Camryn

In this 45-minute, single-session lesson, 10th graders will learn how to identify credible sources and format citations in MLA style to kickstart a high-quality research project. This essential skill empowers students to find trustworthy information and avoid plagiarism while building strong academic writing habits.

A targeted quiz-based workshop in small groups exploring the science of grief, building emotional literacy, and guiding 11th graders toward meaningful support strategies. This Tier 2 lesson helps identify student understanding and next steps in grief counseling through interactive assessment and discussion in a 30-minute session.

In this 40-minute Tier 2 group lesson, 10th grade honors students will learn how to use ethos, logos, and pathos to strengthen their claims and make their arguments more compelling. Mastering these rhetorical appeals helps students elevate their academic writing and persuasive skills, preparing them for future debates and essays.

In this single 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 10th graders will explore Shakespeare’s Macbeth to uncover how ambition and power drive character actions and themes. Students will analyze a key soliloquy, annotate language devices, and engage in discussion to connect the play’s central ideas to real-life decisions. This foundational lesson ignites critical thinking and close-reading skills.