Students analyze character behavior, moral dilemmas, and the impact of diction and syntax on mood through a complex short story. Includes a deep-dive analysis and a STAAR-formatted assessment.
A deep dive into the fourth act of Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on the parallel descents of Ophelia and Laertes, the escalating theme of revenge, and Hamlet's shifting mask of madness.
Students practice STAAR-aligned editing and revision skills through targeted passages. Focuses on grammar, mechanics, sentence structure, and organizational clarity in the context of the 'Price of Progress' theme.