The last person on Earth sat alone in a room. This sample unit introduces students to a range of language strategies as they explore oral, literary, and other media texts related to the sub-themes of mystery and suspense, the unexplained, science fiction, and the future. They use a variety of listening strategies as they participate in discussions, notemaking, oral reading, and presentations.
Life has many mysteries.
Other people find answers in the arts, nature, or daily living. Life is a mystery begging to be explored. The suggested time frame for this unit is ten weeks. This is a suggested time only. Teachers may need to adjust it based on their students needs, interests, and learning pace.