I have also been Genghis Khan, a Mongol leader. Presently I am Edgar Allan Poe, an American writer. I enjoy being Poe the most. That is because he led a very interesting life. If teachers want students to enjoy the day and the activities, they must have very clear guidelines and describe them in detail, letting students know what is expected.
Enthusiasm is also very important.
Winters believes that if the students see that the teachers are excited about the day, they will be excited too. We have cut down on the number of assignments and have focused on assignments that will teach students not only about their historical figures but also other aspects of our curriculum. Some of those other areas are geography, putting events in chronological order, proper essay format, and art. Judging by the positive comments from students, it appears that the teachers' efforts have positive results. Staff members recently opted to continue the observance, which has been held since the 1980s.