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May 26, 2014
I was a soldier (review)
Review by Rosario Garcia, Mariela Panzita, Carolina Perez Cibez and Maria Sabrina Vergara
“I was a soldier”, by Brian Turner, tells the story of two foes meeting in the worst scenario possible. In this short and simple story Brian Turner, portrays how a person behaves in extreme situations.
The story takes place during the Iraq War when two enemies face each other in a trench. One of them is wounded. Even though they don’t share the language, they are able to create a bond. Brian Turner, who is this story’s author, was at Iraq war himself. He retells his experiences in a raw manner leaving the reader a sense of being the protagonist of the episode.
The unexpected ending will shock you and will make you wonder about your own life decisions. The story is a great reading to make young adults aware of today´s society´s interests and problems. It’s a must for young adults who are trying to discover themselves.
“I was a soldier”, by Brian Turner, tells the story of two foes meeting in the worst scenario possible. In this short and simple story Brian Turner, portrays how a person behaves in extreme situations.
The story takes place during the Iraq War when two enemies face each other in a trench. One of them is wounded. Even though they don’t share the language, they are able to create a bond. Brian Turner, who is this story’s author, was at Iraq war himself. He retells his experiences in a raw manner leaving the reader a sense of being the protagonist of the episode.
The unexpected ending will shock you and will make you wonder about your own life decisions. The story is a great reading to make young adults aware of today´s society´s interests and problems. It’s a must for young adults who are trying to discover themselves.
May 8, 2014
Follow your star (TV proposal)
Dear Mr. Yankelevich:
We are writing to propose a new project to fill the gap in the demographic group of young adults.
As it was requested in the terms and conditions of the call, we thought of a reality show consisting of a musical competition, where teenagers from 12 to 18 years old will have the possibility to become their favourite singer or band for a day. And at the end of the season, the winner of the competition will be awarded with the chance to meet the artist he or she has chosen. The show’s title will be “Follow your star”.
The candidates will send an e-mail or video message explaining why they are their biggest fan and what it would mean to meet the singer. After the participants are chosen, in each chapter the teenagers will go through a transformation of their appearance to look more like the famous character. . At the same time, they will record a song and film the song´s music video.
When each programme is over, the videos will be uploaded to the social media, where the viewers will be able to vote their favourite one. At the end of the season, the video that gets the higher score wins the competition.
Yours sincerely
I.S.F.D N°30 Productions
We are writing to propose a new project to fill the gap in the demographic group of young adults.
As it was requested in the terms and conditions of the call, we thought of a reality show consisting of a musical competition, where teenagers from 12 to 18 years old will have the possibility to become their favourite singer or band for a day. And at the end of the season, the winner of the competition will be awarded with the chance to meet the artist he or she has chosen. The show’s title will be “Follow your star”.
The candidates will send an e-mail or video message explaining why they are their biggest fan and what it would mean to meet the singer. After the participants are chosen, in each chapter the teenagers will go through a transformation of their appearance to look more like the famous character. . At the same time, they will record a song and film the song´s music video.
When each programme is over, the videos will be uploaded to the social media, where the viewers will be able to vote their favourite one. At the end of the season, the video that gets the higher score wins the competition.
Yours sincerely
I.S.F.D N°30 Productions
Oct 16, 2013
E.T., the only alien in America?
by María Sabrina Vergara & Carolina Perez Cibez
“He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light years from home”. This is the phrase that was in every promoting poster of Spielberg´s new film in the early ´80s. It seemed to be another science fiction movie but it became more than the simple adventure of an interplanetary creature and his human friend. E.T. was the biggest box office success in its gender in 1982.
In spite of being a blockbuster movie, that shows the difficulties that E.T. has to go through during his experience on the U.S., to be an Alien doesn´t necessarily mean that you come from another planet. Saying this, for the English speaking language ALIEN is a general purpose term normally used to refer to foreigners. Not any foreigner but those that live in America. You can also be an American Alien if you don´t share the same culture or religion which is established in society. This means that you can be an outsider in your own country with your pairs. E.T. feels this way when he´s left behind by his own mates. His stay on earth can easily be related to the real experience of a foreigner in the U.S. The Americans may see E.T. as a funny and lovable character with a few comical gags, but we can understand his loneliness in a strange land.
