Lesson Plans for Grades 9–12 from

Censorship in the Classroom: Understanding Controversial Issues
Students examine media bias and propaganda, and explore the reasons for censorship. They create an advertising campaign promoting their position for reading or banning books.

Exploring Literacy in Cyberspace
This lesson introduces students to the concept of intermediality—reading and writing critically across varied symbol systems—to help them broaden their notions of texts and literacies. Students read print and online texts, and record their responses to reflect their different reading experiences.

A High-Interest Novel Helps Struggling Readers Confront Bullying in Schools
After reading The Bully—a novel that appeals particularly to struggling or reluctant readers—students will better understand the bully, the bullied, and the bystander. Students use literary analysis, T-charts, Readers Theatre, and reflective journals to help improve fluency and comprehension.