Introduction to middle school expectations, mindset shifts, and the 'Mission to Middle School' theme.

A hands-on lesson focusing on developing positive self-talk and identifying personal strengths through a superhero-themed creative project. Students will create a personalized mini-booklet and engage in interactive activities to boost self-efficacy.

A lesson designed to help students understand the negative impacts of retaliation, learn effective cool-down strategies, and master a four-step conflict resolution process.

Connecting Beowulf's journey to personal resilience through the Coffee Bean metaphor and SECD frameworks, preparing students for the Hero's Journey game project.

A comprehensive lesson on conflict resolution for upper elementary students, teaching the S.T.O.P. strategy and providing multiple options for resolution via the Peace Wheel and Wheel of Choice.

A lesson focused on helping young girls build self-esteem, identify negative self-talk patterns, and break the habit of comparing themselves to others.

Cultural values of the Anglo-Saxons and how the hero is remembered through mourning and praise.

The death of Beowulf and the significance of treasure and legacy in the Hero's Journey.

Beowulf's final battle against the dragon, focusing on themes of aging, leadership, and legacy.

Beowulf's descent into the underwater lair, exploring symbolism and the Supreme Ordeal.

Analysis of Grendel's mother's motivation and the shift in threat, focusing on vengeance vs. evil.

Beowulf's arrival and his first major trial against Grendel, emphasizing imagery, action analysis, and the Crossing of the Threshold.

Introduction to Grendel, focusing on characterization, mood, and the initial Call to Adventure in the Hero's Journey.