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30 août The future of Reading How fascinating, I would really like to understand how to dissect different themes and teaches a class if everyone is reading different books. Maybe I can learn from that to teach math, since in my class I have all grades in one room - 5th through 12th. August 30, 2009
The Future of Reading
A New Assignment: Pick Books You LikeBy MOTOKO RICH
JONESBORO, Ga. — For years Lorrie McNeill loved teaching “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the Harper Lee classic that many Americans regard as a literary rite of passage. But last fall, for the first time in 15 years, Ms. McNeill, 42, did not assign “Mockingbird” — or any novel. Instead she turned over all the decisions about which books to read to the students in her seventh- and eighth-grade English classes at Jonesboro Middle School in this south Atlanta suburb. Among their choices: James Patterson‘s adrenaline-fueled “Maximum Ride” books, plenty of young-adult chick-lit novels and even the “Captain Underpants” series of comic-book-style novels. But then there were students like Jennae Arnold, a soft-spoken eighth grader who picked challenging titles like “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest J. Gaines and “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison, of which she wrote, partly in text-message speak: “I would have N3V3R thought of or about something like that on my own.” The approach Ms. McNeill uses, in which students choose their own books, discuss them individually with their teacher and one another, and keep detailed journals about their reading, is part of a movement to revolutionize the way literature is taught in America’s schools. While there is no clear consensus among English teachers, variations on the approach, known as reading workshop, are catching on. In New York City many public and private elementary schools and some middle schools already employ versions of reading workshop. Starting this fall, the school district in Chappaqua, N.Y., is setting aside 40 minutes every other day for all sixth, seventh and eighth graders to read books of their own choosing. In September students in Seattle’s public middle schools will also begin choosing most of their own books. And in Chicago the public school district has had a pilot program in place since 2006 in 31 of its 483 elementary schools to give students in grades 6, 7 and 8 more control over what they read. Chicago officials will consider whether to expand the program once they review its results. None of those places, however, are going as far as Ms. McNeill. In the method familiar to generations of students, an entire class reads a novel — often a classic — together to draw out the themes and study literary craft. That tradition, proponents say, builds a shared literary culture among students, exposes all readers to works of quality and complexity and is the best way to prepare students for standardized tests. But fans of the reading workshop say that assigning books leaves many children bored or unable to understand the texts. Letting students choose their own books, they say, can help to build a lifelong love of reading. “I feel like almost every kid in my classroom is engaged in a novel that they’re actually interacting with,” Ms. McNeill said, several months into her experiment. “Whereas when I do ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,” I know that I have some kids that just don’t get into it.” Critics of the approach say that reading as a group generally leads to more meaningful insights, and they question whether teachers can really keep up with a roomful of children reading different books. Even more important, they say, is the loss of a common body of knowledge based on the literary classics — often difficult books that children are unlikely to choose for themselves.Moree.. 26 août Paintings coming to life! I went to see Pageant of the Masters last weekend and I had the best time of my life, the art that was a monument of different periods suddenly came to life. From Wiki: "The Pageant of the Masters is an annual festival held by the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, California. The event is known for its tableaux vivant or "living pictures" in which classical and contemporary works of art are recreated by real people who are made to look nearly identical to the originals through the clever application of costumes, makeup, headdresses, lighting, props, and backdrops. The first Festival of Arts occurred in 1932, and the first presentation of the Pageant occurred in 1933. Since then, the two events have been held each summer, apart from a four year interruption caused by World War II". What is it? Ninety minutes of "living pictures" - incredibly faithful art re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, original score, live narration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting, expert staff, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers have won recognition for the Pageant as the best presentation of its kind. MISSION STATEMENT: The 2009
Pageant of the Masters Theme is:
When a painter faces a blank canvas or a sculptor picks up a chisel and confronts a mute block of stone, where do they look for inspiration to guide their hands and turn their efforts into art? The Muse, the 2009 Pageant of the Masters, will devote its uniquely theatrical celebration of the art of tableaux vivants - "living pictures" - to an exploration of the nature of artistic inspiration. For some it is a sacred calling, for others a deeply personal quest. For Paul Gauguin, a journey to the South Seas provided his work with a vibrant new direction; for Maxfield Parrish, the discovery of an ideal model became a key to many of his dreamlike paintings; for American sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington, an abiding love for animals anchored her heroic visions. Huntington's work will be featured as part of another highlight: a special tribute to some of the world's great women artists. In every case, the stories of artists, their models and the resulting artworks will offer fascinating insights into the creative process. Playful and provocative, the 2009 Pageant promises another "inspired" summer of artistry. Some of the paintings/sculptures that were brought to life with real people this year were:
Sarcophagus with the contest between the Muses and the Sirens, Late Imperial, Gallienic, third quarter of 3rd century a.d. Overall 21 3/4 x 77 1/4 x 22 1/2 in. (55.3 x 196.2 x 57.2 cm)
Antonio Canova’s marble statue of Napoleon’s sister Paolina Borghese Bonaparte as “Venus Victorious” Divine Inspiration
"The 'Allegory' is not one of Vermeer's most memorable works. The still-life in the foreground may non the less had some influence on the imaginary of his circle. We have two other pictures from the time of the 'Allegory'; in one of them the tapestry hanging, similarly painted, still lies in the same folds. These, the pair of London, are more modest and more characteristic; fortunately they convey more of the character of the painter's thought in this last phase."
