Curriculum by Design

Designed to follow the Anglo Saxons unit available on this site, students will be guided through the reading of Beowulf, focusing on evidence based analyses of literature. Students will be asked to analyze the differences in culture and themes between...

Students are led through the reading of, analysis of, and synthesis of George Orwell's classic, 1984. A cumulative writing task at the end of the unit asks students to draw on all skills practiced during reading and all knowledge of the novel. All...

Students are introduced to 20th century authors, asked to research one author from the time period, and are guided through the research and presentation process. All Powerpoints used to present material, handouts, and related material are included in...