National Poetry Month: Edgar Allan Poe, Anyone?

Posted on April 2, 2024 by lmmolina97

Is it a coincidence that I decided to include the unit on poetry in April, National Poetry Month? Maybe. Subconsciously I might have been drawn to the idea of incorporating some poetry towards the end of this our last school year. Poetry brings out sentimental feelings so it might be appropriate.

At the top of my favorite poets list is Edgar Allan Poe. His poetry has always moved me because of its haunting themes. His life was shrouded in mystery which factors in to his attraction by many, myself included. What about you? How do you feel about this poet and his work?

Here’s my poem inspired by this moody poet: Episode 101 on ALC: National Poetry Month

And here’s the poem by the man himself:

A Dream Within a Dream

BY EDGAR ALLAN POE

Take this kiss upon the brow!

And, in parting from you now,

Thus much let me avow —

You are not wrong, who deem

That my days have been a dream;

Yet if hope has flown away

In a night, or in a day,

In a vision, or in none,

Is it therefore the less gone?

All that we see or seem

Is but a dream within a dream.

I stand amid the roar

Of a surf-tormented shore,

And I hold within my hand

Grains of the golden sand —

How few! yet how they creep

Through my fingers to the deep,

While I weep — while I weep!

O God! Can I not grasp

Them with a tighter clasp?

O God! can I not save

One from the pitiless wave?

Is all that we see or seem

But a dream within a dream?

Does it inspire you to write a poem of your own? I hope so! ~~LMMolina

Classroom Chronicles Advanced: Episode 4

Posted on February 10, 2024 by lmmolina97

Group 11-Ene (2023-2024):

Your views on the novel made me cry but in a good way. I also laughed while listening to some of the audios because of the dynamics (check out the audios created by Julián with Dariel and Fabián with Morera). Victoria and Alanis were very sentimental. I’ve discovered that recording with another classmate is a plus. You play off of each other’s ideas. It’s entertaining.

Check out Episode 4 on Classroom Chronicles Advanced to hear Diego with Luciano and Andrea by herself.

On my podcast, I uploaded Adriana and Mia’s audio which delved deeper into what was discussed in class as a whole. It is Episode 97 on A Literary Cornucopia

For your information, I’m keeping your audios here on this blog so I have them as a future reference of what was done in class this school year.

It’s been a real treat so far! I’m looking forward to more of your audio shenanigans. ~~LMM

Alanis Zayas

Fabián Torres and A. Morera

Julián Pagán and Dariel Cortés

Johanelys Molina

Victoria Reyes and Alanis Avilés

Classroom Chronicles Advanced: Reactions to Podcast Episode 3

Posted on November 11, 2023 by lmmolina97

These are the reactions to the CCA podcast episode #3 on the topic of Gothic literature. The feedback has been positive. I sincerely hope everyone is enjoying this venture. I certainly am!! ~~LMM

Adrián

Julián

Diego

Ángel

Johanelys

Luciano

Dariel

Alanis Avilés

Here’s the Link to the episode.

2021-2022 Listening and Speaking Activity XVI: Podcast Episode #66: Speeches

Posted on May 1, 2022 by lmmolina97

MauraLBU / Pixabay

We wrapped up the school year with speeches. What was your experience like? Check out the podcast episode (link below) and react to it by recording your thoughts. In the comments section copy the link to your post. ~~LMMolina

Podcast Episode #66

Treasured Times: Podcast Episode 60

Posted on February 14, 2022 by lmmolina97

Do you remember a story told by someone who has passed? What memories does it bring? I remember my grandfather (on my father’s side). Who do you remember? ~~LMMolina

Podcast Episode 60: Treasured Times