The first collection by poet Jess Green is taken from her spoken word show set in an inner city secondary school suffering the cuts and blows of the Coalition government. Burning Books champions the underdogs; the unnoticed and unheard stories bearing the gritty reality of the UK’s education system.
Jess Green hit the headlines when her poem ‘Dear Mr Gove’ went viral with over 290,000 views in the first week of its release on YouTube. Since then she has won critical acclaim for her shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and has performed at festivals including Glastonbury. Her poetry resonates with audiences from school halls to festival tents. Jess has a solemn wit which seeks to bring social and political issues to the forefront of her personal stories.
A fantasy romance novel. The story of two Immortal lovers who come to Earth to gain mortal bodies and hopefully find each other and experience life on Earth together.
The first collection by poet Jess Green is taken from her spoken word show set in an inner city secondary school suffering the cuts and blows of the Coalition government. Burning Books champions the underdogs; the unnoticed and unheard stories bearing the gritty reality of the UK’s education system.
Jess Green hit the headlines when her poem ‘Dear Mr Gove’ went viral with over 290,000 views in the first week of its release on YouTube. Since then she has won critical acclaim for her shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and has performed at festivals including Glastonbury. Her poetry resonates with audiences from school halls to festival tents. Jess has a solemn wit which seeks to bring social and political issues to the forefront of her personal stories.
A fantasy romance novel. The story of two Immortal lovers who come to Earth to gain mortal bodies and hopefully find each other and experience life on Earth together.
This Mother's Day, we are celebrating the moms in our lives. Read the words of famous poets, authors, actors, singers and readers throughout history as they honor and celebrate their moms. Then follow their example and thank the moms in your life by honoring them on the Global Opportunity Quilt. Moms are changing the world, and we at Opportunity International are excited to share their stories.
Learn more at opportunity.org/thankyoumom
Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,
Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,
Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,
But only one mother the wide world over. ~George Cooper
The 25 Reasons to Thank Your Mother!!! A powerpoint dedication to our mother - who is, albeit, a bit crazy, but still awesome. We love her to bits and pieces. Happy Mother\'s Day, Mom. :]
This is a talk I gave pre-Mother's Day to a group of mothers and women working at the Fundline Philippines central office. :) The topic was on Women and Family Life - Finding Your Balance as a Wife and Mother.
The Still Boiling WaterWhen I was finally pulled out of the p.docxsarah98765
The Still Boiling Water
"When I was finally pulled out of the pot, pieces of my skin remained on its sides."
1.
Consider Unanswered Questions
a. What questions arose in your mind as you read this personal narrative? (List at least 3)
b. Discuss the extent to which the memoir answered each of these questions.
c. Why do you think the author did not include details that you might have wanted information about?
2.
Write Your Own Family Story
It is not uncommon for families to have stories that are repeated when they gather together. Write your version of a dramatic incident in which you were involved with another family member.
The Still-Boiling Water
Memoir by Chrystia Chomiak
Before you read
, think about any books you have reread or movies you have watched several times. Why did you repeat these experiences?
As you read
, think about the title. Why is it "The Still-Boiling Water"?
Chrystia Chomiak
(1948-) was born in a displaced persons' camp in Germany and later settled in Edmonton, Alberta. She studied art history and Slavic studies in Toronto. Chomiak has been an activist, researcher, editor, and art curator.
baba
: "grandmother" in Ukrainian
borsch
: beet soup
émigré
: someone who has left his or her native country, often for political reasons
By the time I arrived, they were already sitting around the kitchen table, drinking wine and laughing. The long dining room table had been set for 24, and the house was full with the sweet smell of beets cooking with wild mushrooms, bay leaves, fresh dill, peppercorns, and just the right touch of tomatoes and carrots as the Christmas borsch slowly simmered on the stove. The kitchen counters were covered with cookie sheets holding tiny pockets of transparently thin pastry filled with a mixture of wild mushrooms and onion, ready to be boiled. They had finished their preparations for Christmas and had started their stories. Each one of my six aunts talks louder than the other, and they all laugh at the same time. Their first stories are always about their boyfriends and husbands, old and new, and who's coming with whom that year. Then they go back to the small two-bedroom house that they grew up in, and the stories become quieter and the laughter slowly stops. And that's when this story is told.
* * *
"When I was three years old," my aunt Maria starts, "I fell into a large canning pot of still-boiling water, which my mother had left on the kitchen floor. When I was finally pulled out of the pot, pieces of my skin remained on its sides. After this accident, I stopped speaking for three-and-a-half months—for my entire stay at the hospital."
My baba interrupts. She is always the first to tell the story. This is her story. She begins by talking about her suffering, about her poverty in Canada, about the constant numbing work of raising six daughters. Then she talks about the accident and how she could not stop crying, how she almost lost her daughter Maria. She turns to me, looks .
