Lesson Plans
A Simple 3-Step Framework for Teaching Literary Analysis (Even If You're Not an English Teacher)
A free guide for parents looking to support their students with deeper reading in high school ELA.
Books
Top 10 Engaging Activities for Teaching The House on Mango Street
Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street offers a rich tapestry of themes, characters, and literary devices, making it a versatile text for classroom exploration. To help students connect deeply with the material, here are ten activities that blend creativity with critical thinking. 1. ✍️ "My Name"
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Scaffolding Lessons Using The House on Mango Street
Rich figurative language analysis and easy lesson scaffolding for The House on Mango Street.
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Transforming Student Engagement with The House on Mango Street
I taught Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street once, and quickly realized I needed to rethink my approach. In this post, I'll explain why, and why I’m building something new for students who need a little more structure, support, and literary confidence. What Wasn’
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Moonlight Film Sequence Analysis Practice 2: Little & Kevin
COMING SOON: Shot by Shot film sequence analysis practice activity for the sequence of Little & Kevin and the boys playing in the field, in Moonlight.
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Moonlight Opening Sequence SxS Analysis Practice
COMING SOON: Opening Sequence Film Analysis Practice for Barry Jenkins' film, Moonlight.
Analysis
How to Do a Shot-by-Shot Film Sequence Analysis
Plus a Free Lesson Using Azazel Jacobs' His Three Daughters If you’ve ever wanted to teach (or learn) how to truly read a the rich language of film, a shot-by-shot analysis is one approach that can help you dig in to the details. Whether you're a
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11: Final Paragraph Assessment
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10: Theme
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09: Reasoning & Analysis
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08: Quotation Integration
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