High school literature essential questions can shape whatever stories you teach. Many of us English teachers love to read and partially teach language arts because books have saved us in…
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Alternatives to the Literary Analysis Essay
Looking for alternatives to the literary analysis essay? I’ve found that a digital literary analysis project provides the perfect amount of scaffolding. Years ago, I wanted students to complete a…
Spice Up Literature Lessons with Infographics
Recently, I’ve spiced up literature lessons with infographics. I love infographics. Plus, I love literature lessons. Infographics are a modern approach to outlines, memes, and other “clickable” content. My students…
Extension Activities for Literature Lessons
Are you looking for extension activities for literature lessons, or perhaps overall ELA extension activities? Below, I’ve included a massive list of ideas for classroom activities for teaching literature. Sometimes,…
Conflict Activities for Literary Analysis
Conflict activities for literary analysis: Let’s have fun with this divisive literary device and move toward literary analysis activities. Below, I’ve included literary analysis activities as well as short stories…
Teaching Character Arc with Literary Analysis
Teaching a character arc? Exploring a character’s development through a story is a fabulous way for teaching character analysis. A character arc includes the changes and growth a character has…
Teaching the Literary Term Theme
Teaching the literary term theme? Read on for some teaching ideas teaching themes in literature. My children are watching Disney’s “Frozen” as often as I will allow them. I watched…