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…
Middle School
Blog · English · Middle School
What is Science Fiction?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 The science fiction genre is always a hit with my middle school learners. For centuries, humans have been fascinated by extraterrestrials, space travel, and alternate…
Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School
Building a high interest classroom library
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 As Language Arts teachers, we all know how important it is for students to have easy access to a well stocked classroom library. Sadly, far…
Blog · English · Middle School
Diverse Short Stories – Ideas and Activities
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 9, 2024 It is easy to get stuck in a rut of teaching the same short stories year after year. However, I think it is important to…
Blog · English · Middle School
Short Stories for Black History Month
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated December 18, 2024 I firmly advocate for a diversified curriculum that amplifies authors representing diverse gender, racial, and cultural backgrounds. It is so important to incorporate a wide…
Black History Activities for Middle School
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 07, 2024 The month of February is Black History Month. With January slowly coming to a close, it is the perfect time to celebrate the history, culture,…