A comprehensive study of Act III of 12 Angry Men, focusing on the final shifts in juror opinions, the debunking of the final witnesses, and the themes of prejudice and reasonable doubt.
A comprehensive unit on World War II covering the causes, major events, the Holocaust, and life on the home front through the lens of historical dossiers and propaganda analysis.
A comprehensive history sequence covering the American Revolution, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, and the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on developing historical thinking skills.
A 3-session English sequence for CAP Cuisine/Restaurant students returning from their internship, focusing on describing roles and daily tasks in a professional kitchen or dining room.
A modular unit covering the middle chapters of Ellen Raskin's 'The Westing Game', focusing on character motivation, evidence analysis, and narrative shifts.
A therapeutic and educational exploration of Native Alaskan history and traditions, specifically adapted for middle school students in foster care. This sequence uses cultural resilience and traditional ingenuity as metaphors for personal healing, identity building, and navigating life's transitions.
A unit exploring Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, focusing on the intersection of personal narrative, political ideology, and the visual language of graphic novels.
A week-long exploration of World War I, covering the causes, trench warfare, American involvement, and the Treaty of Versailles through engaging reading passages and analysis.
A comprehensive book club unit for Kate DiCamillo's 'The Tiger Rising', exploring themes of emotional repression and friendship through three distinct chapter groups with a focus on synthesizing, vocabulary, and summarizing.
An 8-lesson unit for 11th-grade students exploring F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' through close reading, literary analysis, and historical context. Students investigate themes of wealth, the American Dream, and social class while mastering concepts like tone, point of view, and symbolism.
A comprehensive dual-course sequence covering all units for both AP Comparative Government and AP US Government & Politics. The sequence bridges domestic and international political concepts, from foundational structures to civil liberties and participation.
A three-lesson exploration of Kate Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour', focusing on the nuances of 3rd person omniscient point of view, sensory imagery, figurative language, and the ironic twist of the plot. Students analyze how narrative perspective shapes their understanding of Mrs. Mallard's internal transformation.