Tag: World Literature

  • Unlocking the Riches of Richard II: A Classroom Exploration

    This blog explores Shakespeare’s Richard II, its historical context, its main character, and his tragic end, providing strategies for integrating the play into classroom teaching, emphasizing its cross-disciplinary potential.

  • 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.

  • Happy Bloomsday!

    If you are looking for a beast of a summer read, Ulysses by James Joyce is a great place to start today. Even, I must admit I’ve read it in segments -segmentation of the storytelling makes it easier to approach according to others- over the years but never in one reading.

  • Happy Bloomsday!

    If you are looking for a beast of a summer read, Ulysses by James Joyce is a great place to start today. Even, I must admit I’ve read it in segments -segmentation of the storytelling makes it easier to approach according to others- over the years but never in one reading.

  • World War 1 Poetry Readings

    Anyone who has not finished their notes, this is a link to the Prezi from class. Link Spend time reading the following Primary sources about Imperialism and WWI.  Read each of the following and answer these three questions. Who wrote the reading and their nationality? Who is the intended audience? What is its purpose?