I get to start some great units to begin the new year:
Am. Lit.: Ray Bradbury stories and science fiction
Soph. Honors: The Princess Bride
College in the H.S.: The Red Badge of Courage
Mythology: Norse mythology
It's going to be a fun finish to the semester! Plus, I only have six students (out of over 150) who I worry won't pass. All can, but they need to buckle down and improve in a couple areas. I'm hopeful.
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"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax-- Of cabbages--and kings-- And why the sea is boiling hot-- And whether pigs have wings."
"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax-- Of cabbages--and kings-- And why the sea is boiling hot-- And whether pigs have wings."
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- I currently teach English in Washington State and have previously worked at two other schools. Typically, I teach sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
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3 comments:
It's important to be hopeful!
Let me know how the Princess Bride unit goes. I love bringing popular culture stuff into my classroom, and that's one that I haven't really considered yet...
Wow! How did you justify TPB?! It's one of my fave books. :D
TPB fits into a new fairy tale unit we do (with TPB obviously being the satirical piece) and an effort to include more contemporary literature.
It's a fun one, and the kids are surprised at the biting humor and differences from the film. :)
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