Category: Learning

  • The Macbeths’ Song

    (to the music and lyrics of ‘Get Lucky’ by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers) Are they prophesizing witches? Or just some crazy bitches? The Thane is “Hashtag winning” (Uh). His ambition’s just beginning. (Look) He’s come so far: this bold, warr-i-or. Should he be in charge, or just trust in the stars?…

  • Jukebox Journal – Life of Pi

    In order to provide a creative task that strengthens understanding of a text’s themes and to allow students to express themselves in relation to a text, I like to use the Jukebox Journal. Whether it is a quick task in a lesson or an ongoing project, the Jukebox Journal requires students to select popular music…

  • Call Me Gatsby

    To the music and lyrics of Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen I throw a party so well yet I’m a fly on the wall. My mansion’s like a hotel for you, Nick Carraway. I do it all for a wish – One girl I need to impress. I’m always looking for Miss Buchanan, night…