History Lesson Plan on President Jefferson Davis' Inauguration Speech
On February 18, 1861, President Jefferson Davis, the first (and only) President of the Confederacy, spoke before the provisional Confederate Congress …
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High School Language Arts: Engaging Students With Emily Dickinson - Poetry Assignments & Teaching Ideas
Worried that all your students hate poetry? Well, that might be true but this guide to teaching Emily Dickinson may help change their mind.
Continue ReadingTeaching Poems by Langston Hughes for High School STudents
Poetry by Langston Hughes has become a popular part of the high school English curriculum. Expose yourself and your students to Langston Hughes with …
Continue ReadingNature Photos to Inspire Poetry Writing for Lessons
Teaching students poetry is easy. Motivating them to write poetry is another story. Start with digital photos from nature and focus on syllable count …
Continue ReadingCarl Sandburg Poems: A Teachers Guide to Poems by Carl Sandburg
These Carl Sandburg Poems are ideal for teaching poetry to high school and middle school students. This list of poems by Carl Sandburg is accompanied …
Continue ReadingBrave New World Analysis: Brave New World Review
Use this Brave New World analysis and review to make good decisions for your English class.
Continue ReadingChick Lit in the Modern High School Classroom: 10 Must-Read Stories
Teaching literature written by women helps students explore the many diverse viewpoints in the world. Women writers explore themes of high interest to …
Continue ReadingPlay Pass the Hat in Class to Generate Class Discussion: An Excellent Game for the High School English Class
If you want your students to participate in class discussion, try this teaching tip. Instead of looking out at a sea of blank stares from silent …
Continue ReadingTeaching Imagery in Short Stories: Three Examples of Short Stories with Imagery
Are your students having a hard time grasping concepts of imagery? Use these short stories as excellent examples of imagery.
Continue ReadingThe Old Man and the Sea Book Review
Looking for Old Man and the Sea lesson plans? You’ve found them along with an Old Man and the Sea book review.
Continue ReadingWhat Teachers Can Do When Students Write About Violence
Do you know what steps to take when a student hands in a writing assignment that contains violent scenarios? Learn what you can do to be proactive and …
Continue ReadingBudgeting Lesson Plan: Personal Finances
While it’s a good idea for any student to have a lesson on personal finances, it is imperitave for any student studying economics to be able to …
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