English Lesson Plans: Fun and Creative Ideas for Teaching English Literature to Elementary, Middle School and High School Students

Teaching Allegory in Of Mice and Men

They know about George and Lennie. They know about Curly and his wife. Do they understand, however, the social significance of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Start teaching Of Mice and Men at a higher level by teaching it as an allegory.

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The Best Laid (Lesson) Plans Of Mice and Men

I'm certain that 18th century mouse of whom writes Robert Burns had no idea his home would be destroyed. I'm even more certain he had no idea he would inspire one of the greatest novels in American Literature.

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Lesson Plan: Analyzing Circular Plot in Of Mice and Men

Dig deeper into literature with this lesson plan.

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Lesson Plan: Correct Word Usage

Correct word usage begins by understanding the rules of usage that governs good writing. Learn it and teach it with these writing tips.

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Lesson Plan: How to Write a Problem/Solution Essay

High school students love to complain. Teachers love to give high school students a reason to complain. Teaching students how to write a problem/solution essay accomplishes both.

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Techniques and Ideas for Teaching Drama

Teenagers love drama, but every time I read a play, they all fell asleep...until I used these techniques for teaching drama.

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Lesson Plan: How to Evaluate an Essay for Organization

Having a lot of information is nice, but if you can't find it, it doesn't matter. Remember that when writing, evaluating, teaching, or grading an essay.

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Strategies for Teaching Plot

Judging by popular teen movies, intricate plots are not that necessary. Reading great literature, however, necessitates an understanding of plot, chronology, and cause and effect relationships.

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Figurative Language Lesson Plan

Identifying figurative language in poetry is essential for enjoying poetry. This lesson plan will help you teach how to do it.

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Try Getting your Students Motivated with Creative Book Report Ideas!!

Add new interest to the traditional book report with character scrapbooks and book soundtracks.

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