Curriculum by Design

Students are introduced to the themes and elements of the novel and satirical, ironic literature. Students are guided through reading and analyzing each chapter and asked to research a corollary in reality to one of Vonnegut's created words. A research...

Students are introduced to Alduous Huxley and themes from the novel, guided through reading and analysis of literary elements, and guided through writing an analytical essay using evidence from the text as a summative evaluation. All materials to guide...

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 guided through reading and comprehension of the graphic novel Arcadia. Students are asked to do short literary analyses of each section of reading. Students are asked to write an essay using skills and understanding gained during reading and...

Students are introduced to Anglo Saxon culture and its connection to modern day times, asked to research via a short webquest, and asked to analyze some Anglo Saxon poetry before synthesizing it all into a short, mini-essay. All materials to guide...

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...

John Taylor Gatto's legendary piece, "The 7 Lesson Schoolteacher" is analyzed and responded to in a structured and guided way. All Powerpoints used to present material, handouts, and related material are included in this entire unit, which may take...