Henry Ward Beecher, Friend of Slaves (Step 3)

ReadOasis Step 3 On February 5, 1860, a strange slave auction was held. The place was Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, [...]

Write with Classic Style

ReadOasis Step 3 Regarding writing, maybe you have heard your teacher say, "Don't use 'I' in academic writing." Is this [...]

5 Stages of Culture Blues

ReadOasis Step 3 Corey loved Japan. But not today. The honeymoon was over. He had enjoyed sushi, ramen, temples, and [...]

A Colorful Cultural Connection

ReadOasis Step 3 Mia and Sam lived in Los Angeles. Mia's family came from Mexico. Sam's family came from Japan. [...]

12 Rules for Crossing Cultures

ReadOasis Step 3 Mo climbed up the rocky mountain. Suddenly, a rock broke off under his foot. He grabbed onto [...]

The 300

ReadOasis Step 3 All the cities of Greece were in grave danger. A vast army, led by the great King [...]

Isaac Watts: Father of Hymns (Step 3)

ReadOasis Step 3 By Maria Sonora A hymn is a song of praise to God. In many cultures, people sing [...]

The Motown Sound (Step 3)

ReadOasis Step 3 The Motown Museum (Wikipedia) Soul music combines rhythm and blues and gospel. Like the blues, soul arose [...]

W.C. Handy: Father of the Blues (Step 3)

ReadOasis Step 3 "Then I saw the beauty of primitive music." W.C. Handy, Father of the Blues W.C. Handy at [...]

Great Waves of Art

ReadOasis Step 3 Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) was a Japanese artist, painter, and maker of prints, called UKIYO-E. During his life, [...]