Good Book Series for Middle School Boys that are Reluctant Readers
Oftentimes teachers, librarians and parents are frustrated by the fact that so many boys seem reluctant to read. Part of this may be the fact that so …
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Tennessee Williams is famous for his portrayal of faded Southern belles, and The Glass Menagerie’s Amanda Wingfield fits this category. She is also …
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Columbus Day is noted as the celebration of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Read on to find preschool activities that …
Continue Reading'A Separate Peace' Symbols: Analysis & Explanation
Understanding symbolism in a Separate Peace will give you a greater understanding of the novel.
Continue ReadingOde on a Grecian Urn: Analysis & Interpretation
This “Ode on a Grecian Urn” analysis is one of many interpretations. You’re more than welcome to create your own analysis and share …
Continue ReadingAll Saints' Day and All Souls' Day in Germany: History and Vocabulary
Learn about the history and vocabulary relating to the celebrations of these holidays as they take place in November in Germany.
Continue Reading11 Commonly Misused Words and a Way to Remember Them Easily: From Economic to Mitigate
Many words in English sound very similar or have spellings that are close but with very different meanings. Here we give you the meaning of the words …
Continue ReadingA Preschool Plan for a Halloween-Themed Day: Songs, Books and Craft Activities
Ready to plan a day filled with Halloween fun? Use the suggestions and activities I’ve shared here, and add in your own favorites. End the day …
Continue ReadingAn Answer to Why was The Catcher in the Rye Banned in High School?
So you want to teach The Catcher in the Rye? Don’t do it until you read this Catcher in the Rye review, created for high school teachers, …
Continue ReadingAssign a Tree Identification Scrapbook Project to your Elementary Students
If you’re looking for a great life science activity for your class, this one is worth checking out. This project gets kids outside identifying …
Continue ReadingBarton and Dartmouth College Latin Motto Translation Exercise
The Latin mottos of universities are an opportunity to explore both the pedagogical paradigms of institutions of higher learning and the intricacies …
Continue ReadingCharacters in A Separate Peace: An Analysis
Read an analysis of all the characters in ‘A Separate Peace’ and how they react to the war-filled world around them.
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