High school literature assignments should have meaning. How can we make that happen as busy English teachers?
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Modern Short Stories for High School English
What modern short stories for high school English classes can you teach? Add these modern and diverse voices to your curriculum. High school short stories can reflect our students’ lives. …
Teaching Literature with Examples of Child Abuse
You are probably teaching literature with examples of child abuse. I began looking at literature this year through a trauma-educated lens. It was a disturbing glimpse. A dozen or so…
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,…
Romeo and Juliet Lesson Plans: Free Teaching Ideas
Looking for Romeo and Juliet lesson plans? Typically, teaching Romeo and Juliet in ninth grade is part of teaching freshmen. If you need Romeo and Juliet assignments, I wrote several out for…
6 Must-Teach Novels in Secondary ELA
Must-teach novels are here! March is National Reading Month, and today, my friend and I are covering ideas for ELA books. I’ve teamed up with Melissa from Reading and Writing…
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—all multiple times. Each chapter ends with a…
Diving Into Novel Activities: Unlocking Reading Potential
Novel activities for student choice, helping comprehension, engagement. . . Sometimes a teacher needs a selection of quick, go-to novel activities. A lesson plan can be perfect, but students may…