It can be a struggle to make Shakespeare’s plays feel relevant and engaging to our students. One powerful way to bridge this gap is by connecting the Bard’s works to their historical context. In this post, we’ll explore how teaching
Why should we incorporate transmedia storytelling in education? As English educators, we’re all too familiar with the sight of students constantly engaged with their devices, effortlessly switching between various social media platforms and streaming services. While this used to be
As I sit here in the middle of summer, surrounded by curriculum guides and sticky notes, I can’t help but feel excited about the upcoming school year. Why? Because I’m in the process of completely revamping my literature unit, and
We all know Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. This narrative structure, also known as the monomyth, has long been a cornerstone of narrative analysis in English classrooms. It’s a useful tool for introducing students to narrative analysis and can be applied
Will the real Socratic Seminar please stand up? As I’ve been revamping my English 10 Honors curriculum, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on various teaching methods, particularly Socratic seminars. While these discussions are a staple in many English classrooms, I’ve
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