Monday, November 29, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
About the Literacy Review
Hi all,
Please see below for more information and a website to learn more about the Literacy Review. I really encourage all of you to submit your writing for the book. There is such spirit, passion, and heart in your writing that should be shared with the world.
I will try to put the photos from our pizza party this weekend.
Happy Thanksgiving, and see you next Monday. Reminder that the Literacy Review submissions are due on Wed., December 1st to ME. Computer savvy students can email them directly to me at karenbhanna@gmail.com.
THANK YOU!
Karen
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Dear Friends of THE LITERACY REVIEW,
A gentle reminder: Submissions for THE LITERACY REVIEW, Volume 9
are due by MONDAY, DECEMBER 6th--two weeks from yesterday.
And again, tf you haven't read THE LITERACY REVIEW, Volume 8, we
recommend that you take a look at http://www.nyu.edu/gallatin/writing.
You might also enjoy viewing the video of the celebration readings and
listening to the podcasts of the complete readings, at the same site.
Again this year, our six wonderful Gallatin undergraduate editors will be
assisted in their selections by an editorial board of 20+ Gallatin students.
Thank you for all your hard work and high hopes, and happy Thanksgiving!
Best wishes,
EDITOR IN CHIEF Emily He
EDITORS Stephen Brown, Ryan Casey, Becca Cloyd,
Paolina Lu, and Elizabeth Mitaro
PHOTOGRAPHERS Amanda Knudsen and Aaron Berman
DESIGNER Courtney Hopkins
VISUAL AND EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS Molly Kleiman
and Evan Commander
ADVISOR June Foley, Writing Program Director
The Gallatin School, New York University
Please see below for more information and a website to learn more about the Literacy Review. I really encourage all of you to submit your writing for the book. There is such spirit, passion, and heart in your writing that should be shared with the world.
I will try to put the photos from our pizza party this weekend.
Happy Thanksgiving, and see you next Monday. Reminder that the Literacy Review submissions are due on Wed., December 1st to ME. Computer savvy students can email them directly to me at karenbhanna@gmail.com.
THANK YOU!
Karen
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Dear Friends of THE LITERACY REVIEW,
A gentle reminder: Submissions for THE LITERACY REVIEW, Volume 9
are due by MONDAY, DECEMBER 6th--two weeks from yesterday.
And again, tf you haven't read THE LITERACY REVIEW, Volume 8, we
recommend that you take a look at http://www.nyu.edu/gallatin/writing.
You might also enjoy viewing the video of the celebration readings and
listening to the podcasts of the complete readings, at the same site.
Again this year, our six wonderful Gallatin undergraduate editors will be
assisted in their selections by an editorial board of 20+ Gallatin students.
Thank you for all your hard work and high hopes, and happy Thanksgiving!
Best wishes,
EDITOR IN CHIEF Emily He
EDITORS Stephen Brown, Ryan Casey, Becca Cloyd,
Paolina Lu, and Elizabeth Mitaro
PHOTOGRAPHERS Amanda Knudsen and Aaron Berman
DESIGNER Courtney Hopkins
VISUAL AND EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS Molly Kleiman
and Evan Commander
ADVISOR June Foley, Writing Program Director
The Gallatin School, New York University
Monday, November 22, 2010
My Angel
My Mother who is my angel
I cry these tears from my heart
I release these memories with all my heart
I shall climb my mountain
I will cross my ocean one day soon
I will be at your side
I will be in your arms
I shall be safe once more
You are my angel
You are my light
Guiding me through my days
And protecting my night
You made be gone
But you're not forgotten
You're my angel now
But my mommy you'll be
until we meet again
You are my angel who walk upon the earth
You show me how much I am worth in this life
When i am sick you heal me and make me feel all better
You make sure that in time of need that we are all together
When we get into all kind of fusses in our life
You alway know how to settle thing right
My angel comes out strong as a mother and as a wife
My angel has raised me to be good and kind
My angel has made sure that I have a strong and intelligent mind
My angle is my guardian , my teacher , and my friend but most of all my mother till the very end
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO THE PREGED CLASS IN CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY
Hello,
Miss Karen and every classmates,
I am very sorry , I could not participate tonight' class and the Thanksgiving party , tonight is my family day, everybody get together because my brother just came from China yesterday.
Happy holiday and have a lot of fun Tonight !!!
