Teaching A Separate Peace to modern students is important. At my first teaching job, the curriculum was decided ahead of time, kinda. My first year, for example, I was told…
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First Nine Weeks of American Literature Plans
Come along with me as I outline my first nine weeks of American Literature. The first nine weeks of an American Literature course are a real opportunity. In my experience,…
Top 5 Alternatives to The Crucible for Teaching
Teachers look for alternatives to The Crucible for a variety of reasons. Here are some sound ones. The Crucible is in American literature textbooks going back decades. High school language…
Edgar Allan Poe Activities
Edgar Allan Poe activities should awaken students to this memorable author. Students enjoy Poe’s stories and American gothic literature. Teachers enjoy teaching Poe’s stories, and we can meet standards with…