Historical Literature: Twice Towards Justice – Civil Rights – Grades 6-9 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
On March 2, 1955, an impassioned teenager, fed up with the daily injustices of Jim […]
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To Hope and Back The Journey of the S.S. St. Louis Combining Literature with History – Grades 5 – 8 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
Can you imagine reaching out to the president of the United States about a ship […]
Literature: Day – Grades 8 (mature) – 12 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
This is the third part of a three-part class. EVERY CLASS CAN STAND ON ITS […]
Literature Circle: When They Call You a Terrorist – Grades 7 – 10 – Spring 2022- 10 Weeks
Patrisse Khan-Cullors’ and asha bandele’s instant New York Times bestseller, When They Call You a Terrorist is now adapted […]
Tales from Tolkien: A Study of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy- Grades 8 (mature) – 12 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
Bring the movies to life! Books allow our imagination to flourish and details to be […]
Wonders of the World: Combining Reading, Geography, History and Creativity – Grades 2 – 5 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
Pack your bags. Get ready to set off on a trip around the globe. PASSPORTS […]
You Can’t Stop Them! Strong Females in Literature – Grades 5 (mature) – 8 – December 2022 – 10 Weeks
Leadership! Courage! Empathy! Passion! Esperanza, Marcy, Charlotte, Davey, and Joan had it all. Together, in […]
Literature: Lord of the Flies – Grades 8 – 12 – Winter 2022 – 10 weeks
William Golding’s 1954 novel, Lord of the Flies, tells the story of a group of […]
Literature: Dawn – Grades 8 (mature) – 12 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
This is the second part of a three-part class. EVERY CLASS CAN STAND ON ITS […]
Just Mercy – Grades 7 – 10 – Winter 2022- 10 Weeks
Unfairness in our Justice System is a major topic in the country today. In this […]
If the Shoe Fits: Cinderella’s from Around the World – Grades 2 – 5 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
Cinderella. Cinder-Elly. The Golden Sandal. Abadeha. Moss Gown. Smoky Mountain Cinderella. Domitila. The Salmon Princess. […]
Seussical Adventures – Grades K – 2 – Winter A – Five Weeks
Come explore the exciting world of Dr Seuss! We will read 5 engaging Dr Seuss […]
Perspectives: A Journey into Short Stories for Middle School Students – Combining IEW Writing with Literature – Session Two – Grades 6 – 9 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
In literature, characters become our friends. We can sympathize or celebrate with them. We feel […]
Geeking out on Greek Mythology – Grades 4 – 7 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
What do you call a musician petrified by Medusa? A rockstar. Who did Artemis invite […]
Literature: Hatchet – Grades 4 – 7 – Winter 2022 – 10 weeks
Hatchet tells the story of 13-year-old Brian Robeson and his successful attempt to survive alone […]
I am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World – Grades 6 – 9 – Winter 2022 – 10 Weeks
In this class, we are going to study about Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize Winner’s […]
Book & Art Club – Grades K – 2 – Fall B – Five Weeks
“Every Child is an Artist” ~ Pablo Picasso. Each class will be inspired by a […]
British Literature: A Journey into Great Literary Works – 8 – 12 – Fall 2021 & Winter 2022 – 20 Weeks
Have you ever read a work of great literature and wondered how and why the […]
American Literature: A Journey into Great Literary Works – 8 – 12 – Fall 2021 & Winter 2022 – 20 Weeks
Have you ever read a work of great literature and wondered how and why the […]
Literature: The Outsiders – Grades 8 – 12 – Fall 2021 – 10 weeks
The Outsiders, a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the Young […]
Book & Art Club – Grades K – 2 – Fall A – Five Weeks
“Every Child is an Artist” ~ Pablo Picasso. Each class will be inspired by a […]
Literature: Night – Grades 8 (mature) – 12 -Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
Night is Elie Wiesel’s masterpiece, a candid, horrific, and deeply poignant autobiographical account of his survival […]
World Literature: A Journey into Literary Works Across the Globe – Grades 10 – 12 – Fall 2021 & Winter 2022 – 20 Weeks
Have you ever read a work of great literature and wondered how and why the […]
Historical Fiction: Refugee – Grades 7 – 10 – Fall 2020 – 10 Weeks
Three different kids. One mission in common: ESCAPE. JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in […]
Little House in the Big Woods – Grades 2 – 5 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
Can you imagine growing up in a log cabin? Hunting for and growing all your […]
Fun with Fairytales – Grades K – 2 – Fall A – Five Weeks
Ready to dive into the world of fairytales? In this 5-week class, fairytales will come […]
Introduction to Literature and Composition – 8 – 10 – Fall 2021 & Winter 2022 – 20 Weeks
Have you ever read a work of great literature and wondered how and why the […]
Perspectives: A Journey into Short Stories for Middle School Students – Combining IEW Writing with Literature – Session One – Grades 6 – 9 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
In literature, characters become our friends. We can sympathize or celebrate with them. We feel […]
Literature: The One and Only Ivan – Grades 4 – 7 – Fall 2021 – 10 weeks
This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired […]
Tuesdays with Morrie: An old man. A Young Man. Life’s Greatest Lessons. – Grades 9 – 12 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
An old man. A young man. Life’s greatest lessons. Teenagers often think they have all […]
Yo-Yo Yo-Yo Yo! What Time Is It? It’s Show Time! Hamilton: An American Musical – Grades 6 – 9 – Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
Do you have a Hamilton: An American Musical fan at home that is craving to […]
Literature: The Giver – Grades 6-9 – Spring 2021 – 10 Weeks
Dive into this dystopian society novel and discuss with your peers about what it would […]
Literature: Tuck Everlasting – 6 – 9 – Spring 2021 – 10 Weeks
If your child loves fantasy, have them join us on a fabulous, fantastical journey as […]
Deep Dark Fairy Tales & Folklore – Grades 6 – 8 – Spring 2021 – 10 Weeks
In this middle school literature class, we’ll be diving into the darker side of folk […]
Exploring Shakespeare – Grades 8 – 12 – Spring 2021 – 10 Weeks
In this high school literature class, we’ll be studying some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays (1 […]
You Can’t Spell TRUTH without RUTH – The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg- Grades 6-9 – Spring 2022 – 10 Weeks
“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that […]
Building Creative Confidence: The P.I.’s Eyes
Something amazing and magnificent happens when a child has confidence. In fact, I truly believe, […]
I Am a Literature Teacher and I Am Here to Save the World
My passion for teaching literature originally came from the beauty of the words and the […]
A Novel Idea – Teaching With Literature
Teachers, whether parents homeschooling their children OR teachers instructing a class, love literature! Teaching literature […]
Building Creative Confidence
Something amazing and magnificent happens when a child has confidence. In fact, I truly believe, […]