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The Best October Poetry, Books and Music

October is the best month of the year.  October brings golden leaves, baseball playoffs, high school football, and Halloween.  It’s no wonder so many authors and musicians have written about this most evocative of...

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More Bulletin Board Quotes about Learning

Two things I love are quotes and lists, so here’s another list of quotes, this time about learning in general: “Wisdom is a good purchase though we pay dearly for it.” – Michel de...

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The Book Thief Review

I had tears in my eyes, and I hadn’t even reached the end of the Prologue. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is one of the most moving books for teenagers (and adults) that...

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Real Projects for Real Students

This year I’m using a project-based approach to teach my eighth grade English class.  The students are in the process of planning a multimedia site consisting of a blog, an audio podcast and a...