Linda
Miss Karen and every classmates,
I am very sorry , I could not participate tonight' class and the Thanksgiving party , tonight is my family day, everybody get together because my brother just came from China yesterday.
Happy holiday and have a lot of fun Tonight !!!
Linda
The treasure I seek
Can"t be found in the largest pyramid,
nor the deep end of the Sahara desert
or the dark end of the foerest.
My treasure can be found on 15th street.
His name is Justin Jr.,my grandson.
His pretty blond hair that glows
in the sun light,
his eyes that sparkle like marbles when he
smiles at me .
He is truly my traesure , my hero, my superstar.
He is the one who makes me feel like a kid again,
filling my life with happieness and joy.
I especially love the way he greets me at the
door smilling ear to ear ,with an high piched hi follwing after.
The time we spend together means the world to me .
We always seem to have fun even
on the rainny , gloomy days.
I love to take him to the park and
see him grow right before my eyes.
Seeing how everything is new to him makes
me want to show him every beautiful thing that
the world will soon offer him.
One of my favorite memories with Justin and me,
was just this summer, me and him at the beach
making sand castles,
even if he thought throwing sand was help.
The way his toe"s had sand on them.
They felt like corn meal and smell like ocean air
He was happy and so was I
As he gets older its sometimes feel crazy to see what
he learns even if it was not tought to him.
For example he loves football but im not to sure
how at 15 monthes he gets it,
he loves to yell touch down with his little
armes above his head.
He amazes me everyday.
I truly treasure our cartoon time together.
i love to see him dance at "YO GABBA GABBA"
and sing along with " DORA AND DIAGO".
As he learn a lesson with them
I love my grandson alot he means
everything to me, helping and reminding me about
the important things in life.
He has changed the meaning of " BABY SITTING"
and turned it into a joy.
Justin Jr. , my amazing grandson is my
true treasure..
nor the deep end of the Sahara desert
or the dark end of the foerest.
My treasure can be found on 15th street.
His name is Justin Jr.,my grandson.
His pretty blond hair that glows
in the sun light,
his eyes that sparkle like marbles when he
smiles at me .
He is truly my traesure , my hero, my superstar.
He is the one who makes me feel like a kid again,
filling my life with happieness and joy.
I especially love the way he greets me at the
door smilling ear to ear ,with an high piched hi follwing after.
The time we spend together means the world to me .
We always seem to have fun even
on the rainny , gloomy days.
I love to take him to the park and
see him grow right before my eyes.
Seeing how everything is new to him makes
me want to show him every beautiful thing that
the world will soon offer him.
One of my favorite memories with Justin and me,
was just this summer, me and him at the beach
making sand castles,
even if he thought throwing sand was help.
The way his toe"s had sand on them.
They felt like corn meal and smell like ocean air
He was happy and so was I
As he gets older its sometimes feel crazy to see what
he learns even if it was not tought to him.
For example he loves football but im not to sure
how at 15 monthes he gets it,
he loves to yell touch down with his little
armes above his head.
He amazes me everyday.
I truly treasure our cartoon time together.
i love to see him dance at "YO GABBA GABBA"
and sing along with " DORA AND DIAGO".
As he learn a lesson with them
I love my grandson alot he means
everything to me, helping and reminding me about
the important things in life.
He has changed the meaning of " BABY SITTING"
and turned it into a joy.
Justin Jr. , my amazing grandson is my
true treasure..
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Mom
I love my mom
for she was more than a charm;
brighter than the sun
as I rise my day has just begun.
If their is a greater love it is what I have not known,
as I travel this yellow brick road alone.
I hope to god first,and mom most of all,that I make it back-up home without a fall.
The feeling I feel is a mystery in disguise and mutual at the same time, Why?
Becuse they go hand in hand,like fast forward and rewind.
Point made and i'm sure well given.
All wrapped up my delicious thanksgiving.
To sum this up in words I can not, for see, there is no love tighter than the bound of a knot.
for she was more than a charm;
brighter than the sun
as I rise my day has just begun.
If their is a greater love it is what I have not known,
as I travel this yellow brick road alone.
I hope to god first,and mom most of all,that I make it back-up home without a fall.
The feeling I feel is a mystery in disguise and mutual at the same time, Why?
Becuse they go hand in hand,like fast forward and rewind.
Point made and i'm sure well given.
All wrapped up my delicious thanksgiving.
