What are you teaching the second nine weeks of American literature? School is in swing. We built communities. Routines and procedures? Established. Now comes an important part of the school…
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Real Support for Teaching The Great Gatsby
Real support for teaching The Great Gatsby is here—no fluff! Once in awhile, teaching a book shocks me. This American classic is over a hundred years old, and students still…
Teaching A Separate Peace with Modern Students
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…
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…