Category Archives: Class Projects

Listening to America, Season 5: Ethan Unlimited



“It’s not just the sound that makes us feel unlimited, it’s where we hear the sound.” Ethan, Class of 2023, shares the sound 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.


Listening to America, Season 5: Stephen Unlimited



“The truth is I wish I could have some of those days back.” Stephen, Class of 2023, 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.


Listening to America, Season 5: Jacob Unlimited



“Nothing is stopping him from expressing himself. He has everything he needs inside.” Jacob, Class of 2023, 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.


Listening to America, Season 5: Salem Unlimited



“One of my favorite things is to hear the rain as music.” Salem, Class of 2023, shares the sound that makes her feel unlimited. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 5: Clayton Unlimited



“Acting on your goals triggers a certain confidence that makes you think there are no limits to your actions.” Clayton, Class of 2023, 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.


Listening to America, Season 5: Clarisse Unlimited



“For three minutes and twenty-nine seconds my anxiety disappears.” Clarisse, Class of 2023, shares the song that makes her feel unlimited. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 5: Introduction



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.


Listening to America, Season 4: Cole’s “End of the Show”



“Imagine for a minute it’s the end of the world.” Cole, Class of 2023, closes out Season 4’s study of Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to American, Season 4: Sam’s “Tumbling Dice”



Sam, Class of 2023, explores the tension between morality and materialism in Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 4: Jack’s “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?”



Jack explores the tension between nostalgia and longing for an idealized future in Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.