Why Song of the Sea Belongs in Your ELA Classroom: Celtic Mythology, Symbolism, and a Powerful Mini Unit

Song of the Sea is a beautiful, award-winning, Irish animated film that your students are absolutely going to love! And you are going to appreciate how deep you can take ELA skills with it. Read the post to see why this absolutely belongs in your secondary ELA classroom! Continue reading Why Song of the Sea Belongs in Your ELA Classroom: Celtic Mythology, Symbolism, and a Powerful Mini Unit

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