• 1st quarter-Finding Homes:Refugees *(novel-"Inside Out and Back Again")-FOCUS:Close Reading/Writing to Learn
• 2nd quarter-A Midsummer's Night Dream and the Comedy of Control (novel-A Midsummer's Night Dream)-FOCUS:Working with Evidence (drama)
• 3rd quarter-The Civil Rights Movement and The Little Rock Nine (novel-A Mighty Long Walk)-FOCUS: Understanding Perspectives
• 4th quarter-Sustainability of US Supply Food Chain-FOCUS: Decision-Making and Forming Positions

It is optional for students to purchase class novels, but it would be great for students to come to class with their own copy!