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…
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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…
Setting Activities for Any Novel
Looking for setting activities, a way to discuss or study the setting of a story during literary analysis? The setting of a novel or short story is important, but sometimes…
Characterization Activities for any Literature Study
15 Characterization Activities for Literature Study Analyzing characters could be my favorite part of literature exploration. Wondering what make a character tick, looking at foreshadowing in regards to his actions,…
Teaching the Plot Structure
Teaching the plot structure with middle school and high school students? Here are some talking points and plot structure activities. Students must understand plot structure so they can analyze the…
Children’s Books and Literary Terms
Do you have students who struggle with understanding literary terms? Approaching literary terms in a more familiar way may help. Combining children’s books and literary terms may be just the…
Unlock Secrets: Teaching Symbolism for Literary Analysis
Teaching symbolism for literary analysis… students may have difficulty understanding all of its implications. In this post, I’ve included ideas for how to teach symbolism. A favorite literary term? Symbolism…