Literature Circles as a Culminating Activity for Studying "The Great Gatsby"
Have you ever left a movie theater feeling like you just can’t wait to tell your best friend all about the movie you just saw? How about the same …
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How a Tutor Can Benefit your Student (Even if They're Not Struggling)
Parents are sometimes reluctant to hire tutors, imagining them to be a waste of resources. However, tutors are in a much better position to help your …
Continue ReadingTeaching Transcendentalism with the Movie "Field of Dreams"
Teaching Transcendentalism through a fantasy movie? The film “Field of Dreams” helped me teach this concept to my class. Try the following …
Continue ReadingUsing Lord of the Rings to Teach History, Geography & a Love of Reading
The Lord of the Rings is the third best selling book of all time. There is reason to believe it may be a hit with your class as well! Get ideas for …
Continue ReadingExploring Historical Connections Between Films & American Culture & Society: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Want to get your students really interested in history? These lessons were developed for a year-long high school history elective that sought to make …
Continue ReadingUse Star Wars to Teach About Communist Russia: Drawing Connection Using Film
If your students know history, they should easily be able to make connections between the film Star Wars and the rise of communism in Russia. Make …
Continue ReadingUsing 'The Wizard of Oz' to Teach About the Great Depression
What can students learn from the classic film “The Wizard of Oz”? There are many surprising connections between the film and the era of …
Continue ReadingTeaching 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 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 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 …
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