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Crafting Excellence: The Ideal Junior English Q1 Curriculum

As educators we are constantly called upon to review our curriculums to make sure we are meeting the state standards. I’m sure we’ve all felt that frustration of wanting to teach great texts while being asked “how does it meet the standards?” The ideal Junior English curriculum for the first quarter should address the classics […]

5 Captivating Flash Fiction Stories to Elevate Your Literature Class

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Teaching literature is a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. Introducing students to flash fiction can be an excellent way to engage them with concise, meaningful storytelling. Flash fiction, typically under 1,000 words, forces writers to distill their ideas into bite-size compact narratives, meaning you can teach them in as little as half a class period! In

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