Deep diving into the final chapters of 'Flipped', covering the dinner party revelation, Bryce's persistence, and the symbolic tree planting.

Covering the 'Basket Boy' auction, Bryce's growing obsession with Juli, the attempted kiss, and the final breakdown of Bryce's friendship with Garrett in pages 129-169.

Exploring the introduction of Chet Duncan, the revelation of Uncle David, and the thematic shift from outward appearances to internal character in 'Flipped' pages 64-128.

A deep dive into the pivotal sycamore tree and egg conflict events in 'Flipped', exploring character motivations and perspective shifts through pages 11-62.

A focused study of Chapter 14 of Suzanne Collins' *Sunrise on the Reaping*, analyzing Haymitch Abernathy's survival strategies and the discovery of the arena's boundaries. Students explore literal events and infer deep character motivations during the 50th Hunger Games.

A set of four character-focused tracking worksheets for Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, helping students analyze flaws, conflicts, and outcomes during the play's turning point.

A mini-lesson on summarizing non-fiction texts about the women's suffrage movement using the 'Gist' method and identifying main ideas and supporting details.

Students present their final creative projects reimagining a classic myth for a contemporary audience.

Identify and analyze mythic allusions in modern literature, film, and advertising.

Explore the tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice and the layout/symbolism of the Greek Underworld.

Analyze the myth of Daedalus and Icarus to understand the concepts of hubris and the 'Golden Mean'.

Study the Labors of Hercules to explore themes of redemption, strength, and the flawed hero.

Examine the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, focusing on the themes of choice, consequence, and the 'labyrinth' as a metaphor.

Introduction to Joseph Campbell's Monomyth through the lens of Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa.

Analyze the myths of Prometheus and Pandora to understand the archetypes of the rebel and the origin of suffering.

Explore the personalities, symbols, and domains of the twelve major Olympian gods and goddesses.

Introduce the concept of mythology, its functions in society, and the Greek creation story from Chaos to the rise of the Olympians.