A comprehensive unit on figurative language, taking students from basic comparisons like similes and metaphors to complex devices like oxymorons and symbolism. Students act as 'Language Scientists' in a literary lab to synthesize and analyze text.

A 5-day unit exploring the social, religious, and political structures of Medieval Europe, from the feudal system to the devastating impact of the Black Death.

A comprehensive middle school history unit where students act as 'history detectives' to investigate the rise of nation-states in England, France, Spain, and Russia through primary source analysis.

A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.

A unit exploring high-stakes survival narratives and the literary elements that define them. Students will analyze non-fiction accounts of resilience, leadership, and human ingenuity under pressure.

A comprehensive prep sequence for the TSIA Reading exam, focusing on main ideas, vocabulary, inference, and literary analysis. Each lesson provides review materials, practice problems, and assessment tools.

A comprehensive unit designed to guide students through the complexities of writing a research-based argumentative paper, from paragraph structure to final revision.

A weeklong exploration of Frederick Jackson Turner's Frontier Thesis, focusing on close reading, historical analysis, and the construction of American national identity. Students will engage with primary sources to understand how the concept of the frontier shaped democratic ideals, individualistic traits, and the exclusion of diverse perspectives.

A comprehensive novel study for Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, focusing on 7th-grade reading standards including character development, plot structure, and theme. Students explore Brian Robeson's survival journey through the lens of a 'Survival Field Guide' aesthetic.

A three-part grammar intensive for 8th graders focusing on the mechanics of compound and complex sentences through architectural-themed practice and application.

A World History sequence for 10th grade focused on the evolution of law and ethics from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course integrates Biblical perspectives on absolute morality, the nature of man, and the foundations of justice within the framework of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).