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…
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Independent Reading and Class Novels
Teachers are currently experimenting with independent reading and class novels for high schoolers. I do both. Research changes and evolves with all components of education. When I attend professional development,…
Extension Activities for Literature Lessons
Extension activities for literature lessons? Sometimes, we teachers need a list to get ideas flowing, a starting point. I am currently brainstorming ways to make literature come alive (a cliche,…
Short Story Lesson Plans
Looking for short story lesson plans and short story activities? If you are looking for ideas for how to teach a short story, I can help. First, most of these…
Reading with High School Students
Reading with high school students? I asked an expert! I took *zero* classes in college or graduate school that focused on reading with high school students. I think the assumption…
Of Mice and Men Lesson Plans
Looking for Of Mice and Men lesson plans? I have lots of ideas to help personalize your lessons. I’ve taught Of Mice and Men, and I have lesson plans for…
Connecting Grammar and Literature
‘Connecting Grammar and Literature’ is part six of a ten-part series covering grammar in middle school and high school English classes. Start with part one and follow the links to the…
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…
The Hunger Games Lesson Plan Ideas
Are you looking for The Hunger Games lesson plan ideas? I have taught the famous novel as well as Catching Fire and Mockingjay multiple times. Each chapter ends with a…
Pre-Reading Activities for Older Students
Pre-reading activities for older students? Yes. These activities can be used with any piece of literature and build terrific anticipatory sets. Getting students thinking about a reading assignment is paramount…