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Teaching Frankenstein Thematically: Are Monsters Born or Created?

There’s a long-standing debate in ELA classrooms between content-based and skills-based instruction — but here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be either/or. When you anchor a unit around a compelling essential question and a rich central text, you can do both simultaneously. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is the perfect vehicle for this kind of thematic, … Continue reading Teaching Frankenstein Thematically: Are Monsters Born or Created?

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How to Teach A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Strategies, Mythology, & Poetry Pairings for Secondary ELA

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is, hands down, one of my all-time favorite plays. The love stories, the shenanigans of Puck, all of the jokes at Bottom’s expense, the hilariously terrible play-within-a-play… all of it is just perfection. Because I love it so much, it’s no wonder I love bringing it into my classroom! What’s great … Continue reading How to Teach A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Strategies, Mythology, & Poetry Pairings for Secondary ELA

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January ELA Made Simple: A Winter-Themed Inquiry Unit Students Love

January can feel like the longest month of the school year. Students are coming back from break unfocused, routines need to be reestablished, and teachers are expected to jump right back into rigorous instruction—often with very little energy left in the tank. That’s exactly why I created my Time-Saver January Winter Inquiry Bundle: a flexible, … Continue reading January ELA Made Simple: A Winter-Themed Inquiry Unit Students Love

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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

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Engaging Classroom Activities for Teaching The Hobbit

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

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Unlocking the Magic of Love and Moonlight: Creative Ways to Teach A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is hands down one of my all-time favorite plays. The love stories, the shenanigans of Puck, all of the jokes at Bottom’s expense, the hilariously terrible play within the play…. All of it is just perfection. Because I love it so much, it’s no wonder that I also love to bring … Continue reading Unlocking the Magic of Love and Moonlight: Creative Ways to Teach A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Analyzing Snow White in High School Through the Gender and Archetypal Lenses

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

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How to Transform Fairy Tale Analysis with Critical Lens Analysis (and a Disney-Inspired PBL Project!)

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!)