Piper Lynch
Piper Lynch is a National Board Certified English Teacher and 2007 Golden Apple Finalist. She loves teaching and keeping in touch with former students (especially the ones who tell her how helpful Cornell Notes are after giving her a hard time about having to do them).
Piper loves reading, writing, learning, researching, cheeseburgers, traveling, questions, family time, friends, gerbera daisies, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, being a big nerd, and dancing like a fool. She finds all of these things enhance her teaching.
Contact Piper Lynch: piperlynch@ymail.com
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Piper loves reading, writing, learning, researching, cheeseburgers, traveling, questions, family time, friends, gerbera daisies, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, being a big nerd, and dancing like a fool. She finds all of these things enhance her teaching.
Contact Piper Lynch: piperlynch@ymail.com
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Benefits of Hosting a Drug and Alcohol Workshop for Teachers and ParentsA recent conversation between concerned parents and a principal at a Chicago-area high school leaves me frustrated and angry. You should be angry too. -
Teaching Zen (Parables, that Is): Discussion & ProjectsNote: Zen parables may appear short and sweet, but they are also complex. Oh no! A paradox already? To get the most out of teaching Zen parables, spend a little time with them. -
Teaching Zen (Parables, that Is): FoundationsZen parables may appear short and sweet, but they are also complex. Oh no! A paradox already? To get the most out of teaching Zen parables, spend a little time with them.
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Darren Aronofsky to Direct 'The Wolverine': What to ExpectWhat can Darren Aronofsky bring to Marvel's "The Wolverine?" -
Chicago Film Events for the Week of March 14 Through March 20, 2011A spectacular week for sci-fi films in Chicago, the European Union Film Fest continues, and a reason to yell "Stellaaaa!" A look at indie and foreign films and fests in Chicago for the week of March 14, 2011.
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Chicago Film Events from March 7 to March 13, 2011Not one, but two film festivals screen films in Chicago. Add a few film openings, plus a discussion or two, and a scheduled commercial break, and voila! A glimpse of independent & foreign films for the week of March 7.
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Why I Love Michael Cera & "Youth in Revolt""Youth in Revolt" is complex and disturbing on so many levels -- in a good way. -
Don't Be that Guy: 'That Guy' Movie Characters to AvoidThere's just so many of those guys out there. What exactly does it mean when you hear "Don't be THAT guy?" Here are a few examples from the movies. -
Henry Cavill: Superman? Yes. Clark Kent? Hmmm --"Superman: Man of Steel" is set for a 2012 release. So... is Henry Cavill made of steel?
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David Foster Wallace: Found & Lost & Found AgainDavid Foster Wallace made only one large-scale public speaking engagement. A commencement speech, which was later published in a book titled "This is Water." This is what I learned from it. -
Chicago Film Events from February 28 to March 6, 2011Looking for independent and foreign film events in Chicago? Here's an overview of festival highlights, film discussions, and premiere screenings for Chicago the week of February 28, 2011.
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Teaching Poetry: How to Help Students Understand PoetryThere are two ways to teach poetry. One way is to teach form. Rhyme scheme, rhythm, figurative language... No doubt these are important, but literary terms fade if we have nothing to connect them to our lives. -
Oscar Hosts Hathaway and Franco: Memorable or Scandalous?Ever wonder how the Academy Award hosts get such an honor? Actually, for some hosts it has been an honor; for a few others, hosting the Oscars was a nightmare celebrity hosts hoped to forget.Also published on: -
Three Techniques for Improving Student WritingHow do you get your students to step it up a notch when it comes to writing assignments? Here are three Advanced Placement-approved techniques for improving the quality of student writing for every high school student.
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'Bar Karma': Be a Part of Television HistoryIs television as we know it about to change? Ever thought you would be excellent in show business? TV Show business, that is. Current tv's 'Bar Karma' allows you to participate in developing a tv show without quitting your day job. -
Chicago Film Events from February 21 to February 27, 2011A look at Chicago's independent and foreign film events scheduled for the week of February 21, 2011.
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5 Movies Giving the Oscars a NodAcademy Award anticipation this year? Cure your craving with a few movies about the Oscars.
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Adam Sandler: Just Go with What?Did Adam Sandler forget his fans got older too?
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Chicago Film Events for February 14 to February 20, 2011Indie and foreign films screen throughout Chicago this week. Here's a glance at independent and foreign film screenings, discussions, and festivals in Chicago for the Week of February 14.
