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American literture

A Must-Read: “Sticks” by George Saunders

Looking for a one-page short story from a modern writer that’ll hook your students? Sticks, a flash fiction short story…

Laura Randazzo
American literture

Would Emily Dickinson want to be TikTok Famous?

Definitely not. But her famous poem, “I’m Nobody! Who are You?,” is a useful tool to help students consider their…

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high school English

Literary Analysis Essay Writing

Literary analysis is the hardest writing mode to teach. Narrative, research, and argument? Got those covered. But literary analysis? Oof.…

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fun stuff

Free! Story Path, Step-by-Step Storytelling Guide

As English teachers know, a lot of stories are the same story. Breaking down that successful narrative pattern with students…

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high school English

Free Teacher Planner Template

Go ahead and call me a minimalist because when it comes to lesson planning, I’m a fan of “less is…

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fun stuff

Editable Worksheet Templates

Building a good worksheet is tricky.It has to be useful. No busywork.It has to guide students to do a lot…

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fun stuff

Advice for a 6th Grade Writing Teacher

Today’s post is a question I received via email yesterday from a first-year teacher about to take on a summer…

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American literture

Modern “Mother To Son” 

Last week, a shortened version of Langston Hughes’ beautiful poem was featured in an ad to promote Bel Air, a…

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fun stuff

How to Read a Painting

Literary analysis is tough. • “Explain how the author uses setting to establish the mood of this short story.”• “Determine…

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classroom management

Five Classroom Essentials

I know, I know, it’s only the beginning of August, but it really is time to start thinking about the…

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