Analyzing this short poem by Emily Brontë for mood and tone would be a great warmup for an advanced English class. You could create a slide using the above image, and then provide the text in an easier to read format. The Poem: All hushed and still within the house; Without – all wind and driving rain; But something whispers to my mind, Through rain and through the wailing wind, Never again. Never again? Why not again? Memory has power as real as thine. -Emily …
Writing Tips & Lessons
I'm constantly developing new lessons for my College Writing and/or my Creative Writing classes. I'll post and explain some of my favorite writing tips and lessons here.
English Teacher Humor: Funny Grammar Memes
If you're an English teacher (or just a grammar geek), then you will get the humor of the memes below. Disclaimer: I didn't come up with any of these. But I recreated most of them as files you can copy and share. Enjoy!
…How to Write a Sci Fi Short Story: Lesson Plan, Story Prompts, & A Sample Story
When it comes to fiction genres, people love science fiction. But how do you write a sci fi short story? This post will take you through the steps, so you can write your own sci fi short story, or teach your students (even if you're not that familiar with science fiction writing.) There's a lesson plan, a sample story, and prompts.
Step 1: Warmup. Ask yourself or your students these questions, just to get your creative juices flowing.
Would you rather… Meet a …How to Write and/or Teach Fairy Tales
Whether You're Teaching Yourself or Others How to Write Fairy Tales, the Same Rules Apply.
Use this post as either a fairytale writing lesson plan, or a way to teach yourself how to write fairy tales.Start by Reading a Classic. Below is "The Seven Ravens" by The Brothers Grimm.
The Seven Ravens
There was once a man who had seven sons, and still he had …How to Write a Short Story for Beginners: The Sensory Story
Sensory Story Writing
This post describes how to write a short story for beginners, or if you’re a teacher, activities for teaching short stories. There is a sensory story example, and there are also sensory story writing prompts at the end. You can use the exercises and examples below either for your own writing or for your students. A great way to begin writing short stories is through the sensory story. A sensory story focuses on using imagery to create …