Introducing Edgar Allan Poe
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…
Middle School
Teaching the Tell Tale Heart
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 3, 2023 Welcome back to the second post in my series featuring Edgar Allan Poe activities for the middle school classroom. As the Halloween season approaches, slipping…
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Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 3, 2023 Edgar allan poe short stories for middle school As we hit record temperatures here in BC, I will admit I am already looking forward to…
Social Justice Novels for Middle School
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 As a middle school teacher, I know the importance of teaching my students all about the social justice issues going on in the world. However,…
Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School · Social Studies
Residential School in Canada
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 18, 2024 As a BC educator, this is a topic that hits very close to home. There have been ongoing discoveries of so many lost…
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Trojan War Activities
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 If you have been around here for a while, you know that I really love teaching all about ancient history. Each year in seventh grade,…