September 2021
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Poetry: “Storm Ending” by Jean Toomer
Today, we look at Jean Toomer’s “Storm Ending” to coincide with the ending of the Wizard of Oz cycle.
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Harvest Festival Book Sale
I visited a book sale yesterday and enjoyed the crisp fall air. Join us today to learn more!
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Literary Quotes: Claude McKay
Today, we are looking at a quote from Claude McKay about individuality. Join us to learn more!
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Poetry in lyrics: “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young
Today, we examine Neil Young’s song “Harvest Moon” to see its connection to poetry. Join us to learn more!
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Writing Craft: Concrete and Abstract Nouns
Today we are going to look at concrete and abstract nouns. Join us to learn more!
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Poetry: A new season and burning leaves
The autumn leaves are falling and its time to get into the fall poetry. Join us today as we discuss getting one year older and…
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Poetry: Foggy mornings
Foggy mornings are the best. Join us today to read a foggy poem by Carl Sandburg
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Writing Craft: The importance of writing simply
This week we are looking at simplicity in writing, so join us to learn about how simple sentences can improve your writing!
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Poetry: “Simples” by James Joyce
Simplicity in writing is something to behold, but so is simplicity by the moonlight. Join us today as we discuss simplicity and read a poem…
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Magic and allegory in “The Selfish Giant” by Oscar Wilde
For this post, we summarize and analyze Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant.” This one has religious themes and magical elements. Join us to learn more!
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Writing Craft: What is a subject and a predicate?
Today we begin looking at grammar by examining the parts of a sentence: the subject and the predicate.
