Explore the gripping and thought-provoking novel The Wave by Todd Strasser, based on a real-life classroom experiment in authoritarianism. This powerful story challenges students to examine themes of conformity, peer pressure, and the dangers of unchecked power. Perfect for sparking discussions on history, psychology, and ethics in the classroom.

This lesson plan for Twelve by Nick McDonell guides high school students through themes of privilege, identity, and moral decay in modern society. Featuring discussion prompts, character studies, and classroom-ready materials, it’s designed to encourage critical thinking and in-depth analysis of this gripping novel. Ideal for sparking thoughtful discussion in literature classes.

This lesson plan dives into the critically acclaimed TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Designed for high school literature classes, it encourages students to analyze themes like power, gender, and resistance while connecting the show’s dystopian elements to the original novel and contemporary issues.