Determination: A 75-Page High School English Unit

Determination: A 75-Page High School English Unit is a complete, flexible literature and discussion-based unit designed to help high school students explore determination, perseverance, failure, resilience, character, and the choices we make when life does not go according to plan.

Originally developed from a real homeschool English course, this unit combines literature, real-life reflection, mythology, film discussion, vocabulary, written analysis, and meaningful parent/student conversation. It is designed to encourage students to think deeply without relying on excessive busywork.

Inside the 75-page unit you’ll find:

• Parent/teacher guidance, pacing suggestions, learning goals, and discussion support
• A study of Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture, including reflection and discussion questions
• A mythology section featuring a 36-lecture choice guide for Life Lessons from the Great Myths
• A complete The Old Man and the Sea literature study with reading guidance, vocabulary, comprehension, literary analysis, symbolism, character and conflict work
• Review materials and a 100-point unit assessment
• Teacher answer keys and grading guidance
• Optional film discussion activities for Stand and Deliver, Peaceful Warrior, and Rocky
• A final Determination reflection
• A reusable 4-page Goal Toolkit that helps students turn determination into practical goal-setting, perseverance, reflection, and adjustment

This unit works especially well for homeschool families, independent learners, tutoring settings, and high school English courses that value thoughtful discussion alongside traditional academic work.

The lessons are flexible and can be completed orally, in writing, or through a combination of both. Parents and teachers can adjust the pace, assignments, and optional materials to fit the needs of the individual student.

BONUS: Your purchase also includes a separate printable copy of the Reusable Goal Toolkit, making it easy to print and use the goal-setting pages again and again.

Please note: Books, films, lectures, and other copyrighted source materials referenced in this unit are not included. Families will need to obtain legal access to those materials separately through a library, bookseller, streaming service, or other authorized provider.

Digital Download: This is a digital product. No physical item will be mailed.

Usage: For personal, homeschool, or single-classroom use only. Please do not redistribute, share, or resell the file.