Students analyze the first third of their selected memoir using road-trip metaphors to track character development and plot progression. They create a visual roadmap that identifies key turning points, obstacles, and moments of growth.
Exploring the stages of grief, Jess's growth, and the final act of building the bridge to honor Leslie's legacy.
Analyzing the shift in tone as the rain starts, the trip to Washington, and the tragic climax of the novel.
The creation of Terabithia, the dynamics of school life with Janice Avery, and the deepening bond between the two protagonists.
Introduction to Jess Aarons, the race, and the arrival of Leslie Burke, focusing on establishing character motivations and initial impressions.
A lesson exploring 10 key advertising techniques used to influence consumer behavior, based on the Ad Anatomy Field Guide.
A specialized lesson for students who struggle with starting their writing, focusing on the character of Boxer from Animal Farm. It provides concrete 'starter' strategies to move from thoughts to text.
A hi-lo reading lesson featuring 'Glass Mirage,' a story about a teen who discovers a magical mirror. The lesson focuses on identifying symbolism, irony, and imagery to understand the theme of self-acceptance.
Students design and record a podcast that analyzes a chosen athlete through the lens of hero or villain narratives, utilizing specific criteria and rhetorical spin.