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  • "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening"

    "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening"

    Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (1923) By Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see...

    "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening"

    Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (1923) By Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see...

  • Figurative Language Stations

    Figurative Language Stations

    Searching for a fun and engaging way to teach figurative language? Search no further! This figurative language stations activity is a highly effective method for giving students practice at analyzing the most important types...

    Figurative Language Stations

    Searching for a fun and engaging way to teach figurative language? Search no further! This figurative language stations activity is a highly effective method for giving students practice at analyzing the most important types...

  • Diversifying the Curriculum: How to Design an Inclusive English Syllabus

    Diversifying the Curriculum: How to Design an I...

    How can teachers diversify our English curricula by adding more authors of color to our syllabi? Which texts should we add?

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    Diversifying the Curriculum: How to Design an I...

    How can teachers diversify our English curricula by adding more authors of color to our syllabi? Which texts should we add?

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About Me

Adam Jernigan has taught English courses at high schools and colleges for over 20 years. He earned a B.A. in Comparative Literature from Stanford University as well as an M.A. and Ph.D. in English from the University of Chicago.

Trained as a specialist in American literature, Adam has published academic essays on American authors like James Baldwin and Sylvia Plath.

He has designed and taught English courses in grades 9-12. He currently teaches an 11th-grade course on American literature as well as an advanced elective on William Shakespeare.

Shakespeare Resources

Inspire your students with lessons that are visually engaging and intellectually stimulating! These educational workbooks are professionally designed and filled with thought-provoking questions on key passages from Shakespeare's plays. Students can complete the workbooks independently or follow the guidance of a teacher equipped with a detailed answer key....

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Why Rigorous Resources?

  • Critical Thinking

    My resources feature higher-order questions which challenge students to think in complex ways about literary texts. Each resource is guaranteed to cultivate skills in close reading, critical thinking, and analytical writing. If you're not happy with a purchase, I'll provide you with a full refund — no questions asked!

  • Democratic Discussion

    Discussion-based learning inspires students to listen thoughtfully, collaborate constructively, appreciate diverse perspectives, and disagree respectfully. In my view, the English classroom is one of the few remaining places where students can develop the citizenship skills that are vital to a well-functioning democracy.

  • Diversity & Inclusion

    The units focus on canonical texts written by diverse authors. The daily lessons help students to appreciate the diverse fabric of American society. They also build cultural competencies and communication skills which enable students to participate as informed citizens within a diverse and interconnected world.

Rigor + Joy

When creating a new teaching unit, I read all of the academic scholarship related to the book. Then I integrate the best scholarly insights into the lesson plans, ensuring that you’ll have the most engaging lessons in education.

My goal is to inspire students with thought-provoking questions that will stimulate lively discussions. I want students to find joy in the experience of being intellectually challenged — and to become attached to the thrill of building shared knowledge together!

American Literature Resources

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on American literature! Check out these teaching units on literary texts by diverse American authors. Each unit features an abundance of higher-order questions guaranteed to spark lively discussions and insightful analysis....
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