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 Reviews the Book Versus the Movie: Goosebumps
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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A Grade Ahead Reviews the Book Versus the Movie: Fahrenheit 451
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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A Grade Ahead Reviews the Book Versus the Movie: To Kill a Mockingbird
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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A Grade Ahead Reviews the Book Versus the Movie
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Exploring the Depths Recently, A Grade Ahead 6th Grade English enrichment classes explored science fiction writing. As a tribute to Sci-Fi fans, I decided to choose a book versus the movie that both highlights …
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A Grade Ahead Reviews the Book Versus the Movie: Matilda
A Magical Tale of Brilliance, Bullies, and Big Heart Today’s Book-to-Movie spotlight features Matilda, the beloved story of a brilliant young girl who uses her wit—and a bit of magic—to stand up to bullies and find where she truly belongs. …
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A Grade Ahead Reviews the Book Versus the Movie: The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride: A Tale of Two Classics I was in college the first time I saw The Princess Bride. Someone put in a VHS tape (Yes, it was that long ago!) and insisted we had to watch. I wasn’t …
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A Grade Ahead Celebrates La Befana
At A Grade Ahead, we embrace cultural traditions from all over the world. At our Central Ohio headquarters, we celebrate several holidays throughout the year. From Diwali, to Christmas, to Halloween, our A Grade Ahead team loves to enjoy all …
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A Grade Ahead Reviews the Book vs. the Movie: Wicked
I have always wanted to see the stage version of Wicked, but unfortunately, that has yet to come to fruition. However, the 2024 film Wicked gave me an opportunity to experience the world of Oz. That being said, I am …
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