Menu:
Prime Rib Garlic Mashed Potatoes Wine
Southern French Fries Ice Tea
Shrimp with Garlic/sauce Garden/Caesar Salads
Stuffed Baked Chicken Corn on the cob Rolls/Variety
T-Bone Steaks Asparagus/garlic sauce
Grilled Fish
Peanut Butter/Banana Dark chocolate Fudge cake
California Rolls Pecan Pie
Chips/dips Strawberry cheesecake
Dinner Guests:
Elvis Jesus
Wilda Sonya
Violet Frankie
Wilda: Where’s the drinks?
Elvis: Over here, want some wine hun?
Wilda: Sure if that’s all you got
Jesus: Is it a little too early sweetie?
Wilda: I know I know I should eat first, but I will don’t worry
Sonya: When are we eating? I’m hungry
Elvis: So am I, I’m starving!!!!!!!
Violet: Mom I think everyone is ready to eat
Frankie: Me too !!! I want some strawberries, the chocolate ones
Violet: Wait Frankie, (smacking him on the head) you know we have to eat food first.
Frankie: I don’t have to listen to you!!! Your not my mother !!!!!!
Jesus: Now children, Do you think this is approximate behavior?
Violet: I am sorry, Jesus but he gets on my nervous
Sonya: Everyone, the host is ready for us to sit and eat.
(Everyone one sits at the table gives thanks to Jesus and God for the food they are about to eat, everyone enjoys the food and Elvis’s music playing through out the dinner party)
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
HISTORICAL FICTION
SUPER DEFINITION:
Historical fiction is literature that illustrates the past, thus the setting, dialect, and themes in the stories take place in the pass. The story may represent some real people or place, but the main character and story are fictional.
How can use this in a classroom?
You can use this type of literature (picture books are best) to connect students to the past
* You can use a timeline to illustrate changes through 0ut the story
* You can use a timeline to compare books from various time eras
* You can have students compare and contrast current events to past events
* You can create a fancy folder listing major events
* You can students create a ABC book on characters, or events in the book
Historical fiction is literature that illustrates the past, thus the setting, dialect, and themes in the stories take place in the pass. The story may represent some real people or place, but the main character and story are fictional.
How can use this in a classroom?
You can use this type of literature (picture books are best) to connect students to the past
* You can use a timeline to illustrate changes through 0ut the story
* You can use a timeline to compare books from various time eras
* You can have students compare and contrast current events to past events
* You can create a fancy folder listing major events
* You can students create a ABC book on characters, or events in the book
Thursday, April 9, 2009
CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTION
Blog #8
Super sentence definition of CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTION:
Contemporary Realistic Fiction- is literature that demonstrates realistic situations that are not necessary true, but are real life circumstances that people can relate to.
* How can I use CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTION in the classroom?
* Compare and Contrast (Use two books that have similar situations, and then have
Students compare and contrast the characters)
* Allow students to choice a book, then have them write about how the story relates to them
* Read aloud a book your class can relate to: Death, Divorce, Sickness, Family, School, War
* Allow students to participate in a drama play that demonstrates life situations along with a book that relates the same
* Choose a book that deals with current event situations contrast to past events
Super sentence definition of CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTION:
Contemporary Realistic Fiction- is literature that demonstrates realistic situations that are not necessary true, but are real life circumstances that people can relate to.
* How can I use CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTION in the classroom?
* Compare and Contrast (Use two books that have similar situations, and then have
Students compare and contrast the characters)
* Allow students to choice a book, then have them write about how the story relates to them
* Read aloud a book your class can relate to: Death, Divorce, Sickness, Family, School, War
* Allow students to participate in a drama play that demonstrates life situations along with a book that relates the same
* Choose a book that deals with current event situations contrast to past events
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Extra Credit Poem
Extra Credit Poem
Though I wish you were here with me
I know you must be
Up high with thee
And
Though I know you’re looking down on me
I keep asking why must this be
And
Though I missed to see the last smile
I know your love will always be
With me
And that you are now smiling down on me
(This is a poem that I started writing for my Mom who passed way before I got to say good bye, but I know is now in a better place)
Though I wish you were here with me
I know you must be
Up high with thee
And
Though I know you’re looking down on me
I keep asking why must this be
And
Though I missed to see the last smile
I know your love will always be
With me
And that you are now smiling down on me
(This is a poem that I started writing for my Mom who passed way before I got to say good bye, but I know is now in a better place)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
BLOG #7
What is modern fantasy? Modern fantasy is literature that is based in the real world, but then is changed to create an entirely new worlds, other words a fantasy world.
ACTIVITY: THE MODERN NEWSPAPER
Materials: construction paper, colors, markers, ruler, yarn, scissors, whole puncher (choose a modern fantasy book to go with your grade level)
Directions: Read the book out loud (depending on the grade level) and then have them construct their own "modern newspaper".
