THE RODE SCHOLARS: Recent Episodes
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Join me as I journey into the world of podcasting with my students at Morris Hills High School. Each episode will feature increasing levels of sophistication as we share our reading and writing on the web. I began the podcast series with my creative writing students. Recently, I've begun to add podcasts written and recorded by my AP literature students. We love the Rode Podcaster microphone!
In the style of the folk music of his native land, Dr. Aziz (of E. M. Forster's A Passage to India) articulates his true feelings for Cyril Fielding, another character from the novel. Be sure to check out the companion song, "To An Indian," where Fielding gives us his take on the relationship.
In this original composition, Cyril Fielding (of E. M. Forster's A Passage to India) exposes not only his previously hidden musical talent but also his undying love for Dr. Aziz, the protagonist of the novel. Be sure to check out "Fielding" as well, in which we hear the story from the perspective of Aziz.
This week’s theme is “Reclassifying the Classics.” We will focus on reinterpretations of classic pieces of literature -- a practice that has been growing in popularity.
Rob interviews three authors who have all tried their hand at this particular variety of literary experimentation.
Welcome to The Novel Insider, where your favorite novels get new life! Today, we’re featuring Jane Eyre. Ms. Eyre will join us in the studio and reflect on a radio play of Chapter 7. You won’t want to miss this stunning performance by radio interns Emily and Spencer.
On this episode of Movie News, our staff takes you inside to meet three young actresses competing for the role of Adela in what is sure to be a fascinating film version of A Passage to India. Who do YOU think should get the part?
If you’re just tuning in, welcome to Worldly Wise in the morning, New Jersey’s tip international music and literature station. Remember, today is all Indian all day. Callers phone in with their favorite allusions and E.M. Forster answers some provocative questions posed by the host. Listed to Worldly Wise and add some culture to your morning commute!
In this, his twenty-third episode, Peeved Pete hosts the Grammar Gals, who are promoting their new book. Tune in to learn how to avoid irritating errors in grammar. Plus, learn just a little more about what peeves Peeved Pete.
If you’re an AP student anxious about reading and understanding poetry, then this episode of Lit Lifeline is the kind of listening you need to do. Kim and Howy take the dread out of the poetry explication with simple, common-sense steps and clear examples. Then, Kim interviews several AP students who created variations on the illuminated text for their AP final projects.
Tune in to TKY515 FM for Late Night Literature with Tess Jay the DJ. This week, she hosts guest author Toni Morrison and cover artist Davey Yetsy.
Hey, all you dedicated lit listeners out there, for those of you just tuning in, or even tuning in for the first time, this is He Said, She Said, a podcast devoted to the literature AP readers study. You won’t want to miss the lively debate and special guest interview on today’s episode!
Hey, all you witches and warlocks out there! You’re listenin’ to Hangin’ Around with Millie Arthurs. We’ve been talking about my FAV play, The Crucible, so tie down those broomsticks, and please, keep your cats quiet.
After reading John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley, Mike was inspired to write some poems in response to the text, and explore the notion of the cross-country road trip. You won’t want to miss Mike’s interview with Mr. Bermel, who relates some funny and introspective stories about his journey.
Members of the Creative Writing class have gleaned the most important information from articles in The Writer and present them here in an entertaining fashion. Listen along for some assistance with characters, props, writing from real life, and much more.
The NWP at Rutgers University enjoyed its second annual writing retreat at Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center. Listen to writing in progress from our retreat participants.
Welcome to the AP Writers 2009 Podcast. The cover art for this podcast features the work of James Koehnline. James is a member of the Lost Book Club Museum, a group of artists who work with text and image artifacts to create works connected by a common theme: The deconstruction and re-imagining of books and book culture in a post-literate age. For their final project, these students have re-imagined the works they’ve enjoyed this year. This age may be termed “post-literature,” but these AP students demonstrate that works of literature remain important and relevant.
When you tune in to The Greg, Dustin, and Andrew Show, you get non-stop entertainment with a punch of literary analysis and creativity, too. POW! When it comes to dystopian literature, these guys really know their stuff. When they’re not arguing about who should get top billing on the sign outside their recording studio, that is.
Do you find yourself falling into the procrastination trap with your summer reading? Are you considering shortcuts that would make English teachers around the globe cringe? Then you just might find THE WEEKLY PROCRASTINATOR podcast useful. Brush up on your knowledge of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies and pick up a few tips to help you avoid procrastination and delve into your summer reading.
Three friends arrive at Borders to select their summer reading books, but get a little... distracted. What’s with all the Jane Eyre stuff? Find out in this informative and amusing podcast.
In this podcast, you’ll hear AP students’ take on the most challenging aspects of Forster’s novel, an interview with Trevor, who has re-visioned the cave scene at the center of the novel, and Adeel’s screenplay, which has been adapted for audio enjoyment.
If you’ve read Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath, or even if you haven’t, here’s a podcast that’s sure to provide you with an education. It’s entertaining and informative, so tune in and listen to what the Block 5 students have put together for your academic listening enjoyment.
American Studies students have put together this podcast to help educate students everywhere about the finer points of The Scarlet Letter. No boring lecture here, though. Don’t you get enough of that from your teachers? Just kidding. Tune in for an enlightening adventure featuring all your favorites... Hester, Pearl, Chillingworth, Dimmesdale, and, of course, the entertaining sophomores in Block 1.
Our class cooperated to prepare this podcast about reading and writing memoir. Listen to tips for writing, original memoirs by members of the class, some recently published memoirs we like, a bit about our class, and some original music, recorded live in Room 250. We hope you enjoy it and learn something while you’re listening.
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