A rigorous 5-day intensive review of high-frequency grammar, editing, and revising skills designed for the Texas English 2 STAAR assessment.

A series of lessons focused on collaborative argumentation, evidence gathering, and literary analysis through interactive movement and peer-to-peer feedback.

A two-lesson sequence designed for grade 9 inclusion students to master paraphrasing Shakespearean text from Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet through explicit scaffolding and graphic organizers.

A high-engagement sequence where students evaluate persuasive techniques in modern digital media, practicing active listening and evidence-based argumentation through a Socratic Seminar format. Students analyze the ethics of micro-targeting, influencer marketing, and algorithmic persuasion.

A 10-day intensive review sequence designed to prepare students for the revising and editing portions of the Texas English 2 EOC exam. Each day features targeted practice questions mirroring the actual test format.

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 middle school media literacy unit that turns students into 'Propaganda Detectives.' Students learn to identify persuasive techniques and logical fallacies in modern media, culminating in a creative project to redesign famous ads with 'honest' messaging.