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How to Teach Dracula
Bram Stoker’s famous work introduces students to Gothic fiction and the format of an epistolary novel.
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How to Teach Flowers for Algernon
Learn everything you need to know about teaching Flowers for Algernon, an award-winning science fiction novel by Daniel Keyes.
Vocabulary
Advantages of Direct Vocabulary Instruction in a Digital Format
Download this white paper to learn more about the effectiveness of direct instruction through a digital platform such as Vocabulary Power Plus Online.
Literature
How to Introduce Literary Theory to Your Students
Most students can benefit from learning literary theory, and giving them the tools to do so can boost student engagement.
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How to Teach Transcendentalism
Introduce your students to the influential philosophical movement with Transcendentalism: Essential Essays of Emerson and Thoreau.
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How to Teach Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies will provoke thoughtful discussions about the dark side of human nature, loss of innocence, and survival.
Teaching Tips
Top 10 Survival Tips for New Teachers
If this is your first year as a teacher, check out these 10 tips. And if you know a first-year teacher, share this blog post with them!
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How to Teach Native Son
Get the facts about teaching Richard Wright’s classic protest novel Native Son with our free guide.
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How to Teach To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird tells the story of racial injustice, the destruction of innocence, and the battle between good and evil.
Vocabulary
Developing Creative Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary
Check out these tips on how to kickstart brainstorming of creative vocabulary teaching strategies!
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How to Teach The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Written by Sherman Alexie, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian will spark great discussions on identity, bullying, and education.
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How to Teach Slaughterhouse-Five
Kurt Vonnegut’s most famous novel explores fate and free will and the horrible effects of war in a work that is equal parts absurd, hilarious, and terribly sad.
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How to Teach The Hobbit
Introduce students to varying aspects of the modern fantasy genre with this guide to teaching The Hobbit.
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How to Teach A Long Walk to Water
A Long Walk to Water intersects the true story of Salva Dut, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, with a fictional account of a Sudanese girl.
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How to Teach Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Rex is maybe the greatest Greek tragedy and a spectacular display of the power of dramatic irony.
Literature
Dear Prestwick House: Which Victorian novels should every high school student read?
Looking for the best titles for a unit on Victorian literature? Here are ten books from our Literary Touchstone Classics line that will work!
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How to Teach Great Expectations
Great Expectations, Charles Dickens’s classic novel, conveys the journey of one ambitious orphan’s remarkable personal growth.
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How to Teach The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mark Haddon's mystery is an engaging novel told through the perspective of a teenager on the autism spectrum.
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How to Teach Their Eyes Were Watching God
Your students will love exploring the rich themes and vivid imagery within this classroom favorite.
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How to Teach The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter, with its rich themes and symbolism, is a must-read for the English classroom.
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How to Teach Brave New World
Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World has become an essential part of many high school curriculums.
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How to Teach Othello
The jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation in Shakespeare’s Othello make the play an excellent addition to any high school syllabus.
Literature
Top 10 Books About High School
We’ve compiled a list of incredible books that feature a high school setting. From drama and dystopia to memoirs and nonfiction, you’re bound to find books high school students will love.
Vocabulary
Webinar: Vocabulary Power Plus Online Program Walk-Through
Join us for a detailed walk-through of our new Vocabulary Power Plus Online program. Register now to save your seat!
Vocabulary
4 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary Program
When it comes to vocabulary, finding new ways to engage your students can be a challenge. Here are four ways to spruce up your current vocabulary program.
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Messages of Appreciation from the Prestwick House Team
Prestwick House staff members share their gratitude for teachers in this blog post for Teacher Appreciation Month.
Literature
Dear Prestwick House: What are the best historical fiction books for middle school students?
See what books made our top 10 list of the best historical fiction for middle school readers.
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How to Teach A Raisin in the Sun
Find resources for teaching A Raisin in the Sun, a classic American play about one family's struggles to achieve despite discrimination.
Reading
5 Types of Informational Text Structures
Knowing the components of these 5 text structures is essential for students reading and analyzing informational texts.
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How to Teach Antigone
The third of Sophocles' Theban plays, Antigone is a tragedy that examines governmental authority and moral responsibility.
