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Why Teach Fahrenheit 451 in High School?
There are so many reasons to teach Fahrenheit 451 in 10th or 11th grade. Ray Bradbury wrote Fahrenheit 451 in nine days. He rented a typewriter in the basement of the UCLA library for 10 cents per 30 minutes, and this forced him to focus solely on writing the book without interruptions. Critics claim that…
Tonga Through A Visitor’s Eyes
We arrived in Tonga thinking we knew what island life would feel like. I imagined beaches, palm trees, and an easy vacation rhythm. What I didn’t expect was how quietly Tonga would change the way I think about time, people, and what truly matters. The first thing I noticed was the pace. Things don’t always…
January
Visiting in the North,a true winter day.Sunny skies and brisk air,while sledding on a white mountain.Grandchildren scream on a gliding red donut.Laughing all the way, hair in the wind,grinning ear to ear, letting joy rush in. Winter painting and puzzles,New hobbies and journaling.No goals, but reflection.Gratitude for friends, family, and health.Wandering through my favorite book…
Teaching The Road: Cormac McCarthy Part II
I’ve been really encouraged by the positive feedback on my previous post about teaching The Road, so I wanted to share even more ideas and activities from my unit. This novel has sparked some of my favorite classroom discussions, and I’m excited to pass along what’s worked well for me. Anticipation Guide To introduce The…
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