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Philosophy in the Classroom: Plato's Allegory of the Cave in Plain Language

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If you want to teach philosophy with young people, use this lesson plan that introduces students to Plato's theory of reality. I was inspired to create this resource when I retold the story of Plato's allegory of the cave (from The Republic) in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Google Apps

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.5

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3-Week "Myth & Tales Unit" for Middle and High School English Language Arts

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You can teach a three-week unit on cautionary tales of the hero with your middle and high school English Language Arts students with this ten-lesson "myth & tales" bundle. Start with Tantalus, the king who fed his son to the gods, and end the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.7

$50.50

$35.35

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Short Story Discussion: "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor

By Stones of Erasmus

Engage Adolescent English Students (grades 7-12) with Flannery O'Connor's classic short story "A Good Man is Hard to Find"O'Connor's short story is a compelling read, dealing with issues related to class, race, moral hypocrisy, and violence. In the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Research, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.5

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10-Product "Philosophy in the Classroom" Lesson Bundle (Middle and High School)

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I've combined ten compelling resources I use in my middle and high school classes to infuse my lessons with philosophy and ethics-based content.With this bundle you get:1. Plato's Allegory of the Cave Lesson ResourceIntroduce your students to this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

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RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.6

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$27.98

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Mythology Series: Gods, Heroes, and Lovers Bundle (1 Month Unit)

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Teach ONE month's worth of material on the Greek Gods, Heroes, and Lovers. Start with an introductory lesson on the essential characteristics of myth. Begin with the story of Earth and Sky — the first gods. Then read about all of the Titan gods

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.10, RL.8.9, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10

$79.00

$59.50

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6-Lesson "Myth & Tales Bundle" for Middle and High School English Language Arts

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You can teach a unit on cautionary tales of the hero with your middle and high school English Language Arts students with this five-lesson "myth & tales" bundle. Start with Icarus, the boy, who flew too close to the sun, and end the unit with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.7

$26.00

$17.50

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Bundle — Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz (Unit Plan for Chapters 1-7)

By Stones of Erasmus

*This resource comes packaged with an editable Google Docs link* Jean Fritz's classic autobiographical novel recounts the story of the author's sojourn in the Chinese city of Hankow (modern day Wuhan) as a young girl in the 1920s.Add depth to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Workbooks, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Google Apps

$28.75

$25.88

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Clash of the Titans Bundle: From Gaia to Pandora (Two Week Mythology Unit)

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Teach TWO week's worth of material on the Titan Gods, the Greek Story of Creation, The Dethronement of Kronos, The Rise of the Olympians, and the Earliest Heroes. Start with an introductory lesson on the essential characteristics of myth. Begin with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.10, RL.8.9, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10

$29.00

$19.00

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Myths of Love and Adventure: Two Week English Language Arts Unit (7-12)

By Stones of Erasmus

Myths are like a thread, connecting the past to the present, and they contain the ingredients of human desire, love, and adventure. Go deep with five fantastic myths of love and adventure and get your kids thinking about the representation of women

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.4, RL.8.9, RL.9-10.9, RL.11-12.7

$41.50

$30.00

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Three Myths of Lovers: Mythology Mini-Unit for Middle & High School

By Stones of Erasmus

Engage middle and high school students with this triplet myth unit on lovers, both tragic and beatific — Orpheus & Eurydice; Apollo & Daphne; and Cupid & Psyche. Secondary students will find the tales intriguing, and with this two-week

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.9, RL.9-10.7, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4

$19.50

$16.50

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15-Product "Philosophy in the Classroom" Lesson Bundle (Middle and High School)

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What is the meaning of life? What is really real? Why is Socrates talking to random people? How do I know I am not dreaming right now? What if I could do anything I wanted without fear of punishment? What is the marshmallow test? How can I take

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.6

$47.08

$37.66

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Super Bundle — NOVEL STUDY Homesick: My Own Story LESSONS + GOOGLE FORMS

By Stones of Erasmus

*This resource comes packaged with editable Google DOCS and FORMS links* Jean Fritz's classic autobiographical novel recounts the story of the author's sojourn in the Chinese city of Hankow (modern day Wuhan) as a young girl in the 1920s.Add

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Workbooks, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.10

