Creative Writing with the Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll
The classic nonsense poem, Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll is the perfect backdrop for a creative writing lesson. The poem is pure creativity and helps …
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English Lesson Plans for Middle School
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The Cay Lesson Plans: Have Students Do an Author Study on Theodore Taylor
In today’s society, it is becoming more and more essential that we teach students basic research skills. These skills are in high demand in …
Continue ReadingThe Diary of Anne Frank Background Knowledge for Teachers
When teaching The Diary of Anne Frank play, it is important to provide your students with extensive background information of the Holocaust and World …
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A Literature Activity of Agree or Disagree for “The Giver”
Good readers realize that reading a good novel should change you. This activity of “Agree or Disagree” for “The Giver” is a great way to see how the …
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Watching the Sign of the Beaver Movie in Class
How does the intruder, Ben, save Matt’s family? Will Matt decide to go with the Indians? As a culminating event for the book unit, it is …
Continue ReadingTeaching Ideas for "The Minister's Black Veil": Includes a Short Summary and Analysis
Find creative inspiration on teaching “The Minister’s Black Veil” to your students. Go over this summary and analysis, and teach the …
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The Cask of Amontillado Teaching Materials with a Cask of Amontillado Summary and a Cask of Amontillado Literary Analysis
These “Cask of Amontillado” teaching materials contain a “Cask of Amontillado” summary and “Cask of Amontillado” …
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Flowers for Algernon Maze Race Game for the Classroom
Reinact the maze race between Charlie and Algernon with this fun activity! Team Algernon and Team Charlie will enjoy the competing against one …
Continue ReadingAutobiography Speech Lesson
Middle school and high school students can introduce themselves to the class by presenting an autobiography speech. Students will use a “me …
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Middle School Language Arts: Flowers for Algernon Team Trivia Challenge: Classroom Cooperative Learning Game
Using multiple choice test questions from “Flowers for Algernon” short story, this challenge encourages students to compete for points …
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