eNotes is chock full of nerds, albeit nerds who like to party. So with Epic Pie Day coming up (3/14/15... 3.1415...!) we couldn't resist wanting to give it proper homage. Here are some ideas we came up with for EPD this Saturday: 1. Epic Pizza Party When just regular pepperoni won't slice it for Epic Pie Day, this list does. It includes…
Fact or Fiction? Famous Test-taking Strategies Reexamined
You have approximately 113 standardized tests to take before you graduate high school. That’s not even counting your pop quizzes, AP classes, or college entrance exams. Everyone thinks they have a few magical test-taking strategies up their sleeve (socks inside out, lucky undies, answers written on the inside of - wait, no!) Find out whether the strategies you…
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Growing Up: Turning 21 and Other Reflections on a Quarter Life Crisis
According to many, I’ve crossed the final threshold into adulthood. On February 14, I turned 21. For many people this means trips to Vegas, wineries, and (if you live on Capitol Hill in Seattle) a "21 Run" which consists of a parade through a minimum of five bars the night of your birthday. For me,…
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March’s Teacher’s Corner: Blended Learning
In the olden days—really not that long ago—technology in the classroom was an intercom connection with the office and a 16mm projector that showed black-and-white documentaries. When film strip projectors arrived on the scene, they represented real innovation; a film strip machine with audio and auto advance was cutting edge. The term “blended learning” didn’t exist because there…
Scholarship Spotlight – March 2015
Every month, eNotes will select some of the best scholarships around and post them on our blog. Take a look at this month’s selected scholarships! When you are ready to apply, check out our tips on How to Write a Scholarship Essay. Find even more scholarships and resources here. PGSF Annual Scholarship Competition Amount:$1,000-$5,000 Eligibility: Must be pursuing…
Buried Under Papers: 5 Grading Survival Tips
It’s that time again. Actually, if you are an English teacher, it’s always that time. You feverishly comment on 45 drafts, hand them back to students…and receive 50 more. In the meantime, 3rd period’s pop quizzes are getting moldy, six student presentations need to be assessed, your two sections of American Literature need tests corrected,…
Salvador Dalí Draws Shakespeare and His Works [Part 1]
At the intersection of English Renaissance playwriting and surrealist painting we have a fantastic collection of Shakespearean sketches by Salvador Dalí. It is known that Dalí was a passionate fan of the Bard, and thus combined his dreamlike artistry with the dramatic scenes. Below are some of our favorites. Read more about Shakespeare on eNotes here, and click on the photos…
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February’s Teacher’s Corner: Surviving the Last Stretch of February
According to poet T. S. Eliot, the “cruelest month” is April, but teachers, I’m sure, would disagree. Anybody who’s herding a group of tired-out kids through the post-winter break curriculum knows that it’s not April that’s really a challenge. It’s February, the shortest month with the longest days. The holidays are far behind, spring break is a century…
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