Bellying up to the Bard

Feb 3, 2011 | English 12

William Shakespeare. The Bard. Arguably the most influential figure in English literature, but also one of the most controversial and mysterious. Want to start an argument? Just make a claim about good old Bill in any English department faculty meeting at nearly any...

English 12 & Senior Project Info 2nd Semester

Jan 31, 2011 | English 12, Senior Project

Welcome to the final semester of mandatory English instruction! Actually, that’s kind of sad. After all, I’m 48 and I’m still learning about English. In fact, I’m still not sure what I want to be when I grow up. Oh, well. Anyway, here’s the English 12 Syllabus.pdf for...

In-Class Final, Journal Drop, etc.

Jan 18, 2011 | English 12

As we have discussed, we’ll be having a final next week for first semester, but it won’t be a traditional summary final of the semester. Instead, we’ll use it as a time to reflect on what we’ve done in Café Rialto and wrap up our poetry work for now. Here’s a quick...

Poetry Anthology Assignment

Jan 18, 2011 | English 12

After having read and listened to many poems and poets, it’s time that you decide where your head and heart are with regard to poetry. It’s time that you put together an anthology of poems that speak directly to you. Here Three super-fan to cheapest abilify price...

Sylvia Plath’s “Initiation”

Apr 15, 2009 | E9 Honors

As you read Sylvia Plath’s “Initiation,” please consider some of the larger thematic issues that she addresses, including the act of hazing. Here are some resources to help you think about this topic: • Inside Hazing >> Definitions.pdf • StopHazing.org —...

Cool photo contests

Dec 2, 2008 | Digital Photography

So, you think you’re a “hot shot”? Think you’ve got what it takes to earn some swag or cash with your camera? Check these out: • PhotoJojo Contest Overview

“The Secret Lion”

Nov 13, 2008 | E9 Honors

Author Alberto Álvaro Ríos tells this wonderfully conversational coming of age tale that is somewhat autobiographical. Ríos is an educator and an author, too, and still actively involved in the academic community. Check out his Web page: • Alberto Álvaro Ríos Also, if...

Spielberg’s (and Kubrick’s) “A.I.”

Apr 21, 2008 | E9 Honors

There are so many challenging issues that are brought to the surface in this film that it’s difficult to know where to begin. We explored many of these meta-questions in class, but now it’s your turn to dig in, focus on a few concepts and try to meaningfully analyze...