THAT VERY SINGULAR teacher, old Mr. Heidegger, once invited four venerable teachers to meet him in his classroom. There were three white-bearded gentlemen, Mr. Medbourne, Colonel Killigrew, and Mr. Gascoigne, and a withered … [Read more...]
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Rappaccini’s Daughter” Lesson Plans, Summary, and Analysis
August 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment
There's a fairly good chance you came across this post because you were searching for a "Rappaccini's Daughter" Lesson Plan, so I'll just get it out of the way. Of course, you're welcome to peruse the entire post. It's pretty … [Read more...]
Young Goodman Brown Study Guide and Lesson Plans
July 28, 2016 By Leave a Comment
YOUNG TEACHER BROWN came forth at sunrise, into the halls of Salem high school, but put his head back, after crossing the threshold, to exchange a parting "Young Goodman Brown" lesson plan with his supervising administrator. … [Read more...]
Short Story Lesson Plans: Underrated Short Stories for High School or Middle School
July 25, 2016 By 2 Comments
At the little living-room desk Mr. Boringnecke rolled two sheets of flimsy and a heavier top sheet, carbon paper containing lesson plans for short stories his classes hated. Then, from the short hallway at his back, he heard … [Read more...]
Short Stories for Teaching Imagery Lesson Plans
June 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
After teaching students about characterization and point of view, I felt pretty good about myself, so good in fact, that I commissioned the pottery teacher to create an action sculpture of me in the center of my … [Read more...]
“Through the Tunnel” Lesson Plans to Get You Through the Day
May 24, 2016 By Leave a Comment
If you're in a hurry and are just looking for a handout and lesson plan, here you go. Just come back and read the rest later. You're sure to be enamored with my charm and wit.Personal Tunnels Character Activity … [Read more...]
“Leiningen vs. the Ants” Lesson Plans
May 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The following incident took place in the portables located out in the jungleish part of the school not too long ago. UNLESS she alters her course and there's no reason why she should, she'll reach your classroom in two hours … [Read more...]
Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket Lesson Plans, Summary, Analysis
April 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
It's not too late to help Tom Benecke, and it’s not too late to help teachers looking for lesson plans, a summary, an analysis and more for "Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets” by Jack Finney.Before we get to an overview … [Read more...]
