An English teacher who is passionate about PBL and diverse world literature.
Do you want to inject life into your students’ writing and make it truly come alive? Look no further! In this blog post, I am sharing how important vivid verbs are for our students’ writing AND a free activity you can implement right away. As English teachers, we all wish to see our students to … Continue reading The Magic of Vivid Verbs: Free Lesson Plan and Activity for Students
Hey there, fellow secondary English teachers! It’s that time of year again when the leaves turn golden, the air gets crisp, and the spooky vibes start creeping in. October is a fantastic month to infuse some eerie excitement into your curriculum and get your students engaged in learning. In this blog post, we’re going to … Continue reading 5 Spooktacular Ways to Teach Suspense in Your High School English Curriculum
Whether you consider yourself a tech expert or a self-proclaimed tech-tastrophe, this blog post is here to help you discover my top tech tools for your English classroom. As a curriculum and instructional specialist with a passion for exploring new technologies, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite tech tools that can revolutionize the way … Continue reading Top Tech Tools for High School ELA
As a high school English teacher, I understand the challenges you face when it comes to nurturing the writing skills of your middle grades and high school students. We often KNOW what good writing looks like, but how do we teach our students how to write? Writing is a fundamental skill that extends far beyond … Continue reading Writing Instruction for Secondary English Teachers
When most people think of poetry, they think of complicated rules and language that is difficult to understand. However, poetry can be a very accessible and enjoyable form of writing for both readers and writers. There are many different ways to approach teaching poetry, but one of the most important things is to make sure … Continue reading 8 Poems of the Week for Your High School Students
Teaching your World Literature class thematically can have so many wonderful benefits! Creating a thematic unit on love can be a great way to explore the different ways in which love is represented throughout the world’s literature. Through this post, students can examine how different authors have used love as a theme in their works, … Continue reading Exploring Love Through World Literature: Thematic Unit Ideas
I don’t know about you, but the high school students at my school are dealing with some major gaps. One of the biggest gaps we have identified is vocabulary. We also know that vocabulary is one of the biggest hurdles to understanding a text. In this post, I will be discussing 3 FREE AND FUN … Continue reading Bridging the Vocabulary Gap in Middle and High School Students with Creative Vocabulary Strategies
One of the things I love most about teaching World Literature classes is that I have the opportunity to explore all kinds of media from around the world with my students. Teaching film as literature in high school can enhance students’ critical thinking skills by analyzing visual storytelling techniques. It can also offer a dynamic … Continue reading 3 Foreign Films That Your High School Students Will Love
I am a big proponent of project-based learning, but one question that comes up often is, “Is project based learning for every student?” This is a question that deserves some consideration because the answer is there are some students (especially our special education students) that may struggle with PBL. Several teachers I have spoken with … Continue reading Supporting Special Education Students in Project-Based Learning
If you are looking to freshen up your World Literature novel selection, I have 4 contemporary reads that I highly suggest! Some of these novels I have written about before in more detail, so be sure to check out those posts if you want an even more detailed look at any of these books and … Continue reading 4 Contemporary Novels For Your World Lit Classroom
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