Teaching Today
A blog following teacher Aaron Jura as he plans engaging, yet relevant English Language Arts content for High School students in New Orleans, LA.
Today we read through and discussed the poetry of Cherokee poet Marilou Awiakta. Several of the poems really spoke to me and I could see their application in the secondary English and/or social studies classroom. You can read more about Marilou Awiakta here. The Birth of Selu Mother Nature Sends a Pinkslip Dying Back Out of Ashes Peace Will Rise These pieces help to explore the uniqueness of the Cherokee poet and people. This perspective is important and often left out of our textbooks or provided minimal coverage. The anthology that includes these poems can be purchased here.
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Mr. J is a high school teacher in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. J believes in the power of educators to help children and families achieve. Follow his blog for tips and techniques to keep engagement high and student achievement at the forefront. Archives
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