How to Teach Plot Elements with Pixar Shorts (and Actually Make It Stick)
One of the most frustrating things about teaching is the amount of re-teaching required. One of Steph’s biggest mistakes in…
Literary Devices
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Sound Devices in Poetry: What They Do, What They Don’t, and Why the Distinction Matters
The essay was only three paragraphs, not even filling the front of a piece of paper. Already a bad sign….
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How to Teach Rhythm and Meter in Poetry: A Music-Based Approach That Actually Works
We all have that one lesson or unit that we absolutely loathe. Sometimes it’s fixable. We’ve abandoned books that weren’t…
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15 Literary Devices Students Need to Know
There is SO. MUCH. TO. COVER. in an ELA classroom, and unless you have superpowers or a roomful of shockingly quick, motivated learners, you’re going to have to prioritize.
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Teaching Allusions in Poetry: Why, How, When, and 11 Recommendations
Teaching high school English can be a strange job. This is true for many reasons. But a big one is…
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How to Differentiate Theme Statement Lessons Without Doubling Your Workload
Differentiation is one of those educational buzzwords that can make teachers cringe. On the one hand, we know differentiation is…
