A 45-minute introductory lesson to Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, designed for high school students with reading difficulties using scaffolded text, interactive quote matching, and thematic warm-ups.
A comprehensive study of the epic poem Beowulf, focusing on the beginning of the Hero's Journey, leadership values, and the 'Awakening Potential' theme. This lesson includes a supplemental study guide designed for Pathway 3 students to build analytical and literary analysis skills.
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 study guide series for Beowulf, focusing on the beginning of the hero's journey, identity, and personal potential. This lesson integrates Jon Gordon's 'The Coffee Bean' and connects Old English epic poetry to modern media archetypes.
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.