A series of scaffolded lessons designed to help 9th-grade students compare 'Ode on a Grecian Urn' with modern texts by David Mitchell and Rilke.
A collaborative project sequence focusing on the themes of revenge, madness, and fate in Shakespeare's Hamlet, culminating in a critical essay and multimedia presentation.
An in-depth exploration of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' focusing on its complex themes of existentialism, revenge, and the human condition.
A deep dive into the art of communication, focusing on how we send, receive, and analyze spoken messages through various lenses of rhetoric and listening.
A comprehensive 5-day introductory unit on speech and debate, covering public speaking, argumentation, logic, research, and competitive formats.
A comprehensive unit on Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game," focusing on character analysis, tactical decision-making, and the ethics of warfare through the lens of a young protagonist.
A deep dive into synthesizing information across different genres, focusing on the complex nature of aging and self-reflection. Students will analyze an informational article and a poem to build a nuanced understanding of growth and time.
A comprehensive 3-lesson unit designed to prepare HSED/GED students for the RLA Extended Response by teaching them how to analyze opposing arguments, evaluate evidence, and craft a high-scoring argumentative essay.
A comprehensive exploration of rhetorical strategies (ethos, pathos, logos) designed for high school students to analyze and evaluate persuasive techniques in various media.