An English teacher who is passionate about PBL and diverse world literature.
The Paper Menagerie is a beautiful (and heartbreaking) blend of Magical Realism, cultural identity, language, and the complicated love between parents and children. Students connect with it immediately, and it opens the door to meaningful conversations about heritage, belonging, and the ways we see ourselves. Continue reading Teaching The Paper Menagerie: Magical Realism in the ELA Classroom
Short stories are a staple in every ELA classroom. They are a wonderful way to have the full class instruction with smaller, but still impactful texts. However, I love to introduce my students to different genres of short stories. Today I am sharing about two Magical Realism short stories my students and I love. Magical … Continue reading 3 Magical Realism Short Stories To Teach in High School
What makes us who we are? Is it our memories, our experiences, or something deeper? These are the questions at the heart of “1,000-Year-Old Ghosts” by Laura Chow Reeve — a short story that blends magical realism with deeply human themes of identity, memory, and family across three generations. A winner of the PEN America … Continue reading How to Teach “1,000-Year-Old Ghosts” by Laura Chow Reeve: A High School ELA Lesson Plan Guide
Short stories are a staple in my classroom since I try to focus more on independent novel choices and book clubs with my students. Short stories are a wonderful way to still have the full class instruction still needed. However, I love to introduce my students to different genres of short stories. Today I am … Continue reading 2 Magical Realism Short Stories To Teach in High School
Around the World With Mrs. C 