Explore the cultural roots and the understanding of two different worlds—life and an after-school job—which poet Martin Espada portrays in his poem “Who Burns for the Perfection of Paper.” Details »
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Listen as poet Toi Derricotte describes in her poem "Blackbottom" the delicate balance between her family's migration to life in the suburbs and their poignant longing for the African-American culture they left behind in the city. Details »
Discover how poet Marilyn Chin combines sharp observation of a seemingly ordinary event with rich undertones of cultural understanding in her poem “The Floral Apron.” Details »
Recognize why Seabiscuit became so popular and consider how the horse was marketed to the American public. Examine the marketing of athletes today and the use of celebrity endorsements of consumer products or organizations. Details »
Discover how dogs are descended from wolves and explore different theories on how the transformation from wolf to dog happened. Learn about various dog breeds and create a book describing the behaviors, skills, appearance and personality of each breed. Details »
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Great American Authors
Delve into works by authors Maurice Sendak, Ralph Ellison, Katherine Porter and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Shakespeare and the Renaissance
Explore the Elizabethan era as it relates to William Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.