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Sundance Film Festival in Chicago: 'The Music Never Stopped'Director Jim Kohlberg stops at the Music Box in Chicago to attend a screening of his film 'The Music Never Stopped' the same week it premieres at the Sundance Film Fest in Park City, Utah. -
Chicago Film Events from February 7 to February 13, 2011Looking for more than just watching a film? Throughout Chicago, indie and foreign film premiere screenings, special appearances, discussions, & festivals. Film events in Chicago for the week of February 7.
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Celebrity Twitter: How to Be BFF's with Your Favorite CelebsCelebs talk to me all the time on Twitter. So what if they don't even know we're having a conversation. Do you want to chat with your favorite celebs? Read on to find out how you, too, can enjoy imaginary conversations with your favorite stars.
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Chicago Film Events from January 31 to February 6, 2011Enjoy a Groundhog Day screening of -- "Groundhog Day". Plus, an exorcism & a visit to death row make life less like a bowl of cherries. A glimpse of Chicago's indie & foreign film events, special guests, & fests for the week of January 31.Also published on:
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Short Story: Next Stop ... Mardi GrasThe Mardi Gras road trip was the only thing keeping Dave in school. Driving down to New Orleans for booze, beads, and boobs was enough to make Dave stick to being a student for a little while longer. -
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: My Night as a Runaway SlaveAtticus Finch told his children not just to step into another person's shoes, but to walk around in them for a while. Empathy is valuable, but it just isn't the same as walking in those shoes. I learned this lesson the night I became a runaway slave. -
'New' Horoscope Sign in the Zodiac: How Will it Affect You?If you haven't heard, there's a new sign in town. With the introduction of Ophiuchus, the new horoscope sign, many aspects of your life may change. Some for the better, some not so much. -
Fad Diet No More: Try a Fate Diet InsteadI refuse to take a ride on the fad diet express. The constant eat this but don't eat that, and then a new diet instructing me to eat that but not this... it's getting old. I've decided to leave my weight to chance. -
Should Teachers Assign Grades to Parents?Florida teachers to give parents a "grade" for involvement in their child's school and academic life: Should educators be allowed to put parents to the test? How would assigning a grade to parents change the face of education?
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Chicago Film Events from January 24 to January 30, 2011This week, the Sundance Film Festival appears in Chicago, one director stays up late to discuss his film, and I jam-pack a sentence with the word "nature". Chicago's independent and foreign movie scene for the week of January 24.
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Cocktail Recipe: The Mardi Gras FlasherHaving a Mardi Gras party? Keep your guests throwing beads throughout the night with a Mardi Gras Flasher, a simple and delicious New Orleans-style cocktail.
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Chicago Film Events from January 17 to January 23, 2011Premieres, a sneak preview, Q & A, award winners, and a director all this week on screens across Chicago.
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Just like Mrs. DuboseI never thought you beat it, never even came close, Now I come to realize you were just like Mrs. Dubose.
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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your HairWhy won't Rapunzel let down her golden tresses? And why won't the silly prince just abide by her wishes?
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Okay, Chicago: We Finally Got Our Own Crime Drama, Time to Lay Off on the ViolenceAfter being heatlessly overlooked spinoff-after-spinoff again by both the 'CSI' and 'Law & Order' franchises, we sure showed them who has a lot of crime. But now we have our own tv show, so it's okay to end the rash of violence for now.
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'The Onion News Network' on IFC: 15 Slices of Onion to Get Jazzed for the PremierHave you been looking for a reason to bust out the fine China? "The Onion News Network" premieres on IFC providing the perfect opportunity to, well, watch tv.
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Teachers, Let's Shoot the Breeze: Eliminating Cliches in Student WritingStudents think cliches are the bees' knees, but teachers know better. Exploring some "bad" examples of literature instead of crying over spilt milk time and time again. Do you want to get your students' writing to come up smelling like roses? Read on.
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Differentiated Instruction Project: Soundtracks for LiteratureStudents love music. Why not keep them actively engaged in reading by having students produce a soundtrack for a short story or poem.
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What to Know Before You Go -- ToplessThinking about letting the twins out for a little fun in the sun? Don't worry. I once said I would never get naked in public too. Then I went to Spain.
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Teacher Tools: 'The Screenplay Workbook' for Teaching Reading & WritingI find some of the best teaching tools in unlikely places. I found The Screenplay Workbook: The Writing Before the Writing by Jeremy Robinson and Tom Mungovan easily adaptable for the classroom.
