- Teaching Poems with Figurative Language
- Poetry Study Guide: Poetry with Similes
- Important Quotes from Night by Elie Wiesel
- Primerica Life Insurance Company: The Truth about Primerica
- First Semester Standards Based Curriculum Map for Language Arts - 9th Grade Honors and Regular Level
- U.S. Constitution: Bill of Rights Summary
- Lesson Plan: Analyzing an Author's Style in Literature
- Famous Quotes from Hamlet with Analysis
- Famous Soliloquies from Hamlet with Commentary
- Famous Quotes from Julius Caesar
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About Me
Father of five, husband of one, teacher of high school, writer of articles, and lover of parallel structure, Trent Lorcher shares his love and knowledge of teaching on the web's best site, brighthub.com.
After being forced to stand in front of the class and repeat, "I will not talk in study hall," 100 times while attending Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Ohio in 1986, Trent decided to write about it, beginning a frivolous hobby he continues to enjoy.
He became a paid freelance writer at the tender age of 38, after failing at a side career in sales. He currently teaches English at Foothill High School in Henderson, NV. after 11 years at Chaparral High School in Las Vegas.
When questioned about how Nevada's low education ranking affects student morale, Lorcher responds, "It's OK. We're 49 out of 50, which means our students think there are about 112 states. They think we're in the top half!"
When not in the classroom, Trent enjoys sports and his family, not necessarily in that order.
He served a two year mission in Italy for his church from 2002-04. He graduated from UNLV with a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Literature.
Because he was a tub o' lard in high school, Trent overcompensates by exercising 6 days a week. When asked why he runs, Lorcher answers, "There's nothing like the feeling that your feet might fall off with the very next step."
Although he enjoys teaching, Trent plans on retiring soon and living the rest of his life with his family in Hawaii.
He loves his children: Savannah, 9; Trenton, 5; Mazie, 4; and Benson, 1. His wife is smoking hot! I don't know what she was thinking when she married him.
My Awards & Certifications
- B.A Education, UNLV 1998
- M.A. Literature, UNLV 2002
- Nevada State Certified Teacher in Social Studies and English
- CPR certified
- Seminar Creator and Presenter, Pennsylvania, 2011
- Nominated as Most Inspirational Teacher, Foothill High School, 2010-11
- Most Entertaining Teacher, Chaparral High School, 2007, 2008
- Most Spirited Teacher, Chaparral High School, 2002, 2003
- Craziest Teacher, Chaparral High School, 2005
- 1st place finisher at the 2008 Grand Phelasco Sprint Triathlon in Boulder City, NV
- Runner up, 2009 and 2010 Grand Phelasco Sprint Triathlon in Boulder City, NV
- P 90 X Graduate, 2011
My Experience
- English Teacher, 13 years
- Basketball Coach, 3 years
- English Department Chair, 2 years
- Teacher Mentor, 7 years
My Latest Articles
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Staging a High School Debate? Try These Topics
Telling students to think critically and use evidence to make logical conclusions is often met with blank stares. Staging a high school debate that forces them to think critically and use evidence to draw decisive conclusions is often met with enthusiasm...Published on November 22, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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High School Test Taking Tips
Eliminate test anxiety with these multiple choice test taking strategies and essay test strategies.Published on November 22, 2011 to Homework Tips & Study Guides
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Top Historical Fiction Authors
Apathy toward history can be overcome with a good piece of historical fiction. Let these famous historical fiction authors assist you in your quest to change historically poor attitudes toward one of school's most important subjects.Published on November 17, 2011 to Homework Tips & Study Guides
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