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- Comparing the Great Gatsby and Heart of Darkness
- Book Quotes from The Age of Innocence
- Symbolism in Heart of Darkness Lesson Plan
- Themes in The Age of Innocence
- Teaching Characterization in The Glass Menagerie
- Teaching Character Analysis in The Glass Menagerie: Amanda Wingfield
- 12th Grade Compare Text and Movie Lesson
- Teaching the Characters of The Canterbury Tales
- Do Students Like to Read Heart of Darkness?
- Study Questions for Heart of Darkness
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Is There New Life in Old Fire Extinguishers?
A fire extinguisher is a valuable appliance that no home should be without. However, the question becomes what to do with a fire extinguisher when you need to get rid of an old one. Can it be recycled or reused? Learn your options for dealing with...Published on July 26, 2011 to Green Living
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Assigning a Classroom Project for The Age of Innocence
This article features a presentation assignment designed to teach students some of the major themes found in Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence.Published on June 29, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Tips for Writing a College Admissions Character Essay
How do you write a personal essay for the college admissions process without sounding pompous or boring? Writing a character essay does not have to sound tedious or self-important. Use specific essay writing techniques to develop a compelling personal...Published on June 26, 2011 to College
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Facts About the Great Gatsby You Always Wondered About
Reading The Great Gatsby plunges you into a time when America was all about flappers, Prohibition, and trying to achieve success. While the story itself is unforgettable, the life of the author and the inspiration he used for the book is equally memorable...Published on June 25, 2011 to Homework Tips & Study Guides
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A Tale of Two Cities Heroes: Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton
This article reflects on the dual heroes of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton.Published on June 2, 2011 to Homework Tips & Study Guides
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Symbolism in Heart of Darkness Lesson Plan
This article presents an activity to help teach students about the rich symbolism found in Joseph Conrad's novel The Heart of Darkness.Published on May 24, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Do Students Like to Read Heart of Darkness?
Getting student comments after reading Heart of Darkness goes a long way to helping them appreciate and maybe even like the novel. This article presents several ideas to facilitate discussion of the work.Published on May 23, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Gone With the Wind: Historical Facts About the Movie
Learn the history behind one of the favorite films of all-time, "Gone with the Wind." From its depiction of black characters to the role of women, the movie contains both historical accuracies and inaccuracies giving an intriguing view of the...Published on May 23, 2011 to Homework Tips & Study Guides
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What the Research Says About Gender Differences in Learning
Gender differences in learning styles is an important topic in education, and one that draws heated debate. Many teachers and researchers make a powerful case that educators should acknowledge and accommodate these inherent differences between boys and...Published on May 22, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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12th Grade Compare Text and Movie Lesson
More than ever, today’s students are visually oriented. This often bemoaned fact becomes a help rather than a hindrance in the literature classroom when you can couple teaching a text with showing a film.Published on May 20, 2011 to K-12 Learning