Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Students will read and view different portrayals of the lotus eaters, inspired by Greek mythology and classical literature. Students will compare and contrast the selections, then put themselves in the position of the sailors and determine whether they would succumb to temptation. Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: September 13th, 2024
Exploring Temptation Through the Lotus Eaters
Students will watch videos to learn about firsthand accounts of ghost encounters and decide whether these stories are believable. Students will then read "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and examine if and how Brom's story of the Headless Horseman was credible. Students will conclude the lesson by creating... Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: September 16th, 2024
Credibility and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
In this fourth lesson of the "Lord of the Flies" unit, students continue examining this question: How does the author use symbolism to develop characterization and theme? Students specifically examine human nature through readings, a Four Corners activity, and a Padlet reflection. Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: September 13th, 2024
Bad to the Bone
In this seventh lesson of the "Lord of the Flies" unit, students examine the idea of evil and whether or not individuals can overcome the worst thing they have ever done. Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: September 13th, 2024
Good to Be Bad
This lesson is designed to help students use an excerpt from “In Praise of Bats” to identify the author’s purpose by analyzing word choice and figurative language use. By examining an author’s purpose and the mood of a text, students will be able to better identify with texts on a deeper level. Read more »
Created by: Polly Base
Date Updated: November 12th, 2024
Identifying an Author's Purpose and Intended Response