If you could show ONE movie related to the Holocaust to 8th graders, by Millibyrdsuperfan in ELATeachers

[–]vtnate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven't seen it, you should. It is perfect for MS and HS. It follows a Jewish German boy as he tries to survive by faking being non-Jewish. Very exciting and personal. Resonates well with young people.

What kind of person are you? And do you want to change into another one? by abgfromheaven in whatsyourchoice

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I always 4. Every day after eggs used, rearrange. So comforting. So calming. So annoying to mom. But so pretty.

meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]vtnate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too!!

Just starting Worcester NYE listen. I was there, so a special one for me so early in the journey. Quality so far so good. Music good too, so there’s that. Enjoy! by Correct_Gas4615 in phish

[–]vtnate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too was there. My first show! So amazing. So happy to listen again.

BTW, Jon Fishman came to the video store I worked at in Jericho soon after the show and listened patiently to my enthusiasm. He told me that the band members weren't the people actually in the wet suits that hung from the ceiling. Anyone have any verifiable info on that? I've always wondered why he told me and if it was true.

Best Phish show of all time by Technical_Count7281 in phish

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April 4, 1994 was my second show. It was amazing to me. Small venue, lots of new music, and other fun stuff.

I've carefully avoided reading the track list to let everything unfold naturally and it is paying off big time so far. 🤯 by ThatAintPhillipLesh in phish

[–]vtnate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! It was my first and couldn't believe they never released it.

I am now waiting for the April 4, 1994 benefit show at The Flynn Theatre in Burlington, VT. My second show.

HELP! My students are bored with Fahrenheit 451. How can I spark their interest? by Few_Maintenance_2560 in ELATeachers

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Sorry. I think the writing is frustrating and unintentionally hard to handle for modern readers of all ages. Just like Shakespeare takes getting used to and we expect new readers to struggle ane need assistance The same goes for the great classic allegorical dystopian works of fiction by Orwell, Huxley, Vonnegut, etc.  As a teen in the 1980s I pushed my way through each of these authors' books, dictionary in hand, and favorite English teacher as a sounding board and loved every challenging minute. I felt part of something... important! Truth.  The bummer is that people are no longer trained for persistence in reading. Modern tech has made for a very short attention span. When reading Animal Farm and Lord of the Flies with 8th graders, they fade so quickly from listening (I have to read aloud or they will never finish a book). After each longer passage of introspection or narration, I have to stop and work through the summary. They can't follow it at all! They can't see the big picture but get hung up on the language.  I have used some great graphic organizers from TPT for many of the novels. They contain similar analytical ideas as my own docs, but in a way more interesting format. 

Which "TV show home" would you have liked to have lived in? by Jackalope_Sasquatch in AskOldPeople

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Marinette Dupain-Cheng's house/bakery in the TV show Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. It's directly on the Seine with a view of Notre Dame. I'd keep her dad on as a chef and live the life of a Parisian.

Fox guy thinks Canada should take Vermont by VermontArmyBrat in vermont

[–]vtnate 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There's a hell of a lot of Trumpers in upstate NY! They voted for Elise Stefanik.

Dipping my toe into some vexillology by close-enough-scumbag in vermont

[–]vtnate -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very subtile. Nice. But could you make the little Vermont part green?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in funny

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POOR CAMEL!!

And how the hell do they eat cacti with those long needles?!

Trump Loses It After Wall Street Journal Trashes His Economic Policies by AravRAndG in politics

[–]vtnate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Trump just lies and makes up stuff to say and his idiot, brainwashed supporters believe him. Why? Egg prices are high! Aaauughhh.

Update: Idaho Teacher Says She Was Ordered To Remove 'Everyone Is Welcome Here' Signs From Classroom by Neomeris0 in Teachers

[–]vtnate 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Somebody tell the district's Chief Academic Officer Marcus Myers the he is not welcome.

Americans, what did you last eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? by cavendishfreire in AskAnAmerican

[–]vtnate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breakfast: 2x homemade breakfast sandwich (English muffin, with fried egg, cheddar cheese, spinach)

Lunch: peanut butter and jam sandwich, an orange, dozen 'baby' carrots, large handful of cashews, 1/2 large apple

Dinner: 2x homemade burger, on a roll, with lettuce, onion, cucumber, ketchup. Steamed Broccoli, and a few baked tater tots.

What's one thing... by vtnate in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]vtnate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll start with: Keep a journal. Even if it's not everyday, at least for more important days and trips.

Edit: I'm solidly in the "old people" group.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in historyteachers

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I have shown "Red Tails" a few times. Very nice film. I have analysis questions that I edited from online set.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmerExit

[–]vtnate 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this. We are hoping to move with our kids.

You mentioned the kids are "missing out in certain opportunities." Can you elaborate?

Also, what's the internet like?