Animal fantasy novel study. Deep dive into a novel where creatures lead, choose, and dream — then build a 3D diorama of the key setting.

Informational reading & nature writing. Scientists, writers, and artists all help us hear the natural world's story — then make your own illustrated nature journal.

Fantasy novel study & argumentative writing. Map the hero's journey, analyze character and craft, then write a substantive argumentative essay and hand-illustrated world atlas.

Multimodal storytelling & original creative writing. Picture books, graphic novels, and poetry — then write and illustrate your own short story with a clay character sculpture.

Research, argument & environmental advocacy. Choose a real wildlife issue, research it deeply, then create an advocacy poster and give a spoken presentation.

Independent reading, original novel opening & portfolio. Student-driven final unit — literary analysis, writing your own novel opening, and a curated year-end portfolio celebration.