The creation of Narnia in The Magician’s Nephew is one of the strangest and most beautiful moments in the book, where Aslan sings the world into being. In my classroom, this scene has sparked deep reflections on language, imagination, and understanding — and I want to share them with you.
The Creation of Narnia in The Magician’s Nephew (and in the Classroom) Read Post »
Here I share my experience teaching The Magician’s Nephew in middle school. Discover tips on structuring lessons, fostering curiosity, and helping students engage deeply with Lewis’s world.
Teaching The Magician’s Nephew in Middle School: A Practical Guide for the Classroom Read Post »
The White Witch is not simply cruel—she is a tyrant with a theory, one she states aloud to a boy who has just asked how she could destroy a world. This article reads Jadis as a case study in how power exempts itself from the rules, tracing the three ways she escapes judgment across Lewis’s two novels: by argument, by force, and by law.
The White Witch and the Concept of Tyranny: Teaching Power and Justice Through Fantasy Read Post »
“It is a sin to kill a mockingbird,” says Atticus in chapter 10. If you’ve ever had a student exclaim, “Oh, wait, that’s the title! But… what does it mean?”, this article will help you dive deeper into the metaphor, exploring the stories of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson and offering insights for your classroom discussions.
To Kill Two Mockingbirds: Stories of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson Read Post »
The best mysteries fool you on purpose — the truth in plain sight the whole time. Here’s how I use two films that pull that trick in opposite ways, Vertigo and Knives Out, to teach middle schoolers the craft of misdirection, then set them writing their own.
Mystery Writing Through Film: From Vertigo to Knives Out Read Post »
Reading the Circe novel with my students opened a new window onto the Odyssey. Miller’s retelling captivated us all, offering rich opportunities to explore character, power, and the human side of the gods.
Circe Novel by Madeleine Miller: A New Voice from Myth for High School Students Read Post »
