Students apply their knowledge by writing a formal letter of recommendation for a fictional character, using advanced subjunctive structures.
A focused study of Chapter 14 of Suzanne Collins' *Sunrise on the Reaping*, analyzing Haymitch Abernathy's survival strategies and the discovery of the arena's boundaries. Students explore literal events and infer deep character motivations during the 50th Hunger Games.
A set of four character-focused tracking worksheets for Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, helping students analyze flaws, conflicts, and outcomes during the play's turning point.
A mini-lesson on summarizing non-fiction texts about the women's suffrage movement using the 'Gist' method and identifying main ideas and supporting details.
Students present their final creative projects reimagining a classic myth for a contemporary audience.
Identify and analyze mythic allusions in modern literature, film, and advertising.
Explore the tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice and the layout/symbolism of the Greek Underworld.
Analyze the myth of Daedalus and Icarus to understand the concepts of hubris and the 'Golden Mean'.
Study the Labors of Hercules to explore themes of redemption, strength, and the flawed hero.
Examine the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, focusing on the themes of choice, consequence, and the 'labyrinth' as a metaphor.
Introduction to Joseph Campbell's Monomyth through the lens of Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa.
Analyze the myths of Prometheus and Pandora to understand the archetypes of the rebel and the origin of suffering.
Explore the personalities, symbols, and domains of the twelve major Olympian gods and goddesses.
Introduce the concept of mythology, its functions in society, and the Greek creation story from Chaos to the rise of the Olympians.
An introductory analysis of Chapter 7 of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' tailored for 6th grade, focusing on Janie's character growth and the power of finding one's voice.
A writing intervention for 7th graders focusing on narrative flow and transitions using a visual construction-themed framework. Designed to support students with language-processing delays through color-coded scaffolding and visual connectors.
Consolidated teacher resources for the Global Voices Archive sequence, including answer keys and assessment guides.