The 10 Best Shakespeare Plays to Teach in High School
Which Shakespeare play should I teach this year? It’s a question that pops up frequently in teacher communities, and it’s…
Teaching Literature
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8 Evocative Poems with Imagery for AP Literature
If there’s one literary device that just screams poetry, it’s imagery. Sure, figurative language matters. Sound devices are unique to…
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How to Teach Character Analysis: 8 Strategies & 10 Short Stories
Harry Potter. Elizabeth Bennet. Janie Starks. Jay Gatsby. Scout Finch. Arnold Spirit, Jr. It’s impossible to teach English without discussing…
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Teaching the Odyssey to Modern Teenagers
“I need a hero. . . . He’s gotta be strong, and he’s gotta be fast / And he’s gotta…
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23 Pixar Shorts for Teaching Elements of Literature (+ 2 Bonus Recommendations)
Updated: August 7, 2025 Every teacher needs a go-to bag of tricks. Those tried-and-true texts, strategies, or lessons that you…
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11 Short Stories High School Students Will Actually Enjoy
Open up any high school English textbook, and you’ll find short stories. Lots of short stories. But short stories high…