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10 Harvard Studies: Justification for Hypocrisy, Sex, and Well, SexI love smart people. It really takes a true genius to figure out what the rest of us already know. But supporting ridiculousness with a Harvard study? Now that's genius.
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Three Bad DatesThree bad dates, three bad dates, see how they suck, see how they suck, No, I don't want to be your wife, even though you're holding a carving knife, have you ever seen such a terrible sight, as three bad dates.
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'Social Network' with Your Social Network: A Movie-Themed Party IdeaSpending too much time catching up via Facebook? Why not get your friends, and friends-of-friends, together to 'Social Network?' Find out what to serve, wear, and how to have fun at your 'Social Network' movie-themed party. Your friends will 'like' it!
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Classroom Management: Profanity in the Classroom?Is it my moral and ethical obligation as a teacher to act as the potty-mouth police? How should profanity in the classroom be handled? How I handle classroom management and four-letter words...
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Pete's Guide to Gift GivingLooking to save time and money? Want to get something your family members will really enjoy? Just ask my husband! Pete's got the best ideas when it comes to gift giving...
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Chicago Indie and Foreign Scenes: Despicable ThingsAnd you thought Christmas was over -- Despicable! The Millennium Trilogy all week long, and somewhere out there a heartbreaker awaits. Movies screening in Chicago for the week of December 27.
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Lesson Plan: Sonnet PuzzlesSonnets may already be puzzling for students. Here's a lesson plan to help students practice communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills while solving Sonnet Puzzles.
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Chicago Indie & Foreign Scenes: All Weird ThingsChristmas goes sci-fi this week. Here's a look at a few independent and foreign films screening in Chicago, including a Chicago premiere, vintage 80s trailers, and a personal appearance by a master of science-fiction.
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Visual Literacy: Teaching Film in the English ClassroomFor students, "Movie Day" is often synonymous with "Recess". But teachers don't show films just to show films. Enhance students' visual literacy through discussing and reviewing films.
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Volunteer Opportunities in Lakeview/Roscoe Village, ChicagoLooking to keep your neighborhood a great community? Check out a few volunteer opportunities in the Lakeview/Roscoe Village neighborhood.
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Chicago Indie & Foreign Scenes for the Week of December 13: Sex, Drugs, & Poetry?Prayer and music, a deal with the devil, memory loss, sex, drugs, and poetry grace screens throughout Chicago. Chicago independent and foreign films at a glance for the week of December 13th.
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DIY: How to Make a Personalized Memory GameA homemade Memory Game makes a great keepsake gift for the holidays, birthdays, or even anniversaries. It's easy too!
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Roscoe Village's Latest Addition: Baby Take a Bow Dance StudioHas your little one take a bow after ballet classes at Baby Take a Bow in Chicago's Roscoe Village neighborhood. Baby Take a Bow even offers ballet classes in French, how cool is that? Just opened this December.
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Chicago Movie Scene: Size Does Matter?There's no place like home... There's no place like home... Indie & foreign films find a home at Chicago theaters. Now take off those silly red shoes.
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Teachers: 10 Reasons to Call Your Students' ParentsTeachers, do you want to make your job a little easier? Parents and families can be a source of support. And they're only a few digits away. Here's a list of 10 reasons to make parent phone calls and why they're worth a few minutes of your time.
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Hollywood Memorabilia in Chicago: Trains, Games, and AutomobilesChicago itself could be considered movie memorabilia, but that doesn't mean the Windy City lets every prop blow away. If you want to enjoy a little bit of Hollywood without the airfare, check out the Volo Auto Museum, Illinois Railway Museum, and more!
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Chicago Indie & Foreign Scenes: Naughty or Nice?Chicago Indie & Foreign Films Summarized for November 30 through December 5: Religion goes Anti-Hero, ruffles some feathers, and finds true love.
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5 Shakespeare Facts You May Not KnowSo you think you know everything about good ol' Bill? Did you know William Shakespeare wrote the Bible? Check out 5 uncommon facts about the bard. Plus, a couple of tips for teaching Shakespeare.
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The Business of TeachingWhen it comes to business and finance, teachers may need a lesson. Accountability for your own finances is easier with these five tips for managing money, from a teacher.
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Give me a C-O-A-C-H! What's that spell? Pretty sure it's thanks!Have you thanked your former high school coach lately? Yeah, me neither. I think it's about time I do.
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Stars Shine Brighter 'Round Christmas (Part II of II)Wet, slick snow is beginning to coat the highway along the Mississippi River. It's getting dark outside. Will Estelle make it home for Christmas?
