Teach POV (Point of View) Like a Pro: 10 Strategies & 7 Short Stories
Who tells your story? Lin-Manuel Miranda’s poignant lyrics at the end of Hamilton ask the key question for those of…
Teaching Literature
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Why the Hero’s Journey Still Works—and How to Teach It Effectively in ELA
Is there anything that better unites the ancient world of mythical monsters and the modern world of independent women, superheroes,…
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Short Stories for High School: Focus on Plot Structure
Rather than selecting short stories for high school students that confirm their understanding of plot structure, suspense, and foreshadowing, we found it most effective to challenge students’ assumptions with short stories in which an author’s use of an unusual plot structure directly contributes to our understanding of the work’s theme, as it leads to meaningful discussions and revelations.
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Teaching with Short Stories: Your Helpful All-in-One Guide
Updated: September 05, 2026 Hunting men for sport. Kissing (steamily) a handsome pilot who doesn’t write when he says he…
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Are You Teaching Theme Effectively?
“The theme of Disney Pixar’s Up is that adventure is out there. For example, Russell says, ‘Adventure is out there.’…
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10 Contemporary Novels for AP Literature
We all know convincing teenagers to read is a challenge, and this is true even for our AP students. On…
