Here’s a lesson plan: Examples of Figurative Language in Poetry There are few things more annoying for a high school teacher than the silliness of Valentine’s Day. I’m referring to the constant interruptions of love-grams, obstacle-like balloons and flower arrangements littering classroom airspace, teenage guys who don’t have the courage to ask a girl out […]
Christmas Short Stories and Poems for High School
December 5, 2016 By
Let’s stop pretending it’s not Christmas season. Here are some good short stories, poems and other Christmassy literary works to teach during the holidays. “The Gift of the Magi” by O’ Henry. I’ll admit I get a little teary-eyed when I read “The Gift of the Magi.” It’s an oft anthologized short story, so there’s […]
Nevada Schools Worst in Nation at Giving Students Chance for Success
January 9, 2014 By
For many teachers in the Silver State, constantly being told that your state is the worst in education can be somewhat demoralizing, so as yet another report comes out about how crappy Nevada’s schools are, there’s bound to be a lot of hemming and hawing, quick fixes that don’t work, and the general throwing of […]