Discover effective teaching strategies for Haruki Murakami’s The Seventh Man, a powerful short story on guilt and innocence. Learn how to engage students with close reading, Socratic seminars, and thoughtful writing prompts. Explore lesson plans and resources to help facilitate deep discussions and meaningful analysis in your classroom.
Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions of Black individuals throughout history. In this post, I’ve gathered a variety of educational resources—lesson plans, activities, and writing tasks—that will help engage high school students in meaningful discussions about race, identity, and the ongoing fight for equality.
Getting students to read silently every day is a game-changer! With over 11 years of teaching experience, I’ve seen the power of Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) in transforming classrooms, from boosting test scores to giving students a much-needed mental break. In this post, I’ll show you why you should implement SSR!
Need an easy to use & quick check in or formative assessment after reading any text? This FREE reading response activity comes in a print or digital form. This kind of formative assessment is crucial for determining how well students are analyzing and evaluating elements of fiction and author’s choices.