ESPECIALLY ENGLISH CLASSICS
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- An Easy Plan to Read the ClassicsIf you want to read the classics, but have been intimidated, this simple plan will make it easy for you to work your way through them.
- 5 Reasons Why the English Major is Not Terriblelooking at why students should not overlook the English major, in more ways than one.
The Weight it Carries: Tim O'Brien as a New Classics AuthorUsing The Things They Carried as a catalyst, this essay cites Tim O'Brien's relevance as an author of new classics that transcend publication date.- Careers for Graduates with a Degree in the ClassicsNo one would accuse the classics of being the most exciting major on campus. But those who graduate with a degree in the classics have many exciting career possibilities ahead in education, travel, publishing and museum work
- Two Bay Area College Professors Give Their Opinions About ClassicsThis interview with two college professors considers why Classics is considered "boring," and why we should even study it.
- My Favorite Holiday Movies - From Classics to Newer FilmsWith the holiday season right around the corner, these films will bring back memories.
Mind Siege: A Campaign to End Student Bias Against Books Assigned in ClassThis paper comes to the defense of teacher-assigned books and takes a view from both perspectives of the student and teacher on how a more common bond can be formed through a particular teaching style that emphasizes on voice and "seeing" in the mind.
The Ascent of Miss Ann WattThe early life and career of the British-Canadian singer Angela Jean Elisabeth Watt, also known as Miss Ann Watt and Mrs Ann Halling, as written by her son, Christian writer, singer, songwriter, actor Carl Halling
Top 10 Movies for Your Valentine's DayIf movies are a passion for you and your Valentine, then here are the top ten romantic films that list the timeless classics to the contemporary releases. There is at least one film that you can agree on this Valentine's Day.
Christmas Crooners of All Time: The 10 Very BestHere are the top ten singers who are known for their crooning style of singing, especially Christmas songs. Some of them have been around for many decades, while others have made a major impact on their Christmas music in the New Millennium.
The Top 5 Worst Movie Remakes EverThese five of the worst movie remakes should've never been touched in the first place. Find out what these films are and why they are the worst. There is a saying that applies perfectly to these remakes "if it's not broken, don't fix it."- Making a Case for Jane Eyre and FriendsAn essay that makes the case for high school english teachers to bravely keep teaching the classics to today's urban students.
Latin Music USA: A PBS Series - Part IIThe second and final half of a PBS documentary on Latin Music opens its first hour by honoring Mexican-Americans who've added their unique sound. The final segment is on the young stars of Latin Music who've crossed over to the English-speaking market.
Teaching Reading Through Great LiteratureA focus on teaching phonics often results in de-emphasis of literature in the early primary English curriculum. When literature is chosen to fit reading ability, students are not exposed to great literature at a time when they can best appreciate it.
Promoting the Truth About the PuritansThey wanted to "purify" the English church. They endured persecution. Desperate for freedom of religion, they abandoned England for the Colonies and fomented the American Revolution.- Reflection on My Literacy DevelopmentI think it is crucial to reflect on one's life, especially how you became who you are to better see where you need to go.
- Top Five Books Everyone Wants to Have Read, but No One Wants to Read"A classic is something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read." Of course there are many classics that are very enjoyable, however the books in this list are unlikely to be considered one of them.
- When You Just HAVE to ReadA few different lists of suggested reading, for those times when you just have to find a book to read. Either for a long drive/flight or just for your English class.
- The Top Ten Protest Songs of All TimeThis list of the top ten protest songs of all time contains memorable classics from the Vietnam War, Cold War, the current conflict in Iraq, and more. Read to see which songs made the cut.
Celebrating World Poetry Month with Children Year Round: Kicking it Off with the BasicsApril is World Poetry Month!This series delves into the classics and modern, unconventional verse,offers poetry recommendations,techniques and activities that you and your child will both enjoy bonding over.
5 Classic Books You Should Read This SummerWhy keep classic novels in the library? Here are five page-turners, perfect for reading by the pool. Oh, and they happen to be "classics."- Ten of My Favorite Halloween SongsThis is a list of ten songs that I love to listen, but which I especially love listening to during Halloween and the month of October.
Playlist Suggestions for Holiday Christmas PartiesThis is a Christmas track listing for parties. It includes hits from greats like Crosby, Carey, Sinatra and The Beach Boys. Plus, there's a few songs you might not have heard of (or had completely forgotten about).- Vampirism, the Human Condition, and How We Grew UpThis is my graduate thesis proposal that I presented at an English Department Conference at Southern Connecticut State University. The thesis was never actually written, but the proposal is the beginning of a somewhat tongue-in-cheek and full of anacrhronisms memoir.
- Kerouac's Vision of Spontaneous ProseAre you dreaming to become the next Kerouac? Kerouac's novels, especially Subterraneans and The Dharma Bums, were essentially an author's How-to write using the spontaneous prose method. Learn more how to write in trance-like meditation the way Kaerouac did.
- Strategies for Improving Teen Reading ComprehensionThirteen practical, motivating strategies to aid students in developing their reading comprehension. Written by a high school English teacher for a teen audience.
- Poems that Levitate Beyond Language and Elevate the Human ConditionIn this article I explain why Gerard Manley Hokins's "God's Grandeur" is one of the best poems in the English language and how he crafted such a fine work of art.
How Not to Read Classic LiteratureMost people hear the words "classic literature" and cringe. Ugh... if it's a classic, it must be booooo-RING! When did this negative connotation attach itself to the phrase "classic literature?"- A Look at a True Movie Trilogy: A Classic Movie ReviewSo much of what we think of when it comes to Westerns comes from these seminal films from Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone. Here's a look at three classic Westerns.
- Albert Brooks Goes "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World"Although Looking for Comedy... won't be considered one of Brooks' classics, if you are a fan, you should enjoy this film
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