John Henry

In reading A Whole New Mind,  the author retells the story of John Henry.  When teaching my students about Tall Tales, I often read this story to my class. I also show my class a very well done united streaming clip of this classic tale. This story so perfectly illustrates an age of change. Every class I have read this to has had same reaction to the ending. "Why does John Henry die"?   Is it because his heart gives up...or does he lose heart? I want to change the ending... He does not die but "rethinks and reframes" and becomes CEO of the Railroad :)

Thank You!!

A big thank you to all my classmates!  I had a wonderful weekend with you all.  God bless and see you all again in October.

I am calling this Focus Fox in honor of all the children who I have taught.  This is a signal to my students that it is now time to Focus and listen.  So now has come the time for the Fox to Focus on the journey ahead.