Can Ravens Really Say “Nevermore”? | 3-Hour NYS CTLE Course for Teachers
Earn 3 NYS CTLE credits while teaching "The Raven" through science, math, and mythology in ways your students will actually understand.
Complete the course and receive your NYS CTLE certificate
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What You’ll Gain
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Teach “The Raven” using science, math, and mythology
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Help students understand difficult texts more clearly
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Includes classroom-ready reading and multiple-choice activities
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Keep students engaged while building analytical skills
About this Course
This course shows you how to teach “The Raven” in a more engaging and accessible way. By connecting the poem to science, math, and mythology, you’ll gain practical ideas you can use in your classroom right away.
What You’ll Experience
- A new way to approach “The Raven”
- Connections to real-world science
- A mathematical perspective on repetition
- Mythological references that deepen meaning
- Simple, engaging classroom ideas
Course Format
Short, segmented videos
(not a single long recording)
Short, engaging video lessons
NYS CTLE credit awarded upon completion
Student handouts included
Includes a short completion quizzes
Who This Is For
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Middle and high school teachers
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English, science, and social studies teachers
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Teachers looking for engaging, cross-curricular ideas
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Educators who want practical strategies
Why This Works
This approach helps students make clear connections across subjects, making "The Raven" easier to understand and analyze.
By exploring the text through science, math, and mythology, students stay engaged while developing deeper insight into the poem.
You can apply this same approach to other texts your students struggle to understand.
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Meet the Instructors
Alison Mertz
English Educator & CTLE Provider
Master’s in English · 20+ years teaching experience
Specializes in helping students succeed on Regents, SAT, and AP exams
Jeff Groth
Ornithologist & Bird Expert
PhD in Zoology, University of California, Berkeley
Former researcher, American Museum of Natural History
Former researcher, American Museum of Natural History
Christine R. Mertz
Attorney
Practicing attorney with over 20 years of experience. Brings a sharp analytical perspective to close reading and interpretation.
Ready to Teach “The Raven” in a More Engaging Way?
Meets NYS CTLE requirements. Certificate provided after successful completion.
Greenlight PD, LLC – NYS CTLE Provider
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Bay Shore, NY 11706
Providing NYS CTLE courses for teachers across New York State
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