$49.75

$35.00

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ELEVEN Tools Bundle for Any English Language Arts Mythology Unit

By Stones of Erasmus

Apply this NEW Bundled writing, speaking, and listening suite of tools to support your English Language Arts mythology unit and world literature units. Use essential tools for any middle or high school classroom. I love these ELEVEN useful tools to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Study Skills, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.11-12.2b, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1c, L.11-12.5b, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

$29.86

$23.00

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Mythology Series: Cautionary Tales Unit for Middle and High School

By Stones of Erasmus

Don’t fly too close to the sun. Don’t overstep your boundaries. Don’t feed your own kid as dinner at a dinner party! Don’t throw caution to the wind. Teach a myth-infused cautionary tale unit designed for the middle and high school classroom. Start

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.7, RL.9-10.7

$30.00

$21.00

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Geography Skills Lesson: Ready-to-Use Worksheet with Blank World Map

By Stones of Erasmus

Geography Awareness Lesson - No Prep *Ready-to-Use* In an effort to raise Geography Awareness, here is a blank Mercator Projection World Map with a built-in lesson plan ready to go out of the box. I use this blank map and worksheet in my lessons -

Subjects:

Geography, Earth Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.2, WHST.11-12.9

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.66 MB)

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5-Product ESL Writing Tools Bundle for Middle and High School English

By Stones of Erasmus

Bundled writing resources to support your English Language Learners is essential for any middle or high school English Language Arts teacher. Use these five useful tools to either improve students' writing or to properly assess your students'

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Test Prep, Assessment

$15.75

$14.00

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Cornell Note-taking Templates for Middle and High School English Language Arts

By Stones of Erasmus

Provide middle and high school students with a print and digital version of the Cornell Method of note-taking. Whether you're online, using a Learning Management System, or you're having kids kick it old school — research shows that teaching

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Study Skills

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.SL.5

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (1.81 MB)

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Mythology Series: The Golden Age of Man - Prometheus and Pandora 2-Lesson Bundle

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Teach a week's worth of material on the Golden Age of Man — Prometheus, the Titans, and Pandora's box. Start with an introductory lesson on the essential characteristics of myth. Begin with the story of Prometheus — the Titan who first sided with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.7, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, CCRA.L.6

$13.00

$11.70

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Myths of Two Pairs of Lovers: Orpheus & Eurydice and Apollo & Daphne

By Stones of Erasmus

Engage middle and high school students with this beautiful bundle of two famous love myths from Greek myth — Orpheus & Eurydice and Apollo and Daphne. Secondary students will find the tales intriguing, and with this six-day lesson plan bundle,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.9, RL.9-10.7, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4

$13.00

$9.00

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Mythology Series: The Ancient Greek Myth of King Tantalus

By Stones of Erasmus

Engage English Language Arts Students (grades 8-9) with the ancient Greek Myth of Tantalus — the deceiver who thought he was equal to the gods!The myth of Tantalus is chilling, really. Right up there with Sisyphus and Ixion! Kids will love tracking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.7, W.9-10.3

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (10.43 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Welcome to the Stones of Erasmus! - I have been an educator since 2008. I have concentrated my work in independent schools both in Louisiana and in New York City. I have taught English Language Arts and Humanities-based classes to both Middle, High School, and Undergraduate students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Everything I do centers around writing, reading, and reaching out through art, letters, ideas, and my especial love for a good cup of coffee with milk - no sugar. I make lessons that promote critical thinking. I like to select texts that get me and students to go deeper - so the resources I have added here on TpT reflect that philosophy. I'd love to know how you are using the resources I have created - especially if you have any insight or feedback.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

— DeRance Philosophy Scholarship - 2000-2001 — National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Scholar - 2019

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated with a Master's in Philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York City and I have a Master's in English from Southeastern Louisiana University. My Bachelor's degree is from both Saint Joseph Seminary College and the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium in Liberal Arts and Philosophy, respectively.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I grew up in Southern Louisiana so, of course, my heart beats to the rhythm of the Mardi Gras Mambo.

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Civics, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Music), EFL - ESL - ELD, Other (Specialty), English, Philosophy, Theater Arts, ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Queer Studies, Character Education, Study Skills, Problem Solving, ESL / ELL / EFL, Study Skills, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Black History Month, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Close Reading

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