Three Novel Studies on Trust, Resilience and Courage, Grades 6-8
Reading novels in middle school is more than just an academic exercise or a way to develop their reading skills—it’s...
Exploring the Heart of “The Magician’s Nephew” Through Its Characters
C.S. Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew is a masterful tapestry of themes such as choices, courage, obedience, and the nature of...
Teaching Character Analysis with Step by Step Organizers for Middle and High School Students
“When writing a novel, a writer should create living people; people not characters”, Ernest Hemingway once said. Characters are...
From Isolation to Connection: Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ Complete Novel Study
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has captivated readers for generations with its heartwarming portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge’s dramatic transformation from...
How to Teach Essay Writing: Guiding Students Through the Writing Process with Graphic Organizers
Teaching Middle School and High School students to write essays can feel like navigating a maze. Many students see writing...
Why Read A Christmas Carol Stave 1: Chains, Marley and Modern Loneliness
What are the chains on Marley’s feet a sign of? Marley’s lack of connection and ties seemed to have...
Scrooge Character Analysis Graphic Organizers
Teaching A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a timeless way to spark meaningful discussions about compassion, transformation, and the true spirit...
Why I Left My Four-Year Bachelor Degree and Prolonged My Education by Six More Years to Get Paid the Same
The sound of page-turning and quiet footsteps, I open the page of my second-hand Latin textbook and read the title...