A lesson focusing on Gregor Samsa's physical and emotional decay, specifically his fading eyesight and the increasing conflict with his family as his humanity is further eroded. Students analyze symbols like the 'barren waste' and the 'suffocating' environment.

A dynamic exploration of the Hero's Journey stages and archetypes using popular media like Bluey, SpongeBob, Avatar, and The Goonies to deepen analytical skills.

A one-period visual comparison activity where students map the Hero's Journey stages for The Goonies and one of three previously watched animated episodes. Students analyze how different genres and lengths of media interpret the monomyth structure.

An analysis of the community's reaction to Moishe the Beadle in Elie Wiesel's 'Night', focusing on how their collective denial and apathy represent a failure of human nature.

A focused analysis of the community's reaction to Moishe the Beadle in Elie Wiesel's 'Night', exploring themes of denial and the breakdown of empathy.

An in-depth analysis of Chapter 18, focusing on the literal and metaphorical storm that tests Janie and Tea Cake's relationship and Janie's internal strength.

A focused study of Chapter 10 of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', exploring Janie's first encounter with Tea Cake and the symbolism of their checkers game.