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  • We Wear the Mask

    We Wear the Mask

    This week in class, we’re reading “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar. Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) was an influential African American poet, the son of freed slaves, and friend of Frederick Douglass. In “We Wear the Mask,” Dunbar introduces the idea of hiding behind a metaphorical mask. As we read, we will be…

    February 18, 2021
  • Winston Churchill’s ‘Never Give In’ Speech

    Winston Churchill’s ‘Never Give In’ Speech

    This week in class, we’re reading “Winston Churchill’s ‘Never Give In’ Speech” by Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill’s speech “Never Give In,” discusses the recent successes of the United Kingdom in World War II. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We…

    February 18, 2021
  • Parent Guide: Cell One

    Parent Guide: Cell One

    This week in class, we’re reading “Cell One” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. In Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s short story “Cell One,” a girl’s brother is arrested and is changed by the injustices he witnesses in prison. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Morality as they…

    February 8, 2021
  • Parent Guide: The Value of Being Confused

    Parent Guide: The Value of Being Confused

    This week in class, we’re reading “The Value of Being Confused” by Barrett Smith. In the informational text “The Value of Being Confused,” Barret Smith discusses the benefits of allowing yourself to be confused. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Identity, and Social Change & Revolution as they…

    February 8, 2021
  • Parent Guide: The Bet

    Parent Guide: The Bet

    This week in class, we’re reading “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov. A young lawyer and a banker make a fifteen year, two million dollar bet to determine which is more humane, capital punishment or solitary confinement for life. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Loneliness & Isolation and Power & Greed as they relate to…

    February 8, 2021
  • Parent Guide: The Danger of a Single Story

    Parent Guide: The Danger of a Single Story

    This week in class, we’re reading “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. In “The Danger of a Single Story,” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses the importance of not allowing one story to construct your understanding of the world. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity and Prejudice & Discrimination as they relate…

    February 4, 2021
  • Parent Guide: The Monkey’s Paw

    Parent Guide: The Monkey’s Paw

    This week in class, we’re reading “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs. In “The Monkey’s Paw,” a man ignores the warnings of an old friend and makes a wish that brings misery upon his family. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death and Fate & Free Will as they relate to the text. We are…

    January 25, 2021
  • Parent Guide: Two Kinds

    Parent Guide: Two Kinds

    This week in class, we’re reading “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan. In “Two Kinds,” a woman reminisces about the misunderstandings and conflicts that contributed to her challenging relationship with her mother. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family, Growing Up, and Identity as they relate to the text. We…

    January 11, 2021
  • Parent Guide: The Lottery

    Parent Guide: The Lottery

    This week in class, we’re reading “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson. In Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery,” an entire town participates in a ritual that turns surprisingly sinister. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality, Morality, and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are…

    January 4, 2021
  • Parent Guide: The Gift of the Magi

    Parent Guide: The Gift of the Magi

    This week in class, we’re reading “The Gift of The Magi” by O. Henry. “The Gift of a Magi” is a classic Christmas story about love, sacrifice, and generosity. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family, Love, and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these…

    December 14, 2020
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