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