32 National Poetry Month Lesson Plans

I’m not sure when National Poetry Month became a thing, but it is. And I’m glad. If you feel April is a great time for teaching poetry and you need some poetry lesson plans or poetry teaching ideas, you are in the right place. If you feel any month is a great month to teach […]

Stanza by Stanza Summary of “The Raven” with Lesson Plan

Poe’s “The Raven” is not only an American classic, it’s a favorite of high school students around the world. That being said, it’s still poetry and, therefore, can be difficult to understand. Read this summary of “The Raven” to review the poem and get a better understanding. You can find a handout for the “Raven” […]

Teaching ELL Students in an ELA Classroom: Edgar Allan Poe in Espanol

It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night. Object there was none. Passion there was none. I loved my students. Many had wronged me. Many had given me insult. For their praise I had no desire. I think it was their future! […]