In a recent blog that I read, a teacher made a comment about teaching Shakespeare.  She said that at the beginning of the unit every year, she asks herself "why do I teach this?"  I thought that this is a great think for teachers to stop and ask themselves very often.  When we know why we are teaching something, it will be more full filling for yourself and the students.  Also, I think it is important for children/students to know why they are learning something.  

The reasons behind what we do is what makes us what to do them.  :-)