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Mystery Writing Activities Through Film: From Vertigo to Knives Out
Read more: Mystery Writing Activities Through Film: From Vertigo to Knives OutWhat if you could turn films into hands-on learning experiences with mystery writing activities? Using Vertigo and Knives Out, middle school students explore plot twists, hidden clues, and suspense, then create their own thrilling short stories.
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Circe Novel by Madeleine Miller: A New Voice from Myth for High School Students
Read more: Circe Novel by Madeleine Miller: A New Voice from Myth for High School StudentsReading 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.
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Why Every High School Student Should Read D. Grossman’s “Someone to Run With”
Read more: Why Every High School Student Should Read D. Grossman’s “Someone to Run With”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.
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Walking Beside Bilbo: Insights on Friendship for Middle School Readers
Read more: Walking Beside Bilbo: Insights on Friendship for Middle School ReadersWhat does it mean to be a true friend? In The Hobbit, Tolkien shows that true friendship often grows where we least expect it. Through Bilbo’s journey with the dwarves — full of quarrels, dangers, and discoveries — we see how it shapes us and why it matters so deeply for young readers.
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Teaching with Atticus Finch: Lessons in Empathy, Justice, and Critical Thinking
Read more: Teaching with Atticus Finch: Lessons in Empathy, Justice, and Critical ThinkingTimeless and inspiring, Atticus Finch shows students and teachers alike the power of empathy, justice, and moral courage.
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Using Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief in the Classroom – A Mythology-Based Approach
Read more: Using Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief in the Classroom – A Mythology-Based ApproachWhat if your next mythology lesson felt more like a movie night? Discover Percy Jackson activities that bring ancient gods, heroic quests, and Greek myths to life through The Lightning Thief film—complete with ready-to-go prompts and classroom ideas your students will love.