Several years ago, I stopped teaching Shakespeare plays line for line. Instead, I have the kids do a variety of activities to learn the plot, the characters, the history, the language, the literary devices. We watch the plays. We read and analyze the important quotes, soliloquies, monologues, and dialogues. How many teachers out there are teaching Shakespeare differently than the old standard: read an act, take a quiz? And how is that working? Are students more engaged? Best strategies?

It would be a dream come true for me to work in London for about 2 years before going to B school (doesn’t have to be at a big four firm either). I only have 2 YOE doing risk advisory, which I really want to get out of eventually. Is anyone willing to refer me? I’ll need to get a working visa too.

How can our team know if I’m going to office or not ? I mean does card swiping track it ?

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Is there any portal for IBM ex-employee where they can raise their concern or requests?

If anyone wish to re join IBM, what is the minimum gap one should have to take ?

Has anyone ever used Accutane and then several years later you still have small, occasionally breakouts? Any suggestions?

I’m trying to find out if this consultant company is good or no, did anyone ever work under or with Paco Group? Any review will be really appreciates

Why would a luxury watch brand make/sell connected or smart watches? What is the business reason for it? To me it just kills the brand value. For instance I was a big fan of Montblanc but after I see their smart watch line up I instantly devalued the brand in general. Same for Tag (tag is questionable anyways), or Breitling. What is your opinion on this topic?

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Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

Any copywriting fishies interested in teaming up for the young lions competition?

What are y’all thinking about Kanye West/Ye?
Adidas following others dropped him today for his consistent anti-Jewish stance.

Are your students talking about it?

What’s the best place to work in pharma these days?

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Does Nagarro provides internet reimbursement?

Science question: is there an explanation for why some amide coupling reagent work better than others? Trying to find an explanation for some results I'm seeing in my research but I'm not finding anything.

Would love to have more female Desi friends - any Desi ladies in Chicago willing to hang out?

I know a young designer looking to make some connections (coffee, info interviews, agency tours, etc). She's great/talented and my agency wants to hire her but haven't pulled the trigger. Leads?

I'm a first time Junior English teacher. What are some tips for differentiating an honors class from a regular class?

What are some projects you’ve had students do to show the influence of classical works in a genre?

Happy Friday!!!! How many of you have started using these one-pagers I hear all the Lit teachers talking about? Do you get thoughtful, quality work from Ss?

I recently moved to a different district and am starting to plan ahead for next year. What novels and plays do you think are worthwhile and essential for 10th, 11th and Pre-AP? I have many in mind that I have used before but am really looking for some fresh ideas!

Creative projects to do as a summative for Of Mice and Men?

My district is thinking about purchasing HMH into Literature for our reading and writing curriculum. We currently use Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Workshop and are not happy with it. Does anyone have experience with HMH? Pros? Cons? Any info is appreciated! Thank you!

How do you engage your students in more reading outside of what is required in the classroom? With each passing year I am finding an ever shrinking population of students, including honors students, who actually read beyond what is posted in social media or video games. Students willingly volunteer that they do not read and most parents see it as a non-issue. I tell my students that the best readers are usually the best writers. What are some strategies that you use beyond reading logs ?

What are pet peeves you have as a teacher you have let go of? For me it is subject verb agreement.

Do you do most of your novel reading in class or assign it for homework? Why?

Does anyone have a good term paper topic for seniors? It needs to be persuasive/argumentative in nature.

Those of you who do First Chapter Fridays or similar read-alouds, do you edit out curse words when you’re reading?

I'm looking for the best go-to resources to supplement middle school ELA and make it more relevant and accessible to all learners.

Today, my entire class stated they do not feel comfortable working with the school's instructional coach. How can I, as a teacher, encourage them to open up and receive helpful strategies and help with their homework if they are not comfortable? Any suggestions? I don't have time to assist everyone.

Alternatives to The Hate U Give that still has a #blacklivesmatter theme?

I teach British Lit. For anyone else who teaches this, what are some of your favorites to teach? I have been doing Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Macbeth, Etc., but want to add something new this year

When you teach a novel in class, do you assign pages for students to read at home? They never do it! How can we finish anything?

How do you best support your students who do not speak English? I have four ELL’s in my 6th grade ELA class and they don’t receive push-in or pull-out Bilingual support during my class. Do you pull them for small group to provide instruction separately or do you just try to use google translate to translate your lessons and the work? Any best practices? I’d love some help.

How many teachers are using Nearpod?

What have been some of your favorite books to teach in the classroom? Especially from POC authors!

What is THE BEST professional development you've ever been to? (Conference? District workshop? Etc.)