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…
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…