Tag: William Shakespeare

  • TDIH: Beware the Ides of March

    Teaching the play “Julius Caesar” is valuable for its historical, moral, and literary significance. Various engaging activities and online resources enhance learning.

  • Today is Saint Crispin’s Day

    Enjoy one of the great renditions of this wonderful speech from Shakespeare’s play Henry V. Henry V’s St. Crispin’s Day speech is one of the most famous and inspiring speeches in English literature. It is a pivotal moment in William Shakespeare’s play “Henry V,” and it takes place before the Battle of Agincourt during the…

  • National Poetry Month Resources

    If you are looking for a collection of all the NPM resources from the past month to use next school year and some additional ones.

  • NPM: Teaching Poetry with John Clare

    John Clare’s “I Am” explores self-awareness, identity, and nature’s connection, offering insightful lessons and online resources for student exploration.

  • NPM: Teaching Poetry with Alfred Lord Tennyson

    Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ulysses” offers timeless lessons in heroism, courage, and the pursuit of adventure. Explore the poem through close reading, thematic discussions, and creative responses.

  • 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.