I have an English teacher’s confession: I avoided teaching Hamlet forever. Though many consider Hamlet to be Shakespeare’s greatest play,…
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5 Activities for Teaching The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury
I’ve always loved teaching “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury. It’s one of those unicorn short stories that is accessible enough…
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Horror Short Story: Teaching The Pit and the Pendulum by Poe
Horror short stories have a unique way of capturing the dark side of our imaginations, and few do it better…
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Gothic Literature Short Story: Teaching The Oval Portrait by Poe
Needing a super short story to model for an ELA PD session, I stumbled upon Poe’s shortest short story, “The…
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9/11 Lesson Plan for Middle & High School Students
The topic of 9/11 is often difficult to navigate in the classroom, but as with most things in life, adding…
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Dark Academia High School English Classroom Decor
There’s something truly magical about setting up a classroom for the new school year! A clean and welcoming space fills…
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