Teaching The Cay by Theodore Taylor has been one of my favorite units for the past five years. My students will tell you it is one of their favorites, …
Continue ReadingImagine being alone on an island for eighteen years! This historical novel for readers aged 10-13 is based on a real person, the Lost Woman of San …
Continue ReadingThe classic nonsense poem, Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll is the perfect backdrop for a creative writing lesson. The poem is pure creativity and helps …
Continue ReadingIn today’s society, it is becoming more and more essential that we teach students basic research skills. These skills are in high demand in …
Continue ReadingWhen teaching The Diary of Anne Frank play, it is important to provide your students with extensive background information of the Holocaust and World …
Continue ReadingGood readers realize that reading a good novel should change you. This activity of “Agree or Disagree” for “The Giver” is a great way to see how the …
Continue ReadingHow does the intruder, Ben, save Matt’s family? Will Matt decide to go with the Indians? As a culminating event for the book unit, it is …
Continue ReadingFind creative inspiration on teaching “The Minister’s Black Veil” to your students. Go over this summary and analysis, and teach the …
Continue ReadingThese “Cask of Amontillado” teaching materials contain a “Cask of Amontillado” summary and “Cask of Amontillado” …
Continue ReadingReinact the maze race between Charlie and Algernon with this fun activity! Team Algernon and Team Charlie will enjoy the competing against one …
Continue ReadingMiddle school and high school students can introduce themselves to the class by presenting an autobiography speech. Students will use a “me …
Continue ReadingUsing multiple choice test questions from “Flowers for Algernon” short story, this challenge encourages students to compete for points …
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