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Teaching Julius Caesar
Part II For Part II, I wanted to share the group work activity I used while teaching Julius Caesar. This activity works especially well for a class of about 32 students. (Here is Part I). I prepared a set of discussion/presentation topics and handed them out to the students. Then, I put all of the…
Teaching Julius Caesar: Pre-Activities
Part I One of the coolest things about Shakespeare is how well he understands people. He really understands what makes us tick. By bringing his characters and their complicated relationships to life, Shakespeare dives into all sorts of feelings, motivations, and tough choices. When students read about these characters, they get a better sense of…
Fjords of Wonder
June 8, 2026 Scandinavia Trip & Iceland The ancient glacier, with its icy river, carves the fjords.Frozen fingers reach downto the mirror-like water. The blue-dusk mountainframes the picturesque villagesfrom inlet to inlet. Friends and travelers,click and pose,the sea wind on our face,the towering peaks above us. In the cabin, we learn facts.Cutting-edge emission-free silent cruises,propelled…
Teaching Dual Enrollment: Tips for Success
For the last 14 years or so, I have been teaching concurrent enrollment. Concurrent enrollment is a program that allows high school students to earn college credit. Most students who sign up for concurrent enrollment are usually high achievers and motivated. They have met the course eligibility requirements while still in a secondary setting, but…
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