Dystopian books give us so much to work with, it's almost too easy to use them in the classroom! Below are some essay prompts to get you thinking, and project ideas to keep you busy! Essay prompts: In our post on the dystopian genre, we mentioned that many books contain elements of both dystopia and... Continue Reading →
All this week we've been featuring Abandon by Meg Cabot, the first book in her new paranormal trilogy. There are so many things we love about this book (great characters, eerie happenings, romance, intrigue, etc.) -- but something we're really keen about is the fact that Cabot draws so much influence from topics perfect for... Continue Reading →
All this week we've been featuring Abandon by Meg Cabot, the first book in her new paranormal trilogy. There are so many things we love about this book (great characters, eerie happenings, romance, intrigue, etc.) -- but something we're really keen about is the fact that Cabot draws so much influence from topics perfect for... Continue Reading →
There's no shortage of food for thought in Lauren DeStefano's new post-apocalyptic, dystopian novel, Wither. We've compiled some essay topics and project ideas to get you started, but the sky's the limit on this one! Essay ideas Imagine Rhine's kidnapping from her brother Rowan's point of view. How does he discover she's been taken? What does he... Continue Reading →
There's no shortage of food for thought in Lauren DeStefano's new post-apocalyptic, dystopian novel, Wither. We've compiled some essay topics and project ideas to get you started, but the sky's the limit on this one! Essay ideas Imagine Rhine's kidnapping from her brother Rowan's point of view. How does he discover she's been taken? What does he... Continue Reading →
All this month we've been featuring The Body Finder and Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting. Both are a fantastic blend of crime thriller and paranormal romance. Below, you'll find some thought-provoking prompts and project ideas to use in the classroom or for your own writing projects. Essay ideas: Some investigators actually use mediums/psychics... Continue Reading →
All this month we've been featuring The Body Finder and Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting. Both are a fantastic blend of crime thriller and paranormal romance. Below, you'll find some thought-provoking prompts and project ideas to use in the classroom or for your own writing projects. Essay ideas: Some investigators actually use mediums/psychics... Continue Reading →
One of the things we love most about Elizabeth Eulberg's Prom & Prejudice is that it offers countless opportunities to further explore Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. And since Austen's novel is such a staple in so many English classrooms, here's a perfect opportunity to relate a new, contemporary novel to your school work. We've... Continue Reading →
One of the things we love most about Elizabeth Eulberg's Prom & Prejudice is that it offers countless opportunities to further explore Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. And since Austen's novel is such a staple in so many English classrooms, here's a perfect opportunity to relate a new, contemporary novel to your school work. We've... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, we brought you our review of Delcroix Academy: The Candidates by Inara Scott. And if you check out this book for yourself, we have some good news. You can delve deeper into the story and have the perfect excuse to use it for homework using Inara's handy study guide! Many thanks to Inara for... Continue Reading →
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