Introduction to Alice Walker: Author & Poet
Born in 1944, Alice Walker was the eighth child of sharecroppers in Georgia. While in college, she decided to become a writer, and themes in her …
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High School English Lesson Plans - Grades 9-12
Showing guides and explainers filed under High School English Lesson Plans - Grades 9-12.
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Point of View in "The Color Purple": A High School Lesson
“The Color Purple” is written in the first person, through the perspective of Celie. Have your students try re-writing sections of the …
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Boy's Life by Robert R. McCammon: Lesson Plans and Book Club Discussion Topics
Open this novel and meet some of the most interesting and unforgettable characters in modern fiction. First and foremost is Cory Mackenson, our young …
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Lesson Plans for Kerouac's On the Road - Includes Discussion Ideas for Book Clubs
Many students will rejoice at first when you assign this novel. Look at its length - a student’s dream, it’s a quick and easy read. How wrong they …
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Nineteen Minutes: Lesson Plans and Book Club Discussion Ideas
Although it is bound to stir up a number of emotions, Nineteen Minutes is a thought-provoking read that will lead to stimulating discussions in your …
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The Thirteenth Tale: Lesson Plans and Book Club Ideas
Who doesn’t love a good mystery story? The Thirteenth Tale is sure to appeal to a variety of students (and adults!) with mixed interests.
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Bag of Bones: Great Choice for a High School Book Club
Stephen King’s novel, Bag of Bones, may seem a bit daunting when you first distribute it to students or book club members. It can appear to be too …
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Assessments for "The Fountainhead": High School English
The best way to assess your students understanding of “The Fountainhead” is to assess their understanding of the philosophy of …
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Howard Roark as a Free Thinker: Lesson the "The Fountainhead" for High School English
Howard Roark is an embodiment of Rand’s Objectivism philosophy and a famous fictional free-thinker. How does he compare with other free-thinkers …
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Introduction to "The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand & Objectivist Philosophy: High School Lesson
Required reading for all architecture students, “The Fountainhead” can be a great addition to your High School curriculum. This first …
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