The forest classroom of Gradwitz were of wide extent and well stocked with "Interlopers" discussion questions; the narrow strip of portables that lay on its outskirt was not remarkable for the students it harboured or the … [Read more...]
Resources for The Odyssey: Island of the Lotus Eaters
April 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Next on our Odyssey odyssey is the "Island of the Lotus Eaters." Here we have some resources for teaching the Island of the Lotus Eaters from The Odyssey. Lesson Plan Procedures for Teaching "Island of the Lotus Eaters" from … [Read more...]
The Odyssey Lesson Plans: Trump Calls Cruz a Trojan Horse
April 6, 2016 By Leave a Comment
According to Fox News Donald Trump called Ted Cruz "worse than a puppet--- he is a Trojan horse, being used by the party bosses attempting to steal the nomination from Mr. Trump."Why do I bring this up? Because today … [Read more...]
“The Raven” Lesson Plans: Symbolism in “The Raven”
April 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment
My colleague just told me that April was National Poetry month. I thought she was playing an April Fool's joke on me, so I took a swing at her. She blocked the punch, jabbed me in the throat with a paper clip, whacked me on … [Read more...]
Myth Lesson Plans: The Hero’s Journey and Perseus
March 31, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Start off with something you can use in your classroom right now: Perseus's Hero's Journey HandoutThis is day 5 of The Odyssey lesson plans. For those who've been following the odyssey of The Odyssey Unit, you may be … [Read more...]
Lesson Plans for The Odyssey: I Am Odysseus!
March 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Hey, I'm not gonna waste your time rehashing the hero's journey lesson plan, which I do on day 2 of my lesson plans for the Odyssey unit. Instead, I'll link you to the original post.I do have a special treat, … [Read more...]
Lesson Plans for The Odyssey: Day One
March 28, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Teaching The Odyssey brings much joy to my heart. In addition to being a great story, it also signals the end of another school year.I've been teaching Homer's epic for more than a decade. That's anywhere from 3-6 periods … [Read more...]
Types of Essays for High School Students and Teachers
March 15, 2016 By Leave a Comment
I recently received a letter from a former student. I'll reprint it here without his permission, but I'm sure he won't mind. Dear former teacher:You were one of my six favorite teachers my freshman year of high school. I … [Read more...]
Collaborative Learning Activity for Busy Teachers
March 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
I had the day planned out. Give my write a multiple choice quiz test review assignment and sit in the front of the room and grade papers. Then I heard the new administrator was prowling the halls looking for teachers to … [Read more...]
“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” Analysis, Lesson Plan, and More
March 7, 2016 By 2 Comments
I just found out that on this date in 1923, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" was published. I found out long ago that most people that aren't English teachers don't care about such things.Luckily, you're an English … [Read more...]
