"There were a number of people out this afternoon, far more than last Sunday. And the band sounded louder and gayer. That was because the Season had begun."
I chose this quote because it really made the whole picture for me. It reminds me of the summer, when everyone begins doing things outside and there are more goings on around town.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Blog Entry Three
I have never been a big fan of reading, like many students my age or even older and this is definitely an issue.
I feel my interest in reading all went down hill once I started high school. This is probably the same problem with many students today that are not avid readers. When you are young you are so excited to start reading, it means you are becoming a "grown up" but once you get to the age where it becomes more and more required for school and such you lose interest. It could be that you become a lazy teenager but personally I think it is what you read. You get so burnt out on reading boring textbooks in school, and the boring required books for English classes that once that is done where is the motivation to sit down and pick up an interesting book?
There is obviously no way to get around reading textbooks, it's just something you learn to deal with. But as for the so called "classics" that everyone must read in high school, why? For example, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is probably a great book but when teachers force it down your throat it loses its appeal. Isn't the point of reading it to learn how to be a better reader, and in turn a better writer? You don't have to read a certain book to learn how to analyze the plot or make everyday connections to whatever text it is. Why not let students read what they choose and reflect on that. If they are interested in the books the are reading, they will make more of an effort in the assignments that go along with the reading.
I feel my interest in reading all went down hill once I started high school. This is probably the same problem with many students today that are not avid readers. When you are young you are so excited to start reading, it means you are becoming a "grown up" but once you get to the age where it becomes more and more required for school and such you lose interest. It could be that you become a lazy teenager but personally I think it is what you read. You get so burnt out on reading boring textbooks in school, and the boring required books for English classes that once that is done where is the motivation to sit down and pick up an interesting book?
There is obviously no way to get around reading textbooks, it's just something you learn to deal with. But as for the so called "classics" that everyone must read in high school, why? For example, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is probably a great book but when teachers force it down your throat it loses its appeal. Isn't the point of reading it to learn how to be a better reader, and in turn a better writer? You don't have to read a certain book to learn how to analyze the plot or make everyday connections to whatever text it is. Why not let students read what they choose and reflect on that. If they are interested in the books the are reading, they will make more of an effort in the assignments that go along with the reading.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Blog Entry Two
"All this while, the customers had been showing up with their carts, but you know, sheep, seeing a scene, they had all bunched up on Stokesie, who shook open a paper bag as gently as peeling a peach, not wanting to miss a word."
(Updike, pg. 18)
I chose to reflect on this passage of the story as it describes the customers as sheep. By saying this the author gives you an idea of the type of store it is. To me, the way he uses the word sheep makes me think of many old ladies who have nothing better to do than gossip and get into business that does not involve them. This is obviously a small local store, which would be the perfect setting for bored elderly ladies to catch up on the latest gossip in town. In relating this part of the story to real life all there is to say is it's similar to the car crash theory. It's not your business but you cannot help but watch.
(Updike, pg. 18)
I chose to reflect on this passage of the story as it describes the customers as sheep. By saying this the author gives you an idea of the type of store it is. To me, the way he uses the word sheep makes me think of many old ladies who have nothing better to do than gossip and get into business that does not involve them. This is obviously a small local store, which would be the perfect setting for bored elderly ladies to catch up on the latest gossip in town. In relating this part of the story to real life all there is to say is it's similar to the car crash theory. It's not your business but you cannot help but watch.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Blog Entry One
Hello, my name is Emma Beach and I am a freshman at EOU. I graduated from La Grande High School in May of this year. I work at the copy club and go to school full time. Not a lot of time for any hobbies so I don't really have many. I'm not a big reader. I guess I just haven't found any books or a genre that REALLY catches my attention. Hopefully school or this class can solve that problem.
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