A 30-minute lesson for 9th-grade students focusing on pages 44-58 of Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye,' examining the character of Geraldine and the incident with Junior and the cat.
A creative story outline and character guide for a high-interest, low-readability (Hi-Lo) novel featuring an elderly protagonist in a fantasy world.
A multi-pathway study of Beowulf that integrates literary analysis, social-emotional learning, and project development for the Hero's Journey game. Supports diverse learners through four distinct analytical pathways.
A comprehensive study of the epic poem Beowulf, focusing on the beginning of the Hero's Journey, leadership values, and the 'Awakening Potential' theme. This lesson includes a supplemental study guide designed for Pathway 3 students to build analytical and literary analysis skills.
A comprehensive study guide series for Beowulf, focusing on the beginning of the hero's journey, identity, and personal potential. This lesson integrates Jon Gordon's 'The Coffee Bean' and connects Old English epic poetry to modern media archetypes.
A lesson focusing on Gregor Samsa's physical and emotional decay, specifically his fading eyesight and the increasing conflict with his family as his humanity is further eroded. Students analyze symbols like the 'barren waste' and the 'suffocating' environment.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the differences between Simple Present (habits and facts) and Present Progressive (actions happening now). Includes visual aids, guided practice, and formal assessment.
A dynamic exploration of the Hero's Journey stages and archetypes using popular media like Bluey, SpongeBob, Avatar, and The Goonies to deepen analytical skills.
A one-period visual comparison activity where students map the Hero's Journey stages for The Goonies and one of three previously watched animated episodes. Students analyze how different genres and lengths of media interpret the monomyth structure.
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.