Warmest Wishes for the Holiday Season

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Open Courses

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend Yale University?  Your wish is granted -- explore the class selection at Open Yale Courses.  My current favorite is "The American Novel Since 1945".

Or, perhaps MIT is your dream school.  Check out the Literature page and choose from tons of free class resources.

Stay inspired!

     

John Steinbeck's King Arthur

You have probably read The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.  It was a required novel at my high school and I will never forget the passionate classroom discussions we had in English class.  In fact, I think The Grapes of Wrath is still a must-read, especially in light of the economic struggles so many families find themselves facing today.

But, have you ever read Steinbeck's The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights?  Bascially, Steinbeck updated Malory's Le Morte D’Arthur and brought the adventures of Camelot to a 20th century audience.

I have always been fascinated by the Arthurian Legend and I read (and watch) anything I can find related to these timeless stories.  Therefore, I was excited to discover a great lesson plan that includes The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights.  The title is "King Arthur and the Heroic Pattern".

Check it out!

Remembering Why It Matters

I discovered this video while I was doing research on Literacy Leadership Teams and I had to share.  Enjoy and remember that one teacher can indeed make a difference!

"How Learning to Read Changes Lives"