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For Core Standards, More Lit, Not Less
The Common Core State Standards deemphasize literature. In fact, we need more literature taught.
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Bored Students, Don’t Forget Lyre Bird
Jacques Prévert’s lyre bird comes to the rescue of bored students everywhere.
Austen vs. Common Core State Standards
To excite students, teach good writing–not writing that torments.
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Gradgrind Takes Over English Classes
The new Common Core State Standards are pushing literature out of English classes.
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Which Jane Austen Character Are You?
Find out what Jane Austen character you are with my class’s Jane Austen Personality Profile test.
Students Persuaded by “Persuasion”
College students continue to find Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” compelling.
Serving Students a Jane Austen High Tea
Serving my students a Jane Austen high tea made the novels come alive.
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