Students evaluate the quality of an argument by testing evidence for relevance and sufficiency, specifically looking for "junk evidence" or irrelevant claims.

A lesson comparing and contrasting Jeep Safaris and Walking Safaris based on provided field investigation texts. Students will analyze speed, animal focus, safety, and level of immersion.

Culminates in the analysis of the novel's resolution and Winnie's ultimate choice regarding the spring water.

Decodes the major symbols of the novel, including the toad, the spring, and the music box, and their connection to the characters.

Analyzes the Man in the Yellow Suit as a foil to the Tucks, focusing on themes of greed versus the natural order.

Explores the Tucks' unique perspective on immortality and how Winnie's world expands when she learns their secret.

Introduces the central metaphor of the wheel, the setting of Treegap, and the character of Winnie Foster as she contemplates her first flight from home.