Luckily for him, E.T. is found by a kind child, who teaches him about friendship and trust. Even though all of this happens E.T represents the U.S intolerance to foreigners.
The film´s director felt this way during his childhood. When he was at school, Spielberg suffered of extreme violence from his school mates and of many acts of anti-Semitic prejudice because he is Jewish. To this day he remembers that painful time with great sorrow. But he didn´t let the pain to consume him. Spielberg used the personal experience and based the movie on it. In many interviews he said that E.T. is based on an imaginary friend he had during his childhood, and that he waited a long time to bring to him to life. With this idea in his mind he wrote the movie years later.
Besides E.T. another character taken from the director´s life is Elliot. He felt lonely and misunderstood until he found E.T. From the moment they met, Elliot had the instinct to protect E.T first from his family and then from the government. To do it, Elliot hid him in his bedroom. He was afraid of showing E.T. due to the many differences they had, such as physical features and language. By not being able to communicate with Elliot, to ask for help, E.T. tries to learn really quickly the language. Because he realizes that Elliot (who represents the American people), will not try to communicate in other way. Even though the foreigner knows the language they are still rejected because the misuse of it.
Another thing to have in mind, concerning what aliens have to go through, has to do when they are caught by the government. After being chased for several days, E.T. was finally captured and taken to a scientific facility, where he was locked and tortured with medical exams. After that he managed to escape with the help of Elliot and his friends. Not every alien has the same luck that E.T. has. If a foreigner is also caught, he is imprisoned and interrogated. He is also confined in solitary and many times he is starved until he surrenders to his capturers and accept the punishment. Most of them end up in deportation and the prohibition to go back to America.
ET, the great adventure of a friendly alien, shows us the reality of a foreigner in the U.S. They have to live and deal with intolerance every day. Many times this intolerance is transformed in episodes of great violence, installing a grand sense of fear. Fear to persecution, fear to jail and fear to be forced to go back to their country. E.T. portrays a situation that hasn´t change in thirty years and goes on. After all, nowadays, foreigners still go to America to pursue a better way of living.
“He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light years from home”. This is the phrase that was in every promoting poster of Spielberg´s new film in the early ´80s. It seemed to be another science fiction movie but it became more than the simple adventure of an interplanetary creature and his human friend. E.T. was the biggest box office success in its gender in 1982.
In spite of being a blockbuster movie, that shows the difficulties that E.T. has to go through during his experience on the U.S., to be an Alien doesn´t necessarily mean that you come from another planet. Saying this, for the English speaking language ALIEN is a general purpose term normally used to refer to foreigners. Not any foreigner but those that live in America. You can also be an American Alien if you don´t share the same culture or religion which is established in society. This means that you can be an outsider in your own country with your pairs. E.T. feels this way when he´s left behind by his own mates. His stay on earth can easily be related to the real experience of a foreigner in the U.S. The Americans may see E.T. as a funny and lovable character with a few comical gags, but we can understand his loneliness in a strange land.
Luckily for him, E.T. is found by a kind child, who teaches him about friendship and trust. Even though all of this happens E.T represents the U.S intolerance to foreigners.
The film´s director felt this way during his childhood. When he was at school, Spielberg suffered of extreme violence from his school mates and of many acts of anti-Semitic prejudice because he is Jewish. To this day he remembers that painful time with great sorrow. But he didn´t let the pain to consume him. Spielberg used the personal experience and based the movie on it. In many interviews he said that E.T. is based on an imaginary friend he had during his childhood, and that he waited a long time to bring to him to life. With this idea in his mind he wrote the movie years later.
