תיכון אהל שם | Literature

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Literature is the foundation of life. While it is physically written in words, these words come alive in the imagination of the mind, and its ability to comprehend the complexity or simplicity of the text. Literature enables people to see through the lenses of others.

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All My Sons

A play by Arthur Miller
Based upon a true story, the storyline takes place in 1947 introducing us to the Keller's, the "Holy Family". Who are Joe, Kate and Chris? Are they really holy? What happened to Larry on November 25th?

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A Summer's Reading

A short story by Bernard Malamud
Why did George drop high school on an impulse? What are his dreams? Will he gain respect for himself and deal with the consequences of his actions? Who is Mr. Cattanzara and why does he care?

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Count That Day Lost

A poem by George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans)
How do you spend your days? Are they spent in doing meaningful activities? Does your time get used purposefully or does it get wasted and lost? How can you make such a judgment?

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Grandmother

A poem by Sameeneh Shirazie
How often do you visit your grandmother? Do you listen to her stories? What do you know about her childhood? Do you know her parents' names?

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Mr. Know All

A short story by Somerset Maugham
Someone said the world's a stage and each must play a part. Mr. Kelada plays his part, and shows us all that appearances may be deceiving. Who is he? How does he do it? What has Mrs. Ramsay got to do with it?

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Thank You, Ma’am

A short story by Langston Hughes
Roger tries to snatch Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones's purse. What does he need the money for? Will he succeed? What will Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones do?

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The Road Not Taken

A poem by Robert Frost
How do you make decisions? How satisfied are you with your choices? What was the traveler's dilemma? How did he solve it? Why is the poem called The Road Not Taken?

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The Split Cherry Tree

A short story by Jesse Stuart
Dave is kept after school instead of going home to help his father on the farm. What happened? How will his father react? Will he shoot Professor Herbert? What is "Hands on Learning"?

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