I like high concept lessons,

Especially when they work…even better when you have them on tape. I now have indisputable video evidence of my teaching ability. Also, I have indisputable video evidence that my 5th period students are too wacky to get mad at. Goons... but hilarious all the same.

I wanted to come up with a really cool lesson for the Middle East, something that the kids would remember and have fun with. Then *BANG,* like a flashbulb full of napalm to the brain, it hits me...bazaar. We recently studied the modern culture of the Middle East, which still has a number of traditional marketplaces, or bazaars. I spent the last week collecting free stuff from people all over Blair County and after about five days of begging, some in-person groveling, and a trip to the Dollar Store, I had myself a fully-functional Middle Eastern-style bazaar, complete with a cool accent and haggling.

I had the kids answer questions for play money, then they got to wheel and deal with yours truly. I had a blast. The kids really got into it, and if anything, I got plenty of laughs. Good times, good times. I don't know how many more times I could put that much effort into a lesson, but it’s nice to get a payoff after all that footwork and worrying. Plus Tyrone Tech Support hooked me up with a DVD of my 5th period. Sweet.

Well, I just wanted to tell you guys about it. If you see me around, you can ask to see the DVD, it’s awesome. Just saying. Well, I have to run, I made Fettuccine Alfredo for the 7th period tomorrow and I need my sleep. Be well.

Yes, Yes, let's make deal, very good price.

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