An undergraduate inquiry into the politics of grammar, examining how active and passive voice are used to assign or obscure responsibility in political, media, corporate, and literary contexts.
A focused study of the climactic hurricane chapter in Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', exploring themes of resilience, divine power, and sacrificial love.
An advanced spelling and vocabulary sequence designed for adult HSED students, focusing on linguistic mastery, morphological awareness, and professional communication. The materials cover Greek and Latin roots, homophones, complex affixation, vocational terminology, and high-frequency misspellings.
A comprehensive guide to mastering the TSIA2 ELAR Reading section, focusing on text analysis, vocabulary in context, and test-taking strategies.
A comprehensive book study on S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders' designed for HSED adult students in a correctional setting. This unit focuses on character development, social dynamics, and critical reading skills while maintaining high-interest engagement.
A professional-grade functional literacy program for adults, designed as a vocational training 'do-over'. The curriculum focuses on high-stakes literacy for professional independence, community navigation, and administrative accuracy, utilizing a clinical 'Lab' aesthetic that respects the learner's age and experience.
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 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 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.