'Lost' is the maiden release made by Arthut - it features the downtrodden Vivian, a rape victim as the protagonist of the issue.
She is lost in thoughts and life as but who does she drag down the hole with her?
The story is an anecdote that sets up to ask the questions of 'What goes on in the mind' of victims and who in turn does this pain go to? and it also contains 'poetry , quotes - sayings and even an article on the issue raised.'
Tillie Olsen, author of I Stand here ironing”, focused on her re.docxherthalearmont
Tillie Olsen, author of “I Stand here ironing”, focused on her relationship with her daughter throughout her childhood and her teen years. Tillie Olsen lived during a time when women didn’t have much freedom and pverty was abundant. This short story has a personal touch because of Olsen’s past raising her own daughters and also experiencing poverty. The theme Olsen writes about are circumstances that were out of her control which led to her daughters troubling times. Olsen describes struggle after struggle that both she and her family had to endure. “Or I will become engulfed with all that I did or did not do, with what could have been and what cannot be helped.”(234) the narrator admits that some of the issues were out of her control. The first issue the narrator mentions would be poverty. Her lack of money led to bigger issues like inadequate child care and long hours for little pay. Another factor that led to Emily’s depressed state according to her mother, are struggles that women have to deal with. Emily’s mother defined the duties the Emily faced as struggles that come with being a mother, “She had to help be a mother, and housekeeper, and shopper.”(238)
292 Tillie Olsm
I Stand Here Ironing
Tillie Olsen (/9/3- )
See page 159 for a biographical note on the author.
I stand here ironing, and what you asked me moves tormented back and forth
with the iron.
"1 wish you would manage the time to come in and talk with me about your
daughter. I'm sure you can help me understand her. She's a youngster who needs
help and whom I'm deeply interested in helping."
"Who needs help:' ... Even if I came, what good would it do? You think be
cause 1 am her mother I have a key, or that in some way you could use me as a
key? She has lived for nineteen years. There is all that life that has happened out
side of me, beyond me.
And when is there time to remember, to sift, to weigh, to estimate, to total? I
will start and there will be an interruption and I will have to gather it all together
again. Or I will become engulfed with all I did or did not do, with what should
have been and what cannot be helped.
She was a beautiful baby. The first and only one of our five that was beauti
ful at birth. You do not guess how new and uneasy her tenancy in her
now-loveliness. You did not know her all those years she was thought homely, or
see her poring over her baby pictures, making me tell her over and over how
beautiful she had been-and would be, I would tell her-and was now, to the
seeing eye. But the seeing eyes were few or nonexistent. Including mine.
I nursed her. They feel that's important nowadays. I nursed all the children,
but with her, with all the fierce rigidity of first motherhood, I did like the books
then said. Though her cries battered me to trembling and my breasts ached with
swollenness, I waited till the clock decreed.
Why do I put that first? I do not even know if it matters, or if it explains ...
Questions for Responding to Fiction in English 2328Use these q.docxcatheryncouper
Questions for Responding to Fiction in English 2328
Use these questions below to guide you as you complete your reading responses for short stories (fiction). I suggest that you choose only a few questions to answer in your response--but make the response a paragraph--don't number your responses. You will probably notice that some of the questions are similar and that some of the responses may overlap--that's fine. Your response should reflect your own thoughts and analysis of the story. Your response to each story should be at least 200 words (but will probably be longer) and should show that you have read the story carefully. You should mention the names of characters, details from the story that support your response, incidents in the story that affect your reading of it, etc. You must use quotations from the stories in your responses.
1. What did you like about the story? What did you dislike? Why?
2. Who is your favorite character? Is he or she like you in any way? Would you make the same decisions (or react in the same ways) in the same situations as this character? Why or why not? Which characters remind you of people you know?
3. What did you learn about American history, society, art, literature, philosophy, science (etc.) from this story? What research might you do to help you understand the story better?
4. What did you learn about life from the story?
5. In what ways do you identify with the story?
6. How would you describe the writer's style or voice? Style includes use of irony, symbolism, figurative language, point of view, etc.
Here's an interesting checklist of literary style that you might find helpful: Checklist: Elements of Literary Style
7. What are your favorite sentences, passages, words, etc. from the story? Explain your choice.
8. What would you tell a friend about this story?
9. Who would you recommend this story to and why?
10. What value does this story have for you?
11. What connections do you find between the life of the author and his or her work?
12. What questions did you have after you finished the story?
13. What words did you look up?
1st story: Two Kinds by Amy Tan
My mother believed you could be anything you wanted to be in America. You could open a restaurant. You could work for the government and get good retirement. You could buy a house with almost no money down. You could become rich. You could become instantly famous. "Of course, you can be a prodigy, too," my mother told me when I was nine. "You can be best anything. What does Auntie Lindo know? Her daughter, she is only best tricky." America was where all my mother's hopes lay. She had come to San Francisco in 1949 after losing everything in China: her mother and father, her home, her first husband, and two daughters, twin baby girls.
