tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post1558155060801738569..comments2024-03-08T06:45:22.099-03:00Comments on The Jungle Hut: The Importance of LiteratureRita Locahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-86115405593736466052008-11-08T17:13:00.000-02:002008-11-08T17:13:00.000-02:00Great quote by CS Lewis.Many Leftists call for a m...Great quote by CS Lewis.<BR/><BR/>Many Leftists call for a multi-cultural curriculum, but none I hear today call for a multi-temporal one. I guess they don't anyone to know the secret of the western canon, that there are discernible patterns in history, and that it constantly and consistently repeats itself.<BR/><BR/>Ixion's <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ8qLui_YfM" REL="nofollow">wheel</A> just spins and spins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-44694351327995923842008-11-08T16:24:00.000-02:002008-11-08T16:24:00.000-02:00Wow, that is so liberating! I went to a public sch...Wow, that is so liberating! I went to a public school, checking off everything I had to do in order to get an "A", and did well compared to others (but hardly ever doing my best).<BR/>I don't want that kind of "education" for my children, but I have a hard time knowing how to break out of the mould, even though I'm homeschooling them. I would love to see more posts from you about the practicalities of how you taught your children.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972398512692028734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-11271113774382443192008-11-08T12:38:00.000-02:002008-11-08T12:38:00.000-02:00Harry, Your students are blessed to have a teacher...Harry, Your students are blessed to have a teacher such as you. Although my children were never in the public school system, I am so glad teachers such as yourself are there to teach the next generation.Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-41298065204899077392008-11-08T01:39:00.000-02:002008-11-08T01:39:00.000-02:00I still don't know how much is safe and shareable ...I still don't know how much is safe and shareable on your blog, but I am sad that you had to leave as well.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-26306947856950196712008-11-08T01:08:00.000-02:002008-11-08T01:08:00.000-02:00You are so right. Both of my kids have gone throug...You are so right. Both of my kids have gone through my library and read some of my old books. Now they're at the point when they're discovering their own authors. <BR/><BR/>With my fourth graders, in addition to reading classic literature (instead of the assigned basal readers) I introduce food webs in Science with a quote from Hamlet. Like mustang said, there are rewards from the classics that go beyond literary value.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586139365230028783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-66456822362237483842008-11-07T22:33:00.000-02:002008-11-07T22:33:00.000-02:00I have a list of books that I call my "old friends...I have a list of books that I call my "old friends". They are all classics and should be manditory for every student to read. A short list of them is by author:<BR/><BR/>C.S. Lewis<BR/>Jane Austin<BR/>The Brontes<BR/>Robert Lewis Stevenson<BR/>Robert Heinlein<BR/>J.R.R. Tolkien<BR/>William Shakespeare<BR/><BR/>Like I said this is a short list. I read many of these books on a yearly basis and enjoy the feel of holding these old friends in my hands.Findalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881549378886491540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-12704108511717310022008-11-07T20:53:00.000-02:002008-11-07T20:53:00.000-02:00what a great piece, Rita...you are SO right.I grew...what a great piece, Rita...you are SO right.<BR/>I grew up reading the back of the Cereal box during breakfast...reading anything I could get my hands on at all times.<BR/><BR/>It gives one SO MUCH more than 'just' the story! And, I even think the loss of memorization of passages and poetry is a loss...remember when older people could recite whole poems from childhood? it's SO beyond just rote, it's cadence, and beauty and appreciation for the language.<BR/><BR/>I think it's sad more kids don't read ABC let alone stories...what do you do with generations who can't read in high school? Now I see there's some school district wanting to graduate kids after the 10th grade. I guess if they're learning nothing, why continue!?<BR/><BR/>So sad! really nice post and beautiful picture!Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-23238402214417583792008-11-07T18:14:00.000-02:002008-11-07T18:14:00.000-02:00This is my first time visiting your blog and it's ...This is my first time visiting your blog and it's very interesting. I wish I read a lot more in HS because I feel I would be a better off writer than I am now. It is important to read and write as much as you can. <BR/><BR/>If you are interested in adding my blog to your blogroll let me know because I will gladly add yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-72286287991007527462008-11-07T16:28:00.000-02:002008-11-07T16:28:00.000-02:00This morning, I opined at another blog that if par...This morning, I opined at another blog that if parents truly loved their children, they would never send them to a public school. I know . . . it’s harsh, but I actually believe it. High School literature includes Romeo and Juliet . . . at the worst possible time in a student's life. These young people then proceed to act it out for themselves. Most teachers think that literature is something for the English Department to worry about . . . but I incorporated literature into history, geography, and government classes. It seems that the further along in school our children go, the dumber they become. Not much bang for the buck, so they say. Great post, JM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-1831398321784683072008-11-07T16:00:00.000-02:002008-11-07T16:00:00.000-02:00ShyAsrai, I agree!ShyAsrai, I agree!Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-29981754359877371702008-11-07T15:55:00.000-02:002008-11-07T15:55:00.000-02:00i am a mother of four, all grown, who is striving ...i am a mother of four, all grown, who is striving toward a second career as a teacher. it was i who taught my children to read, something they didn't learn in public school. they are all now adults for whom reading is a daily part of life, like brushing teeth, or <I>breathing</I>.<BR/><BR/>i'm passionate about the stunning legacy of spoken and written words left to us by all of our forefathers.<BR/><BR/>language is a precious thing and i feel very grieved when i hear of a language that has been extinguished or is in that danger.<BR/><BR/>how utterly BORING our world would be if we all spoke the same language, sang the same songs, produced the same art, looked all the same, wore the same costume, had all the same festivals etc...<BR/><BR/>i don't WANT a homogenous world. <BR/><BR/>i want to teach children through stories and texts of all the generations that have come before us.<BR/><BR/>i truly believe that only from learning about the past can we even attempt to formulate a better future.<BR/><BR/>but first and foremost, a child must learn to read. <B>not skim, not recognize words but READ. Read and digest, compare & apply.</B><BR/><BR/>i want to make letters, sounds, spelling & context second nature for my students.<BR/><BR/>our poor children are being robbed of a proper education. i want to teach at least one more child in this world about the world of words.<BR/><BR/>i'll have to enter the public school system like a wolf in sheep's clothing!<BR/><BR/>~ShyAsraiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-59925437735798513692008-11-07T15:36:00.000-02:002008-11-07T15:36:00.000-02:00anonymous, I am not sure what you are implying or ...anonymous, I am not sure what you are implying or asking.Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-5816521251392141962008-11-07T15:28:00.000-02:002008-11-07T15:28:00.000-02:00is this if your goal is to be just a missionary or...is this if your goal is to be just a missionary or pastor's wife that stays home with the kids in the future?.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-28199167394317667922008-11-07T14:31:00.000-02:002008-11-07T14:31:00.000-02:00I like your ideas. Your children are very fortunat...I like your ideas. Your children are very fortunate. Congratulations to you and your husband!Bob's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971565970366294930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-55684376020219304182008-11-07T14:26:00.000-02:002008-11-07T14:26:00.000-02:00John, I do not write much about them for their pro...John, I do not write much about them for their protection as they remain in Venezuela. If you would like to leave me your email(which I will not post as I moderate comments) I would be glad to tell you more.Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-6379187095627992512008-11-07T14:21:00.000-02:002008-11-07T14:21:00.000-02:00I would love to hear about the two Ye'kwana childr...I would love to hear about the two Ye'kwana children you raised, if you are willing to share. You have mentioned them before, I know. Perhaps I have missed a post about this in the past, though?JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12629246646776626076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-82188814151958800422008-11-07T13:02:00.000-02:002008-11-07T13:02:00.000-02:00firepig, thank you for your input! It is well appr...firepig, thank you for your input! It is well appreciated. I have observed my daughter using art and creativity with her girls and can see the richness of it.<BR/> I have been blessed with very creative children! Writers, artist, music. I am blessed!Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-49368604816057653772008-11-07T12:53:00.000-02:002008-11-07T12:53:00.000-02:00Good morning JM.I love the theme of childhood educ...Good morning JM.I love the theme of childhood education; it is my passion.<BR/><BR/>My method of teaching Literature was largely based on getting children to cherish their own imaginations so that they could become actively curious about the world around them and about the books that they read.So many children start out with a great deal of passivity,and 'out of touchness' with their inner selves; but once that inner curiosity and aliveness is found, it opens their world to books and learning of all kinds.<BR/>With small children, music is a powerful tool for that, and as children grow, it is important to encourage them to create, as they will eventually discover that there is a big difference in passive and creative imagination.When children use their own creativity, nothing is boring.When they depend only on passive and non engaged listening, they are often bored.<BR/><BR/>Old books have a lot to teach us about proper use of language, and about worlds that in being "other", can expand consciousness greatly.<BR/>Thanksfirepighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158275219887987252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36746999.post-29959872071015468992008-11-07T11:31:00.000-02:002008-11-07T11:31:00.000-02:00I used lots of tricky, maybe manipulative ways to ...I used lots of tricky, maybe manipulative ways to get my children to read (in English) when they were young. I would bribe them with Nintendo time, coke and ice cream. Now we spend time talking about good books we read. It brings us together and keeps us sharp. No regrets on what I did.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062037882359130530noreply@blogger.com