by Kristin | Jul 30, 2025 | Back To School, Reading Comprehension, Short Stories
When was the last time you taught folktales or myths in your English classes? I didn’t until I started teaching American Literature, and that is so incredibly unfortunate! When you include tales like Native American stories of creation into your curriculum, you...
by Kristin | Jul 23, 2025 | Reading Comprehension, Short Stories, Test Prep
I personally enjoy incorporating the classics of the last several centuries, as well as the myths and legends, also known as the folktale story genre, that have captivated people for thousands of years. Because of this perspective, I enjoy using folktale story...
by Kristin | Jun 26, 2025 | Back To School, Poetry, Reading Comprehension
Imagine! Instead of handing out typical first-day-of-school worksheets, you begin with reading the I Am Poem John Clare wrote almost two hundred years ago! At the start of the year, back-to-school season, students are inundated with syllabi, surveys, and assessments....
by Kristin | Jun 11, 2025 | Reading Comprehension, Short Stories, Test Prep
Let’s be real. We all love a little suspense now and then. You know what I mean? When you watch a movie, you feel the tension rise, and even call out to the characters as they’re about to face their deaths? Like movies, short stories about horror captivate...
by Kristin | Jun 4, 2025 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension
Unfortunately, poetry often takes a backseat to short stories, nonfiction articles, and novels on most days. There is so much to teach in a year, and because poems don’t end up on state tests too often, they are often bypassed for other literary genres. I am,...
by Kristin | Feb 12, 2025 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Writing
Ever since I can remember, I have loved writing poetry. I think many teens go through a period of poetic musing, reflections, and emulation, just like I did. Sometimes, however, the process of writing poetry can be difficult to wrap your mind around. Where do I start?...
