Category Archives: Class Projects

Listening to America, Season 8: Natalia’s Anthem



“There is a dream for everyone in this country.” Listen as Natalia, Class of 2024, discusses her nominee for a new national anthem. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 8: Jay’s Anthem



“You feel like saving the world right after you listen.” Listen as Jay, Class of 2024, discusses his nominee for a new national anthem. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 8: Introduction



Mr. Miley’s junior English students are back, and this time they are considering our country’s national anthem. What is a national anthem supposed to do? Who is it for? And is Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner” still the best option for Americans today?


Listening to America, Season 7: Jimmie Rodgers



Lance, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer-songwriter Jimmie Rodgers (1897-1933). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 7: A Peak Into Sun Ra’s Universe



Cole, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz composer Sun Ra (1914-1993). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 7: Muddy Waters



Ethan, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues musician Muddy Waters (1913-1983). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 7: Cash Culture



Isabella, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer-songwriter Johnny Cash (1932-2003). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 7: Duke Ellington



Yash, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 7: Clarisse Chattin’



Clarisse, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer “Big Joe” Turner. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 7: Lead Belly



Alden, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues musician and singer Huddie William Ledbetter (1888-1949), also known as Lead Belly. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.