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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated August 5, 2026 Creative ways to teach literary Elements Before starting any novel study or short story unit, I find it crucial to review the elements of literature….
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated October 16, 2025 Welcome to the second part in my series on Halloween Short Stories. There were just too many great titles to share in one post! Halloween…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2025 If you have been following along with me on the blog for a while, you know my obsession with short stories. Add that to my…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2025 Looking for some engaging Halloween activities for Upper Elementary? I have got you covered! This spooky holiday has so many great learning opportunities that build…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2025 Let’s talk about Halloween Activities for Middle School As we’re embarking on the back-to-school season, my thoughts have already turned to Halloween. I must confess,…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 3, 2023 Welcome back to the third post in my series about introducing Edgar Allan Poe and incorporating his works into your ELA curriculum during the Halloween…