1. The newspaper must a include a cover page (that will attract buyers to buy the newspaper)
2. An article that summarizes the book
3. A classified section that can include (auto, employment, real estate etc....)
4. A comic section on their favorite character or part of the book
5. Finally a free section (students can choose to create a make their own sections)
6. Have students share their newspaper with the class
ACTIVITY: THE MODERN NEWSPAPER
Materials: construction paper, colors, markers, ruler, yarn, scissors, whole puncher (choose a modern fantasy book to go with your grade level)
Directions: Read the book out loud (depending on the grade level) and then have them construct their own "modern newspaper".
1. The newspaper must a include a cover page (that will attract buyers to buy the newspaper)
2. An article that summarizes the book
3. A classified section that can include (auto, employment, real estate etc....)
4. A comic section on their favorite character or part of the book
5. Finally a free section (students can choose to create a make their own sections)
6. Have students share their newspaper with the class
Friday, March 20, 2009
BLOG #6 TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
1. Definition of Traditional Literature:
Traditional Literature can be defined as literature that has been passed down from generation to generation orally, thus by the word of mouth, along with a reflection of the storytellers’ culture, natural environment, and place in society.
Traditional literature includes:
Folktales- narratives that are fiction
Fables- are brief tales which use animals’ characters to talk
Myths- account for the world and humans in reference to everyday natural phenomena
Legends- detail the historical facts of human wars and migrations.
How can you use Traditional Literature in the classroom?
You can use Traditional literature is various ways in the classroom for example:
* Compare and contrast versions of fairly tales stories for example: African version of Little Red Riding Hood with the traditional story.
* Have students construct their own version of a fairly tale story
* Have students choose their favorite tales and allow them to make a collage, puppets, object…………
* Compare and contrast the story and the movie
* Read a tale with the students and have them act out various scenes
Will you use Traditional literature in your classroom?
Yes, I will definitely use this type of literature in my classroom. Why? Because I think children love it. Traditional literature has been passed down from generation to generation meaning that most students are exposed to this type of literature at a very young age. Also this type of literature can enhance students’ imagination, exploration and learning abilities.
Traditional Literature can be defined as literature that has been passed down from generation to generation orally, thus by the word of mouth, along with a reflection of the storytellers’ culture, natural environment, and place in society.
Traditional literature includes:
Folktales- narratives that are fiction
Fables- are brief tales which use animals’ characters to talk
Myths- account for the world and humans in reference to everyday natural phenomena
Legends- detail the historical facts of human wars and migrations.
How can you use Traditional Literature in the classroom?
You can use Traditional literature is various ways in the classroom for example:
* Compare and contrast versions of fairly tales stories for example: African version of Little Red Riding Hood with the traditional story.
* Have students construct their own version of a fairly tale story
* Have students choose their favorite tales and allow them to make a collage, puppets, object…………
* Compare and contrast the story and the movie
* Read a tale with the students and have them act out various scenes
Will you use Traditional literature in your classroom?
Yes, I will definitely use this type of literature in my classroom. Why? Because I think children love it. Traditional literature has been passed down from generation to generation meaning that most students are exposed to this type of literature at a very young age. Also this type of literature can enhance students’ imagination, exploration and learning abilities.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
PICTURE BOOKS!!!!!!!!
BLOG #5 PICTURE BOOKS
1. What are picture books? When can you use them? How? Are there any limitations?
Picture books are books that use pictures and text to tell a story. The most important feature about this type of book is the pictures, thus the pictures alone can tell a story. I think you can use picture books with every age group, especially if you want to engage the reader, and keep them interested. I know I’m personally attracted to books that have lots of pictures. Yes I do think that there are limitations. That is you must make sure the picture matches the text, and of course the picture and text should be appropriate for the age of the reader.
2. How do you evaluate or select picture books? What is the process?
I think when evaluating and selecting pictures books you must:
Know your reader
Select pictures books that you know will engage the reader
The most important make sure the text matches the picture being illustrated.
The process begins by selecting the appropriate pictures books for your diversified students, thus you the teacher should look at the book first, then make a sure you a wide selection of pictures books available for your students.
3. Personal views on picture books like? No likey? Why? Use or no usey? Why
I personally love pictures books. Oh I mean likey! likey! I use them with my own children and will definitely use them with my students. I think these types of books engage, attract, and keep the reader interested from beginning to end.
1. What are picture books? When can you use them? How? Are there any limitations?
Picture books are books that use pictures and text to tell a story. The most important feature about this type of book is the pictures, thus the pictures alone can tell a story. I think you can use picture books with every age group, especially if you want to engage the reader, and keep them interested. I know I’m personally attracted to books that have lots of pictures. Yes I do think that there are limitations. That is you must make sure the picture matches the text, and of course the picture and text should be appropriate for the age of the reader.
2. How do you evaluate or select picture books? What is the process?
I think when evaluating and selecting pictures books you must:
Know your reader
Select pictures books that you know will engage the reader
The most important make sure the text matches the picture being illustrated.
The process begins by selecting the appropriate pictures books for your diversified students, thus you the teacher should look at the book first, then make a sure you a wide selection of pictures books available for your students.
3. Personal views on picture books like? No likey? Why? Use or no usey? Why
I personally love pictures books. Oh I mean likey! likey! I use them with my own children and will definitely use them with my students. I think these types of books engage, attract, and keep the reader interested from beginning to end.
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