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I have a First Class Honours degree in Humanities. I taught English, Media and Drama for sixteen years. my last two years of teaching was as a Senior Teacher at an off-site inclusion centre.

Although a native of the British Isles, I live in Nova Scotia with

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Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary Analysis: Who is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet: 1 of 19
"Star cross'd lovers" they definitely are but they were helped into the arms of fate by so many people who frankly should have known better. Let's face it if your parents and the church let you down, what are an impulsive youth and a pragmatic young girl to do?Romeo and Juliet's rollercoaster ride towards their "untimely deat... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy How to instill positive discipline and effective classroom rules: 1 of 13
Clarity, consistency and consideration are the key to happy, polite and eager students. Here are some tried and tested techniques for creating a real learning environment in the classroom where every student feels valued and is motivated to learn and improve.Give your students a real incentive. This is where a positive reward... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Literary analysis: Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad: 2 of 23
Conrad's Heart of Darkness takes us on a journey: a geographical journey into the heart of the Belgian Congo; a moral journey in search of an ethical response to the uncertainties felt at the cusp of two centuries; and a psychological journey into the heart of the subconscious. The ultimate destination for all these journeys ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Pregnancy: Nutrition and diet: 2 of 22
Pregnancy is both exciting and daunting. You've never looked better; your hair is thick and glossy, your skin is clear and bright, in fact you are positively blooming. So how do you maintain this wonderful sense of well-being and ensure the best possible start for your baby?Pregnancy should be approached holistically; nutriti... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Why is Of Mice and Men often placed on banned book lists?: 1 of 11
Offensive and vulgar language; profanity; racism; sexism; promoting euthanasia and being anti- business: all accusations leveled at Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men". These are the reasons why it frequently finds itself in the list of top ten most challenged books and those placed on banned book lists.Winner of both the Pulitzer ... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) The benefits of avocados: 8 of 75
Avocados are a potential powerhouse of positive health benefits. Food writer Gaylord Hauser said: "In this single delectable fruit are combined the protein of meat, the fat of butter [but much more wholesome!], the vitamins and minerals of green vegetables, the flavor of nuts, a six course dinner ". Yes, the humble avocado, w... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: On considering who is responsible for the death of King Duncan in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth': 1 of 9
Macbeth would have scant defense in a court of law. After all, no matter what the inducements, he was the one who wielded the knife and killed a gentle old man in his sleep. It is Macbeth's hands that are covered in blood. Of course he could plead temporary insanity brought on by the influence of the witches. He could implica... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis: The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost: 1 of 9
The ease with which we recognize the extended metaphor in this poem in part accounts for its popularity. We are all familiar with the idea of life as journey or the metaphor of the road of life. Frost utilizes this knowledge in his poem "The Road Not Taken" but for me that is where the simplicity ends. Frost advocated not goi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Literary analysis: "Dulce Et Decorum Est," by Wilfred Owen: 1 of 6
Written whilst receiving treatment for shell shock in Craiglockart, Dulce et Decorum Est is a bitter response to Owen's first hand experience of war and an attack on propagandists, most particularly Jessie Pope. The poem can be divided into three sections: a description of soldiers leaving the battlefield, a mustard gas attac... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis: Nothing Gold Can Stay, by Robert Frost: 4 of 22
Nothing Gold Can Stay is amongst Robert Frost's most popular of poems as evidenced by its frequent mentions in popular culture. The poem is quoted in S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders and also in the lyrics of popular songs. The poem on first reading seems elegiac. Frost appears, on the surface, to be mourning the ephemeral b... More..