A comprehensive English Language Arts unit exploring the Hero's Journey and personal potential through Beowulf, pop culture, and SEL frameworks. Students develop identity and purpose while building a thematic board game.
A comprehensive study unit for 12th grade British Literature and ELL students, integrating the Hero's Journey with the 'Coffee Bean' resilience metaphor and SECD (Social, Emotional, and Character Development) frameworks. Students analyze Beowulf's character through the lens of self-management and social awareness, culminating in a hero-themed game design project.
A focused study on the early chapters of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, exploring themes of dehumanization, community dynamics, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust.
A focused study of the climactic hurricane chapter in Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', exploring themes of resilience, divine power, and sacrificial love.