Teaching A Separate Peace to modern students is important. At my first teaching job, the curriculum was decided ahead of time, kinda. My first year, for example, I was told…
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First Nine Weeks of American Literature Plans
Come along with me as I outline my first nine weeks of American Literature. The first nine weeks of an American Literature course are a real opportunity. In my experience,…
Memoirs and Reading Choice in High School
Memoirs and reading choice align perfectly for high school language arts classes. Memoir is my favorite genre which is why I was reluctant to teach them. Sure, I had memoirs…
Running Book Clubs in High School
Wondering about running book clubs in high school, perhaps books clubs and literature circles? I share my honest thoughts below. As a high school English teacher, it can often feel…
Ten Activities for Teaching The Odyssey
Ten Activities for Teaching The Odyssey Ten activities for teaching The Odyssey —add these pieces to your Odyssey unit! Teaching The Odyssey can be fun, can be overwhelming, can be…
High School Literature Essential Questions
High school literature essential questions can shape whatever stories you teach. Many of us English literature teachers love to read and teach language arts because books have saved us in…
20 Picture Books for High School English
Are you using picture books for high school English classes? Whether you have five extra minutes in class or you need to add another dimension to your lessons, these twenty…
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…
Share Literature With Students: Show Your Love
Share literature with students to increase involvement with books and to build classroom community. Part of being an English teacher is allowing your students to witness you nerd out literature,…