A deep dive into the classic science fiction of Ray Bradbury, analyzing how his Martian frontier serves as a mirror for 20th and 21st-century human nature.
A comprehensive deep-dive into Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Act 1. Students will analyze character dynamics, the tension between destiny and choice, and the rich poetic language of the play across individual scenes.
A series of independent ELA worksheets designed for an 8th-grade student with a learning disability. The sequence focuses on comprehension, context clues, and distinguishing fact from opinion through engaging topics like the science of makeup, historical fiction about strong women, and mythology.
A comprehensive ELA unit for 8th grade students comparing Byron Graves' novel 'Rez Ball' with its film adaptation. The unit focuses on character analysis, plot structure, literary elements, and comparative media studies through a 'Basketball Playbook' theme.
A retro, synthwave-inspired grammar unit for middle school resource room students. Students navigate the 'Upside Down' of parts of speech using themes of mystery, 80s nostalgia, and teamwork.
A series of mini-lessons exploring literary elements through the lens of a 'Word Lab', focusing on how precise word choices function like chemical ingredients to build atmosphere and character.
A 6-week intensive novel study for 8th-grade English Language Learners (ELL) focusing on the first two books of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The unit prioritizes visual literacy, vocabulary building through context clues, and foundational literary analysis using high-engagement materials.
A series of ELA reteach modules designed to master complex literary standards, including retelling and structural analysis.
A comprehensive English Language Arts unit that uses a mystery-investigation theme to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students act as detectives to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and present their final case.