Probably all the attention to poetry results in some value, though the attention is more often directed to lesser than to greater values.
High school teachers who want to get reluctant readers turned around need to give the students some say in the reading list. Make it collaborative: The students will feel ownership, and everyone will dig in.
Will Allison, Author (1968) |
Haley Barbour, Politician (1947) |
Harry Callahan, Photographer (1912) |
Robert Capa, Photographer (1913) |
Bao Dai, Statesman (1913) |
Catherine Deneuve, Actress (1943) |
Zac Hanson, Musician (1985) |
Derek Jacobi, Actor (1938) |
Spike Jonze, Director (1969) |
Timothy Leary, Educator (1920) |
Lyman Abbott, Author (1922) |
Eric Ambler, Writer (1998) |
Kingsley Amis, Novelist (1995) |
Red Barber, Celebrity (1992) |
Pablo Casals, Musician (1973) |
Savitri Devi, Writer (1982) |
Howard Finster, Artist (2001) |