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By CrossedMinds NPO
The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
S1 E9. This episode features Amy, Irene, and Elton as they dive into the mind of Holden Caulfield. JD Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye provides unfiltered insight into the selfish hypocrisy of this world in which we live and incites deep reflection on the nature of man.
S1 E8. In this episode, Amy, Elton, and Irene discuss British colonization of the Nigerian Igbo tribe. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is not only one of the hallmarks of African American literature, but also a reflection of our history.
S1 E7. In this episode, the CrossedMinds team discusses a coming-of-age novel unlike any other. Juxtaposing the beauty found in the fragility of life with socioeconomic class conflicts that end in multiple tragedies, SE Hinton delivers a masterpiece with much to be explored, not just about the book itself but also the nature of human interaction and the concept of love.
S2 E1. Join Sharon on a journey through the ages with the new CrossedMinds European History Podcast! In this season, we will be exploring the history of the continent, celebrating its political, economic, and cultural diversity and understanding how that has shaped the modern European scene.
CrossedMinds is a non-profit organization based in southern California, dedicated to helping elementary and middle schoolers adapt to high school culture.
website: crossedminds.org
Welcome to the zeroeth episode of the CrossedMinds Podcast, Season 2!
This season marks the advent of a new approach to the podcast; instead of focusing on works of literature read in English classes, discussions will expand to encompass a variety of different topics, including history, STEM classes, and even personal anecdotes. Join the CrossedMinds team as we explore a new facet of our mission! (Season 1 will continue separately from Season 2).
CrossedMinds is a non-profit organization based in southern California, dedicated to helping elementary and middle schoolers adapt to high school culture.
website: crossedminds.org
S1 E6. A deviation from typical high school literature, this piece of historical fiction comes in the form of a play. The CrossedMinds team connects their knowledge of the real Salem witch trials to Arthur Miller's dramatized version in The Crucible.
CrossedMinds is a non-profit organization based in southern California, dedicated to helping elementary and middle schoolers adapt to high school culture.
website: crossedminds.org
S1 E4. Possibly one of the most morally contentious and debate-arousing novels written in the U.S., To Kill a Mockingbird reflects on the appalling consequences of an inherent mindset that is still applicable today. The CrossedMinds team broaches this subject with caution in this episode of the CrossedMinds Podcast.
CrossedMinds is a non-profit organization based in southern California, dedicated to helping elementary and middle schoolers adapt to high school culture.
website: crossedminds.org
S1 E5. In this episode of the CrossedMinds Podcast, Elton, Amy, and Irene allude to the Russian Revolution and its parallels to an entirely different society by discussing George Orwell's satirical Animal Farm.
S1 E3. Although the epic poem Beowulf is not as common as some of the other literature discussed in the podcast, the CrossedMinds team thought it would be interesting to delve into the legends and myths that serve as the genesis for the modern English language.
CrossedMinds is a non-profit organization based in southern California, dedicated to helping elementary and middle schoolers adapt to high school culture.
website: crossedminds.org
S1 E2. The CrossedMinds team analyzes F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, reflecting on Gatsby's inability to fulfill his American Dream.
CrossedMinds is a non-profit organization based in southern California, dedicated to helping elementary and middle schoolers adapt to high school culture.
website: crossedminds.org
The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.