I sure wish my students inherently loved to read, and they all had wicked vocabulary skills, and I never had to convince them that a text was worthwhile of their time. If they did, that would make engaging reluctant readers much easier.
Bring modern novels into your classroom with creative contemporary works with these novels to pair with Jane Eyre. We often hold tight to the curriculum we have used for years, but many modern titles are just as worthy of our classroom time. I have been creating a series of posts related to modern pairings to classic literature. Read on to see my suggestions for Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.
Do you need suggestions for modern novels to pair with Macbeth? If so, I’ve got you covered! Shakespeare’s Macbeth is still one of his most
If you do a quick Google search of literature read in high school – you get a pretty skimpy list. And that skimpy list is
Give modern spins to classic reads. While the classics are classics, they are also outdated and there are so many modern titles that are worthy
Do you take time to focus on teaching speaking and listening skills? A lot of lessons and activities often focus on literature, reading, spelling, and writing. Sometimes the speaking and listening skills get lumped into lessons, or we realize we’ve really been lax on the speaking skills the first time we have students give a presentation. However, students need to have dedicated opportunities to practice speaking and listening. Read on for activities you can incorporate into your classroom.
Looking for fun and engaging end of novel activities for middle school and high school? I’ve got you covered! Continue reading to learn about five
Classic literature is classic for a reason. There are themes that resonate across generations and timeless characters. The trouble is, students hear those classic titles
Even though most secondary ELA students have a plethora of English classes to choose from, at some point or another they probably are reading “classic”