Besides E.T. another character taken from the director´s life is Elliot. He felt lonely and misunderstood until he found E.T. From the moment they met, Elliot had the instinct to protect E.T first from his family and then from the government. To do it, Elliot hid him in his bedroom. He was afraid of showing E.T. due to the many differences they had, such as physical features and language. By not being able to communicate with Elliot, to ask for help, E.T. tries to learn really quickly the language. Because he realizes that Elliot (who represents the American people), will not try to communicate in other way. Even though the foreigner knows the language they are still rejected because the misuse of it.
Another thing to have in mind, concerning what aliens have to go through, has to do when they are caught by the government. After being chased for several days, E.T. was finally captured and taken to a scientific facility, where he was locked and tortured with medical exams. After that he managed to escape with the help of Elliot and his friends. Not every alien has the same luck that E.T. has. If a foreigner is also caught, he is imprisoned and interrogated. He is also confined in solitary and many times he is starved until he surrenders to his capturers and accept the punishment. Most of them end up in deportation and the prohibition to go back to America.
ET, the great adventure of a friendly alien, shows us the reality of a foreigner in the U.S. They have to live and deal with intolerance every day. Many times this intolerance is transformed in episodes of great violence, installing a grand sense of fear. Fear to persecution, fear to jail and fear to be forced to go back to their country. E.T. portrays a situation that hasn´t change in thirty years and goes on. After all, nowadays, foreigners still go to America to pursue a better way of living.
Aug 20, 2013
HELLO, HOUSE!
by Maria Sabrina Vergara
Retold by Linda Hayward Illustrations by Lynn Musinger
“Hello, House!” retold by Linda Hayward and illustrated by Lynn Musinger is an adaptation of an old tale in which Brer Wolf and Brer Rabbit are the main characters. The Wolf´s goal is to catch the Rabbit when he returns to his home.
Brer Wolf is always thinking of how to set a trap for Brer Rabbit. Despite the fact that Brer Wolf is bigger than Brer Rabbit, the latter is much smarter than him. One day, after having a picnic Brer Rabbit´s family come back to their house and the Rabbit notices that the door is open. Immediately he begins to suspect that something strange is going on inside his house. He peeks in the window, listens at the chimney and comes forward to the door but nobody seems to be there. Afterwards, Brer Rabbit shouts out: “Hello, House!” and to his surprise, the house replies. In fact it is Brer Wolf who is falling again into his tricks. After a while, Brer Wolf comes out of the house feeling upset for being cheated, once more, by his opponent the small rabbit.
This is a classic and simple story where the main characters are represented by animals. This characteristic will call the attention to little children. It also contains humor and clear vocabulary. The repetition of some structures or words make it easier for young learners to understand the story. Besides, this tale teaches us that if you pit your wits against somebody else, these wits can have an unexpected turn against you. Last but not least, the illustrations are full of colours and introduce us to lovely characters and landscapes.
“Hello, house!” is funny, entertaining and didactic. A catching story for children to enjoy. Highly recommended.
Retold by Linda Hayward Illustrations by Lynn Musinger
“Hello, House!” retold by Linda Hayward and illustrated by Lynn Musinger is an adaptation of an old tale in which Brer Wolf and Brer Rabbit are the main characters. The Wolf´s goal is to catch the Rabbit when he returns to his home.
Brer Wolf is always thinking of how to set a trap for Brer Rabbit. Despite the fact that Brer Wolf is bigger than Brer Rabbit, the latter is much smarter than him. One day, after having a picnic Brer Rabbit´s family come back to their house and the Rabbit notices that the door is open. Immediately he begins to suspect that something strange is going on inside his house. He peeks in the window, listens at the chimney and comes forward to the door but nobody seems to be there. Afterwards, Brer Rabbit shouts out: “Hello, House!” and to his surprise, the house replies. In fact it is Brer Wolf who is falling again into his tricks. After a while, Brer Wolf comes out of the house feeling upset for being cheated, once more, by his opponent the small rabbit.
