Creative Wonder Novel Study Ideas
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 22, 2023 Wonder Novel Study Activities for Upper Elementary The message behind R.J Palacio’s novel Wonder is all about choosing kindness – an essential and important concept…
Reading Strategies
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…
Blog · English · Short Stories
What is Dystopian Literature?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 22, 2024 Dystopian Literature is often a favorite genre of the learners in my classroom. My upper elementary and middle school students have always gravitated towards this…
3 Great Arthurian Legends for kids
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 22, 2024 Sometimes it can be hard to find Arthurian Legends for kids that are age appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. Thomas Malory’s “Le…
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 · Elementary · English
3 ways to cultivate a love of reading
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 As educators, we know that cultivating a life long love of reading is hugely valuable to the students we serve. Studies have shown that pleasure…