A Modern Magi
“The Gift of the Magi,” O. Henry’s tale of gift giving and self-sacrifice, is the perfect December short story lesson.
“The Gift of the Magi,” O. Henry’s tale of gift giving and self-sacrifice, is the perfect December short story lesson.
In case you missed it, the hive mind gave great suggestions this weekend to supplement my lesson where students study
Need a quick way to help students build analysis skills? Use short works. In the past, I’ve talked about using
An exhausted teacher messaged me on IG yesterday, asking for help with lesson planning. My response? You go take a
Looking for a one-page short story from a modern writer that’ll hook your students? Sticks, a flash fiction short story
When you think of Mister Rogers, what words come to mind?Kind? Yes.Nurturing? Of course.Master of debate? Wait…what?
Life is hard. Plans fall apart. People disappoint you. And yet… My latest obsession – Wondery’s Imagined Life podcast –
“Hey Ms. R., that was pretty good…for a school movie.”Yes, The Twilight Zone, that 60-year-old black-and-white TV show, earns what
Behold the tragic case of Justin Laboy, an 18-year-old high school senior who agreed to sell a baggie of marijuana
Note: This is an updated repost featuring some of my favorite October lesson ideas. Since October has now become the