Exploring the myth of Iphigenia through Homer and Lucretius reveals contrasting views on religion—as sacred duty or dangerous superstition—inviting us to question the true role of faith in human justice and sacrifice.
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia: Between Faith and Superstition Read Post »
In The Magician’s Nephew, there are two ways to meet the world: to receive it with open hands or to seize it. Explore how that single distinction runs through creation, temptation, and power—with classroom discussions for middle school readers.
There are sensible reasons to teach The Hobbit—vocabulary, adventure, moral questions. But the deepest one is quieter: Tolkien takes his unlikeliest character and reveals the courage that was in him all along. A reading of why this novel belongs in a middle school classroom—and what it asks of those who teach it.
Immerse in Adventure: The Educational Value of The Hobbit for Middle School Read Post »