This is a classic and simple story where the main characters are represented by animals. This characteristic will call the attention to little children. It also contains humor and clear vocabulary. The repetition of some structures or words make it easier for young learners to understand the story. Besides, this tale teaches us that if you pit your wits against somebody else, these wits can have an unexpected turn against you. Last but not least, the illustrations are full of colours and introduce us to lovely characters and landscapes.
“Hello, house!” is funny, entertaining and didactic. A catching story for children to enjoy. Highly recommended.
Jun 28, 2013
Grandma Rabbitty´s visit (review)
By Barry Smith
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Funny and exciting, Grandma Rabbitty´s visit is a children´s story that shows little rabbits waiting for their grandmother. As usual, Barry Smith brings us a story full of colours, lovable characters and a family caring environment. His latest tale will attract the audience´s attention up to the end. The author of this book is a well known writer in the field. Barry Smith is the favourite choice for every parent who wants to introduce really young learners to literature. His books are always a success between the kindergarten children and the teachers of that level.
Smith uses a group of resources that make learning entertaining. Some of the effective means used are bright colours, which are the kid´s main draw, and then he uses the sounds of different means of transport that are clearly differentiated by using letters in bold and the repetition of them calls the attention of the characters and of the audience. Finally there are some animals representing diverse professions and transparent words are used for the children to understand.
The unexpected ending, makes the perfect closure for this enjoyable book. Grandma Rabbitty ´s visit is a great addition to the family´s bookcase.
Maria Sabrina Vergara and Carolina Perez Cibez
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Funny and exciting, Grandma Rabbitty´s visit is a children´s story that shows little rabbits waiting for their grandmother. As usual, Barry Smith brings us a story full of colours, lovable characters and a family caring environment. His latest tale will attract the audience´s attention up to the end. The author of this book is a well known writer in the field. Barry Smith is the favourite choice for every parent who wants to introduce really young learners to literature. His books are always a success between the kindergarten children and the teachers of that level.
Smith uses a group of resources that make learning entertaining. Some of the effective means used are bright colours, which are the kid´s main draw, and then he uses the sounds of different means of transport that are clearly differentiated by using letters in bold and the repetition of them calls the attention of the characters and of the audience. Finally there are some animals representing diverse professions and transparent words are used for the children to understand.
The unexpected ending, makes the perfect closure for this enjoyable book. Grandma Rabbitty ´s visit is a great addition to the family´s bookcase.
Maria Sabrina Vergara and Carolina Perez Cibez
May 22, 2013
After several days of intensive heat...
After several days of intensive heat, Lucy and her partners were resting under a big green leaf. When they saw a big black ant crying for help, they run away looking for shelter but Lucy realized that she didn´t mean any harm.
Lucy was the first one to talk to the desperate Black Ant to find out what the problem was. The Black Ant began to stutter trying to explain. The flood had destroyed her nest and she lost her way home. Lucy looked at the sky, and saw that the storm was coming, so she offered the Black Ant to spend the night with them in their nest. Lucy’s friends didn´t agree because in the past black and red ants used to fight for food. “Wars were a long time ago” Lucy said “let´s help her”. “What´s wrong with that?” said little Red Ant. “It makes room for new people”. They discussed for a few minutes whether they accept Black Ant or not.
Finally, they decided to let her stay for a couple of nights. A few days later, the little Red Ant helped Black Ant to find her way back home. From that moment on , there was peace between Black and Red Ants.
Lucy was the first one to talk to the desperate Black Ant to find out what the problem was. The Black Ant began to stutter trying to explain. The flood had destroyed her nest and she lost her way home. Lucy looked at the sky, and saw that the storm was coming, so she offered the Black Ant to spend the night with them in their nest. Lucy’s friends didn´t agree because in the past black and red ants used to fight for food. “Wars were a long time ago” Lucy said “let´s help her”. “What´s wrong with that?” said little Red Ant. “It makes room for new people”. They discussed for a few minutes whether they accept Black Ant or not.
Finally, they decided to let her stay for a couple of nights. A few days later, the little Red Ant helped Black Ant to find her way back home. From that moment on , there was peace between Black and Red Ants.
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