An English teacher who is passionate about PBL and diverse world literature.
Hey there, fellow secondary English teachers! It’s that time of year again when the leaves turn golden, the air gets crisp, and the spooky vibes start creeping in. October is a fantastic month to infuse some eerie excitement into your curriculum and get your students engaged in learning. In this blog post, we’re going to … Continue reading 5 Spooktacular Ways to Teach Suspense in Your High School English Curriculum
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
As English teachers, we have the ability to expose our young learners to whole world of ideas through the exploration of literature. Today, I want to challenge the traditional approach of teaching World Literature regionally and instead propose a thematic approach that can revolutionize the way we engage students in the diverse and interconnected world … Continue reading Why You Should Teach World Literature Thematically Instead of Regionally
Teaching your World Literature class thematically can have so many wonderful benefits! Creating a thematic unit on love can be a great way to explore the different ways in which love is represented throughout the world’s literature. Through this post, students can examine how different authors have used love as a theme in their works, … Continue reading Exploring Love Through World Literature: Thematic Unit Ideas
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
If you are looking to freshen up your World Literature novel selection, I have 4 contemporary reads that I highly suggest! Some of these novels I have written about before in more detail, so be sure to check out those posts if you want an even more detailed look at any of these books and … Continue reading 4 Contemporary Novels For Your World Lit Classroom
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
Today I want to chat about how I like to start the year off in my World Lit class. We take a deep look into mythical heroes from several cultures and discuss how these heroes reflect the best aspects of the culture. Many people often wonder who is the greatest mythical hero of all time? … Continue reading Mythical Heroes From Around The World To Teach
Every so often I like to suggest a contemporary world literature text or YA book that I think would be a fabulous addition to your World Literature curriculum. Today, I am focusing on The Girl and the Goddess! Not only would this work well in a World Lit curriculum, but it would also be a … Continue reading Contemporary World Lit- The Girl and the Goddess
Japanese mythology and folktales continue to fascinate people all around the world. Many of my students every year are enthralled with Japanese culture, anime, and manga, so incorporating these stories into my classroom is only natural. The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child is a wonderful tale to weave in to your Japanese units if … Continue reading Japanese Mythology and Folktales- The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
Around the World With Mrs. C 