Lesson Plan Analyzing Capote Novels: "The Strangers" & "In Cold Blood"
Once you have decided to teach In Cold Blood, chances are that as a good teacher, you will be looking for some creative lessons that will enhance your …
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Preparing Students to Read "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote: A High School Lesson
Truman Capote penned the first true crime novel, “In Cold Blood,” based on the 1959 murders of the Clutter family. Help your classroom …
Continue ReadingAnalysis of "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote: High School English Lesson
In this lesson plan for Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory, you will help students learn how to analyze a short story.
Continue ReadingBreakfast at Tiffany's Film Lesson Plan for High School Students
After reading the novella, introduce your students to a Hollywood classic they won’t ever forget. This lesson plan and downloads will help you compare …
Continue ReadingBreakfast at Tiffany’s Novella Lesson and Downloads
After reading Breakfast at Tiffany’s, use this lesson plan with downloads to discuss multiple topics with your students.
Continue ReadingA Global Perspective on the Four Freedoms: Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union Address
Give your students a global perspective on the state of freedom in the world today. How many countries offer their citizens freedom from fear and …
Continue ReadingRoosevelt's 1941 State of the Union Address: Rockwell & the Four Freedoms
Immerse your high school students into history by having them read Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union Address and then become modern-day …
Continue ReadingGreat Gatsby Lesson Plan: Understanding Gatsby's Profession
Students reading “The Great Gatsby” likely view Jay Gatsby as a hero. This lesson plan offers ideas to help them weigh all of his …
Continue ReadingThe Great Gatsby Lesson Plan: Analysis of Minor Characters
How important are Tom Buchanan, Jordan Baker and Nick Carraway to this story? The following activities and downloadable form will help your students …
Continue ReadingDeciding Whether College Is Right for Your Child
To be… or not to be. Hamlet asked this question in one of the most popular soliloquies ever penned, and students must ask themselves this question …
Continue ReadingExploring Careers While in High School: Tips for Getting Students to Think Beyond Graduation
When planning for a career, it is to think beyond high school, graduation. This is often hard to envision for students who still focus on the here and …
Continue ReadingFrom High School to the Workplace: How Students Can Align Coursework with a Career
When helping your child focus on his future career, many things need to come into place to best prepare. One of the things you can do is to make sure …
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