To sum this up in words I can not, for see, there is no love tighter than the bound of a knot.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Pasing Time
The world were.
2 The
2 beginning
2 of
skin
paints
2 like
a
dusk
orther
sure
down
your
end
one
certain
mine
This is all the worlds. Have a good week end.
2 The
2 beginning
2 of
skin
paints
2 like
a
dusk
orther
sure
down
your
end
one
certain
mine
This is all the worlds. Have a good week end.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
For Monday
Hello, everyone--
Please bring your published poems to class on Monday to share. We will also be celebrating the season of giving together by enjoying a pizza dinner. If you'd like to contribute anything else to the dinner, please feel free! Otherwise, we have collected $3 per person for pizza and drinks. Looking forward to it!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Karen
P.S.
Victor- we missed you today! Today, we discussed line breaks (used to show pauses, rhythm, and highlight important words at the beginning of each line in your poem) and stanzas (a group of lines in a poem that shares the same idea; similar to a paragraph in an essay; each stanza is different from the next). When publishing your poem, add line breaks and stanzas to better organize your poem. Line breaks and stanzas will also help you to better communicate your message. Good luck!
Please bring your published poems to class on Monday to share. We will also be celebrating the season of giving together by enjoying a pizza dinner. If you'd like to contribute anything else to the dinner, please feel free! Otherwise, we have collected $3 per person for pizza and drinks. Looking forward to it!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Karen
P.S.
Victor- we missed you today! Today, we discussed line breaks (used to show pauses, rhythm, and highlight important words at the beginning of each line in your poem) and stanzas (a group of lines in a poem that shares the same idea; similar to a paragraph in an essay; each stanza is different from the next). When publishing your poem, add line breaks and stanzas to better organize your poem. Line breaks and stanzas will also help you to better communicate your message. Good luck!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Coming Up
Hello, everyone!
It was another inspiring class today.
This Wed. 11/17:
1. Jesus, Louis, Victor teach their poem
2. Orlette, Maria, Melo, Linda teach their poem
3. Line Break activity
4. Revise/edit your poems to prepare for Monday's class
*Please bring in $3 to contribute to the pizza party
Next Mon. 11/22: Pizza Party and Poetry Share
*Share the poems you wrote with the class
Next Wed. 11/24: NO CLASS
Mon. 11/29: Back to class
Wed. 12/1: Juanita, Elsa, Anthony, Teresa teach their poem
Keep up the phenomenal work, folks!
See you on Wednesday!
Karen
It was another inspiring class today.
This Wed. 11/17:
1. Jesus, Louis, Victor teach their poem
2. Orlette, Maria, Melo, Linda teach their poem
3. Line Break activity
4. Revise/edit your poems to prepare for Monday's class
*Please bring in $3 to contribute to the pizza party
Next Mon. 11/22: Pizza Party and Poetry Share
*Share the poems you wrote with the class
Next Wed. 11/24: NO CLASS
Mon. 11/29: Back to class
Wed. 12/1: Juanita, Elsa, Anthony, Teresa teach their poem
Keep up the phenomenal work, folks!
See you on Wednesday!
Karen
Sunday, November 14, 2010
MY father
My father is special
My father is sweet
My father is kind and tolerance
My father is a dad who gives us sweet treats
He is always saying "yes" when I need to aske him do favor
He is always being patient to instruct me when I make mistake
He used to work hard as machine when he raised our sisbling
He used to busy as a giant yellow bee
He is always our family's sunshine
He is more respecful and important person than anything else
My father is sweet
My father is kind and tolerance
My father is a dad who gives us sweet treats
He is always saying "yes" when I need to aske him do favor
He is always being patient to instruct me when I make mistake
He used to work hard as machine when he raised our sisbling
He used to busy as a giant yellow bee
He is always our family's sunshine
He is more respecful and important person than anything else
My apoligies
Hi everyone I have been struggling alot with my personal life and the goings getting tougher.Its me not no one else sometimes I just want to stop period.But I keep going because I really want this for myself.
BYE
Unitylou
BYE
Unitylou
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Homework Due on Mon. 11/15
Hello, everyone!
For Monday, please use at least 4 different poetic devices (e.g. similes, metaphors, personification, imagery) in your poem. Revise your poem and update it on the blog for Monday. Make sure that you print out a copy of your revised poem and bring it to class on Monday so that you are ready to edit it.
