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Free high school literature audio
Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus: A Reading
Reading by professional actor and teacher Thom Bray. A response to a letter written by 8 year old Virginia O'Hanlon to the New York Sun newspaper. The response was penned by Francis Pharcellus Church, and published on September 21, 1897. It has since become a holiday classic. Recorded December 14, 2008 Read by Thom Bray. Perfect for English and Humanities, ELL, ESL, Drama and Theatre classes, as well as holiday readings.
c. 2009. All Rights Reserved. You may not distribute this work to others
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ambush - by Tim O'Brien - Audio Recording
This is a quiet, ambient recording of an excerpt from Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. It runs approximately 6:45 and contains some images of combat violence, as one would expect of a recollection of a Vietnam in-country tour experience.
This story is very useful for discussions of regret, universal theme, war, peace, and a host of other related topics.
Since the story is far from covered by the public domain provision, I offer it here free of charge with great respect to Mr. O'Brien and
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8th - 12th
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Catcher in the Rye official song
Catcher in the Rye is a song done by Particles of Lit. Particles of Lit is a project done by a high school English teacher who thought the world needed a progressive metal album about classic pieces of literature taught in school. Enjoy...then go pick up a book and read!
Here's a link to the lyric video as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouw1pE2o73c
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9th - 12th
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"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Audio Recording
Six-minute mp3 recording of a section of Jonathan Edwards's "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." **Accompanies "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" lesson which includes the text itself and coordinated assignment.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Who's There? - by Arthur C. Clarke - Audio Recording
Arthur C. Clarke's great science fiction suspense story. A terrific 12 minute long story to teach setting, atmosphere, and twist endings. I recorded this story for my own scholars to listen to as they read along on their own. It worked out so well, and this story is not yet among the public domain, so I offer it to you here for free. If you enjoy it, please look for some of my other audio recordings that you may find useful.
Grades:
7th - 9th
Rolls for the Czar - by Robin Kinkead - Audio Recording
Robin Kinkead's classic short story of one man's life saved by his quick wit in the face of an insulted, enraged, powerful Czar. This story is very short (5:35) but can lead to good discussion about the commonalities that span from the rich to the poor, the powerful to the weak. We all have cravings, we all have loves, we all have fears. How does one get oneself out of a tricky situation? When is a lie NOT a lie? What is diplomacy and how does one practice it?
There are many roots of discussi
Grades:
6th - 9th
Fahrenheit 451 official song
Fahrenheit 451 is a song done by Particles of Lit. Particles of Lit is a project done by a high school English teacher who thought the world needed a progressive metal album about classic pieces of literature taught in school. Enjoy...then go pick up a book and read!
Here's a link to the lyric video as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_ZZj3sdjJw
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9th - 12th
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Hunger Games Mockingjay official song
Hunger Games: Mockingjay is a song done by Particles of Lit. Particles of lit is a project done by a high school English teacher who thought the world needed a progressive metal album about classic pieces of literature taught in school. Enjoy...then go pick up a book and read!
Here's a link to the lyric video as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DIOh_ij5Gw
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9th - 12th
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The Raven - Audio (in English)
This is an audio clip of The Raven (in English) by E.A Poe. This is great for individual study or for whole group listening.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Imaginary Rabbits: Original Song Exploring "Of Mice and Men"
Original song exploring the themes of the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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