“To Kill a Mockingbird” Activities for the Classroom
These “To Kill a Mockingbird” activities are the perfect way to bring the novel to life in your classroom. Try some of them in your classroom to help …
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A Teaching Guide for Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is a popular novel to teach to students, especially if they are familiar with book one, The Hunger Games. This …
Continue ReadingA Cover Letter Lesson Plan on Creating an Inquiry for a Job
Students in high school need to have a letter of application or cover letter handy for their job search. Teach students this very important and …
Continue ReadingA Letter of Complaint Lesson Plan to Teach Students How to Craft a Complaint Letter
Teach students the proper way to write a letter where they can state their problem clearly. Knowing how to write a proper complaint letter can help …
Continue ReadingThe Age of Innocence Activity/Project on Theme
This article features a presentation assignment designed to teach students some of the major themes found in Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence.
Continue ReadingMood Lesson For Short Stories: Creating Mood in Writing With Digital Images
The literary element of mood is often overlooked when teaching students how to write a short story. To enhance this lesson, use digital photos to …
Continue ReadingTeaching "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury: Lesson Plan & Discussion Topics
This short story is a great example of science fiction and a popular one for students. Try these ideas to teach Ray Bradbury’s “A Sound of …
Continue ReadingTeaching "The Most Dangerous Game" Activities and Lesson Ideas
Teaching “The Most Dangerous Game” with these lesson activities will enhance student achievement and teacher enjoyment.
Continue ReadingTeaching "The Necklace" in High School: Lesson Suggestions & Ideas
Review the plot and theme of “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant and then have your student do some of these activities.
Continue ReadingPoetry Lesson Plan: Identify and Illustrate Examples of Imagery in T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"
In this poetry lesson plan for high school English, students will work on comprehending vivid imagery poetry. Students will read T.S. Eliot’s …
Continue ReadingActivities for Teaching Theme in The Glass Menagerie in High School
Featured are two activities that help students focus on the theme of memory in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.
Continue ReadingLesson Plan for Teaching Direct and Indirect Characterization in The Glass Menagerie
Included are lesson ideas for teaching direct and indirect characterization in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. These activities can be used …
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