A challenging 20-minute mini-lesson for 7th graders analyzing how POV and character motivation reveal Julia Alvarez's purpose in humanizing the Mirabal sisters.
A comprehensive unit on Lois Lowry's 'Number the Stars', exploring the historical context of Nazi-occupied Denmark, character development, themes of bravery and friendship, and the symbolic elements used throughout the novel.
Focuses on the narrative arc of the Theseus myth, analyzing character motivations and the stages of the Hero's Journey.
A deep dive into the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, focusing on the historical and cultural tensions between Crete and Athens in Ancient Greece.
A comprehensive weekly assessment of plot, character, theme, and setting.
Evaluating how setting influences mood and craft in realistic fiction.
Identifying the underlying messages and moral foundations in myths.
Analyzing how characters grow and change in realistic fiction.