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 »
Exploring Temptation Through the Lotus Eaters
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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 »
Credibility and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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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 »
Bad to the Bone
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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 »
Good to Be Bad
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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 »
Identifying an Author's Purpose and Intended Response
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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 »
Argumentative Essay
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