A deep dive into classic literary figures (Odysseus, King Arthur) to establish the universal pattern of the Hero's Journey before watching the film.

A deep-dive analysis of Luke Skywalker's journey in Star Wars: A New Hope as a final assessment of the Monomyth theory.

Introduction to Joseph Campbell and the specific stages of the Hero's Journey, utilizing literary and historical examples.

A set of scaffolds designed to help 10th-grade students with SLD and ADHD structure, draft, and refine a 750-1000 word argumentative essay on adolescent-focused topics.

A remediation lesson focused on analyzing Dudley Randall's poem 'Booker T. and W.E.B.' through comparing historical perspectives, analyzing figurative language, and identifying authorial intent.

A comprehensive assessment and answer key for the first three chapters of Red Scarf Girl, focusing on the themes of identity, propaganda, and family loyalty.

A final assessment and review lesson for the novel Holes by Louis Sachar, focusing on character identification, plot sequencing, and thematic connections. Students will complete a comprehensive test after a visual review of the major story arcs.