Also, read the poem that your poetry book club chose and find as many poetic devices as you can to discuss with your club on Monday.
You did an outstanding job struggling with the text today and are building your comprehension in poetry. Keep up the good work, and have a wonderful weekend!
Karen
P.S. Don't forget to comment on at least 2 other posts and publish your own post each week! Thank you!
For Monday, please use at least 4 different poetic devices (e.g. similes, metaphors, personification, imagery) in your poem. Revise your poem and update it on the blog for Monday. Make sure that you print out a copy of your revised poem and bring it to class on Monday so that you are ready to edit it.
Also, read the poem that your poetry book club chose and find as many poetic devices as you can to discuss with your club on Monday.
You did an outstanding job struggling with the text today and are building your comprehension in poetry. Keep up the good work, and have a wonderful weekend!
Karen
P.S. Don't forget to comment on at least 2 other posts and publish your own post each week! Thank you!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Homework Due Wed. 11/10
Hello, everyone!
Such a powerful class today. Thank you for creating a space that makes sharing a bit easier for all of us.
For Wednesday, please:
1. Reread the poem, "A Puerto Rican Girl's Sentimental Education" by Johanna Vega. Answer the following questions:
a) What is the poem mostly about?
b) What poetic devices do you see? How do they make the poem stronger and clearer?
2. Find at least 1 example of each of the following in the above poem:
a) simile
b) metaphor
c) imagery
d) personification
I can't say it enough-- you are a wonderful class and a joy to teach. Don't forget to post your poems (Teresa, I am talking to you too!)
See you on Wednesday!
Karen
Such a powerful class today. Thank you for creating a space that makes sharing a bit easier for all of us.
For Wednesday, please:
1. Reread the poem, "A Puerto Rican Girl's Sentimental Education" by Johanna Vega. Answer the following questions:
a) What is the poem mostly about?
b) What poetic devices do you see? How do they make the poem stronger and clearer?
2. Find at least 1 example of each of the following in the above poem:
a) simile
b) metaphor
c) imagery
d) personification
I can't say it enough-- you are a wonderful class and a joy to teach. Don't forget to post your poems (Teresa, I am talking to you too!)
See you on Wednesday!
Karen
Surviving the times
Today is a regular day history is made and not even in my way,its yesterday so much strain, so much pain i ask myself what is to gain.
Its sort of like being the boat without any water around, waves to me are of no usual sounds.A yacht am I, in this massive disguise,sitting alone analyzing the sky.In this gaze,everything seems so far away here I stand alone and afraid.
AS I strive and fight to stay alive the true question is will I make it or die.
So long for this colorful world, for see the darkness has covered me round like a girl.
Long lived me or like they say the king.I turn in my faculties, and eternally rest under his wings.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Revised Versions of Poems Due on Monday
Hello, folks!
Please revise all poems and update them on the blog by this Monday. Also, please bring a copy of your revised poems to class so that we can share them and continue to revise them.
Think about purpose, tone, and imagery as you revise.
Good luck, and have a lovely weekend!
Karen
Please revise all poems and update them on the blog by this Monday. Also, please bring a copy of your revised poems to class so that we can share them and continue to revise them.
Think about purpose, tone, and imagery as you revise.
Good luck, and have a lovely weekend!
Karen
THE TREASURE I SEEK........
The treasure i seek
cant be found in the largest pyramid,
nor the deep end of the Sahara desert
or the dark end of the foerest.
My treasure can be found on 15th street.
His name is Justin Jr.,my grandson.
His pretty blond hair that glows
in the sun light,
his eyes that sparkle like marbles when he
smiles at me .
He is truly my traesure , my hero, my superstar.
He is the one who makes me feel like a kid again,
filling my life with happieness and joy.
I especially love the way he greets me at the
door smilling ear to ear ,with an high piched hi follwing after.
The time we spend together maens the world to me .
We always seem to have fun even
on the rainny , gloomy days.
I love to take him to the park and
see him grow right before my eyes.
Seeing how everything is new to him makes
me want to show him every beautiful thing that
the world will soon offer him.
One of my favorite memories with Justin and me,
was just this summer, me and him at the beach
making sand castles,
even if he tought throwing sand was help.
He was happy so i was happy .
As he gets older its sometimes crazy to se what he
learns even if it was not tought to him.
For example he loves football but im not to sure
how at 15 monthes he gets it,
he loves to yell touch down with his little
armes above his head.
