“Borderlands are physically present wherever two or more cultures edge each other; where people of different races occupy the same territory, where under, lower, middle and upper classes touch, where the space between two individuals shrinks with intimacy.” Anzaldua
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. "
Martin Luther King Jr.US black civil rights leader & clergyman (1929 - 1968)
FATHER BRESSANI CATHOLIC HIGH SCOOL: A SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Post # 14: Invitation to Parents/Guardians
This in an opportunity for parents/guardians of our ENG1DY students to post their comments, questions, and suggestions on the terrific work the students have done and continue to do in this International/Multicultural multi-genre unit.
As Zachary Smart's mom, I have had the pleasure of reading the insightful and thought provoking comments of this talented group of students. This blog has given each a voice as they create borderlands using characters and story lines. Such an innovative way to exchange ideas! Thank you all and keep up the good work!
As Megan Zanette's mother, I would like to thank both Mr. Racco and the talented writers for inviting me to read their well versed comments. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It's wonderful and amazing how much one learns from reading various texts and accounts of history. Undoubtedly this blogging technique and experience has been instrumental to all students enabling them to openly and in a non judgmental way to convey their understanding and perspective on various literary pieces. I was very impressed. Great work!
As Veronica Cesario's mother, I'd like to start off by first thanking Mr. Racco for introducing this modern day form of communication--blogging, to allow our children the opportunity to share their heart-felt thoughts and opinions on the very sensitive topic of the Holocaust and borderlands. I would hope that it has allowed our children to appreciate a little more the meaning of freedom and peace, in this part of the world that they live in. In reading the various student's blogs, I realize that these students have gained an understanding of how important it is to accept people for who they are and not what the single story tells us of them. Good Job everyone, keep up the great work!
This contemporary form of communication used to exchange perspectives and insights on the German and Jewish cultures and the Holocaust provided a unique opportunity for the students to reflect, share and critique. The postings were well written, thought-provoking and interesting to read. Purposeful blogging on such an inhumane historical event showed the maturity and depth of these excellent young writers. Thank you for the invitation. Regards, Mrs. Smenderovac.
When Caroline told me that she and her classmates were participating in a blog set up by their English teacher, I was happy to hear that they would be engaging in this enriching experience. It is not only a modern means of communication that teenagers would enjoy, but it is also an effective opportunity for discourse that goes beyond the classroom. The students' blogs have been enlightening and insightful in response to the topic of the Holocaust and borderlands. Well done!
As Zachary Smart's mom, I have had the pleasure of reading the insightful and thought provoking comments of this talented group of students. This blog has given each a voice as they create borderlands using characters and story lines. Such an innovative way to exchange ideas! Thank you all and keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteAs Megan Zanette's mother, I would like to thank both Mr. Racco and the talented writers for inviting me to read their well versed comments. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It's wonderful and amazing how much one learns from reading various texts and accounts of history. Undoubtedly this blogging technique and experience has been instrumental to all students enabling them to openly and in a non judgmental way to convey their understanding and perspective on various literary pieces. I was very impressed. Great work!
ReplyDeleteAs Veronica Cesario's mother, I'd like to start off by first thanking Mr. Racco for introducing this modern day form of communication--blogging, to allow our children the opportunity to share their heart-felt thoughts and opinions on the very sensitive topic of the Holocaust and borderlands. I would hope that it has allowed our children to appreciate a little more the meaning of freedom and peace, in this part of the world that they live in. In reading the various student's blogs, I realize that these students have gained an understanding of how important it is to accept people for who they are and not what the single story tells us of them. Good Job everyone, keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteThis contemporary form of communication used to exchange perspectives and insights on the German and Jewish cultures and the Holocaust provided a unique opportunity for the students to reflect, share and critique. The postings were well written, thought-provoking and interesting to read. Purposeful blogging on such an inhumane historical event showed the maturity and depth of these excellent young writers. Thank you for the invitation. Regards, Mrs. Smenderovac.
ReplyDeleteWhen Caroline told me that she and her classmates were participating in a blog set up by their English teacher, I was happy to hear that they would be engaging in this enriching experience. It is not only a modern means of communication that teenagers would enjoy, but it is also an effective opportunity for discourse that goes beyond the classroom. The students' blogs have been enlightening and insightful in response to the topic of the Holocaust and borderlands. Well done!
ReplyDelete