A 9-day novel study for Number the Stars centered on 5th Grade ELAR TEKS, focusing on character development, plot analysis, and historical context through the lens of a Resistance Secret File.

A deep dive into George Orwell's classic novella, focusing on the rhetorical power of language, the mechanics of rebellion, and the evolution of power on Manor Farm. This sequence prepares students to analyze allegory and political satire through the lens of 8th-grade literature standards.

A comprehensive makeup unit for Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', designed for high school students to complete independently. It covers historical context, character analysis, and thematic depth across all four acts.

A 9-day novel study for Number the Stars centered on 5th Grade ELAR TEKS, focusing on character development, plot analysis, and historical context through the lens of a Resistance Secret File.

A 3rd-grade vocabulary sequence focused on helping multilingual learners distinguish between synonyms, antonyms, and related-but-not-similar words (thematic associations).

A unit on essential writing and grammar skills, focusing on sentence structure and cohesion through verbs and transition words.

A comprehensive remediation unit exploring the psychological and cultural roots of fear and superstition through multiple genres. Students analyze figurative language, argumentative structures, and use evidence to support inferences.

A unit focused on mastering pointer words (demonstratives) to help students describe location and quantity with precision in their writing and speech.

A 5-day persuasive writing unit themed as 'Opinion Ops,' where students act as secret agents building a case for or against school uniforms or cell phones in school. Includes graphic organizers, daily worksheets, and a comprehensive grading rubric.

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.