Category: English and Language Arts

  • NPM: Teaching Poetry with Sylvia Plath

    Sylvia Plath’s poetry delves into identity, mental health, and feminism. Lessons for students include contextual understanding, close reading, exploring themes, feminist perspective, and personal response. Online resources available.

  • TDIH: Happy Birthday William Shakespeare

    The Legacy of William Shakespeare: Inspiring History and Social-Emotional Learning Introduction:William Shakespeare, the bard of Avon, remains a towering figure in the world of literature and drama, with an enduring legacy that has transcended centuries. His contributions to the English language and the art of storytelling are immeasurable. But perhaps one of the most captivating…

  • NPM: Teaching Poetry with William Shakespeare

    Shakespeare’s Sonnets 29 and 65 explore resilience, time, and the enduring power of love. They teach resilience in adversity, reflect on the passage of time, and emphasize the transformative power of love and art.

  • NPM: Teaching Poetry with Thomas Hardy

    Thomas Hardy’s “In Time of ‘The Breaking of Nations'” delves into war, resilience, and peace. Lessons and resources for exploring and understanding this poignant poem are provided.

  • CIC: Civil Rights, Civil Wars, And Captain Dies

    The blog post discusses Captain America’s death in the “Civil War” comic series as a study tool for exploring societal issues and ideological conflicts in educational settings.

  • NPM: Teaching Poetry with Amanda Gorman

    Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” offers valuable lessons for the classroom, addressing themes of hope, unity, and resilience. Resources and strategies are provided for engaging students.