Is it heresy to use children’s versions of the classics to introduce young readers to the great works? Should they wait until they’re older to be familiarized with these stories, or can we cultivate interest in them at a young age?
A Way In – Picture Books and the Great Books Read More »
What can we do to instill a love of reading in our littles at an early age that will last a life time?
On Creating Interest in Very Young Readings – The Beauty of Five in a Row Read More »
We’ve all seen eyes roll when the topic of symbolism in literature comes up. We’re well acquainted with the argument that literary critics can see a symbol in anything they please. But art relies on figurative meaning – how do we discover that meaning without “making it up?”
Reading for Figurative Meaning – Are You Making This Up? Read More »
When is the issue of virtue and character formation appropriate in a literary education? How do we address the moral imagination without doing violence to the literature?
We’re looking at what sets the literary essay apart from other assignment types, such as the rhetorical essay and the book report.
The Literary Essay: What It Is and What It’s Not Read More »
How can literature help us contemplate what’s truly important about this season in the midst of busy holiday schedules?
Creating a Literary Advent Read More »
What is a “good” book? How is it different than a great book and how can it serve our literary journey?
Using Good Books as a Gateway to the Greats Read More »
Learn how you and your students can keep track of your reading in a way that will be valuable to you in years to come!
Keeping a Literature Notebook Read More »
Books are a love language around here. How can we utilize that fact to craft uniquely suited reading lists for those we hold dear?
We’ll be talking about how to make literature come alive by organizing fun outings around books and authors you love – even if you’re not close to any “literary monuments!”
Organizing Literary Field Trips Read More »