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Stars Shine Brighter 'Round Christmas (Part I of II)Wet, slick snow is beginning to coat the highway along the Mississippi River. It's getting dark outside. Will Estelle make it home for Christmas?
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Chicago Indie & Foreign Scene: Sing, Drink, & Be... Pursued by Zombies?Film Noir at Siskel Film Center, 'Full Metal Jacket', and Sing Along with 'The Sound of Music'. A glimpse at Chicago's Independent and Foreign Films for November 22 to 28.
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Lincoln Park Zoo: Lions and Tigers and Lights, Oh My!Baby, it's cold outside! But Chicago natives know the city doesn't hibernate, we just get pale. So, why not hang with the polar bears this winter at Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights?
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Becoming a Parent? Anticipate Some Unlikely ChangesBecoming a Parent: Do you want the truth? Or a glossy, photo-shopped version of the truth? Your life will change, and the best preparation may not fully prepare moms-to-be for their new role.
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FMI: Advice to My 15-Year-Old Self... I Wouldn't Have Followed AnywayAhhh -- To be 15 again! What do I wish I knew at 15 I know now? Would it have mattered if someone told me?
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Favorite Children's Books: 10 Books for ToddlersMake the most out of the precious time you spend with your toddler reading. This list of 10 children's books get my two-year-old's finger-painted seal of approval.
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Never Underestimate the Value of ApplesauceIt was Thanksgiving. I wanted to do something important, valuable, memorable. Instead, I received applesauce duty.
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Life's Secrets Revealed in 10 QuotationsBetter than a Magic 8 Ball, Paulo Coelho's fable, 'The Alchemist' increases in value every time you read it.
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Chicago Indie & Foreign Films: Highlights for November 15--November 21A glance at Chicago independent and foreign films screening throughout the city November 15 through 21.
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Leonardo DiCaprio to Star in 'Devil in the White City' MovieLeonardo DiCaprio will star as H. H. Holmes in an adaptation of Erik Larson's 'Devil in the White City'. America's first serial killer and his Chicago murder castle come to a theater near you.
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School Funding: 10 Fundraising Ideas for Every SchoolIf you want to see some change in your school, go and get it. The benefits of fundraising are more than just acquiring a few bucks. If your school is pinching pennies, try one or all of these fundraising ideas to finance classroom needs.
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Chicago Movies: Intriguing Indie, Foreign, & Festival Film HighlightsChicago film highlights for November: Critic's independent choices and film festivals running throughout Chicago.
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10 Guidelines for Spending Holidays with Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend's FamilyMeeting your boyfriend/girlfriend's family for the first time this holiday season? Follow these 10 rules to make the best impression with his/her family.
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Worst Holiday Gifts: 10 Gifts Your Wife Doesn't Want, EverDo yourself, and your wife, a favor: check out this list of the 10 worst gifts for your wife this holiday season. Actually, these 10 gifts are never good ideas when buying a gift for your wife. Included: a few ideas for gifts to make you Super-Husband.
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Chicago Brunch-Love in Lakeview/Roscoe VillageAhhh... Brunch. If no city has yet claimed brunch as its own, I would like to declare brunch for Chicago.
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Chicago's 2011 Mayoral Race: Fioretti 4th Out; Who's In?You'll never guess who is joining the race for Chicago's Mayor. Hint: bus tokens for intoxicated women: a priority.
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Thanksgiving Cranberry-Vodka Slush Drink RecipeA refreshing frozen drink for a hot Thanksgiving kitchen.
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President Obama's Chicago Rally: (Or Concert?) Common Performs on SaturdayIllinois Democrats get a boost from President Obama and Hip-Hop artist Common on Saturday in Hyde Park. Will Common assist Dems with campaign ad slogans? Will he keep it clean? Will Governor Pat Quinn shake his money maker? Just curious --
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Wedding Registries for Real CouplesRegistering for wedding gifts should be easy and fun, but where to begin? There are lists of registry items, but do you really need everything listed? Here are guidelines for what to do, and not do, when registering for your bridal shower or wedding.
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Illinois LGBT votes -- key for Alexi Giannoulias -- are in jeopardyCivil Unions in Illinois legalized before the New Year? Don't Ask; Don't Tell takes a step backward? How does the LGBT voting community affect November 2010's election?Also published on:
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MarriageIdiosyncrasies, marriage, eh...