He amazes me everyday.
I truly treasure our cartoon time together.
i love to see him dance at "YO GABBA GABBA"
and sing along with " DORA AND DIAGO".
I love my grandson alot he means
everything to me, helping and reminding me about
the important things in life.
He has changed the meaning of " BABY SITTING"
and turned it into a joy.
Justin Jr. , my amazing grandson is my
true treasure..
cant be found in the largest pyramid,
nor the deep end of the Sahara desert
or the dark end of the foerest.
My treasure can be found on 15th street.
His name is Justin Jr.,my grandson.
His pretty blond hair that glows
in the sun light,
his eyes that sparkle like marbles when he
smiles at me .
He is truly my traesure , my hero, my superstar.
He is the one who makes me feel like a kid again,
filling my life with happieness and joy.
I especially love the way he greets me at the
door smilling ear to ear ,with an high piched hi follwing after.
The time we spend together maens the world to me .
We always seem to have fun even
on the rainny , gloomy days.
I love to take him to the park and
see him grow right before my eyes.
Seeing how everything is new to him makes
me want to show him every beautiful thing that
the world will soon offer him.
One of my favorite memories with Justin and me,
was just this summer, me and him at the beach
making sand castles,
even if he tought throwing sand was help.
He was happy so i was happy .
As he gets older its sometimes crazy to se what he
learns even if it was not tought to him.
For example he loves football but im not to sure
how at 15 monthes he gets it,
he loves to yell touch down with his little
armes above his head.
He amazes me everyday.
I truly treasure our cartoon time together.
i love to see him dance at "YO GABBA GABBA"
and sing along with " DORA AND DIAGO".
I love my grandson alot he means
everything to me, helping and reminding me about
the important things in life.
He has changed the meaning of " BABY SITTING"
and turned it into a joy.
Justin Jr. , my amazing grandson is my
true treasure..
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
TO EVERYONE
Yesterday class was intense. I was proud to be there, everyone did a fantastic job. Let's keep it up
Monday, November 1, 2010
Kudos and Extra Credit
Hello, everyone!
We had a fabulous class today sharing our Columbus essays, listening for:
1. structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
2. transition words
3. complete sentences
4. interesting words
5. purpose
6. tone
I am so proud of your hard work, reflective and receptive attitudes, and positivity. Our class is very special, and I owe that to each one of you.
Extra credit for those who want to continue practice on essay writing:
Write an essay arguing "Why should we celebrate Columbus Day?" The best debaters can argue the opposing viewpoint for their argument. Now it's your turn.
Try to use the persuasive essay structure:
*Introduction
*Body (detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, rebuttal)
*Conclusion
Looking forward to hearing Elsa, Maria, and Juanita's essays on Wednesday. Keep up the good work, everyone. It is truly a wonderful experience sharing Mondays and Wednesdays with you all.
Best,
Karen
We had a fabulous class today sharing our Columbus essays, listening for:
1. structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
2. transition words
3. complete sentences
4. interesting words
5. purpose
6. tone
I am so proud of your hard work, reflective and receptive attitudes, and positivity. Our class is very special, and I owe that to each one of you.
Extra credit for those who want to continue practice on essay writing:
Write an essay arguing "Why should we celebrate Columbus Day?" The best debaters can argue the opposing viewpoint for their argument. Now it's your turn.
Try to use the persuasive essay structure:
*Introduction
*Body (detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, rebuttal)
*Conclusion
Looking forward to hearing Elsa, Maria, and Juanita's essays on Wednesday. Keep up the good work, everyone. It is truly a wonderful experience sharing Mondays and Wednesdays with you all.
Best,
Karen
Survival of the times
Today is a regular day
history is made and not even in my way, it's yesterday
so much strain, so much pain I ask myself what is to gain.
As I strive and fight to stay alive
the true question is will I make it or die?
so long for this colorful world, for see the darkness has covered me like a girl.
Long lived me or like they say the king.I turn in my ring, and eternally rest under his wing.
Peace
My Mother
My Mother who is my angel
I cry these tears from my heart
I release these memories with all my heart
I shall climb my mountain
I will cross my ocean one day soon
I will be at your side
I will be in your arms
I shall be safe once more
You are my angel
You are my light
Guiding me through my days
And protecting my night
You made be gone
But you're not forgotten
You're my angel now
But my mommy you'll be
until we meet again