Part of the Paideia philosophy, which I use as part of my educational philosophy, includes participation in what is called a seminar. In short, a seminar is a conversation the students have in which they discuss a piece of artwork or topic for which there are no correct answers. It is not a debate, but a discussion of ideas. Today, to commemorate Patriots' Day and the anniversary of 9/11, the students participated in a seminar discussing the poem/song "There She Stands" by Michael W. Smith. The students did a tremendous job with it. Ask your child about what all they discussed today--including personification. As a follow up to today's seminar, students are writing a journal entry from the point of view of any American flag in our history. Some have chosen the flag from the World Trade Center, some chose the flag on the moon, and several others were selected as well. I am really looking forward to reading their work later this week! Below is the video of the song that was shared in class.
11 comments:
It made me cry! It was very moving! :) - Jessica
ya i cinda cryed
SOOO SAD!!!!!! IT CINDA MADE ME CRY!!!!!
Apples are red red red red red red red rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddddddddddddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOOOOO SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD SONG!!!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sad
But very moving! Go American Flag! (:
very very very very very very very moving
Hi, Iphone 5 is coming Tuesday.Isaw
it in the news.
GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGO!!!!!!!!! amarica you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jacod do not say APPLES ARE RED RED RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:~(
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