Tag Archives: Education

A 17th Century Comedy Addressing Rape

By Robin Bates | Published: March 15, 2013

The Right Wing’s “war on women” is affecting the way my students read Aphra Behn.

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For Core Standards, More Lit, Not Less

By Robin Bates | Published: January 3, 2013

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

By Robin Bates | Published: December 14, 2012

Jacques Prévert’s lyre bird comes to the rescue of bored students everywhere.

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Austen vs. Common Core State Standards

By Robin Bates | Published: December 13, 2012

To excite students, teach good writing–not writing that torments.

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Gradgrind Takes Over English Classes

By Robin Bates | Published: December 12, 2012

The new Common Core State Standards are pushing literature out of English classes.

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Which Jane Austen Character Are You?

By Robin Bates | Published: December 7, 2012

Find out what Jane Austen character you are with my class’s Jane Austen Personality Profile test.

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Students Persuaded by “Persuasion”

By Robin Bates | Published: November 29, 2012

College students continue to find Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” compelling.

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The Liberating Power of Yo-Yos

By Robin Bates | Published: November 21, 2012

In this Scott Bates fantasy, a renegade scholar breaks library protocol with a bright red yo-yo.

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Serving Students a Jane Austen High Tea

By Robin Bates | Published: October 23, 2012

Serving my students a Jane Austen high tea made the novels come alive.

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