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How to Teach The Canterbury Tales
Learn more about Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless work, The Canterbury Tales, with this free teaching guide.
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Teacher Appreciation Month Freebies
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month by downloading free thank you cards, certificates of appreciation, and social media graphics at Prestwick House!
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How to Teach Julius Caesar
Based on true events in Roman history, William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a play that highlights the conflicting demands of honor, patriotism, and friendship.
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How to Teach 1984
George Orwell's prophetic masterpiece will engage readers and foster discussions about politics, society, and the role of technology.
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How to Teach Beowulf
Beowulf is great material to use to examine the traits of heroes and monsters and introduce students to Old English works.
Literature
Dear Prestwick House: What are the best new young adult titles for a diverse audience?
See our top 10 diverse books that will make high school students of all backgrounds eager to read more.
Vocabulary
Teaching Domain-Specific Words
Teaching domain-specific words is important. Here are the best ways to introduce these types of vocabulary words to your students.
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How to Teach Of Mice and Men
Learn how to teach John Steinbeck’s famous naturalist novella Of Mice and Men with this free guide from Prestwick House.
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How to Teach Night
Elie Wiesel’s memoir Night will allow students to understand the horrors and moral issues of the Holocaust.
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How to Teach Hamlet
Hamlet is perhaps Shakespeare's finest tragedy. Find resources for teaching it here.
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[Webinar] Vocabulary Power Plus Online Overview
In this webinar recording, learn all the details about Vocabulary Power Plus Online, our new digital vocabulary program!
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Vocabulary Power Plus Online Explained in 30 Seconds
Check out the new Vocabulary Power Plus Online program by watching this quick video!
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How to Teach The Crucible
Information about and resources for teaching Arthur Miller's classic allegory about McCarthyism and the evils of moral compromise in the face of danger.
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5 Questions with the Editorial Team: Vocabulary Power Plus Online
Prestwick House is proud to present Vocabulary Power Plus Online, an innovative digital counterpart to our popular print series!
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How to Teach Monster
Take the guesswork out of teaching Walter Dean Myers’s Monster with our latest free guide.
Vocabulary
4 Methods of Teaching Vocabulary
Good vocabulary instruction combines these four indirect and direct teaching strategies to help students build stronger language skills.
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How to Teach The Handmaid's Tale
If you're in need of material for a lesson plan on dystopian societies or feminism, teach Atwood's novel in your classroom.
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How to Teach Macbeth
As one of Shakespeare's most visceral tragedies, Macbeth has been taught in English classrooms around the world.
Literature
Top 10 Literary Lovebird Pairs
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are our 10 favorite pairs of romantic—and not so romantic—literary lovebirds.
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How to Teach The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky's novel is epistolary, making it both a fun, interesting read and a great opportunity for exploring alternative formats of literature.
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How to Teach Romeo and Juliet
This classic tragedy about two star-crossed lovers is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s works.
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How to Teach The House on Mango Street
Sandra Cisneros’s novel is a coming-of-age story that will spark discussion on themes such as race, poverty, and gender roles.
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How to Teach Fahrenheit 451
Filled with stunning figurative language, symbolism, and imagery, Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian classic that warns against the danger of censorship.
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How to Teach The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Looking for resources to help you teach The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? Read on.
Literature
The 10 Best Discovering Literature Books of 2018
In 2018, we added over 35 new books to our Discovering Literature collection! Here are our top 10 picks that we believe your students will love.
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How to Teach The Outsiders
S. E. Hinton's simple but powerful coming-of-age novel The Outsiders portrays rivalry between social classes and the bonds of friendship.
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How to Teach I Am Malala
Use Malala Yousafzai’s gripping memoir as a gateway to helping your students grapple with issues like political injustice, gender inequality, and silenced voices.
Literature
Top 10 Short Books
Whether you’re looking for a quick story to teach or want to squeeze in one last novel before the semester ends, consider reading one of these 10 short books.
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How to Teach A Christmas Carol
Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is a wonderfully appropriate novella for the holidays or for Victorian historical context.
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How to Teach My Louisiana Sky
Kimberly Willis Holt's award-winning novel features relatable, popular themes involving acceptance, self-esteem, and family.