Tag: short story

Why “Weight” Should Be on Your Must-Teach Short Story List

In my mission to revamp my inventory of short stories to use with my freshmen, “Weight” is hands down my favorite addition. Keep scrolling; you won’t be disappointed. It’s on CommonLit I hate to say it, but cost sometimes comes into play when figuring out my curriculum. Sure, there are plenty of illegal PDFs floating …

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7 Reasons to Teach “A Jury of Her Peers”

7 Reasons to teach A Jury of Her Peers / Inference / Feminist Lens / Symbolism / Irony

My students and I love “A Jury of Her Peers“ by Susan Glaspell. Keep reading for seven reasons you should use it in your classroom as well. ***Spoilers ahead. Read with caution*** 1. Feminist Lens Written by a woman and about women, it gives excellent insight into the social roles of men and women in …

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