1. The History Teacher by Billy Collins
He first stepped into the spotlight when his fourth book he wrote got published "Questions about Angels.... He still stays active in the poetry world whether it be teaching, analyzing poems, or even writing poems at the age of 73. ... Collins shows this in the essay multiple ways, but what the reader must decide is whether this innocence is good or bad for the adults of tomorrow. ... This essay is a message to all who deprive their children of the truth and try and put their innocence instead of their knowledge. ...
- Word Count: 898
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School