3 Dystopian Novels for Middle School
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 28, 2023 The Dystopian genre has long been a favorite with my middle school learners. The overarching themes of survival, governmental control, and loss of individual freedoms…
Middle School
Blog · Elementary · English · History · Middle School
Arthurian legends Activities
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 26, 2024 The epic legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have always been hits with my learners. The magical elements, chivalrous knights,…
Blog · Back to School · Elementary · English · Middle School
Learning Styles in the classroom
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 28, 2023 Learning styles, and the theory of multiple intelligences, refer to the way students prefer to absorb and understand information. There are many different types of…
Blog · Back to School · Elementary · English · History · Middle School · Writing
Mandala Art Projects for Back to School
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 03, 2024 I am excited to share with you today one of my very favorite art projects for back to school – personal mandala creation. These mandala…
What is gothic literature?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 Those of you who have been following along with this blog for a while know that creepy short stories are definitely my jam. These stories…
Favorite Science Fiction Short Stories
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 Welcome to the second post in my series on Science Fiction! In my previous post, I talked all about this engaging genre, and some tips…