Why Is Everybody Fighting Over There Anyway?
It’s not exactly related to teen literacy, but this Imperial History of the Middle East is very enlightening. Some of you might teach history in addition to literature, and this flash movie could be...
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All You Ever Wanted to Know about Cozy Mysteries
For those of you who teach your students about mysteries, Cozy-Mystery.com has some great resources for you: The Cozy Mystery Blog A Guide to Cozy TV and Movie Mysteries Mystery Book Awards Holiday Mystery...
Dos and Don’ts of Choosing Literature to Teach to Teenagers
How do you pick a book for your students to read as a whole class? I’m fortunate enough to work in a school where I have the flexibility to change titles each year if...
5 Reasons to Start Your School Year with “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov
How do you start the year in your literature class? One of the first stories I have my eighth graders read is “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov. It is a perfect story to start...
