A 35-minute lesson exploring the theme of public vs. private identity in Chapter 4 of Persepolis. Students analyze how characters navigate the contradictions between their personal lives and the political atmosphere of 1970s Iran.
A lesson focusing on the transition of the Watson family from Flint to Birmingham, analyzing setting development and character shifts in chapters 12 and 13.
A deep dive into Chapter 10 of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963', focusing on how the Appalachian setting and the shroud of night symbolize the growing racial tensions as the family heads South.
A middle school lesson on visual rhetoric, teaching students how to analyze and use color, layout, and typography to influence audience perception in media and advertising.
In this lesson, students research unsung heroes of social justice movements and create a 'Justice Journey Map' to visualize the spatial impact of historical change. They explore how geography and movement shape activism while developing research and empathy skills.
A 10-15 minute introductory lesson for 9th-grade students on navigating the information ecosystem, focusing on the differences between books, databases, and websites.
A lesson focusing on the cultural shift of the 1920s through the lens of flapper culture, designed with highly accessible text for middle school students reading at a 1st-grade level. Students will analyze diction to identify positive and negative connotations.
This lesson introduces students to Manor Farm through the first chapter of Animal Farm, focusing on Old Major's rhetorical speech. Students will master high-level vocabulary, practice oral reading fluency through dramatic speech excerpts, and begin their reading of the first 10 pages.
A final look at John Proctor's ultimate choice, the resolution of the play, and a comprehensive assessment of themes and motifs.