Scaffolded High School English Resources
Trevor Noah’s memoir Born a Crime is hands-down one of my favorite modern books to incorporate into a high school curriculum. Between its laugh-out-loud moments and heartbreaking truths, Born a Crime gives young readers a deeply personal window into apartheid South Africa—and makes them...
Read MoreMy first thought upon reviewing my school’s World Literature curriculum, frankly, was that it was a disaster. Did Shakespeare really need another unit? (Students would have read two other Shakespearian plays by the time they...
Read MoreAlmost every high school has a World Literature course on its curriculum, but how often are our students actually ready for it? World Literature often encompasses some difficult reads; how can we make it accessible...
Read MoreTrevor Noah’s Born a Crime can be an incredibly fun unit for your English class! (Not sure why? Find out why you should teach it here.) Check out the following Born a Crime activities to...
Read MoreTrevor Noah’s Born a Crime is quickly becoming a classroom staple. It’s especially great for World Literature classes. If you’ve decided to add it to your syllabus, check out these Born a Crime teaching tips!...
Read MoreLooking to add a new World Literature title to your curriculum? Maybe you’re desperate for any novel that will engage your students. Or perhaps you’d just like to add a title to your syllabus from...
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