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— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
October 1, 2024
Before we get to our 60 metaphor examples, a metaphor is a figure of speech and a form of figurative language in which one thing is said to be...
September 30, 2024
If you鈥檝e ever written a text to the tune of It鈥檚 such a happy day! or That outfit seems a little desperate, doesn鈥檛 it? then you鈥檝e used personification.聽Quite simply,...
September 28, 2024
Whether you are a language arts teacher or not, limericks are a great way to get your students thinking creatively and offer an engaging brain break. Because limericks follow...
September 27, 2024
Famous College Dropouts – Here you are, preparing for college, writing a million personal essays, taking the SAT, trying to be your best self. Why? Just so some college...
This article will provide a scene-by-scene summary of Beowulf. If you鈥檙e like me, you probably have only the vaguest memory of studying Beowulf in high school. You might remember...
September 26, 2024
Going undefeated in college football is an incredibly challenging feat, especially in the modern era. Teams must win 13, 14, or even 15 consecutive games, consistently performing at a...
Brain Breaks for High School Students – Decades of research show that taking breaks is beneficial for the brain. It鈥檚 specifically important for those brains that are still developing....
September 24, 2024
If you鈥檙e a teacher building a classroom built on student-centered pedagogy鈥攚here your students and their abilities help to determine the pace and breadth of the learning environment鈥攜ou have to...
September 23, 2024
It鈥檚 the end of the week and you鈥檙e asking yourself the often insurmountable question: What should we watch tonight? Whether you鈥檙e a college student deciding on your own or...
Best College Student Discounts聽 – When I went to college (oh so many years ago), I used to joke that the money we spent on campus didn鈥檛 matter. 鈥淢onopoly...
September 20, 2024
Take a moment to think about your favorite teachers in school. Chances are, they likely struck a great balance between being serious and letting loose. They likely made you...
September 17, 2024
High school is a time for leaps and bounds鈥攂oth academically and personally. As such, it鈥檚 critical to learn in an environment where you are not only challenged and encouraged...
September 16, 2024
I walked into Publix yesterday (needed almond milk) and couldn鈥檛 help but notice the gigantic installment of aqua-and-orange cakes by the entrance. Weird. But then it clicked: it was...
There are around 858 college football teams spanning five divisions of collegiate athletics.聽 That鈥檚 a lot of football being played every week in towns and cities across America! The...
Keeping track of mathematical symbols like greater than less than or equal to can be overwhelming, especially when you’re first learning these concepts. But with a few simple tricks,...
September 13, 2024
Math brain teasers are puzzles that combine numbers with logical thinking. They may be told as a sort of riddle or as an equation, but their end goal is...
September 9, 2024
The history of the United States cannot be studied without understanding the American presidents. Since 1789, this country has seen 46 vastly differing presidencies. However, did you know that...
Elementary PE Games – After a long day of sitting in the classroom, most kids look forward to a break with some fun exercise. Getting to run and play...
September 5, 2024
When it comes to choosing a college career, it can feel like a gamble. You want to pick something that will set you up for a job you enjoy,...
This article will introduce the characters of Shakespeare鈥檚 Romeo and Juliet (with descriptions for each). Though Romeo and Juliet is certainly one of Shakespeare鈥檚 more accessible plays, it can...
