Mark Adam Kaplan
Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, Kaplan has authored short fiction, book and music reviews, and feature films. Kaplan's first novel, "A Thousand Beauties" was published in Spring 2009 by BeWrite Books.
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The American Film Institute (AFI), M.F.A. Screenwriting, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, B.A. EnglishMotto
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ArlingtonA poem for those buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Escaping to the Emerald City - How 'The Wizard of Oz' Helped Shape My Love of MoviesThe influence of "The Wizard of Oz" goes beyond the public, to the personal. Here is one account of how this movie shaped my perception of a what could be and could do. -
Improving My 8th Grade English InstructionMy plan to create more student-engagement, more accountable talk, and to discover hidden potential in my inner-city eighth grade English students. -
A Helpful Little DeathA Halloween story for those hungry for creepy things.... -
2001 Shadow 750 ACE, the Best Bike Ever?An owner's account of the 2001 Honda Shadow 750 American Classic Edition (ACE). -
MonumentA poem about what is left. -
Haiku of PurpleA haiku on the color purple.
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What's Wrong with Middle School?Why isn't middle school fun anymore?
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Middle School English Education is a Waste of TimeStruggling students have no reason to improve their English Language Arts skills because they see no relevance to their lives. This is because English as it is currently taught has no relevance for them. -
Teachers Get On-Line!Teachers must utilize their cyber-sense to create arenas for student involvement and to utilize the tools that play to modern students' expertise. -
Why Your Child Should NOT Have a Cell Phone in SchoolAs parents we want our children to have access to a phone in an emergency. Here are several reasons why they don't need one at school. -
Using Your Cell Phone In Secondary TeachingCalling students' families during class has a ripple effect that will help ensure a more manageable classroom.
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We Are Not Our Students' Friends: The Survival Guide for New Secondary TeachersTeachers need to be clear with students about the nature of our relationships with them. More than that, we must also be clear with ourselves.
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Using a Mantra: Survival Guide for Secondary TeachersOften, you can de-escalate a confrontation with a student just by smiling, or finding a catch phrase to say to yourself that helps you to calm down.
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Upgrade Our Educational InterfaceChildren today master complex computer interfaces in minutes. However, a text book often stops them cold. We need to adjust how we deliver education to our children in order to keep them competitive in the ever more difficult global market.
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The Survival Guide for New Teachers: Have Realistic Expectations for HelpAn overview of the reality of how the deans, counselors, etc. can support you at work. -
How to Earn High Scores on the SATs, GREs, Etc.By focusing your study on your areas of weakness and simulating the testing environment you will earn higher scores than you thought possible.
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How to Get Stickers Off of Glass or ChromeYou have what you need in your house to get stickers off of your car or windows.
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The Survival Guide for New Teachers - Lesson 3By remembering to take care of yourself, you will alleviate a great deal of stress from your job.
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Develop a National Educational Database!We can no longer ignore our children's technological savvy and force them to learn in an educational environment developed in the 1800's. -
The Survival Guide for New Teachers - Lesson 4Keeping a record of all disciplinary procedures and parent outreach provides you with a tool that encourages support from parents and school staff. -
So You Want to Marry a Chinese Girl?The differences between Americans and people from China are greater than you may think. Here are some of the mistakes I and my family have made.
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The Survival Guide for New Teachers - Lesson 1Hard, fast help for new teachers.
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The Survival Guide for New Teachers - Lesson 2By tracking student use of the hall pass, you can ensure honesty while not preventing a student from taking care of an honest need. -
Is Your Struggling Student Worth 5 Minutes of Your Time?By taking five minutes a day to check our child's notebooks, we can learn if, how, and where they are struggling in school. -
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Not Such a Failure for ParentsParents now have more information available to judge the performance of their child's school because of the NCLB legislation. -
Cleaning ChromeThe easiest and cheapest ways to remove melted rubber or plastic from chrome exhaust pipes for motorcycles or cars. -
Get Rid of My Man Boobs with 100 Push-Ups a Day: My 2009 New Year's ResolutionMy New Year's resolution is like that of many men. I am simply not in as good shape as I'd like to be. In fact, my wife has been making jokes about my "man boobs."
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The Challenge Facing I.E.P.'sThis is an article about Individual Education Plans and why they are not always implemented. What impedes the process? What can we do to help?