7 Critical Thinking Questions for The Cask of Amontillado
Are you looking for Critical Thinking Questions for The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe? If you are a middle or high school teacher, you probably are! This classic piece of American Literature was the first Poe short story I ever taught to my ninth-grade...
The Masque of the Red Death Edgar Allan Poe 5 Easy Activities
The Masque of the Red Death Edgar Allan Poe...is a short story of fear and pride amid the time of a raging disease leading to widespread death. More importantly, it is a study of humanity. Prince Prospero, an elite of an unspecified time period, invites others to...
11 Fun End of Year Activities for Middle School and High School Students
11 FUN END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS-The end of the year is typically a time of reflection, meditation, and excitement...for the teacher! Does the following sound like you? I am REFLECTING on what I will be doing or NOT doing this...
The Tell Tale Heart Edgar Allan Poe At His Best!
The Tell Tale Heart Edgar Allan Poe At His Best- Short stories for middle and high school students are everywhere! You can pretty much search for this phrase all over the internet and see tons of options for your students. Because of doing this search every year for...
In Literature What Is Tone?
Tone is one of those terms that seems so simple, but is so hard to teach! In Literature What Is Tone seems to be the question asked all of the time! Because all of our students come from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, teaching the concept of tone can...
What is the Main Idea of a Passage? Literary Texts
Teaching main idea is no easy feat. On the surface, it appears simple. You read a passage: a poem, short story, news article, etc. Then, you ask yourself? What is the main idea of a passage? For most of us, this task may seem effortless. You know the topic and basic...
How to Cite Textual Evidence: Paraphrases
One of the capstones of most reading comprehension standards is to CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE! Every answer needs support! Unfortunately, most students struggle with citing evidence, especially when it comes to PARAPHRASING. They might know an answer because they...
How To Cite Textual Evidence: Direct Quotes
One of the capstones of most reading comprehension standards is to HOW TO CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE! Every answer and/or claim needs support! Unfortunately, most students struggle with how to cite textual evidence. They might know an answer because they understand the...
5 Research Paper Writing Tips: Brainstorming
The absolute apotheosis of writing, the Research Paper, can be a tough assignment to handle for any student. If you get to chat with a student one-on-one to discuss research paper writing tips, this goal might not seem so overwhelming. We, however, don't have just 1...
25 Homeschool Outdoor Activities During a Walk
I am a person who relies on a schedule, a loose schedule, but a schedule nonetheless. Likewise, my kiddos also thrive when they know both their parents' expectations when it comes to various parts of the day. And because I am more academic than what I would call...
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