In our fast-paced digital world, where instant gratification reigns supreme, it is essential to confront the allure of immediate fulfillment and its impact on our lives. This blog post aims to delve what The Great Gatsby teaches us about themes
The 4 Biggest Mistakes You Are Making in Your Great Gatsby Unit Plan (and how to fix them)
When designing your Great Gatsby unit plan, it’s essential to approach it with care and strategic thinking. As educators, we have the power to shape our students’ understanding and appreciation of this iconic novel, but it’s important to be aware
Leveraging Students’ Understanding of Social Media: 10 Ideas for Teaching The Great Gatsby
Social media may be a surprising inspiration for ideas for teaching The Great Gatsby, but the parallels are strong. The Great Gatsby captures the essence of the era while exploring timeless themes that still resonate today. In our modern world,
Beyond Blocks: 3 Memorable Strategies for Teaching Transcendentalism Using Minecraft
Teaching Transcendentalism and wondering how you can make it relevant for your students? The early intellectual leaders of the movement feel far removed from their technology infused life. But, what if the spirit of transcendentalism that Whitman, Emerson, and Thoreau
Curriculum Planning Series: Three Step Framing Process for Integrated Content (Part 2 of 3)
Why curriculum planning? As high school English teachers, there are factors stacked against us. More and more students are reliant on summaries or other electronic aids. I’ve found that each year there are fewer and fewer students that have read