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The Ghost of Chauvinism Haunting “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
When you think of early Americana, what comes to mind? Apple pies, jazz, rock and roll, the Model T, Thanksgiving, 4th of July and the list goes on. How about ghost stories? Both iconic and popular, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is easily the most recognizable historical haunt of Americana. I’ve used the two-century old…
Stunning Gems: A Geometry Math Enrichment Lesson
Here is a math lesson that went so well that it would be a crime if no one replicated it. I’m sharing the details in hope that more students can benefit from the learning available. The lesson was for fourth graders who had been taught points, lines, angles, and triangles. My aim was to create…
Balderdash: Gamify Vocabulary
We all know that selective word-choice can enrich writing (Academy, 2021). It will lend clarity to a story, deepen emotional attachment to a character, and broaden the understanding of a topic. Contrastingly, misused vocabulary can harm the message of a text. And, weak words will water down its substance. Therefore, building a thorough understanding of…
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The Captain of Class 