A unit exploring Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, focusing on the intersection of personal narrative, political ideology, and the visual language of graphic novels.
A comprehensive 5th-grade MCAS writing prep sequence covering Narrative, Informational, and Opinion writing through text-based prompts and analysis.
A comprehensive module for 6th graders focused on identifying and using textual evidence to support claims. Students transition from distinguishing opinions to hunting for proof and constructing evidence-based arguments through a detective-themed series of activities.
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.