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a short film about the Puritan Family
It was this type of film that first introduced me to Puritan life. When I came across this video in You Tube, it brought back childhood memories including being inspired by it to try to make popcorn in the fireplace.
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Puritan Poetry Assignment
One of the assessments I often use in my Early American history class is to ask students to write a short poem in the Puritan tradition. I know that when they first encounter the assignment, that students tend to react with fear and loathing. However, I ask them to please remember that:
- This is not a creative writing class.
- This assignment is meant to be fun.
Because Puritans wrote about their lives, I say they should, too. So I tell them not to hesitate to glorify their microwaves.
Please Note: Students are writing in the mindset of the Puritans. Therefore, their poems do not necessarily reflect their own spiritual beliefs.
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