Setting up a Classroom Library to Use for Independent Reading
If you want to use independent reading in your high school English classes, the first step is to set up a classroom library. This article will outline …
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The Age of Innocence Activity/Project on Theme
This article features a presentation assignment designed to teach students some of the major themes found in Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence.
Continue ReadingMood Lesson For Short Stories: Creating Mood in Writing With Digital Images
The literary element of mood is often overlooked when teaching students how to write a short story. To enhance this lesson, use digital photos to …
Continue ReadingTeaching "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury: Lesson Plan & Discussion Topics
This short story is a great example of science fiction and a popular one for students. Try these ideas to teach Ray Bradbury’s “A Sound of …
Continue ReadingTeaching "The Most Dangerous Game" Activities and Lesson Ideas
Teaching “The Most Dangerous Game” with these lesson activities will enhance student achievement and teacher enjoyment.
Continue ReadingTeaching "The Necklace" in High School: Lesson Suggestions & Ideas
Review the plot and theme of “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant and then have your student do some of these activities.
Continue ReadingPoetry Lesson Plan: Identify and Illustrate Examples of Imagery in T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"
In this poetry lesson plan for high school English, students will work on comprehending vivid imagery poetry. Students will read T.S. Eliot’s …
Continue ReadingActivities for Teaching Theme in The Glass Menagerie in High School
Featured are two activities that help students focus on the theme of memory in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.
Continue ReadingLesson Plan for Teaching Direct and Indirect Characterization in The Glass Menagerie
Included are lesson ideas for teaching direct and indirect characterization in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. These activities can be used …
Continue ReadingSir Gawain and the Green Knight Lesson Plan for English
in this lesson plan idea for English, students will read any version of the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, then create modernized …
Continue ReadingTips on Teaching 'Harrison Bergeron' by Kurt Vonnegut: Activities & Creative Ideas
Teaching “Harrison Bergeron” has never been easier with these interactive activities. I’ve also included a summary and an analysis …
Continue ReadingWriting a Characterization Paragraph: A How-To Lesson for English Class
Get the classroom humming about characters with these steps to writing about them! Before getting started, there are items that should be reviewed …
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