Ditch traditional text analysis for these engaging and rigorous We Were Liars activities for your secondary English Language Arts classroom. As educators, we strive to immerse our students in the rich tapestry of storytelling, inviting them to explore narratives from various angles. E. Lockhart's We Were Liars is a novel that not only captivates with its suspenseful plot, but also beckons ... Read More about 8 We Were Liars Activities to Implement in Your Novel Study
I am a really big believer in making sure that my students no longer need me when they leave my class and teaching the topic of multiple intelligences in the classroom helps me prepare them. Specifically, when I plan my lessons, decide on our units, or design a class, I think about what I am offering to my students that they can take away and apply to their lives. That’s why I believe taking time ... Read More about Unlocking Potential: The Power of Teaching Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom
Using a character puzzle project is an entertaining and yet rigorous activity for understanding character analysis. It is a group-effort analysis that challenges students to analyze the relationships between characters, thus better understanding the art of storytelling. This post will cover what you need to know for implementing a character puzzle analysis within your secondary ELA ... Read More about Make Character Analysis Entertaining and Rigorous with a Character Puzzle Project
When taking time to focus on character analysis for secondary students, English teachers often seem to fall into the essay camp. Not that there is anything wrong with formal writing assignments, but we can definitely offer more fun and engaging character analysis activities to our secondary students. I'm excited to bring you a few fresh ideas to add to your teaching arsenal. Let's get to ... Read More about Fun and Engaging Character Analysis Activities for Secondary English Language Arts
The framework of storytelling rests in the literary elements. And while I know my students have covered the literary elements in elementary and middle school at various times, I think it’s important for students to look in-depth at how literary elements work together for more complex storytelling. This kind of explicit reteaching, in many cases, will serve as the foundation for everything you do ... Read More about How to Teach Students About Storytelling Through Literary Elements – A Guide for Secondary School Teachers
