A high school English lesson exploring self-to-text connections through the symbolism of the whale in 'Whale Rider', culminating in a personal 'totem' reflection assignment.
An analysis of the community's reaction to Moishe the Beadle in Elie Wiesel's 'Night', focusing on how their collective denial and apathy represent a failure of human nature.
A focused analysis of the community's reaction to Moishe the Beadle in Elie Wiesel's 'Night', exploring themes of denial and the breakdown of empathy.
An in-depth analysis of Chapter 18, focusing on the literal and metaphorical storm that tests Janie and Tea Cake's relationship and Janie's internal strength.
A focused study of Chapter 10 of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', exploring Janie's first encounter with Tea Cake and the symbolism of their checkers game.
A deep dive into Chapter 4 of Treasure Island, focusing on Jim's discovery of John Silver's mutiny while hidden in an apple barrel. The lesson explores character duplicity, suspense, and the shift in power dynamics as the ship reaches Skeleton Island.
A deep dive into the psychological themes of Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on the destructive interplay between unchecked ambition and the weight of guilt.
A comprehensive exploration of figurative language through the lens of 'Word Alchemy,' where students dissect and create similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and more.
A fast-paced creative project where students map out the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey using the plot of The Goonies as their guide.