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The Alchemist Unit Plan: Teaching Coelho In High School
Literature ► May 25, 2025

The Alchemist Unit Plan: Teaching Coelho In High School

If you’re considering teaching Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist in your English Language Arts class, I’m about to make it as simple as possible! This blog post is going to dive into some ideas for designing your The Alchemist unit plan. I’ll also...

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World Literature Books for Struggling Readers: A Global Journey
Literature ► February 16, 2025

World Literature Books for Struggling Readers: A Global Journey

My first thought upon reviewing my school’s World Literature curriculum, frankly, was that it was a disaster. Did Shakespeare really need another unit? (Students would have read two other Shakespearian plays by the time they...

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4 The Alchemist Book Activities For High Schoolers
Literature ► November 24, 2024

4 The Alchemist Book Activities For High Schoolers

If you’re looking for a quick read that’s packed with life-changing lessons for your high school World Literature class, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a perfect choice! Here are some ideas for a few...

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Teaching the Hero’s Journey in High School
Literature ► November 10, 2024

Teaching the Hero’s Journey in High School

If you want to teach story structure to your older students, teaching the Hero’s Journey in high school is the perfect method! The Hero’s Journey provides a digestible framework for students to use to break...

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These World Literature Novels are Perfect for Struggling Readers
Literature ► August 4, 2024

These World Literature Novels are Perfect for Struggling Readers

Almost every high school has a World Literature course on its curriculum, but how often are our students actually ready for it? World Literature often encompasses some difficult reads; how can we make it accessible...

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