 To be the first to hear about our book of the month updates, subscribe to our emails! Illuminating Chaucer, an interdisciplinary project created with the New York City Lab School, showcases the creativity of students as they immersed themselves in the analysis of medieval times and Middle English literature. This project provided them with an opportunity to creatively express their reactions to classic works of literature USING THIS PUBLICATION IN THE CLASSROOM
The classics are often difficult to understand, even for experienced readers. As a result, students are often hesitant or frustrated as they engage with texts like The Canterbury Tales. However, by reimagining how they engage with these texts, we might be able to ease their experiences. Diversifying your instruction is particularly useful as you explore ways prepare students for Regents exams. We invite you to use this text to reimagine the teaching of literature and explore how your students can create their own rhymes inspired and informed by their interpretations of the classics.
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 There’s a saying in Spanish that goes, “no cuentes los años, cuenta los recuerdos” (don’t count the years, count the memories). Like so often happens, a little gets lost in translation - a word play in this case. But the essence remains: rather than “counting”, you should “tell” your memories. Inspired by the novel Like Water for Chocolate, students at the Bronx High School of Business collected some of their family recipes and wrote memoirs inspired and informed by their favorite dishes. Inside, you’ll find recipes for dishes such as, sweet beans cream, fish soup, and pozole - unique delicacies from around the world - each of which brings back a warm and nostalgic memory. USING THIS PUBLICATION IN THE CLASSROOM
Cornucopia of Memories provides an intimate glimpse into its authors' most treasured memories, as well as their process of reflection and self-discovery as writers. We invite you to use this text, particularly around this time of year, to inspire projects that explore culture, customs, and/or traditions. Each memoir in this collection can serve as a powerful example of how to incorporate rich imagery and sensory details into written pieces, as well as how to write from the heart!  What would you say to America if you could? Current events challenge us to think about our changing country, and how new immigration policies deeply affect high school students and their families. At the Bronx High School of Business, one teacher joined forces with her students, many of whom are immigrants, and decided to speak to America. In Dear America, these young people share their experiences and opinions through essays, and tackle some common myths about immigration. The result is a powerful collection of student voices speaking to teachers, parents, and policy-makers USING THIS PUBLICATION IN THE CLASSROOM
November, the month of Election Day, is also a month when political ideologies and perspectives on various issues are discussed throughout the country. One issue that affects a great number of students in our school is the issue of immigration. The student authors of Dear America embarked on a journey of inquiry throughout their writing process, in an effort to share their personal perspectives on the subject. We invite you to use this text to inspire writing prompts of your own, related to the issues that affect and resonate with your students most. Furthermore, we invite you to use these texts to foster the often difficult, yet critical conversations regarding immigration. We believe that when students explore the perspectives and experiences of other students like them, it can help create a safe space for sharing, making connections, and ideally, building empathy. |
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