A comprehensive media literacy unit for grades 7-9 that examines how language and visuals are used to influence public opinion through historical and modern propaganda.

A 5-day project where students research historical oppression and create a 4-8 panel graphic story inspired by the themes and visual style of Persepolis. Students connect their chosen historical event to Marjane Satrapi's memoir through written reflection and visual storytelling.

A 5-day project-based learning unit where students analyze themes of oppression and manipulation in 'Persepolis' and create their own graphic novel panels based on a chosen global parallel. Students will explore how visual storytelling can be a form of protest and compare modern narratives to traditional themes of resistance.

A series of speech and language activities designed to help middle school students master complex grammar and sophisticated sentence structures through real-world problem-solving.

A four-part small group intervention series for sixth graders focused on identifying the central idea of nonfiction texts. The sequence uses the context of Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to teach strategies including title analysis, keyword repetition, and text features.

A four-day grammar intensive sequence designed to prepare students for the Introduction to World Literature IA Exam. Each lesson follows a consistent high-engagement structure: Do Now, Model with Concept Map, Solo Practice, and Exit Ticket, covering Sentence Structure, Punctuation, Clauses, and Vocabulary in Context.

A comprehensive unit on S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders', focusing on plot, characterization, conflict, and the divide between Greasers and Socs, with scaffolds designed for special education students.

A multi-day 8th-grade ELA unit exploring the concept of borders, boundaries, and belonging through modern poetry and historical documents related to the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears.

A focused exploration of literary adaptations, specifically looking at how graphic novels are translated into cinema, focusing on Persepolis.

A collection of diverse educational resources across multiple grade levels and subjects, including social studies projects, science safety, early literacy, and writing assessment.

A comprehensive unit focused on mastering argumentative writing through the lens of the flat earth vs. round earth debate, emphasizing evidence-based reasoning and rebuttal techniques.

A multi-tiered ELA practice sequence designed to master OSAS-style short response questions across a range of informational and literary standards.