I recently heard of Frank McCourt's death. I never heard of the write, but decided to read the Pulitzer Prize winning author's work.
Angela's Ashes
No wonder this was a Pulitzer Prize winner. Once again, it has the child narrator who comes of age during the Great Depression and WWII. Frank McCourt's no holds bar approach to be honest and upfront of the reader is refreshing and entertaining. This is one book, I can really imagine using in my classes.
Major Themes:
Family/Faith/Trust
Irish/Catholic/American
Poverty/Hope
Teacher Man
After loving the writer Frank McCourt, I had to know what he felt about teaching English literature. His discomfort with teaching and being an expert on literature put me at ease as a future teacher.
I must find what I love in the classroom and be myself.
I should be prepared to experiment to engage the students.
Ideas to use:
Recipe readings
Stories (my own connections)
Restaurant reviews
Excuse notes
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