The Madonna of Port Lligat is the name of three paintings by Salvador Dalí. The first was created in 1949, measuring 49 x 37.5 centimetres (19.3 x 14.8 in), and is now housed in the Haggerty Museum of Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dali submitted it to Pope Pius XII for approval, which was granted. Dalí created a second painting in 1950 with the same title and same themes, with various poses and details changed, measuring 144 x 96 centimetres (57.7 x 37.8 in); as of 2008[update] the 1950 Madonna is exhibited by the Fukuoka City Art Gallery, Japan. The paintings both depict a seated Madonna (posed by Dalí's wife, Gala) with the infant Christ on her lap. Both figures have rectangular holes cut into their torsos, suggestive of their transcendent status. In the 1950 version Christ has bread at the center of his figure. They are posed in a landscape, with a view of Port Lligat, Catalonia seashore in the background, with various surrealist details, including nails, fish, seashell, and an egg. The 1949 Madonna has a sea urchin; the 1950 Madonna has a rhinoceros and additional figures of angels, also posed by Gala. A poem and book based on The Virgin of Port Lligat by Fray Angelico Chavez, was selected as one of the best books of 1959 by the Catholic Library Association The painting is referred to in the science-fiction novel Protector, by Larry Niven.
 Objets d'Art  Dragonfly Brooch Rene Lalique
The Land of Make Believe 
 A front view of Daniel Chester French's "The Angel of Death and the Sculptor." The Questioner of the Sphinx (Listening to the Sphinx) (1863) - Elihu Vedder
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9 août Solvang, CA - The Danish VillageWho knew there was a place so cute near SB! We are staying in this perfectly quaint English Inn, in this wonderful Danish Village called Solvang.
  From Wiki:
Solvang is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The city of Solvang is one of the communities that make up the Santa Ynez Valley. The population was 5,332 at the 2000 census.
Solvang was founded in 1911 on 9,000 acres (36 km²) of formerly Spanish land by a group of Danish educators, who traveled west to escape midwestern winters. The city is home to some bakeries, restaurants, and merchants offering a taste of Denmark in California. The architecture of many of the buildings follows traditional Danish style. There is a copy of the famous Little Mermaid statue from Copenhagen, as well as one featuring the bust of famed Danish fable writer Hans Christian Andersen. A replica of the Copenhagen observatory Rundetårn in the scale 1:3 was finished in 1991 and can be seen in the city centre.
Mission Santa Ines, one of the California missions, is both a National Historic Landmark and a California Historical Landmark. It is located near the center of the town, at the junction of State Route 246 and Alisal Road.
4 août History of healthThis video (from YouTube.com) recounts the history of medicine from ancient China to web 2.0 by Dr. Michael Wesch "The Machine is Us/ing Us," an interesting/entertaining view of the progression of health and medicine. We are now in the age of healthcare & technology... 3 août Top 10 Airlines to Fly in Style (For Less)
Despite economic woes, the global budget airline boom remains a hallmark of the new millennium, bringing the jet-set lifestyle to the money-mindful masses like never before. With today’s exciting crop of chic, low-cost carriers, passengers can pay peanuts for their fares but look forward to much more than peanuts onboard. The airlines in our international roundup all boast efficient aircraft, sleek interior design, attractive routes, innovative onboard services, comfortable seating, and a stylish, friendly staff – features that have long since slipped through the cracks of many of the struggling mainstream carriers.
Maria Corazon passes away I was reading about Former Philippines President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a
dictator with a "people power" revolt - Rest in Peace. A very powerful and influential woman with a definite story to tell. From WIKI Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino (January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a President of the Philippines and an advocate of democracy, peace, women's empowerment, and religious piety. She served as the 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. She was the first female president of the Philippines and was Asia's first female president. Aquino died on August 1, 2009 after suffering from colon cancer. A self-proclaimed "plain housewife",[3] Aquino was married to Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. (1932–1983), a leading figure in the political opposition against the autocratic rule of President Ferdinand Marcos. After her husband was assassinated upon his return from exile in the United States on August 21, 1983, Aquino, who had no prior political experience, became a focal point and unifying force of the opposition against Marcos. She was drafted to run against Marcos in the 1986 snap presidential elections. After Marcos was proclaimed the winner despite widespread reports of electoral fraud, Aquino was installed as President by the peaceful 1986 People Power Revolution. Contents[hide]
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