Characterization Lesson Plan Chart

So I was looking for a lesson on characterization on my own site the other day. I found some good ones, but nothing that I could just print out and use. I couldn’t help feel that I had totally let down my colleagues from around the world. I sought the advice of Friar Lawrence as […]

A Handy Chart for Teaching Conflict in Literature

I like to experience ElaCommonCoreLessonPlans.com from the view of an outsider. In fact, I often use the site’s search function to remind me of great lesson ideas I’ve done in the past. So just the other day, I typed in “Teaching Conflict in Literature,” and I found great ideas, but nothing that would strike me […]

Cyclops Lesson Plan for The Odyssey

My administrator came in to my classroom the other day and inquired about my “Cyclops Lesson Plan for The Odyssey.” “You’re not upset about the kid’s eye I poked out doing a reenactment, are you?” I inquired. “Oh no, not at all. It’s just that I’m not sure how poking out a kid’s eye relates […]