This Anthem unit plan leads students through engaging explorations of historical context, characterization, point of view, symbolism, language style, theme development, and more. Includes 20 Anthem lesson plans, instructional materials, fun activities, and teacher guide. Anthem Unit Overview Anthem Lesson Plans:… Read More »ANTHEM Unit: Teaching Ayn Rand’s Novella
These engaging The Great Gatsby activities will get students discussing, analyzing, performing, creating, and debating. Some tasks require cooperative / collaborative groups. Contents: Primary Source Gallery: The Roaring Twenties Anticipation / Theme Subject Discussions Party Like Gatsby What Does Modernism… Read More »Top 10 THE GREAT GATSBY Activities
Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun engages students as much as any text I have ever taught. Nevertheless, it pays dividends to introduce the play thoughtfully and thoroughly. Here are my favorite A Raisin in the Sun pre-reading activities,… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Pre-reading Activities
These Brave New World Activities get students creating, debating, performing, and thinking critically. I order the list based on the chronology of the unit. Additional Brave New World tasks are listed under “Honorable Mentions.” Post Preview: Brave New World Activities… Read More »Top 10 Brave New World Activities
This To Kill a Mockingbird Anticipation Guide (PDF handout) prepares students to read Harper Lee’s masterpiece. Activate prior knowledge, engage with theme subjects, create interest, and set a purpose for reading. Click the file link to print or download. The… Read More »To Kill a Mockingbird Anticipation Guide / Introduction Activity
Even advanced students benefit from a few intro activities before engaging with a text. Here are 15 Frankenstein pre-reading activities to get students engaged before they open the cover of Mary Shelley’s masterpiece. I include a variety of Frankenstein pre-reading activities… Read More »15 Frankenstein Pre-reading Activities
You may love Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, but how will you engage the students? Undoubtedly, the play is engaging, but here are some A Raisin in the Sun activities that will get students considering, analyzing, discussing, creating,… Read More »10 Engaging A RAISIN IN THE SUN Activities
