When to Use a Hyphen Lesson Plan: The Difference Between a Hyphen and a Dash
Remember when we hand wrote our writing assignments and didn’t need to know the difference between a hyphen and a dash because the pen stroke …
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How to Use Literature Circles in Class: Making Group Discussion Effective
Literature Circles can encourage discussion and solidify understanding of what is being read in class. But how do you make them truly effective? Find …
Continue ReadingNovel Reviews: A Fahrenheit 451 Analysis and a Fahrenheit 451 Summary
Not everyone who reads science fiction is a nerd. Sometimes perfectly normal students are forced to read it.
Continue ReadingEnglish Class: Writing Prompts Using Photos from Around the World.
Discuss photos from around the world with students. Give them tips to use the photo to stimulate creativity and write a unique short story. Using …
Continue ReadingEnglish Lesson Plan: Write an Essay About the Human Condition in Literature
Literature teaches the reader much about the human condition. This essay assignment will help students understand the universal themes in literature …
Continue ReadingTeachability of The Oxbow Incident by Walter Van Tilburg Clark
The Oxbow Incident provides an alternative to the same old classroom novels. Read this review and teaching ideas to find out if this would make a good …
Continue ReadingA Comprehensive Review of Teaching The Great Gatsby with Tips
The Great Gatsby is my favorite book. If you don’t like it, I’ll duct tape you to a chair and convince you that teaching The Great …
Continue ReadingFrankenstein Book Review: A Timeless Classic for Teachers to Teach
Everybody’s heard of Frankenstein, but very few know who he actually is. Now you can teach who he is.
Continue ReadingThe Road Not Taken Lesson Plan
This lesson is written at a 9th or 10th grade regular-level English/Reading class. Feel free to adapt it for your grade level.
Continue ReadingLesson Plan: Analyzing "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost
This lesson plan is designed for a regular 10th grade English/Reading class. Many elements are adaptable to make it more or less difficult, however. …
Continue ReadingTeaching Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen in High School
Jane Austen’s popularity can be ascribed to her ability to analyze love. One of her most enduring novels is Pride & Prejudice
Continue ReadingLesson Plan: Analyzing "Acquainted With the Night" by Robert Frost
This lesson includes a discussion and analysis of Frost’s poem, designed for a 10th-grade English/Language Arts classroom. This should work for …
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