Life Enrichment
"You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand." -Woodrow Wilson
Each quarter, you will have one opportunity to engage with a form of media listed on this site. You can choose from podcasts, TV shows, short stories, or just anything else I think would add some interest and flavor to your life.
To receive the extra credit, you must have a ten minute conversation with me on what you thought of your selection. Be prepared to share your reactions and takeaways, and to discuss any questions you may still have. I will collect any notes you've taken.
Schedule an appointment with me through the tutorial scheduler on this website. You are eligible to participate if you have no missing assignments or failing major grades. A good faith effort will result in 25 points that can be distributed to amongst minor assignments. Final point allotments are due one week before the gradebook closes.
To receive the extra credit, you must have a ten minute conversation with me on what you thought of your selection. Be prepared to share your reactions and takeaways, and to discuss any questions you may still have. I will collect any notes you've taken.
Schedule an appointment with me through the tutorial scheduler on this website. You are eligible to participate if you have no missing assignments or failing major grades. A good faith effort will result in 25 points that can be distributed to amongst minor assignments. Final point allotments are due one week before the gradebook closes.
Life Enrichment Options
1. Hello Internet, Kids in a Box
Grey and Brady discuss the purpose of the current education system. Do you agree? Would you change anything about how the system works? What has been your own experience within it? The discussion begins at 40:08, and will start there when you use the link above.
2. This American Life, Act V
This American Life contributor Jack Hitt follows a group of inmates at a high-security prison as they rehearse and stage a production of the last act—Act V—of Hamlet. A moving look into how drama imitates life.
3. Just Write, What Writers Should Learn from The Lord of the Rings
What's the difference between a story and a plot? The ending of the Return of the King demonstrates the difference perfectly. Must have seen Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
4. This American Life, Really Long Distance
After the 2011 tsunami, a Japanese man sets up a telephone booth in his garden to talk to his lost loved ones. As others hear of it, the booth becomes a spot for families to grieve and process. Get ready to cry.