Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire- Chapter 17- Will Power

I think it's really important that students gain respect for theater and the fine arts. Having them listen to plays and watch television adaptations of plays is a great way to help students gain an appreciation for plays and their authors. I remember we did a lot of this during high school. We would read the play all the way through and then watch a version of it. It was always interesting to see the differences between them. I think what Rafe did with his classes is nothing short of outstanding. I can't imagine taking on something of that magnitude and STILL being a full time teacher. He must have no life outside of his classroom. Perhaps he should read what Ron Clark says about balance.