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A Christmas Carol Stations Activity That Brings Dickens’ World to Life

Teaching A Christmas Carol can bring just the right amount of magic into the holiday season while still maintaining rigor. Dickens’ story is packed with social criticism, powerful lessons, a sprinkle of spookiness, and one of literature’s most iconic character transformations. But before students can appreciate Scrooge’s journey, it’s helpful for them to understand the …

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Epic Mythology Stations To Use With The Odyssey

The Power of Learning Stations Need a great way to kick off your unit on Mythology or The Odyssey? This is it: a low-prep learning station for the win. Learning stations provide students with opportunities to dive deeply into a unit, engage all learning styles, and prevent students from sitting back and zoning out. Plus, …

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Teaching Gatsby: 3 Creative Strategies to Spark Curiosity in Your Classroom

There’s a reason The Great Gatsby hasn’t left high school reading lists (and probably never will!). Beneath the glitzy parties, Fitzgerald is asking timeless questions: What does the “American Dream” really mean? Is wealth the key to happiness? What defines success? The American Dream may look a little different for high schoolers, but concepts of …

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Great Gatsby Stations That Will Hook Your Students, Old Sport

Teaching The Great Gatsby doesn’t have to feel like trudging through “a valley of ashes.” If you’re teaching F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic this year, you know the power of setting the stage for Gatsby’s rich themes and historical context. Instead of using your usual introductory slideshow (which, let’s face it, can feel as dull as …

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