Book Reviews

Book reviews for English teachers, students, and other lovers of reading.

A Complete High School British Literature Curriculum

Which Beloved Classics to Include in Your High School British Literature Curriculum In my British Literature course for senior / 12th grade students, we study major literary works from Anglo-Saxon to the twentieth century (although not in chronological order!). This selection of works of British Literature can also easily be used in an AP Advanced …

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Teach The Secret Life of Bees to High School Students

A Beautiful Novel About Survival, Resilience, and Belonging The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is an excellent young adult book choice for an all class read or independent choice in the high school classroom! All grade levels, but specifically freshmen and sophomores, will connect to the powerful message about growing up and …

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My Independent Reading List for High School – Part Four

Contemporary British Fiction Choices For High School Seniors Note: This is part four of my recommendations for independent reading in the British Literature classroom. If you are interested in my first and second lists you can find them here: Part One, Part Two, Part Three.  I am excited to bring you yet another list of …

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