What if you could turn films into hands-on learning experiences with mystery writing activities? Using Vertigo and Knives Out, middle school students explore plot twists, hidden clues, and suspense, then create their own thrilling short stories.
Reading the Circe novel with my students opened a new window onto the Odyssey. Miller’s retelling captivated us all, offering rich opportunities to explore character, power, and the human side of the gods.
David Grossman’s Someone to Run With is more than a novel—it’s a powerful journey through friendship, courage, and self-discovery. Follow Assaf and Tamar with your students across Jerusalem as they face impossible challenges, discover the true meaning of love and loyalty, and learn what it means to grow up.
What does it mean to be a true friend? In The Hobbit, Tolkien shows that true friendship often grows where we least expect it. Through Bilbo’s journey with the dwarves — full of quarrels, dangers, and discoveries — we see how it shapes us and why it matters so deeply for young readers.
