Teaching poetry analysis is not an easy task. If you are like me, you’ve sneakily Googled things like “poetry analysis…
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5 Activity Ideas for Teaching “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe
There’s something about Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” that continues to haunt students across generations. Perhaps it’s the gothic imagery,…
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Blackout Poetry Ideas, Lesson Plans, and Examples
Blackout poetry examples
Teaching Poetry in Curriculum Context
English teacher confession: I use to avoid teaching poetry like meatloaf day in the cafeteria. Teaching poetry intimidated me because…
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Diverse Christmas Short Story Pairings
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to introduce your middle and high school English students to some…
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Paint Chip Poetry Without the Guilt + Literary Paint Names
So absolutely no judgment for teachers who use paint chips for lessons because #itsforthekids , but if you are like me and…
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