Hyperbole and Tall-Tales: 10 Chuck Norris Facts for the ELA Classroom

March 10, 2014 By

In honor of Chuck Norris’ birthday, I give you some fine examples of hyperbole with an element of tall-tale. Chuck Norris has a vacation home on the sun. If you put a straitjacket on Chuck Norris, the straitjacket goes insane. Chuck Norris doesn’t swim, water gets out of his way. Every time Chuck Norris celebrates […]

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Montresor’s Revenge in “The Cask of Amontillado”

February 23, 2014 By

While you were trying to figure out exactly why Montresor was so upset with Fortunato, Montresor was monomaniacally plotting revenge. Here’s a step by step account of his perfect revenge. Prepares and plans everything in advance Acts kindly toward the victim Finds the perfect time Identifies the victim’s weakness Establishes an alibi Persuades the victim […]

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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 […]

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