Literacy Learning with Medusa

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  1. Introduction to the course and personal narratives
    Medusa’s story
  2. Defining goals and vocabulary in context
    Roots and branches – defining purpose
  3. Identifying the main idea
    Core writing assignment – Athena and Medusa
  4. Building support through strength
    Vicitim or Hero
    Kindness or Cruelty
  5. Patterns of organization and planning
    Taking a stand
  6. Examining relationships in texts
    Athena’s other personal battles
  7. Critical thinking
    Medusa’s sisters
  8. Applied knowledge
    Assessing the argument
  9. Personal hero narratives
    Application of archetypes

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