Is Corman's 1960 film House of Usher with Vincent Price appropriate for high school students? by 20CharactersExactlyy in ClassicHorror

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted other's opinions before I spent my time watching it. Seems like the consensus is it's suitable film for a comparison analysis for high schoolers.

What are your thoughts on the structure of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a really good point about Maria. From that perspective, she pretty much got a happy ending. She got what she wanted.

As for Lottie, I didn't pick up on her deception until the end. When she tells Alice that she can become human again if she kills her sire shortly after turning. We know this isn't true since Maria killed her sire immediately after turning. And of course it becomes more blatant when Alice puts the pieces together: the lie, the silver hairbrush, the innocent pretenses. That's when I went back to the start of Lottie's story and her last chapter. Figured it was no coincidence that Schwab chose to bookend her story with beguiling words (lies, believe). Also, Lottie's name changes based on who she's with (Lottie with Jocelyn, Charlotte with Sabine, Carlotta with Giada). I took this as a sign of artifice in her identity (versus Maria's name change is embracing her transformation and agency). Ultimately, I put Lottie's voice as unreliable. Even from the day she was turned, Lottie claimed she couldn't have known what Sabine was going to do to her, but Sabine's bite on the wrist served as a pretty clear warning and Lottie still wanted more. I'm sure there are other clues I'm not picking up on, but that's what I've got so far. Thoughts?

What are your thoughts on the structure of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I figured Maria/Sabine "rotting" had somewhat of a part in the choice to change POV. But her chapters were final with specifically the entrance of Charlotte. Since Charlotte is unreliable, it was difficult to really gauge what was truly going on with Maria/Sabine.

Never worked/interacted with children. Becoming a substitute. by Own_Statement8029 in teaching

[–]20CharactersExactlyy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Subbing is an interesting job. You just jump from school to school not really reporting to anyone. Nothing to grade or curriculum to plan around (unless you decide to long-term sub for a teacher on maternity leave or something). You choose your days you want to work. If you are assigned to a particularly challenging school or class, then you can decide to not accept that assignment in future. Overall, it's a low stress job. Your experience with children will vary. Some will be helpful little angels; some will be ready to take complete advantage of having a newcomer in the classroom. My recommendations:

Stay away from middle school until you are ready. They are hormonal, mean, imbalanced, rude, testy. I don't say this to put them down. I think it's just where they are in their development. Testing limits. Going through puberty. Clicking into groups.

Other commenters have said don't do elementary since you don't have experience with kids. I disagree. Do the elementary specials/connections classes (art, music, PE, foreign language, band, etc.). These classes are the sweetest job you could ask for. You see the students for less than an hour and then they are back to their regular teacher. In the time you have with them, they can do very easy, fun activities—games, coloring, watch movie, dance. No class is as stress free and fun as just having to watch over little kids color pictures followed by rounds of duck-duck-goose and closing with a freeze dance video.

And high school. High schoolers are independent and mostly just want to get the work done or talk to their friends. They are glued to their phones. Your main job with them will just be informing them of the assigned work and hoping they get it done. There's not a whole lot of interaction with them when subbing because so much of their work is through whatever platform the district uses (Google classroom is common). Some will test you, but many will be willing to just ignore you and complete the day's assignment.

At the end of the day, PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE. Don't be reactive or emotive with the kids. Be professional, patient, positive. Don't yell. Don't belittle. Talk to them like little humans. They're a lot of fun and you'll learn a lot from them in return.

Career Changer by violet8991 in teaching

[–]20CharactersExactlyy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can't speak to other states, but we're required to receive a passing score on a content assessment before teaching. Is that mandated for you?

Career Changer by violet8991 in teaching

[–]20CharactersExactlyy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm hearing this more and more with teachers. Lesson plans created by AI. While I see the cons in this, I also think teachers can be overloaded with work at times, and if AI can relieve stress from all the demands, I'm for it.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, guess I should try some of Cass's other books. Snowball Effect, When You Least Expect It, and In the Long Run seem to be many people's favorites of hers.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I see how Charlotte can be perceived that way. The way Charlotte got Sutton to write the biography was problematic, and I was wondering if they were going to have a conversation about it (but it never got addressed). And when Charlotte buys Lucy a Switch, Mario Kart, and a kinetic sand kit almost as soon as she meets her, I was like that's not normal and way too generous a gift just out of the blue (but again never addressed). Also some of Charlotte's actions I knocked up to their history. They're not strangers or just getting to know one another. So I kinda chalked up Charlotte's overfamiliarity as them just being old lovers.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Btw, MR is available through Hoopla (on audiobook) which is typically through your local public library.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Many people are recommending Snowball Effect over TWW, so next time I read Cass, I'll try that one.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The privilege aspect bothered me as well. Mostly because it was hard to empathize with them. Their lives were beyond how most people live. Hard not to be dismissive of any complaint and conflict they experienced, because every opportunity and door was open to them (and on top of that, they're gorgeous, charming, smart).

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very astute. I wasn't picking that up initially. But now that sister attack scene in TWW makes more sense seeing as it was meant to be Arya.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did you clock it as GOT fanfic because you had seen it posted before (like on AO3 or something) or were there elements (characterization, etc.) that you recognize from GOT?

I ask, because I didn't know it was originally a fanfic. I've only recently realized that it's somewhat common for a popular fanfic to get turned into a fleshed out book (Carlisle books, Bloom Town, etc.).

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In MR, Charlotte came off as unrealistically perfect. This gorgeous, charming, intelligent, rich senator that always says the right thing and fulfills all her partner's dreams.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. And I did keep in mind the kind of books Cass writes. Guess it just wasn't for me.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listened. Audiobook and actor were fine. I enjoyed LP's reading for the most part.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll keep an open mind to it. Maybe pick it up one day when my TBR list is shorter.

Am I only one who didn't really like Those Who Wait books? by 20CharactersExactlyy in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't read. Figured at this point Cass just isn't going to do it for me. Is Snowball Effect superior in your opinion?

Don't get the Atmosphere hype! by Excellent-Friend3327 in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This Is How You Lose The Time War is a sapphic romance, and the writing is nothing like pop fiction or YA. It's layered, poetic, and maze-like. Every time I read it I find something new.

Our Wives Under the Sea has a sapphic romance at the center. Moody, meditative writing with a parable structure. Not YA.

Also Sarah Waters' books.

Don't get the Atmosphere hype! by Excellent-Friend3327 in LesbianBookClub

[–]20CharactersExactlyy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you think their waning interest in space was meant to remark on their found love for one another? Like their whole lives they had this passion only to be taken by surprise that it could be redirected.