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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
A free pdf can be found here.
Enjoy,
-Q
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I still hold the belief
that Mr. Rogers had the strength
of 20 men.
His words definitely do.
You can find a free pdf here.
Enjoy,
-Q
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Sure, he may be rough
& vulgar.
Like the pot-ridden face
that inspired his work.
Bukowski is our pain,
our solitude.
Few carry sorrow
-shrouded in wisdom-
as he.
Bukowski is proof that
even the lowest
of of our lot
has a world of beauty
inside.
Enjoy the free pdf here.
-Q
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Does this sound like your family?:
Having a place to go – is a home.
Having someone to love – is a family.
Having both – is a blessing.
> Donna Hedges <
How about this one then?:
Families are like fudge – mostly sweet with a few nuts.
We have the entire spectrum covered.
Enjoy,
-Q
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*Sigh*
Ah, family…
Love them
or
[passive-aggressively] hate them.
Either way,
they give us a good reason
to celebrate gluttony
and team up to shop for
Black Friday deals.
Please click here
to find funny & thoughtful quotes
about loving our loved ones.
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Do I need to mention that this list
may not be suitable for kids?
Wrath
Envy
Gluttony
Sloth
Pride
Lust
Greed
Well, we thought
it was about time
that somebody quoted
on the subject.
A pdf can be found here.
Spread the guilt,
-Q
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A video to accompany our lovely list
of Constitution Day quotations.
Yes, I am more patriotic
than you.
I own a powdered wig.
I also have a pet bald eagle
named Jorge Washington.
And about 50 mice all named
King George III.
-Q
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It is true.
Carved in stone, written in law.
On Tuesday, September 17th
every educator is required
to address our most important document.
The US Constitution.
[Applause]
Yes, the classroom rules of the United States of America.
In need of lesson idears?
Below you will find a pdf of Constitution Day Quotes,
Common Core Standards addressed,
and some implementation ideas.
-Q
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Suggestions
1. Download the pdf of the quotes here and the aligned Common Core Standards here.
2. Make copies and save the day for all the unprepared teachers.
3. Put that poster maker to work and make a bulletin board.
4. Research the links below and use the quotes to conduct a Socratic Seminar.
The quotes should lead your class discussion from colonial rebellion to independence to fear of new tyrannical rule to defining democracy.
5. Encourage EVERYONE to read the Constitution.
Obvious, but rarely done.
Links
http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government/the-constitution
http://www.constitutionday.com/
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Latin.
No better way to look smart
while confusing others.
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Watch the video above,
read the list below,
or download your own copy here.
-Q
Top 10 Latin Quotes
List compiled by Q.
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In vino veritas.
“There is truth in wine.”
>Pliny the Elder<
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Si vis pacem, para bellum.
“If you wish for peace, prepare for war.”
>Vegetius<
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VIII.
Bonis nocet quisquis malis perpercit.
“Whoever spares the bad injures the good.”
>Publius Syrus<
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VII.
Homines quod volunt credunt.
“Men believe what they want to.”
>Julius Cesar<
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VI.
“Shoemaker, not above the sandal.”
>Apelles<
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V.
Fabas indulcet fames.
“Hunger sweetens the beans.”
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IV.
“The beard does not constitute a philosopher.”
>Plutarch<
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III.
Cineri gloria sera est.
“Glory paid to ashes comes too late.”
>Martial<
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II.
Dulce bellum inexpertis.
“War is sweet for those who haven’t experienced it.”
>Pindaros<
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I.
Tempus edax rerum.
“Time devours all things.”
>Ovid<
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