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 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.