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Unmasking Fall Traditions in the Classroom

This piece unravels the origins and cultural significance of six observances: Halloween, All Saints’ Day, Reformation Day, Samhain, November 5th, and Dia de los Muertos, highlighting how these festive occasions have shaped global traditions and enriched cultural understanding.

Remembering Michael Crichton 15 Years Later

I first read Jurassic Park in the summer before my freshman year in high school. I have read almost every MC novel and highly recommend his books for others.

2008 Election: 15 Years Later

The 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, with Barack Obama’s victory as a first African American president, symbolizes progress and changes in political dynamics, engagement, and aspirations, also influencing global views on American leadership.

Movie Reviews With Historical Perspective

Originally posted in Nov 2012. This new update includes a rubric references using AI tools in the review and editing process. Students may watch one of the following movies and write a 500-750 word historical perspective on the movie. You must provided reference to at least two profession movie reviews and explain how the movie…

Why I Watch Frankenstein (1931)

I use the 1931 adaptation of “Frankenstein” in classes to stimulate discussions about film evolution, literary adaptations, thematic exploration, and critical analysis. This encourages students to engage in creative projects and critical thinking about storytelling, cultural significance, and the impact of adaptations in narratives.

Update to Adobe Express Image Generation

In this video update to my September post, I show how to use the Text-to-Image Generator to create the images and encourage students to develop their prompt engineering skills.