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How to Teach Young Goodman Brown: A Thematic Approach to Fear, Doubt, and Reality

If you’ve ever taught Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown,” you know it’s one of those stories that instantly sparks deep discussion. Students are quick to pick up on the eerie tone and unsettling atmosphere. BUT, it’s easy for them to get lost in the symbolism and miss the bigger picture. That’s where this resource comes … Continue reading How to Teach Young Goodman Brown: A Thematic Approach to Fear, Doubt, and Reality

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Are monsters born or created? A Thematic Approach to Frankenstein

There seems to be a divide in some circles of ELA teachers between content-based and skills-based instruction. However, there really doesn’t have to be. By providing our students with a rich thematic approach to a central text and a compelling essential question to anchor it in, we can do both! In today’s post, I am … Continue reading Are monsters born or created? A Thematic Approach to Frankenstein

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Why You Should Teach World Literature Thematically Instead of Regionally

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

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Exploring Love Through World Literature: Thematic Unit Ideas

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