Apr. 23, 2007 - Hans Brinker Ch 1&2
I just started Hans Brinker and we read ch. 1&2. Wow! The overcoming of fear for such a big book was well worth the effort of overcoming. What a blessing! No wonder it's a PA recommendation. The rhetoric and language is so elevated and beautifully crafted. I was overwhelmed for a second that I wouldn't understand it all, but if I focus and stop to monitor my comprehension, I could understand it fine. My kids enjoyed it and our study of the Netherlands beforehand definitely helped. Their connection with it too is increased because my children are male/female siblings. Hans and Gretel are older but wonderful role models. I'm amazingly excited to read more. Literature used to be my biggest fear, but the more I dive in, the richer I become. As we read, we saw plenty of etymology, syntax and prosody examples (similie and personification) along with learning more detailed facts about Holland (purpose of windmills and more about the character of the people). I marked those with a pen to refer to later. I'm going to try to read aloud for three days and write/create on our fourth day. My initial timeline is 6 weeks. Might take longer.
Thanks for reading. Raquel Werk
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Jun. 25, 2007 - Hans Brinker |
| Posted by Danaover40 |
| We listened to this book on CD while driving to and from lacrosse practice. Each day we had close to two hours of listening, and it was wonderful. My son who was in high school and daugther was in middle school both enjoyed it. Thanks for the reminder and I'm glad you're enjoying it. |
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Sep. 30, 2007 - Thanks |
| Posted by jen4jesus |
| I'm glad to have found your blog. You have wonderful PA advice and I enjoy reading what you and your family have done. We are going to start Hans Brinker in a week or so and your insight will be a help. Blessings, Jen |
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