How can we help students truly understand Maycomb before reading To Kill a Mockingbird? This article explores a pre-reading approach centered on identity, stereotypes, and community rules—key concepts that reveal how Maycomb is not just the setting of the novel, but a system that shapes characters, conflict, and meaning.
A Pre-Reading Roadmap for To Kill a Mockingbird 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 »
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 »
David Grossman’s Someone to Run With is more than a novel—it’s a powerful journey through friendship, courage, and self-discovery. Follow Assaf and Tamar with your students across Jerusalem as they face impossible challenges, discover the true meaning of love and loyalty, and learn what it means to grow up.
Why Every High School Student Should Read D. Grossman’s “Someone to Run With” Read Post »
Atticus Finch is remembered as a lawyer and a father—but he is, above all, a teacher. A character analysis of how he educates, and what he learns in return.
Atticus Finch: A Character Analysis Read Post »
Exploring the myth of Iphigenia through Homer and Lucretius reveals contrasting views on religion—as sacred duty or dangerous superstition—inviting us to question the true role of faith in human justice and sacrifice.
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia: Between Faith and Superstition Read Post »
