XO, Ox (8th Grade)

Unrequited love, a bumbling Ox, and a conceited Gazelle take the stage inthe heartwarming and humorous tale of XO, OX: A Love Story. This rigorousmodule invites adolescents to consider the true meaning of love whileexploring calligraphy, paper handicrafts, handwriting analysis, and letterwriting etiquette. Writing lessons dive deep into form, purpose andaudience and reading work comes to life with an exploration ofShakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing. You and your students will fall inlove with this rich collection of experiences that builds knowledge, skills,and relationships. Before you begin... Each Artful Reading Module is flexibly designed for a 2-3 week duration. Lessons are marked for Before-, During-, or After-Reading to guide your planning. We have added a sample of an After Reading lesson entitled Love Is... for you to preview. Each lesson is designed in an easy to read format, with standards, materials needed, and step-by-step directions to ensure you are fully prepared when