In honor of the awesomeness that is Catching Fire, I bring you this list of literary works turned movies suitable for the classroom. It is a difficult thing to turn a great book into a great movie. It is even more … [Read more...]
The Ender’s Game Movie: SparkNotes on the Big Screen
November 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I really don't have a problem with SparkNotes. In fact, when I was preparing for my Master's examination board, I had to review about 20 novels. Although I had read all of the novels on the list (I chose them, after all), … [Read more...]
Great Stories and Poems for Halloween
October 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Looking for something good to teach this Halloween? "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe. Nothing screams Halloween like black cats and the master of suspense. Check out these teaching ideas for teaching suspense in … [Read more...]
The Best Things about Teaching in Nevada
October 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In honor of Nevada Day, officially October 31 and recognized this year on October 25, I give you the best things about teaching in Nevada*. Teachers are done at 2 p.m. Las Vegas, Nevada's largest city, is a 24-hour town, … [Read more...]