Literature lessons

Looking for fun activities to explore the art of poetry and use it to support language learning? Try these simple and fun activities!

Timeline of literary periods and movements - infographic - "A Timeline of Literary Periods and Movements" was developed by a team from The Literature Network, an online community of literature lovers

SIFT for Lit

Discover the 8 periods in english literature and download and print the FREE literary timeline to use in the classroom or at home.

Teaching American Literature | Clear outlines for doing several units of American Lit. Love Ms. G's teaching style and fun, interactive lessons. They get h.s. students moving, talking, and most of all learning!

Doug Savage's Savage Chickens "comics" are a single-frame comic drawn on a sticky note that illustrates the life of chickens whose experiences reveal the "savage" truths of the human existence. Teaching satire in secondary ELA is a high-interest and humorous way to engage studen

Spark Notes has boiled down the history of literary movements to a collection of one line quips. The problem with literature is that there’s so much of it. Books go back a long time (like at least ten or fifteen years, I’m thinking), and if you’re a student taking an English class, you’re supposed to be familiar with…

Teaching literature with older students - engage them through connections and analysis. This is quick list of activities for literature with secondary students.

Literary devices are the tools that writers use to enhance their writing and convey their messages effectively. These devices are the building blocks of literature, and they help to create a special and pointed effect in writing. They can be used to convey information, emphasize certain points, or help readers understand writing on a deeper ... Read more