Do you want to master techniques for reading and writing poetry? Then this new lesson series from Aslan Academy will be the perfect fit. Much of the power of great writing comes from using rhetorical and figurative devices that enhance the beauty of a written text. Often, the marriage of form and content reveals deeper levels of meaning, and the relationship between them highlights important thematic emphases. In this series, you can learn the basics of poetry and figurative

What is the true cure for the mad disease of racism? Is the current trend in society to "woke politics" actually any form of real solution for the corruption of the human heart? Harper Lee's monumental novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" provides an alternate approach to this perennial human problem. When legal systems and politics fail, it is the innocent love and empathy of a child — Scout Finch — that often destroys the monstrous power of discrimination and prejudice. Explore th

Are you teaching Shakespeare and need some activities to help students analyze characters? Check out our new Symbolizing Characters activity package for Shakespeare's "The Tempest", complete with Teacher's Guide and activity sheets for 5 major characters: Prospero Miranda Ferdinand Ariel Caliban. Also includes Suggested Answer Keys for each character! Making Shakespeare personal and relevant can sometimes be challenging, as the historical context creates a distance from the