Teaching Imagery in Writing With the Poems Of Stephen Dunn
Helping high school students understand the use of imagery via reading complex poems that contain strong imagery helps students learn how to use …
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Using Environmental Issues to Teach Persuasive Writing Skills
High school students have great interest in environmental topics. Help them build their persuasive writing skills by teaching them how to write a …
Continue ReadingWebquest Questions on Elie Wiesel Using the Site Foundation for Humanity
What does Elie Wiesel do for a living? What influence does Night still have on society? Are there author websites where you can get more …
Continue ReadingPoetry Lesson Plans: Poetry Analysis on Speed
Dust off your poetry lesson plans and your lesson plans on poetry analysis–better yet, throw them away–because once you do speed poetry …
Continue ReadingLord of the Flies Internet Activity: Questions and Facts About William Golding
Tired of the same old routine? Sick of answering the same old questions? Tired of teaching facts about William Golding to uninterested drones? …
Continue ReadingShort Story Lesson --Planning Backward Using Plot Elements
Many students find the hardest part of writing a short story is starting it and coming up with an ending. Teach students how to start a story strong …
Continue ReadingWriting a Business Plan for a Class Science Project
In this English lesson plan, students will learn how to write a business plan for a classroom or school wide business. This particular lesson ties …
Continue ReadingEngaging Lesson Plan Tips for Teaching Pride and Prejudice
This article offers some insightful strategies that teachers can use to teach Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice. Find out how to engage …
Continue ReadingNouns and Adjectives: A Fun Lesson Plan Where Students Make "Wanted" Posters for Themselves
Wanted: Lesson plans to teach adjectives.
Continue ReadingUsing Artwork and Creative Writing Pictures
Need to spark some creativity in your students’ writing? Ask students to respond to non-print media, such as photos. This is a simple way to …
Continue ReadingModernism in Literature - What are Characteristics of Modernism in Writing?
Don’t confuse the Modernists movement with the standard dictionary definition of modern. Modernism in Literature is not a chronological …
Continue ReadingTeaching Mythology in High School: Ideas for Myths and Legends
Teaching mythology is an enjoyable part of the language arts curriculum. Sharing these reading strategies for myths and legends will make teaching …
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