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LitPlan Revisions Continue

LitPlan Revisions Continue

Posted by Mary B. Collins on Feb 20th 2024

Last year we started updating all of the LitPlans. Why? To remove archaic references to things like filmstrips and overhead projectorsTo include more appropriate terms like using media center an … read more
Ethan Frome Summary, Teaching Notes, & Resources

Ethan Frome Summary, Teaching Notes, & Resources

Posted by Mary Collins on Jan 4th 2024

Ethan Fromeby Edith WhartonAbout The BookETHAN FROME by Edith WhartonGrades 11-12On a bleak New England farm, a taciturn young man has resigned himself to a life of grim endurance. Bound by circumstan … read more
The Outsiders Novel Study Activities

The Outsiders Novel Study Activities

Posted by Mary B. Collins on Mar 20th 2023

Finding a novel that engages students can be tough, but The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a very popular choice and a perennial student favorite. The Outsiders is an engaging novel that encourages criti … read more
3 Strategies for Teaching Novels in Middle School

3 Strategies for Teaching Novels in Middle School

Posted by Mary B. Collins on Jan 19th 2023

Teaching novels to middle schoolers can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! With the right strategies, you can make teaching novels an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both you and … read more