Literature Beyond Shakespeare

Glimpse into an adaptation of The Merchant of Venice that asks, “What if?”

An immersive and unforgettable way to understand The Declaration of Independence.

Find out why Dr. King’s speech should never be studied silently again. What your students do in this lesson will amaze you–and them.

Students discover the “four directions” scene of The Joy Luck Club on their own, without any teacher explanation.

What’s an effective way to launch your students into engaged study of Tayari Jones’ An American Marriage?

Students work in small groups to read, evaluate, and edit an early scene from Shelley’s novel. Lively debate ensues!

The single most irresistible and effective way to begin a study of Alvarez’s novel!

A surprising and ridiculously effective way to start The Great Gatsby!

Allow choral reading to bring to life the lyrical power of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s writing.

2-line scenes are a wonderful, student-centered way to introduce students to the language of The Bluest Eye.

Get students meaningfully close-reading and purposefully annotating as they create a promptbook of Chapter Five of George Orwell’s captivating dystopian novel.

Although short, “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros is a complex story just begging for students to bring it to life. Get students reading closely and making meaningful annotations as they create a promptbook of this emotional narrative.

Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird? Instead of a teacher-led presentation, try this student-centered least intimidating way in.

Get students out of their seats and on their feet bringing close reading to life with 3D Literature!

Watch as students experiment with and own the language of Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities in this low-prep, high impact way of teaching close reading.

An irresistible and effective way to introduce students to Elizabeth Acevedo’s novel-in-verse Poet X.

No need for a lecture or a lengthy explanation. Get students examining the opening pages of Beloved all on their own.

Allow choral reading to bring to life the lyrical power of Toni Morrison’s writing.

Starting The Color Purple? Instead of a teacher-led presentation, try this student-centered way in.