Recommendations for Teaching Symbolism in Poetry or Short Stories
“Communism! The red means communism!” As we guided our AP Lit students through our Norman Rockwell interpretation activity one year,…
Literary Devices
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Are Denotation and Connotation Part of Your Poetry Unit? They Should Be.
When you hear “literary terms,” what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? We’re guessing it’s probably some kind…
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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…
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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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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…