But she never looked back with regret. Things could get better in so many ways.
We didn't immediately pick the right kind of prodigy. At first my mother thought I could be a Chinese
Shirley Temple ...
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
1. Name:Tasheika King
Theme: Human Rights
Teacher:Miss Grant
12B1
Preface
‘A mother’s Love’, tells the story of a Mary Jane, a 15 year old child who was sold into
prostitution. The highlights how dehumanizing it is for individuals who being in human
trafficking. Thus, the purpose of the creative piece is to increase the awareness of human
trafficking, so that the number of persons fighting against human trafficking can increase.
The story is addressed to teenage females and parents. Hence, individuals of the age group of
about 12-35 years old.
The main victims of human trafficking are female teenagers. Therefore, the creative piece is
addressed to parent and teenagers. This way more people can become aware of human
trafficking, thus they will be able to protect and their family from becoming a victim of human
trafficking.
The creative piece will be presented on the television program, on TVJ, at 8:30pm. All Angles is
a television program where the issues facing Jamaica are discussed. The reason All Angle is a
perfect program to use is because human trafficking is an issue in Jamaica, therefore
appropriate to present the creative piece here. Also, since the program begins at 8:30 pm it is
effective that the story will be presented that time, because most students and parents will be
at home this time and will be more likely to watch the program.
2. A Mother’s Love
Mary Jane felt like a stranger in own her room, it has been three years now since her
abduction and she has been in her room. She escaped from the place they called ELH, three
days ago. From the day she escaped from the damn place she hasn’t slept because she is afraid
that when she reopen her eyes she might wake up back in EHL, not to mention the nightmares
that wakes her whenever she drifts off to sleep.
In her dreams she would wake with a pounding headache, sore joints and bounded
hands and feet. She was in a moving van, she would scream but her screams were barely
audible through the cloth banding her mouth. The van would stop and she would always wake
at that moment. The nightmares were like a curse compelling her to relive that dreadful day
over and over.
“MJ?” Mary was brought from her thoughts by the lovely sound of her mother’s
voice and she thought to herself, “mi cyaa get tyad a deh voice deh.
“Um.” Mary responded. If it wasn’t for her hope to see her mother again Mary
knew she wouldn’t have survive a day at that place.
“Yuh safe now yuh hear, no worry yuh self.”
Safe. Mary never thought she would not every feel that way again.
Suddenly she was back in ElH, it was her first day there, her heart was racing, her knees
weak and her entire body shaking with fear. Looking around her she saw eleven other girls who
were as terrified she was.
“Chicas, welcome to the Evening Ladies Haven.” The skinny white woman
standing before them said in a Spanish accent. “You will all be given a new life here and you will
not try to escape. If you do you will be punished! Comprehende?”
One that day they were given new names that was tattooed on their necks, she was
given the name Angel. Damn, she hate that name.
The comforting arms of her mother pulling her in an embrace brought Mary back to the
present and she sunk in her mother’s warmth and just cry. Cried because she was so happy,
cried because she’s so scared, angry and cried because she could simple do nothing else.
About an hour later her mother came back in Mary’s room.
“Eat summu, caus’ yuh mus’ hungry.” Mary took the plate of lovely smelling
food though she did not have an appetite. “Mi soon come mi ago fi something fi yuh drink."
3. Pauline, Mary’s mother said, not looking her daughter in her face as if the grotesques and filthy
sight of her unnerves her and Mary replied with a nod of her head, staring down at the food in
front of her.
After she forced and eat her food, Mary took off the filthy rags she was wearing and
threw them in the garbage. She padded towards the mirror on the cold tile in the bathroom.
She stared back at the person staring at her in the mirror. The person looks like her but those
eyes weren’t hers, they were cold and hating. They were the eyes of someone who has seen
their fair share of horrors. Mary traced her index finger over the scar on her upper lip and a
shiver ran down her spine as she remember how she got the scar.
She was screaming and kicking, trying to fight off the strong man who was taking her to
the room where he could do all the nasty stuffs to her the other girls told her about.
“Shut up!” Mary screamed harder. “Shut yuh raas up!” He said and silenced her
with a punch.
Mary pulled her hands away from her face and clenched them into fists as she went into
the shower. Scrubbing her skin as if trying to scrub away all the hands that had touched her
Mary watched as the brownish colour water slowly swirl in the drain and she wished that the
memories could fade as easy.
Pauline walked into the kitchen, took up her phone and dialled the number she dialled
three years ago. Looking over her shoulder she put the phone to her ears and said in a low
voice, “she’s here.”