Do you know where to start with organizing and planning high school lit circles? Years ago, I wrote about my experimentation with independent reading and class novels. I wrote that…
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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…
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
Are you looking for extension activities for literature lessons, or perhaps overall ELA extension activities? Below, I’ve included a massive list of ideas. Sometimes, we teachers need a list to…
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 about engagement, basic ideas, and reading skills for high school students. I took *zero* classes in college or graduate school that…
Of Mice and Men Lesson Plans
Looking for Of Mice and Men lesson plans? I have lots of ideas to help personalize your lessons for teaching Of Mice and Men. I’ve taught Of Mice and Men, and…
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…