Monthly Archives: February 2012

Lovely piece of music

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As I set out to respond to the many, many wonderful responses my students have shared on Cupcake English Blog, I’m listening to this piece of music.  It’s inspired by the old Shaker hymn “Simple Gifts,” and you may have heard it before.  It’s called “Appalachian Spring,” composed by the great Aaron Copland.  I could listen to this all… Continue reading

“Children of the Sea,” related readings, & our guests

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Hello, seniors.  It was nice having guests, wasn’t it?!  Look back at the packet that begins with Edwidge Danticat’s story “Children of the Sea.”  What do you find most compelling?  What connections can you make between the different pieces (short story, personal essay, news article, oral histories)?  What new thoughts do you have about “the… Continue reading