Bring A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Life in Your Classroom: Act Out Scenes
When studying Shakespeare, especially one of his comedies, you want to ensure that students get a feel for the language and nuance of his wit and …
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Scene by Scene Quiz Questions for A Midsummer Night's Dream
Studying Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream invites students to study some of the most beautiful and lyrical language in any of Shakespeare’s …
Continue ReadingShakespeare Lesson Plans: Using Creative Interpretations to Teach A Midsummer Night's Dream
The complexity of this popular Shakespearean comedy play can overwhelm some students, so finding creative interpretations can help pique their …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan on Thomas Paine & "Common Sense": High School History Primary Text Lesson
This lesson on Thomas Paine has student learn important vocabulary from “Common Sense” and then write an essay on why the colonists should …
Continue ReadingModern Shakespeare Film Lesson Plans: 'Shakespeare in Love' and 'Elizabeth'
Two modern films about Shakespeare that high school students love are ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and ‘Elizabeth’. This lesson plan …
Continue ReadingRomeo and Juliet Modern Film Review: High School English Lesson Plan
If your students are interested in love and adventure they will love these modern adaptations of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”. …
Continue ReadingTeaching "The Crisis" by Thomas Paine - High School History
Give your students an introduction into the political analysis of Thomas Paine. This lesson covers “The Crisis” and includes a …
Continue ReadingThirteen Common Shakespeare Phrases: High School Lesson Plan
Did you know the phrase “to catch a cold” originated in one of Shakespeare’s plays? These thirteen common phrases that came from …
Continue ReadingHelping Your Teen Get Ready for College Admission Tests
One of the biggest challenges facing educators and parents today is how to prepare them for the college entrance exams. Discover ways to help your …
Continue ReadingStarry Night Lesson Plan: Teaching High School Students Impasto Painting Technique
Some of Vincent Van Gogh’s most popular paintings include night scenes, such as brightly lit cafes and starry skies. Using thick, directional …
Continue ReadingImpressionistic Garden Painting Lesson: Monet Art Project for High School Students
Many consider Claude Monet the most famous of the Impressionist artists. Monet designed a garden at his home in Giverny to provide beautiful subject …
Continue ReadingMatisse Art Lesson Plan: Teaching Collage and Painting
Henri Matisse, known as the master colorist of the 20th century, helped create a fury in the art world when he began using color in ways that defied …
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