An English teacher who is passionate about PBL and diverse world literature.
Discover how multimodal mini studies make teaching classics like The Odyssey, Beowulf, and Sir Gawain engaging and accessible for all learners. Continue reading A Multimodal Approach to Teaching Classics: Making Epics Engaging for Every Learner
Literacy in the 21st century isn’t just about reading and writing—it’s also about listening. That’s why I created a free guide filled with 17 podcasts that are perfect for the high school English classroom, along with tips and teaching ideas to help you make the most of them. Continue reading 17 Podcasts That Are Perfect for Your High School English Classroom (PLUS Free Guide!)
I have found a new podcast that I am bursting to share with other English teachers! If you are not yet aware of The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast, now is the time. In a way, it reminds of Humans of New York. But, in this case, it’s people sharing a particular story … Continue reading Bringing The Moth Podcast into the ELA Classroom: 3 Must-Listen Stories Your Students Will Love
As the school year winds down, engaging students becomes challenging. However, using podcasts like “Solve” can HOOK your students from start to finish! This podcast enables students to engage in a murder mystery, fostering critical listening, analysis, and collaboration. Structured group activities encourage debates and evidence gathering. This engaging format not only maintains interest but also develops essential ELA skills. Continue reading The One High-Engagement ELA Activity You Need Right Now
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”
A few weeks ago I shared some of my favorite podcasts to use in high school English. I even made this guide of 17 that myself and other English teachers love! Of course, this will be an ever-growing suggestion as we discover more podcasts every day. In today’s post, I wanted to share one that was not … Continue reading 4 Short Stories You Should Check Out On LeVar Burton Reads
I am so excited to share this ultimate guide of podcasts to use in your high school English classrooms! It has over a dozen different podcasts that other English teachers and I love using in our classrooms as well as details on which episodes to use, texts you can pair them with, and resources to … Continue reading Your Ultimate Guide for Podcasts to Use in High School English
Are you an English teacher like me, searching for innovative ways to engage your students in classic literature? Look no further! This blog post is a must-read for us, as it unveils fresh ideas to teach Beowulf with a 21st-century multimodal approach. I want to share how I transformed this ancient epic into a dynamic … Continue reading Teaching Beowulf in the Modern Classroom
Have you been curious which podcasts would be good for the high school English classroom? Or how to use podcasts in the English classrooms? You have come to the right place! Today I will be sharing 5 podcasts (along with specific episodes) that I have loved using with my high school students. In all honesty … Continue reading 5 Fantastic Podcasts For High School Classrooms
If you have been following me for a while, you know how I love to tie in diverse and global perspectives whenever I can. During this time of the year, I love to include activities that are not religious, but still have a little holiday fun. With this post, I will cover four ways I … Continue reading 4 Non-Religious Ways to Have Holiday Fun In High School
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