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Painting the fence with Tom Sawyer
We probably all agree that one of the most iconic scenes from Mark Twain’s novels is when Tom Sawyer has to whitewash the fence.Continue Reading -
Literary Time Travel 1: Back to the 1700s with Lemuel Gulliver and Jonathan Swift
Classic novels are just that: classic. They are infused with a universal magic that allows them to resonate throughout the ages.Continue Reading -
Lesson plan: The Age of Innocence
Edith Wharton’s classic novel, The Age of Innocence, not only defined the age it described - New York in 1870s - but it wove a fascinating and complex story about love and commitment which raises a nuContinue Reading -
Little Women: Big learning opportunities with our project-based ideas
Introduction 1. Talk about the title and read the blurb. "This is the much-loved story of the four March sisters. Meg is the eldest and is about to fall in love.Continue Reading -
Thanksgiving: 6 topics for your English class
“November had come; the crops were in, and barn, buttery, and bin were overflowing with the harvest that rewarded the summer's hard work.Continue Reading -
Philosophy in the English class
It sounds like the perfect combination: philosophical fiction. Philosophy in your reading class?Continue Reading -
Beat bullying with books
Bullying is always a central issue in discussions about school, safety and emotional health. Healthier schools and environments can be distinguished from the ones where bullying becomes a reContinue Reading -
Explore the world with Robert Louis Stevenson
"To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." R. L.Continue Reading -
Be kind in fiction and life
“The best portion of a good man's life: his little, nameless unremembered acts of kindness and love.” William Wordsworth February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day and November 13 is World KindnessContinue Reading -
City project: your ideal neighbourhood
City life is diverse: it can be hectic and slow, noisy and quiet, energizing and tiring. It all depends on your neighbourhood and the areas you frequently visit.Continue Reading -
City life: stories and language tasks
Cities have always been exciting, vibrant places that offer a lot to their inhabitants and visitors.Continue Reading -
Stories from the city: two readers for teens and adults
We have two original readers that take will take you on exciting adventures around some of the most beautiful cities: London, Paris, Venice and Istanbul.Continue Reading