Joyeux Noel: Incorporate Themes From the Movie to Bring WWI History Alive to Students
Based on a true story; the 2005 movie about Christmas Eve in 1914, on a French battlefield.
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Problem Solution Essay Structure: How to Write a Problem Solution Essay
High school students love to complain. Teachers love to give high school students a reason to complain. Teaching students how to write a …
Continue ReadingPoetry Writing: Tips on Writing Poetry
High school students love poetry writing. High school teachers hate reading students’ poetry…until now. These tips on writing poetry …
Continue ReadingHow to Teach Shakespear's Hamlet
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark! But is it truly rotten, or is it all in the Dark Prince’s head?
Continue ReadingCreative Writing through Body Language: High School English Lesson
Your students can write a basic creative writing piece. They have mastered the plot, they can create a character. Now it is time to give that …
Continue ReadingHow to Create a Works-Cited Page: Teaching Documentation MLA Style
If you simply tell your students that they must turn in a works-cited page, they will look at you as if you have sprouted two or three heads. This …
Continue ReadingStrategies in Teaching Poetry: How to Teach the Meaning of Poetry?
Use these strategies for teaching poetry with the accompanying lesson plan. Teach your students the importance of poetry, and clear benefits which …
Continue ReadingCreative Writing on Characters in Literature: Misplaced Characters Lesson Plan
Liven up your next English or Language Arts lesson with this character study and creative writing activity. The students will be intrigued by …
Continue ReadingFigurative Language Lesson Plans: Identifying Figurative Language in Poetry
Identifying figurative language in poetry is essential for enjoying poetry. This lesson plan will help you teach how to do it.
Continue ReadingTeaching Monologue Development through Letter Writing
As a writer and theatre enthusiast, I’ve always been thankful for great monologues. Interestingly enough, as it turns out, being thankful can …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan: Identifying Sound Devices Used in Poetry
I love identifying sound devices used in poetry. My students didn’t until I used this lesson plan. Find out how you can easily explain sound …
Continue ReadingSonnets Lesson Plan: Teaching Sonnets in High School
Who knew teaching sonnets could be this great? Use these handy tips to develop your own sonnet lesson plans for high school students.
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