The Sniper, by Liam O’Flaherty, is a great short story to teach the basic elements of a story, including setting, climax, resolution, and plot twist. I also find it an excellent story to intro...Read More
Below is a PowerPoint I use when teaching the popular story, To Build A Fire, by Jack London. I use this story to teach characterization and character development, and how they are established by th...Read More
Below is a PowerPoint and vocabulary organizer I use when teaching Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter, usually as part of a larger short story unit. It’s a great model text for showcasi...Read More
Hills Like White Elephants is almost a perfect a story to show, as well as teach, students about sub-text and language vs. communication. Below is a lined version of the story and a PowerPoint that ...Read More