Category Archives: Honors English III

Patterns of Fabric

Posted on May 24, 2019 by sohishah

Visual media can add a lot to the meaning of a work as a whole. Amy Lowell’s poem “Patterns” is one of her most famous works. Artwork inspired by this poem assists in the understanding of themes being conveyed. The … Continue reading →

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Robert Frost: The Art of Modern Ambiguity

Posted on May 23, 2019 by vartika tiwari

Robert Frost is considered a very detailed poet of the twentieth century, mostly recognized for his ambiguous poetic style and philosophical writing aspects during the modern era. Although most of his poems are usually written in the traditional forms of … Continue reading →

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Trees of Temptation

Posted on May 1, 2019 by sohishah

The Bible is an influential text that presents in self in a variety of American literature in the form of allusions and motifs. The motif of a tree is important in the Bible, and its significance has found its way … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, 21st Century Skills, American Literary Studies, American Studies, AP Mindset, Becoming an American Literary Critic, Biblical Allusions, Honors English III, Uncategorized | Tagged americanliterature, AP Mindset, awhiteheron, Bible, Biblical Allusions, Temptation Motif, The Scarlet Letter, treemotif | 2 Comments

Create a Compelling Argument

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Bill Sullivan

This is just to let you know that the technology department in the Crowsnest likes to connect literature to modern movies; enjoy this trailer from the interesting and entertaining teen movie, Easy A. Though by no means a rendition of Hawthorne’s … Continue reading →

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Ezra Pound: The Midwife of Modernism

Posted on May 23, 2018 by jacksonp11

As one of the founding fathers of the imagist style of poetry, Ezra Pound laid the groundwork for the careers of contemporary writers such as William Carlos Williams, T.S. Eliot, and James Joyce. Yet, Pound’s acceptance of fascism following the … Continue reading →

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PQP = Praise, Question, Polish.

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Bill Sullivan

One of the most essential parts of building a productive atmosphere for learning in any classroom is sharing what you learn. Another is giving and receiving useful feedback. The most important thing is to do this in a positive spirit. With … Continue reading →

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Connect a Moment in Section 52 to Another Location in Whitman’s Work

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Bill Sullivan

The technology staff in the Crowsnest is back on the job to isolate perhaps the most important part of this video that will help you understand how and why Whitman develops the first person voice in Leaves of Grass. You … Continue reading →

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A Short Trip Across the Pond for Robert Frost

Posted on May 27, 2017 by nickvar

From 1912-1915, Robert Frost picked up his family and life in New England and moved to England in order to learn about and perfect his poetry. It was a sort of mental escape for him where he could get a … Continue reading →

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Ezra Pound’s Stay at a Psych Ward

Posted on May 27, 2017 by 18milanghosh

Pound was first captured by American forces in Italy in 1945 for anti-American and pro-fascist speeches over Rome Radio. He was held there for six months, before being sent back to the United States to be put on trial. Pound … Continue reading →

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