The Wheel of Time Claims Robert Jordan
“The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend.” Fantasy author Robert Jordan passed away on September 16, 2007 at the age of 59. Jordan is best known...
Author: Nick
Relief from Cynicism or Burying One’s Head in the Sand?
I don’t watch network or cable news shows anymore, because they provide such a warped view of reality, and because they’re about 10% news and 90% editorializing. Life just isn’t as awful or depressing...
Angst vs. Optimism in Music Video – An Invitation to Philosophy
Is the world a dark, depressing slide into chaos or a beautiful, bright ascent into joy? The following music videos provide an audiovisual starting point for students to discuss angst and optimism. After showing...
Quotes about Reading for Students to Ponder and Paraphrase
The Value of Paraphrasing Paraphrasing is one of the most important skills we can teach junior high and high school students. Often they want to rush into interpreting and reacting to a text even...
