The BEST Way to Teach Oedipus Rex
If you've ever had reluctance to teach Oedipus Rex, fear not! Here is the absolute BEST way to teach Sophocles'...
Eight of the Best Catcher in the Rye Activities
Holden Caulfield, if you’re out there, know that I love this book because of you and not in spite of...
Teaching HG Wells The Star
If you teach HG Wells The Star and are looking for a way to creatively assess your students' understanding, look...
The Best Greek Mythology Activity
If you teach a unit that features Greek mythology, here are some valuable ideas to engage your learners in rigorous,...
Using Effective Literature Circles
I have always wanted to use literature circles in my secondary classroom. This year, I finally did. And it was...
Is Hamlet Shakespeare’s Best Play? Hamlet Lesson Plans You’ll Love
In my decade as an English teacher, I’ve taught Romeo and Juliet. I currently teach Julius Caesar. But I love,...
Engage Your Students with Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales Prologue
Teaching Medieval Literature can be tough. The trick is to make it relevant and relatable. With these Canterbury Tales prologue...
Freaky Fantastic Frankenstein Activity
Teaching Frankenstein as an entire novel unit is an exciting but daunting undertaking. If you need a little inspiration for...
Using Enneagram Types in Your Classroom
Get to know your students - and help them better understand themselves - by incorporating enneagram types in your classroom....