Teaching on Themes in 'The Great Gatsby': High School Lesson Plan
Enduring themes and timeless motifs make “The Great Gatsby” the beloved American classic that it is today. Students can appreciate the novel’s …
Continue ReadingWorking on Your Image as a Professional Teacher: Displaying Your Credentials
Teachers often feel that their profession is neither valued nor respected, but there is so much they can do to foster a professional image of …
Continue Reading"12 Angry Men" Lesson Plan: A Juror's Responsbility - for Eighth Grade & Up
What is the responsibility of a juror? Have your students review concepts of responsibility as well as review what the law says.
Continue Reading12 Angry Men Lesson Plan for Eighth Grade & Up: Getting Ready to Read Drama
Twelve Angry Men is a three-act play that can be read and/or performed by students in eighth grade and up. While the play takes place in the 1950s, …
Continue ReadingHistory & Form of the Haiku: Learn How to Write a Haiku
Haiku is a Japanese poetic form typically consisting of one five syllable line, one seven, and one five. Its simplicity and accessibility have …
Continue ReadingImportant Legal Terms for "12 Angry Men": High School Lesson Plan
Before reading Twelve Angry Men, introduce students to the legal terms they’ll encounter throughout the play. Includes a downloadable power point and …
Continue Reading'The Great Gatsby' Lesson Plan: Generating Excitement & Context for the Novel
Are you about to begin reading “The Great Gatsby” with your class? Engage your students and generate excitement for the novel with this cooperative …
Continue Reading'The Great Gatsby' Mini Lesson Plan on Characterization for High School
F. Scott Fitzgerald created some of the most fascinating, beloved characters of American Literature in the novel “The Great Gatsby.” Help your …
Continue ReadingThe Financial Makeup of Charter Schools: Are They Hurting or Helping Public Education?
The nation’s public school system is in financial distress. Cost-per-pupil spending is down, class sizes are up and educational programs are …
Continue ReadingHomeschooling with Young Children in the House
As the mother of three young boys, one of my biggest hesitations about diving in and homeschooling my oldest was this: What will I do with the other …
Continue ReadingUse ClassBadges.Com to Encourage & Motivate your Students!
No matter how organized a teacher is, a little help is always welcome. Class Badges allows you to assign students badges earned based on criteria you …
Continue ReadingUsing Fiction & Poetry in the High School Social Studies Class: Creating Links Across the Curriculum
How do you get your students engaged in their history subjects? Team up with their English teacher and use fiction to help your students better …
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