An English teacher who is passionate about PBL and diverse world literature.
One week I was still recovering from a minor medical procedure, a mountain of essays to grade, lessons to record for my online classes, and much more! In short, I needed something engaging and high level for my students to do while I got some much needed work done. Can you relate? I quickly remembered … Continue reading Using a Bloom Balls Project for Choice Reading in High School English
Today I am reflecting on the next installment of what I’ve been doing with my county’s unit. This unit asks students to analyze the theme in a text. It also looks at cultural values reflected in the text by focusing on cultural heroes from around the world. Of course, I had to start with King … Continue reading Teaching Thematic Analysis With Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Ah, to be a world literature teacher in the modern day- no less in crazy 2020! I don’t know about you, but Beowulf has been a long time favorite of mine! Who doesn’t love a fantastic epic hero story?!? Slaying monsters, boasting, drinking, and slaying some more monsters! This blog post will shed some light … Continue reading Beowulf For the Digital Age
A few years ago I found myself beginning my journey into teaching World Literature to 10th graders. The first 2 weeks of school can be challenging. Your classes are leveling out. You are trying to build relationships while also starting off with some content. Many of my fellow teachers were terribly uncomfortable with World Literature … Continue reading Where Oh Where To Begin
Welcome to my tiny little corner of the world! My name is Julia Cafaro. I am professional photographer, a high school English teacher, mother to one amazing little girl, wife to one amazing man, and literature aficionado. I dream of seeing the world one day. Of seeing all the great places of human marvels, of … Continue reading Welcome!
Around the World With Mrs. C 