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World Myth Speed Dating: Exploring 32 Myths from Around the World in a Single Class Period

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World Myth Speed Dating: Exploring 32 Myths from Around the World in a Single Class Period

What can a myth tell you about a culture? Maybe a better question would be, what can't it tell you? Social customs, traditions, beliefs, and values–they're all embedded there within the story. Myths are windows into cultures, but with such a wide variety of cultures in the world, how, within the time constraints of a high-school course, do you achieve a panoramic look at myths from all corners of the globe?  That question led me to the idea of World Myth Speed Dating. Based on information I've gleaned from sitcoms, Speed Dating is a social gathering where singles pair up time...

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How to Teach the Odyssey Creatively with Script-Stories, Art Analysis, and Classroom Games

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How to Teach the Odyssey Creatively with Script-Stories, Art Analysis, and Classroom Games

The language of the Odyssey is sometimes difficult for teenage readers to understand, and when students struggle with comprehension, they miss out on the poem’s deeper meanings. That's why we suggest using Reader's Theater script-stories in conjunction with the original poem. Here's how!

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Animal Farm, Planet of the Apes, and 1984: A Totalitarian Timeline?

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Animal Farm, Planet of the Apes, and 1984: A Totalitarian Timeline?

Are Animal Farm, Planet of the Apes, and 1984 three parts of a totalitarian timeline?

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Five Reasons To Teach Frankenstein

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Five Reasons To Teach Frankenstein

Even with over two centuries of age on it, Frankenstein still continues to evoke emotion and provoke important conversations. So, without further ado, here are five reasons to teach Frankenstein.

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How To Write a Book for Kids

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How To Write a Book for Kids

Do you have a book for kids you've always wanted to write? Perhaps these 10 tips will help you achieve your dream!

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