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Most of my students know that I am crazy about the books and films of Agatha Christie. Because of her books, I have always been drawn to the mystery genre. I read her books as a teen, and when a …
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Aside from a few key characters and plot points, the book and film versions of How to Train Your Dragon differ greatly. While both center on the main characters Hiccup (a young Viking) and Toothless (the dragon he befriends), DreamWorks’ …
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It is late January at A Grade Ahead in Central Ohio, which means schools are in full swing after winter break. Parents and children are back in the routine of balancing schoolwork with extracurricular activities. In my house, the main …
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The Maze Runner This month, some A Grade Ahead English classes are focusing on fiction and dystopian societies. The book The Maze Runner by James Dashner and the film, directed by Wes Hall takes place in a dystopian society. Dystopian …
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A Grade Ahead offers superior math and English programs to enrich your child’s academic potential. But how do you maximize learning time? After coming home from school, sitting down to study and do homework can feel like an impossible task. …
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For many, R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books have a special place in their heart, especially for those who grew up in the early 1990s. In 1992, Stine started publishing the fiction series, and he would go on to write 156 Goosebumps …
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Thrilling Tales Full of Tricks and Treats At A Grade Ahead, it is finally fall! While our programs run year-round, we know that this time of year can be a time of great excitement, with the start of fun holiday …
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At A Grade Ahead, we provide superior academic enrichment for our students. Time spent in our classrooms is vital to academic growth. While classroom time is important, time spent outside the classroom can also be a great learning opportunity. A Grade Ahead knows that learning …
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The number 451 is the temperature at which paper burns; it signifies the fragile point in which preserved knowledge can be destroyed. When Ray Bradbury first published Fahrenheit 451 (ages 13+) in 1953, he warned of a future of censorship, …
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The focus of this month’s blog comparing the book versus its film adaptation is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Lee was a unique individual and won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel, and she was also involved in …
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