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Teunga Tau’olunga & Ofa Fonua: Traditions That Connect Generations
I learned two new Tongan phrases last month! We attended a Tongan wedding reception of one of our friends, and my friend mentioned that it was an honor to help her niece dress for teunga. I had never heard about this tradition before, and she explained what it was. My friend carefully and lovingly adorned…
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…
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