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Lesson plan; Reading a book in class

December 1, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Independent Reading & Literary Reflection: Individual Task Purpose Students independently choose a book and produce an in-depth, multi-part reflection that

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Reflecting on Short Stories: Exploring Theme, Character, and Meaning

October 14, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

A collection of short story masterpieces from the world’s finest storytellers Tasks Competency goals: Read, discuss, and reflect on the

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Lesson Plan: 1984 by George Orwell

February 10, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Introduction George Orwell’s 1984 explores themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and truth manipulation. This lesson plan will help students critically analyze

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Lesson Plan: Animal Farm by George Orwell

February 7, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Introduction This lesson plan guides students through George Orwell’s allegorical novel Animal Farm, exploring its themes, characters, historical context, and

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Lesson Plan: Exploring Christmas Movies Through Trivia and Analysis

December 18, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: Students will enhance their understanding of popular Christmas movies by engaging in trivia, analyzing film elements, and discussing the

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Lesson Plan: Teaching The Talk – Race in America

November 18, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Objectives Objectives By the end of this unit, students will: Understand the concept

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Lesson plan; Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day – Veterans Pay a Final Tribute to the Fallen

June 6, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

D-Day: Honoring the Sacrifice of the Fallen D-Day was a huge turning point in World War Two. Beforehand, the Allied

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Lesson plan; Teaching Brick Lane, new version.

May 10, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Navigating Cultural Crossroads: Exploring ‘Brick Lane’ Through Characters and Film Elements Objective: Students will critically analyze characters and film elements

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Lesson plan; Hidden Figures”: Unveiling the Untold Story of NASA’s Brilliant Women

March 22, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Introduction: “Hidden Figures” is an inspiring movie that unveils the remarkable true story of African-American women mathematicians, often referred to

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Lesson plan; If anything happens I love you

October 12, 2023 Ann S. Michaelsen

When Will McCormack and Michael Govier set out to write and direct a short animated film about a couple mourning their

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Lesson plan; Exploring the Depths of Hamlet: A Voyage into the Maze of Revenge, Madness, and Love

January 27, 2021 Ann S. Michaelsen

Learning Objectives: Students will identify the key plot points and characters of Hamlet. Students will analyze the complex themes of

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Teaching Holes by Louis Sachar

March 18, 2008 Ann S. Michaelsen

Holes is a young adult novel written by Louis Sachar and first published by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux in 1998.

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