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Teaching Satire: Terminology, Tips, & Tools for Teachers Part IIPart I of Teaching Satire provided terms, Part II will focus on tools or strategies for understanding tone, as well as caricature, wit, parody, and burlesque.
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Mark Kirk's Third 'Exaggeration': Oops! He Did it Again?Mark Kirk's involvement in a bill curbing business with Iran questioned. What other embellishments has Kirk claimed? Are Chicago voters forgiving Kirk?
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How to Write a EulogyGrieving the loss of a loved one is difficult enough, but writing a eulogy may help with the grieving process. Here is a guide to writing a eulogy with some tips I gathered while writing a eulogy for a loved one.
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DIY: How to Make Face Paint in 5 Easy StepsMaking your own face paint at home is easy and cheap. Do-it-yourself with these 5 easy steps using a few home staples and get ready to paint faces for trick-or-treating, showing school spirit, or just having fun with the kids any time of year.
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How to Organize a Flash Dance MobFind out what a flash dance mob is, how to organize a dance mob, network with other flash mob organizers and participants, and view some of YouTube's most popular flash mob videos for ideas and examples.
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Elderly Neighbors' Fists Fly Over Political Campaign Yard SignsNeighbors, ages 85 and 92, get into a physical altercation over political yard signs. Tragically humorous, is this just a reflection of candidates' verbal slams in political ads?
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Illinois' Rape Kit Laws Aid Victims' HealingIn July, Governor Pat Quinn signed two bills into law, making Illinois the first state to address the nation's rape kit backlog in criminal sexual assault cases. Law & Order: SVU highlights need for other states to follow Illinois' lead.Also published on:
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32 Differentiated Assessments for Differentiated Instruction Using MI TheoryTired of grading the same old essays? Access students' Multiple Intelligences and learning styles and you may be surprised how differentiated assessments demonstrate how much students are really learning in your class.
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Teaching Satire: Terminology, Tips, & Tools for Teachers Part IWhat is satire? A definition may be a sufficient foundation, but satire utilizes an array of literary techniques. From light to dark satire, Part I of Teaching Satire provides literary terms to foster students' comprehension of satire.
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Bill Brady: Creationism or Evolution of Natural (Campaign) Selection?Illinois Governor Candidate Bill Brady doesn't mind a little creationism being taught in schools. Did Brady smoke some of that medical marijuana he's in favor of before discussing social issues with the press?
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New Chicago Mayor, New Budget StrategyJust a few questions for Chicago's mayoral candidates... What about those potholes?
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Are Illinois Politicians Reaching Young Voters Through Social Media?Campaigns use social networks like Facebook and Twitter to reach younger voters, but how effective are political Facebook pages and Tweets in Illinois?
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21 Political QuotationsFrom Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein to Italian poet Dante Allghieri to our Forefathers, political wit and wisdom "of the people, for the people, by the people" to keep in mind on Election Day.
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Facebook Favorites: 10 Schools Teachers Should 'Like'Facebook is for teachers as much as students. Here are 10 schools for teachers to 'like' on Facebook for ideas, collaboration, and fun.
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Top four Chicago bars for NFL SundaysNo doubt Chicago bars favor the Bears, but NFL fans will find several sports bars won't boo them out the door. Plus, where to find bars with non-Bear NFL affiliations.
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Social Media in Schools: Tweet- Check Your Facebook for GuidelinesSocial networks already guide students' lives. Banning use of Facebook or Twitter only create more student interest. Teachers may find value in utilizing social media and teaching students safe and appropriate ways to navigate cyber-"friends".
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Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' Satellite Event Reaches Chicago VotersPlanning has begun for a satellite rally in the Windy City. As the event waits for news of support from Comedy Central, Chicago-area voters find humor a source for igniting interest in November's election.
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Campaigns Come and Go, Illinois Campaign Funds Remain the SameAfter the campaign, what happens to candidates' leftover funds?
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Politics, Problems, and Pepsi: Chicago School CrimePoliticians keep talking about CPS violence plaguing Chicago. Duncan says it's worse the same day the Board of Ed announces $111 million decision to build new "elite" school. One CPS teacher seeks funding to keep kids from returning to crime.
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Chicago Star-Gazing: Steven Soderbergh's, Contagion, Begins Filming This FallChicago's current television and film projects include celebrities Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kate Winslet, plus the opportunity for residents to be on the big screen with them.
