A foundational writing unit for Kindergarten students focused on the transition from drawing and labeling to writing complete, simple sentences. Students learn to combine subjects and verbs to tell a story or describe an action.

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 reading comprehension unit for 3rd grade students focused on exploring diverse world cultures while developing critical skills in making inferences and predicting outcomes based on nonfiction text clues.

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 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 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.

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A multi-day 8th-grade ELA unit exploring the concept of borders, boundaries, and belonging through modern poetry and historical documents related to the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears.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 4-day reading comprehension unit for 3rd graders featuring a variety of topics (space, drama, cooking, and history) to practice identifying central ideas and themes.

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

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.