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Bridging the Vocabulary Gap in Middle and High School Students with Creative Vocabulary Strategies

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

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3 Foreign Films That Your High School Students Will Love

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

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Supporting Special Education Students in Project-Based Learning

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

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3 Meaningful Activities for Black History Month in High School

It’s Black History month. Often, in high school. that means hearing random facts about an influential black American in history. Maybe you are looking to go a little deeper with your students this month. If you are looking for some READY-To-GO resources for Black History Month that both expand your students’ level of understanding and meaningfully address … Continue reading 3 Meaningful Activities for Black History Month in High School