In this episode, we continue our series exploring ways to Teach Traditionally-Taught Texts. These texts often tire instructors at a certain point--so how do we keep it exciting for ourselves and for our students?

Paige and Margaret discuss cultural capital, pushing boundaries, and critiquing the field we love. We dive into the nitty-gritty of our past lesson plans and brainstorm options for future classes (a lesson plan pairing Hemingway and Shonda Rhimes? Maybe one day soon!). We also ask, "How do we teach problematic texts and artists?" Balancing established perspectives and new voices to navigate representations of modern life requires a fully-awake instructor!

How do you teach traditionally-taught texts? Share your experiences, questions and resources with us at [email protected] or tweet us @Literaturely101