The Literary Analysis Creative Square Project: A Fun and Creative Literary Analysis Project for any Novel
At the end of each novel I teach, I like to have my students participate in some sort of culminating literary analysis project that allows
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Modern Novels to Pair with Classics: Lord of the Flies
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
10 Ways to Review a Novel or Short Story
You’ve come to the end of another novel or short story. Now what? If you’re looking to spice up your review activities with something fresh,
10 Activities for Teaching Romeo and Juliet
zRomeo and Juliet is one of those classic pieces of literature I think everyone has read. Even students who haven’t read the Shakespeare play have
10 Activities for Teaching The Odyssey
Taking on the task of teaching The Odyssey is a massive undertaking. One might even say it’s an epic undertaking. Although a popular Greek
How to Teach Close Reading in Secondary ELA
It’s not the most popular activity in my classroom, but I believe teaching close reading is a vital skill for my students to feel
Using Music for Literary Analysis
If there’s one thing that students of all ages love and find joy in, it’s music. Thanks to technology, streaming services make all kinds of
How to Teach Literary Analysis: 6 Things to Consider When Teaching Literary Analysis
One of the most important things you can teach your students is good literary analysis skills. Your students will be critically reading texts in high school, college, graduate school, and in their careers. It’s necessary to cultivate analytical ability as early as possible. If you are looking at how to teach literary analysis, sere are six ways to enhance the literary analysis curriculum for all ages.
15 of the Best Questions for Teaching Literary Analysis
Teaching literary analysis in the secondary English classroom is an essential cornerstone of high school English and middle school English curriculum. When students learn the
