5 Reasons to Start Your School Year with “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov
How do you start the year in your literature class? One of the first stories I have my eighth graders read is “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov. It is a perfect story to start...
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Look at These Miserable Projects
My eighth graders just finished reading Les Miserables, and I wanted to share some of their final projects with you, because they’re really fantastic. First, here is a downloadable version of the project instructions...
6 Keys to a Teacher’s Successful Summer Vacation
Now that summer vacation is here (or nearly here), what should the conscientious teacher do during the long break? Here are my 6 Keys to a Successful Summer Vacation Relax! – Enjoy the quiet...
