Teaching Imagery Podcast Episode

  *Note, the audio for portions of this episode aren’t great. The content is outstanding. Most ela teachers feel like they don’t have enough time to get everything done that they need to get done. That’s why every lesson plan at elacommomcorelessonplans.com is ready to use right now. That means you can leave on time […]

Imagery Lesson Plan: Poets for Teaching Imagery

Students need more than the definition of imagery to really get it. Understanding imagery involves interpreting and analyzing the author’s purpose for using a specific image or set of images. Good poetry centers around powerful images. These poets excel with imagery. You’re busy. I don’t want to waste your time. Here’s a pdf download imagery […]

Use Edgar Allan Poe Quotes to Help Teach Poe’s Short Stories

It’s October, which means tons of high school and middle school students will read stories by Edgar Allan Poe. Of course, you can teach these stories any time of year. I always reserved February for Poe, with a little “Anabel Lee” around Valentine’s Day. So in honor of the month of Halloween, I present Edgar […]