Details
Pages
99+ Pages
Subject
ELA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literature & Poetry
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
Kindergarten, Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Ed, Higher Ed
Resource Type
Activities, Assessments, Projects
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Complete 5-Week Unit Plan - 111 Pages
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week, or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Writing Rubric
* Self-Assessment Checklist
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Dune by Frank Herbert " Complete High School Literature Unit | CCSS-Aligned | ESL & SPED Support
Engage your students in a dynamic, standards-based literary exploration with this comprehensive Dune by Frank Herbert unit plan, designed specifically for high school English Language Arts. This ready-to-use bundle includes 6 weeks of fully scaffolded lessons, differentiated activities, assessments, and project-based learning tasks - all aligned to Common Core Standards.
This unit helps students critically analyze complex themes such as power, identity, prophecy, leadership, and ecology, while developing essential reading, writing, and discussion skills. Whether you're teaching honors, general education, ESL/ELL, or SPED students, this resource is built for flexibility and accessibility in every classroom.
✅ What's Included:
Weekly Lesson Plans with DOK 3"4 questions
Discussion & Critical Thinking Questions (Standard & Modified for SPED/ELL)
Weekly Writing Prompts with detailed rubrics & self-assessment checklists
Vocabulary Activities with graphic organizers and CCSS alignment
2 Weekly Collaborative Projects (creative, analytical, and hands-on)
Quizzes and a 30-Question Final Assessment with answer keys
Graphic Organizers for setting, character development, theme, and symbolism
Student-friendly Rubrics and Reflection Tools
Learning Objectives:
Analyze Herbert's use of setting, world-building, and allegory
Explore how identity is shaped by prophecy, power, and belief
Critically evaluate characters, tone, and thematic structure
Engage in literary argument writing and close reading
Develop collaborative, research, and creative expression skills
Special Features:
Differentiation for SPED and ESL/ELL Learners
Includes modified questions, simplified writing tasks, visuals, and vocabulary supports
Project-Based Learning
From 'Fremen Ritual Design" to 'The Trial of Muad'Dib," students take ownership of their learning through rich collaboration
Assessment Variety
Weekly quizzes, final exams, extended writing prompts, and rubric-based evaluations
Literary Skill Building
Focuses on inference, theme, point of view, symbolism, textual evidence, and more
Perfect For:
Whole-class novel studies
Literature circles
Honors, General Ed, SPED, and ESL instruction
Distance learning, hybrid classrooms, or in-person learning
Transform your classroom into the deserts of Arrakis and inspire powerful discussions around morality, leadership, and destiny. This Dune unit delivers the rigor and creativity your students crave, with the structure and support you need.
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week, or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Writing Rubric
* Self-Assessment Checklist
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Dune by Frank Herbert " Complete High School Literature Unit | CCSS-Aligned | ESL & SPED Support
Engage your students in a dynamic, standards-based literary exploration with this comprehensive Dune by Frank Herbert unit plan, designed specifically for high school English Language Arts. This ready-to-use bundle includes 6 weeks of fully scaffolded lessons, differentiated activities, assessments, and project-based learning tasks - all aligned to Common Core Standards.
This unit helps students critically analyze complex themes such as power, identity, prophecy, leadership, and ecology, while developing essential reading, writing, and discussion skills. Whether you're teaching honors, general education, ESL/ELL, or SPED students, this resource is built for flexibility and accessibility in every classroom.
✅ What's Included:
Weekly Lesson Plans with DOK 3"4 questions
Discussion & Critical Thinking Questions (Standard & Modified for SPED/ELL)
Weekly Writing Prompts with detailed rubrics & self-assessment checklists
Vocabulary Activities with graphic organizers and CCSS alignment
2 Weekly Collaborative Projects (creative, analytical, and hands-on)
Quizzes and a 30-Question Final Assessment with answer keys
Graphic Organizers for setting, character development, theme, and symbolism
Student-friendly Rubrics and Reflection Tools
Learning Objectives:
Analyze Herbert's use of setting, world-building, and allegory
Explore how identity is shaped by prophecy, power, and belief
Critically evaluate characters, tone, and thematic structure
Engage in literary argument writing and close reading
Develop collaborative, research, and creative expression skills
Special Features:
Differentiation for SPED and ESL/ELL Learners
Includes modified questions, simplified writing tasks, visuals, and vocabulary supports
Project-Based Learning
From 'Fremen Ritual Design" to 'The Trial of Muad'Dib," students take ownership of their learning through rich collaboration
Assessment Variety
Weekly quizzes, final exams, extended writing prompts, and rubric-based evaluations
Literary Skill Building
Focuses on inference, theme, point of view, symbolism, textual evidence, and more
Perfect For:
Whole-class novel studies
Literature circles
Honors, General Ed, SPED, and ESL instruction
Distance learning, hybrid classrooms, or in-person learning
Transform your classroom into the deserts of Arrakis and inspire powerful discussions around morality, leadership, and destiny. This Dune unit delivers the rigor and creativity your students crave, with the structure and support you need.
Complete 5-Week Unit Plan - 111 Pages ** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed** Includes: * Choose from multiple activities for each week, or do them all. * Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4) *... more
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