Last fall, as I read and planned lessons for Beowulf, “The Wanderer,” and “The Seafarer,” I kept coming across “The Dream of the Rood.” It wasn’t included in our textbook, but since I kept reading about it (and it was included in my trusty Norton anthology, after all), I became more and more curious. Fast forward: my “Dream of the Rood” close reading activity is here!
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A new movie for your Anglo-Saxon poetry unit
The 1-hour and 52-minute movie is captivating, and builds suspense and excitement around the very culture awash in The Wanderer, The Seafarer, The Wife’s Lament, and Beowulf.
The Slice of Life Poem
Recently, it occurred to me that slice of life writing would work equally well in poetic form.
Book bentos: 5 tips to make them better
Based on my first attempt with book bentos, I came up with these 5 tips to make these fun projects even better.
How to make student writing more specific
Being specific in writing means naming things
Reinforce reading with student photography
A recent snow day activity has sparked my curiosity about the possibilities of combining student photography with reading.
Ekphrastic Poetry Video Resources for Students
Experiment with ekphrastic poetry and infuse your English class with beautiful art. These videos will help.
Holy on-time homework, Batman!
How I got my students to turn in their assignments on time
New writing contest for students grades 6-12
Check out this brand new writing contest for grades 6-12!
My slightly odd teacher self-care routine
She was just doing what she had to do to generate some positive energy amidst a group of silent, unresponsive, insecure high schoolers.
