This lesson invites young scholars to derive inspiration from photographs (portraits and people) from the Civil War era. These images serve as impetus to write monologues and create improvisational skits.

Reading Robert Browning's poem "My Last Duchess," young scholars will explore the use of dramatic monologue as a poetic form, where the speaker often reveals far more than intended. The students will later write their own dramatic...

In this instructional activity, students use photos that relate to a social studies concept (i.e., country of study, historical person, natural disaster, geographical landmark, religion, or governmental strife) as a springboard to write...

In this lesson, students will create a 5-part (introduction, 3 ideas, conclusion) monologue incorporating persuasive techniques and strong word choice.

Looking at three of Robert Browning's poems, learners will be encouraged to think critically and create compositions that explore complex themes.[PDF]

In this lesson, students look at photographs (portraits and people, historical events and images depicting strife or struggle, etc.) based around a given time period and contemplate the impact a photograph has on the perception of a...

[Free Registration/Login Required] During these multi-day lessons, students will closely read William Shakespeare's work, The Tempest. Students will analyze characters, plot, and themes. Students will culminate their understanding...

In this lesson plan, students look at photographs (portraits and people, historical events and images depicting strife or struggle, etc.) based around a given time period and contemplate the impact a photograph has on the perception of a...

A good definition of stream of consciousness. Includes links to related topics and references to literature and authors who utilize stream of consciousness in their writing.

A playwright's website that explores various aspects of children's theatre. Includes definitions, lesson plans, books and plenty of ideas.

This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.