Have you ever had a moment of absolute triumph when you finished a lesson in your high school English class? A time where you just thought to yourself: YES, this
Do you ever wonder what other teachers are doing with poetry? What poetry ideas are they using in their classrooms? Well, for this post that’s exactly what I asked of
Choosing poems that will engage all of the learners in your class can be a challenge. You might try palindrome poetry or X, but another option is choosing a theme
Sometimes it’s fun to get a little meta in English class so what about poetry? Focus on some poetry about poems in order to explore what poets think about their
Are you looking for your students to love poetry? This can be a tall task but take heart because Instagram poetry – aka instapoetry – might just be the answer!
Are you a teacher looking to incorporate more books about poetry into your classes? Whether you’re looking for some fresh ideas on teaching literature, or simply want to get young
Characterization is one of those lessons that teachers include year after year and often repeatedly in the year. Those lessons vary in content but can always use a bit of
I’m always on the lookout to add new poets and poetry to my classroom lessons. With that in mind, I’ve teamed up with a group of other teachers to share
Honoring and celebrating months of significance throughout the year doesn’t mean you have to veer off-track with your curriculum. There are many ways to incorporate activities to honor each month
If ever there was a novel to pair with poetry then Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is it! With its abundance of figurative language the novel, poetry pairings for Fahrenheit 451
