Monthly Archives: August 2013

Fahrenheit 451 – Far out!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Life-Lit Corner

For the past five weeks we have been engaged in the provocative world of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, and it has been the most rewarding and engaging five weeks of the year for most of my 16 year old students. … Continue reading →

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Using film versions to make literature accessible?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Life-Lit Corner

The other day I heard that next year there will be a film version of Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief. So, what do I do? My initial response is: take it off the book list for next year. Teaching texts … Continue reading →

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