Jun. 29, 2007 - Hans Brinker Study
We just finished reading Hans Brinker. We celebrated by going ice skating for the first time. I never thought in a million years my kids would like it or be able to do it. They had a blast and want to go back everyday. Well, besides that joy, reading hans Brinker was a challenge rhetorically, but a wonderful learning experience in geography, history, art, and Dutch culture, not to mention the abundance of etymology and prosody examples. If any one ever asks me how to teach English using literature, I know exactly how that works. What better way to exemplify English than to use classic literature. Forget the grammar books, although using spelling words for grammar is useful. Study the grammar in a book like this one and your bound to exceed any state expectations. My kids colored a great picture of the book and I know they'll never forget where windmills come from or what a dike is. I think I'm falling in love with literature. I can't wait to teach Carry On Mr. Bowditch, Treasure Island, and Secret Garden next year. Raquel
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