Thursday, October 1, 2009

What an Eyeopener

LIt 3321 T/R Wow!What an enlightening point of view. Everyone should listen to the words of the wise. The time that these older people have spent on the earth gives them the right to express their views to the younger generations. I love the way Maya Angelou Recited the poems. I was totally effected by the Shakespeare sonnet when she recited it with such poise and feeling. It is amazing that God has given us a human ability to cope with life situations. He has equipped us all with a different adaptability. Maya was candid in explaining how reading for her was a kind of escape.Reading the books that were availabe to her allowed her to work through the difficulties that were imposed upon her. I thought it was so innocent and childlike when she all but claimed the authors as her friends. NOt by talking to them but finding a common ground to identify with them. I think she was truly blessed to have such a supportive family unit to allow her to work through the horrible experience and the post trauma it caused. I can't imagine and would never want to experience being mute for 1 year much less six. It seems to me that the reading that she did and the authors responsible helped to get her voice back. when I think of my childhood experience I wish I would have been able to use reading as a sort of escape. As we all can see reading helped to prevent destruction of a brilliant mind. I was touched by what she had to say. I tried not to show it too much. The video awakened a hunger in me to be the difference in the children's lives not the addition to the problem. I know that my past experiences are going to help me to identify these traits in the students I will have the opportunity to teach. I enjoyed the wisdom and talent that she portrayed in such a profound way. Her feelings and attitude about our young people really did hit home. I've always loved poetry bbecause I love music and I could sometimes sing it. I also have written afew pices through the years. I would love to be as passionate as MAya Angelou. Thank You Professor Pickett for sharing it with us. I for one feel blessed.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Author Profile E. B. White


Lit 3321 T/R when I think about children's authors I don't have a very long list of familiar names. I automatically think of E.B.White."Charlotte's Webb" author. That book was a coming of age book for me> I read it(Well Sort Of read it in 5th grade. I got to see the movie and it hit home right away. I remember crying when Charlotte died. I don't know much else about E.B. white so let's explore shall we.I know what your thinking....or maybe I don't but anyway. what I thought you were thinking was why explore an author who has already passed away? The only thing I can say is while Mr. white is gone is wonderful writing lives on and on through generations. Isn't that a neat concept. So should we all become authors of wonderful literary works so that when we're gone we won't be forgotten? i think if we have been gifted in some capacity or another we should utilize those gifts. E.B. White lives on in his books and children for years to come will remark about his experience prompted writing.Here is the link to the website:http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/contributor.jsp?id=3410 Have a blessed day.

Author Profile : Shel Silverstein

I have been hearing a lot about authors this semester. In fact I have probably never heard more about authors in my life. That is of course due to the fact that I have decided to make my concentration in reading. One of the authors I've been hearing about is Shel Silverstein. I can be honest with you and tell you that I hadn't ever heard of him before I was in Professor Pickett's class. I think it was Natalie and Professor Pickett who were very enthusiastically discussing his work.I decided I want to know about him and I will pass on what knowledge I get about him along with the link for his website.http://www.shelsilverstein.com/play.asp He has apparently affectionately called himself Uncle to his readers and has been told his books are too adult for children Intrigued? That intrigues me. I'm just a little hesitant because I don't like sad stories. I try to read the ones with happy endings. That isn't reality though and I really do have to change that. I need to realize that the children in my class might like the stories. If I consider them I wont be such a crybaby about sad endings.

Author profile: Beverly Cleary

Lit 3321 T/R I am looking on the internet to get these children's authors names. I am not familiar with many of the children's authors because I don't read alot.I came accross the author Beverly Cleary. I know it sounds familiar for a reason. I'm going to look up her website and see if I have read any of her books.O.K. ApparEntly I've not read any of her books. Maybe she sounds familiar because I should have. Well, If it's any consolation I guess I'll try to get ahold of a few of her books too. Her website is designed for children. It is bright and colorful. Here I'll let you be the judge.http://www.beverlycleary.com/index.html Maybe if someone comments on this blog they can let me know what they think.From looking at some of the book covers and characters,they look like good choices of literature for public schools.

Author Profile


Lit 3321 T/R I was recently watching a movie I rented on DVD. One of the previews I noticed had all types of interesting creatures in it. I remembered while i was looking for book covers and authors, I had seen a book by Maurice Sendak thart it reminded me of. come to find out it is based on that book "Where The Wild Things Are". Now, more than ever I want to read it. I know it's probably a real popular book,but we have covered that in earlier posts, I'm not aesthetic yet working on one.I decided that if they're to make a movie based on it it is probably a good book. I don't know if I'm wrong to assume that. I guess I will find out. I do know that Maurice Sendak is an acclaimed author and illustrator. I'm going to get that book "Where The Wild Things Are" as soon as I get the chance.I think I'm going to use it to read to my five year old. I think she might like it. Have a Blessed day.Here is Maurice's link http://www.mauricesendak.com/