Teaching american literature

Teaching literary movements can be challenging. To help you out, I've designed five units with engaging resources, lessons, and texts!

Teaching American Literature | Clear outlines for doing several units of American Lit. Love Ms. G's teaching style and fun, interactive lessons. They get h.s. students moving, talking, and most of all learning!

High School American Literature Reading list is a blog post that covers most popular American Literature book reads

My junior classes traces the evolution of American literary movements. At times, this organization can be challenging because it's hard to get student excited about early American literature. However, over the years, I've learned to appreciate this structure for a few reasons: First, chronological study allows students to see how history and literature affect and reflect one another. Similarly, working with different literary movements helps students see the evolution of American literature.

Do you want to enhance your teaching of American Literature? Then use TED talks to teach valuable listening skills and make connectio...

Teaching stories of the gothic is a win in high school English. Be sure to check out these 11 student approved short stories. Perfect choices for AP® Literature, American Literature and more.

Graphical timeline representing literary periods & movements, as well as major events or authors from literature history.

Teaching the Great Gatsby? To deepen student thinking and discussion, situate this American classic within its historical context. (blog post)

Links to source precede. Link to “Literary Periods and History Timeline” Link to “American Literature through Time” studyguide.org Link to Story Board That–American Li…