Lesson Plan: Analyzing "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost
This lesson plan is designed for a regular 10th grade English/Reading class. Many elements are adaptable to make it more or less difficult, however. …
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Teaching Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen in High School
Jane Austen’s popularity can be ascribed to her ability to analyze love. One of her most enduring novels is Pride & Prejudice
Continue ReadingLesson Plan: Analyzing "Acquainted With the Night" by Robert Frost
This lesson includes a discussion and analysis of Frost’s poem, designed for a 10th-grade English/Language Arts classroom. This should work for …
Continue ReadingSemicolon Rules: When to Use a Semicolon
Use semicolons to improve sentence structure; use them to look smarter. This lesson plan will help you to teach your students about the value of …
Continue ReadingThe Mirror Poem and How to Explain Craft: High School Teaching Tip
In our next installment, I’m going to talk about a technique that is near and dear to my heart. I’ve used this activity with students …
Continue ReadingA Humorous Look at the Top 8 Myths About Teaching High School English
Choosing a career as a high school English teacher is not as glamorous as the movies, nor as dreadful as mainstream media portrays. Here are the top 8 …
Continue ReadingA Teacher Review of Night by Elie Wiesel for Classroom Instruction
Elie Wiesel’s firsthand account of life in a concentration camp engages students like few novels can.
Continue ReadingNovel Reviews: Teaching the Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver’s novel, although entertaining, may not be suitable for high school aged students.
Continue ReadingCharacter Analysis of Romeo and Juliet Lesson Plan to Help Students Prepare to Write a Romeo and Juliet Analysis Essay
Prepare students to write an actual literary analysis instead of a rehashed summary.
Continue ReadingRobert Frost Lesson Plan: How to Use Quotes
Help students take the step from using quotes in their writing to incorporating quotes in smooth prose. Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can …
Continue ReadingUsing a Journal to Keep Poetry Interesting: Tip for Teaching High School Students
In this article, I’ll be talking about the poetry journal—an awesome way to introduce your high school students to the craft and beauty of …
Continue ReadingBenefits of Student Journaling While Reading: Great Way to Teach & Assess Reading Comprehension
English teachers are always looking for creative book report ideas. One easy method is to have students keep a journal as they read. This is also a …
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