Category: English and Language Arts

  • Empowering Forces: Teaching about the Dark Phoenix Saga and Captain Marvel in the MCU

    With The Marvels in theaters this month, take a look at a similar story line that focuses on female leads and entanglement, Dark Pheonix Saga.

  • Unmasking Fall Traditions

    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.

  • 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.

  • Today is Saint Crispin’s Day

    Enjoy one of the great renditions of this wonderful speech from Shakespeare’s play Henry V. Henry V’s St. Crispin’s Day speech is one of the most famous and inspiring speeches in English literature. It is a pivotal moment in William Shakespeare’s play “Henry V,” and it takes place before the Battle of Agincourt during the…