Mark, Class of 2024, shares the song that makes him feel unlimited. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
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The gulf waves off Grand Isle. Mademoiselle Reisz’s piano playing. These are the sounds that make Edna Pontellier, the protagonist in Kate Chopin’s The Awakening, feel unlimited. In Season 5 of Listening to America, Mr. Miley’s juniors relate to Chopin’s work by sharing the sounds and music that make them feel unlimited.
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Students in Honors 7th Grade French studied George Seurat’s pointillism masterpiece Un dimanche après-midi sur l’île de la Grande Jatte. Listen as they describe what the people are wearing, and using their imaginations, what they are doing.
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“Acknowledging the imperfections is healthy and honest.” Listen as Mary Lucy, 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.
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“By focusing only on the voices, it puts more emphasis on what’s being said.” Listen as Jacob, 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.
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“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.
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“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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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