Overview of the Lesson: Robinson Crusoe – The Original “Survivor” This engaging and interdisciplinary lesson uses Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe as a springboard to explore themes of survival, resourcefulness, teamwork, and persuasion. Over five class periods, students will delve into the story’s core themes while participating in creative, hands-on, and analytical activities. Lesson Objectives: Analyze Crusoe’s survival strategies and emotional resilience. Encourage creativity and teamwork through problem-solving activities. Develop persuasive speaking and critical thinking skills. Connect literary themes to real-world survival scenarios. This document contains a book project for “The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe. The document outlines several chapter summaries that describe Crusoe’s physical and psychological journey, including his initial despair, building shelter, and confronting isolation. It also notes themes of the novel like survival, self-discovery, and the human spirit enduring adversity. Material includes: PowerPoint Presentation of the entire project and all assignments for students Text about the real Robinson Crusoe Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Key Facts Extracts from THE ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE with comprehension questions and additional tasks ( Chapter I. ‘Wanderlust’ , Chapter III. ‘Shipwrecked”, Chapter IV Forces of Nature’) 5.Robinson Crusoe : The original Survivor - Group Project - students pretend to be on a deserted island and have to learn to survive Who will survive – persuasive speech Peer feedback I’ve also included pictures of what the project looked like in my classroom if (just for an idea).

Exploring Perspectives on Death through Poetry, Music, and Media In this lesson, students analyze how the theme of dying is explored in different mediums: Tupac Shakur’s song “Me Against the World,” Dylan Thomas’s poem “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night,” and a scene featuring Dr. Bailey from Grey’s Anatomy. Through listening, reading, and watching, students examine the emotional, philosophical, and practical perspectives on mortality, resilience, and legacy. They compare the defiance and vulnerability expressed in each work, while also reflecting on their own views about life and death. By engaging in creative and analytical activities, students learn how art, literature, and media can deepen our understanding of universal human experiences and inspire empathy, courage, and hope.