Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this lesson, students will closely examine the social problems that emerged in American society as a result of industrialization. Students will interpret and evaluate primary sources from the early 20th Century to understand how photography and journalism exposed desperate social conditions and political... Read more »
Created by: Roger Jackson
Date Updated: July 30th, 2025
Key Figures in the Progressive Movement
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: November 12th, 2025
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: February 5th, 2026
Credibility and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
In this cross-curricular lesson, students will read and analyze the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by American author Kurt Vonnegut. In the social studies class, students will consider how the amendments to the Constitution promote social balance. They will discuss various claims supporting the amendments... Read more »
Created by: Polly Base
Date Updated: April 26th, 2026
Fairness and the Amendments
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: June 3rd, 2025
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: June 3rd, 2025
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
In this lesson, students will explore potential career paths by researching and writing argumentative essays. Students will select a career of interest and gather information on job responsibilities, salary prospects, educational requirements, and the industry's current and future outlook. They will... Read more »
Created by: Emma Hutson
Date Updated: May 9th, 2025
Argumentative Essay
Students learn to write personal and academic goals that are SMART, track their habits, review and revise their goals as needed, and reflect on the process. Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: March 24th, 2026