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Reading/Writing


James Still’s River of Earth


Portrait of a Kentucky poet
Grade Levels:
7-adult
Length:
60 minutes
Taping Rights:
Unlimited
MARC Record:
Downloadable
Teaching Materials:
See Below
Program Schedule:
See Below

James Still’s River of Earth is a portrait of one of Kentucky’s most distinguished and honored writers as well as an introduction to his work; it also gives students insight into the history and culture of the Appalachian region from which that work springs. Still’s publishing career spanned 70 years and includes novels such as River of Earth, story collections such as Pattern of a Man, children’s books, collections of mountain lore and sayings, poetry collections such as The Wolfpen Poems and The Wolfpen Notebooks: A Record of Appalachian Life.

Through interviews with Still and people who knew him—including scholars, friends, and relatives—this KET production highlights the uniqueness of the man and the importance of his vision. The program also includes archival photographs; reminiscences; and readings from Still’s poetry, stories, and novels.

Program of Studies:
Reading: Forming a Foundation, Interpreting Text, Developing an Initial Understanding, Reflecting and Responding to Text, Demonstrating a Critical Stance
Arts and Humanities: Humanity in the Arts
Writing: Writing Content
Speaking, Listening, Observing

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2009/10 KETKY Program Schedule

A portrait of one of Kentucky's most distinguished and honored writers, an Alabama native who lived and worked in Knott County from 1931 until his death in the spring of 2001. Regarded as the dean of Appalachian literature, Still wrote the novel River of Earth as well as short stories, children's books, collections of mountain lore and sayings, and poetry. A 1997 KET production. 59 minutes
    Sunday, November 8 at noon on KETKY
    Monday, November 9 at midnight on KETKY
    Monday, November 9 at 7:00 am on KETKY
    Monday, November 9 at 8:00 pm on KETKY
    Friday, November 13 at 5:00 am on KETKY
    Saturday, November 14 at 3:00 pm on KETKY
    Sunday, December 6 at noon on KETKY
    Monday, December 7 at midnight on KETKY
    Monday, December 7 at 7:00 am on KETKY
    Monday, December 7 at 8:00 pm on KETKY
    Friday, December 11 at 5:00 am on KETKY
    Saturday, December 12 at 3:00 pm on KETKY
    Wednesday, December 23 at 10:00 pm on KETKY

The schedule listed here includes only airings on the KETKY channel. See the complete James Still’s River of Earth broadcast schedule for airings on all KET channels.

Teaching Materials

VIDEO
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Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

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