An English teacher who is passionate about PBL and diverse world literature.
Bring adventure to your secondary ELA classroom with engaging activities for The Hobbit! Explore creative ideas for teaching this classic—hero’s journey lessons, character growth projects, and ready-to-use close reading resources. Read the blog post for details and classroom-ready materials that make Tolkien’s world come alive! Continue reading Engaging Classroom Activities for Teaching The Hobbit
In high school English classrooms, we teach students to question the world around them—its texts, its trends, its traditions. So why not help them question the fairy tales they grew up with? These aren’t just bedtime stories; they’re blueprints. They shape how students think about love, power, beauty, and even their own identities. In today’s post, we’ll look at how we can do this with the tale of Snow White! Continue reading Analyzing Snow White in High School Through the Gender and Archetypal Lenses
What do feminist theory, Disney movies, and student-led creativity have in common? If you’re teaching literary analysis this semester, everything. Teaching fairy tales can be more than just a nostalgic trip down memory lane. With the right approach, these familiar stories become rich texts for critical thinking, discussion, and engaging project-based learning. In this post, … Continue reading How to Transform Fairy Tale Analysis with Critical Lens Analysis (and a Disney-Inspired PBL Project!)
Winter provides a unique opportunity to delve into diverse myths and folklore, making it an engaging season to introduce your students to tales that capture the essence of the colder months. These stories, drawn from cultures around the world, are not just captivating but rich with themes of resilience, transformation, and the mysteries of the … Continue reading Engaging Winter Myths for the Classroom
The Arthurian legends, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, is one of my all-time favorite stories! Sadly, I usually don’t have the time to read through the entire tale with students. Plus, the language can be a bit daunting for some of our 21st century learners. This is where I decided to use my 21st … Continue reading A Multi-modal Approach to Teaching “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”
Around the World With Mrs. C 