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CTU's NTL Program Benefits Teacher Quality and Student PerformanceGovernor Pat Quinn's internet campaign highlights Bill Brady's dislike for unions. Thoughts on Chicago Teachers Union NTL program and its positive impact on one Chicago Public School teacher.
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Spotlight on Governor Quinn's Educational Budget CutsEducational funding hit hardest by 2011 budget cuts. What was cut? What wasn't?
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Op-Ed: Mayor Daley Criticizes Race to the Top Selection ProcessRace to the Top in Illinois won't happen for 2010. Will changes be made at state or federal levels for 2011's educational race?Also published on:
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Michael Vick + Three: Memorable Second-Chance Pro AthletesMichael Vick gets another shot. Will he earn it?
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Is Mark Kirk's National Gang Task Force a Viable Option for Chicago Crime?Is Mark Kirk's $20 million idea reasonable or excessive? Is it an attempt to take the lead in his neck-and-neck race with Alexi Giannoulias? Is it just a diversion from discussing "other" issues?
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Shopportunity? University of Illinois Changing School Colors?Big Ten fans in Germany favor the Illini, but I guess orange and blue aren't their colors.
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5 Techniques People Use to Avoid Tipping BartendersIf you've ever waited and waited and waited to get a bartender's attention, maybe it isn't the bartender's fault. Maybe it's you. Maybe it's time to rethink your tip-avoidance strategies.
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Private Schools Are "Better" by the Numbers Vrs Public Schools, but --When deciding whether private schools are better than public schools, how do we define "better"? With so many variables, can we even decide whether private schools offer a better education than public? Are we even asking the right question?
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7 Books Every High School Educator Should Read7 Books to help teach children, not just subject-matter.
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A Simple MisunderstandingKate loses herself to find her husband's love. Will she regret her decision?
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So You Think You Can and Arts EducationBefore I hop on my newly decorated soapbox, I'd like to share my thoughts on how SYTYCD's 7th season is progressing. Topics include: the dreaded quickstep, Nigel's low blow, Nappy-tabs, Mia, and more...
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Top Five Cars for Women to Love DrivingDoes size really matter? I mean, about cars. What were you thinking? Find out the answer as well as a list of 5 cars you'll love being seen in here.
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A Guide to 5 Chicago Summer FestivalsWith just under 100 street fests, Chicago has food and drink, music and movies, to keep your summer moving.
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Mad Men 17; True Blood 5: Final Score for 2010 Emmy Award NominationsTrue Blood and Mad Men go head-to-head for the Outstanding Drama Series Emmy, but is this even a fair comparison?
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ABC's the Forgotten Remembered for Series FinaleWill The Forgotten pop up again on another network?
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How to Create Everyday SuperheroesSilliness pays off in the high school classroom... and it keeps your kids guessing what you'll do next.
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Give Garfield a Chance as Spider-ManHere to save the world from villains and boredom, Andrew Garfield cast as the 2012 Reboot of Sony's Spider-Man needs a chance to mess up before we throw him over the edge.
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Spider-Man Reboots with Andrew Garfield?How will Andrew Garfield, the new Spidey, fill the shoes of Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man? Sony believes quite well. Read more to find out about the new, upcoming "Spider-Man" film franchise.
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Purple Royalty and Incandescent BlueSymbolic of good fortune, where a dragonfly's iridescent wings cease to flutter is where you cast your fishing line (although cast has several meanings). Anything "plum" is exceptional, desired, coveted. A faultlessly suitable purple haiku.
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I Do, I Do, I Do Love These Chicago Wedding VenuesIn Chicago, getting married is all about location, location, location. From elegant and traditional to edgy and chic, one of these five locations will make your day more memorable than a Visa commercial.
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Medical Tourism: Top Five Hospitals Around the WorldIn 2010, medical tourism is estimated to reach 1.6 million citizens of the United States. Don't you want to know where to go for the best care?
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Critics of Cody Gifford Haven't Seen the Entire Performance Quite YetThere's a lot to consider before deciding whether Cody Gifford's luck extends beyond nepotism.
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Top 4 Chicago Wine BarsHere's to drinking wine in the Windy City! Enjoy a glass at one of these 4 favorite wine bars. You don't even have to change out of your jeans to enjoy. And yes, cheese will be mentioned...
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Keep Kids Entertained and Parents Caffeinated at Family GroundsFamily Grounds keeps parents and children happy all year long by offering a unique cafe experience and play space combined.
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Poetry Appreciation 101What's more fun than a hangover? If a hangover is the worst of your worries, then the answer is: not a whole lot.