervention) strategy model.

A comprehensive research project framework designed for high school students who need high scaffolding and clear visual guidance. This unit breaks down the intimidating process of research into manageable 'missions' with a focus on sourcing and dual-style citation (MLA/Chicago).

A collection of coloring-style cover pages for each act of Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring simplified language, large print, and idea banks for characters, themes, and literary devices.

A comprehensive writing unit designed for high school seniors to bridge the 'This I Believe' personal essay format with the formal requirements of college entrance applications, using media as a catalyst for exploration.

A deep dive into Act 1 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, focusing on the social dynamics of Salem, the power of hysteria, and character motivations through a 'Salem Shadows' investigative lens.

A comprehensive unit on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, exploring wit, rhetoric, and the social constructs of the Renaissance. Students will analyze figurative language, develop arguments, and synthesize historical research with textual evidence.

An introductory exploration of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on plot structure, character dynamics, and key themes through reading comprehension and analysis.

A three-lesson unit designed for ESL newcomers with minimal English proficiency, focusing on Dudley Randall's poem 'Booker T. and W.E.B.' and preparing them for a standardized assessment on author's purpose and language.

A high-school focused fluency intervention series using the 'Burger Battles' text to improve reading rate, accuracy, and morphological awareness of prefixes.

A 5-week research unit that scaffolds the process paragraph-by-paragraph. Students define significance, analyze the 'Four Days in October' case study, and turn in each paragraph separately, focusing on historical context, systemic barriers, and societal impact with a dedicated lesson on counterarguments.

A 4-week series of mini-lessons for Sports Literature designed to support students through an independent novel project. The sequence covers characterization, symbolism, theme analysis, and media literacy through the lens of sports narratives.

A deep dive into Act Two of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, focusing on the Younger family's internal conflicts and their pursuit of the American Dream through the lens of housing and heritage.

A comprehensive first semester of daily grammar practice focusing on sentence analysis, parts of speech, and diagramming.