Finale....

I coudn't believe that this is going to be my last blog....

It seems like I do not want this to end..

But as what they say,some good things are not just meant to last..

I cannot forget my first day on CC12. It was a moment of shock and complete horror for our mentor at that time was a total stranger to us. Soon, we realized that he was the coolest living creature in the whole planet. It was semester full of fun, learning and enjoyment!

I will always remember the stories, the literary pieces, the oral presentations, the games, and not to mention, the prizes that made me wish for CC12 class always to happen. Oh, thinking about it all brings tears into my eyes.(Drama! ) LOL!

And the last thing that we did was holding a variety show at the AVR. We were so STRESSED and DISTRESSED for we honestly believe that it wouldn't work out since we were all busy of many things. Yes, many! But still, we were so glad to present it. Seeing our mentor's happy face during the presentation was enough to make us say "It's all worth it!"

To my classmates and friends, the CC12 ride was great because I was with you guys! To our mentor, a big THANK YOU for your kindness, generosity and patience.

Hoping for more journeys together with you....

God bless!

- Jaded April -

This is it!

The title of this post might sound so Jackson-like but it's just the most suitable heading I could give as of this moment. This week, it was my chance to present on The Hobbit written by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Months ago, I have finished reading the novel, but I took it by heart once again so that I can really familiarize the story.

Since I am not blessed with an artistic hands, and since it would be very rude to disturb other busy people to make the pictures for me, I decided to use powerpoint presentation to lessen the hassle and cost. ( For I am honestly out of time and out of funds, too..) So, to make this short, I was able to present and I don't know how it came out really. All I know is that I gave my best. If it wasn't enough, then better play that soundtrack entitled "Just Once" to suit the melodramatic mood. (hehe..) Anyway, I enjoyed it and it's all that matters to me. Not to mention the good things I have grasped from Tolkien's literature...it's a win-win situation for me, really.

This week, it has been a time of rushing things. Many presentors were made to report since it's almost one week to go before finals. I enjoyed the Handersen story, as well as the Niarnia, Juan Pusong and Grimms Brother stories. And this Saturday, we had a film showiing on Lovely Bones and Aladin. I really, really loved Lovely Bones. It made me cry a good deal of tears. It was fascinating! I learned many things out of it.

ChildrensLit subject is great! It introduced me to the many faces of literature and not to mention, it gave me a full stomach every session. Just loved it!

Gotta enjoy my remaining few days in this ChildLitlandia.

God bless!

- Jaded April -

In the land of Children'sLit...

This week was has been as exciting as the fast few weeks. It was Ivy's turn to present the children's all-tim e favorite story - Peter Pan! Ivy used pictures while telling the story. And as expected, our jaws dropped, literally, when she presented those pictures! Oh, how I wish I can draw pictures like those! Ivy really have a lot to thank God for her gifted hands. (Char...)

Since Ivy's report was quite long, she took the land of ChildLit this whole, straight week! (Yeah, ija nang gipulihan si Sir...hehehe..)And as a matter of fact, she has to continue this coming Monday. But anyway, it was an amusing story. No one could be bored when one hears Peter Pan's adventures!

Well, I just have few words to say on the story. I think J.M. Barrie was quite fond of children that's why he has this fire in writing this one. And it was really amusing you can't help but laugh at the characters' witty lines! Really, the author is a product of artistic and creative genetic designs. He has the kind of writing that can make both the young and young at hearts laugh, cry, and believe the unbelievable.... With this kind of liteteraure, perhaps, I can still believe in fairies after all...

God bless!

- Jaded April -

gud eve...
last week in our children s literature 12,we finished watching the film showing entitled "Tuck Everlasting". The movie was disgusting because weeny died. I don't like the ending of the story. I thought weeny and Jesse would be together. We also had an oral report about the "Mother Goose Rhyme" reported by me. It was hard for me to report about rhymes because i don't know how to start and i don't have good voice.But i tried my best to present my oral report. and mostly it was difficult for me because it was my first time to teach how to sing a rhyme......
that's all i can say...

Wonderland..

This week was indeed a proof that Childrens's Literature class is a wonderland!

Jocelyn made an evaluation or activity for her presentation of Tuck Everlasting. It was full of fun and laughter since it was a game. It was really nerve-wracking too since a "Pass the Message" game took place. Again, our sweet teeth are satisfied. Thanks to the Chocolates!..eheehh...

Then, Genie's turn arrived! She was such a good actress in her performance of "Alice in the Wonderland". It was not really a total shocker to me since I have known alreay that Genie is a promising actress. Char.. The activity made room 216 a fun house since we all roared in laughter as a player gets the chance to act something out. It was totally a fun activity. Not to mention, the game made us witness how Marvie can shake those hips! LOL!

Indeed, this week's encounters were but drops of taste on the real sweetness of Children's Literature Wonderland!

God bless!

- Jaded April -

hi sir....gud eve....
last week in our childrens lit-k,we had oral presentation and film showing. Our classmate A. Hermosilia presented her story entitled Alice in Wonderland. This story is about a young girl who has chance to travel in wonderland. There she can see the unbelievable things,person. She can make herself small and in otherhand back to normal. Until she discovered that all of that things is only a dream. but somehow Alice felt that she really met all those things.
We had also film showing entitled "Tuck Everlasting". This movie is about the Tuck family who are immortal through the water they drink that comes in a tree. Incidentaly weny saw jesse drinking the water. In that day she slowly discovered the Tuck framily and thier secrets.
We are not yet finished in watching the movie..

Blog Everlasting..hehe..

Another week of Children's Literature! And here's another blog...

This week it was Jocelyn's turn to present. It was a familiar one to me since I've read it way back 4th year HS. Guess what? A story I really fell in love with,,,Natalie Babbit's Tuck Everlasting! Jocelyn made it a film showing. It was truly adorable although it had several loopholes due to technical malfunction. And worse, we were not able to watch it thoroughly. Luckily, I have watched the movie and read the book years ago.

The story's theme mainly points out on life and death. Imagine how a spring can offer a lifetime? That perhaps sounds fantastic and I bet everyone would give up everything they have for a single drop of water from it. But as what I've seen with the Tuck family, I guess they were lucky enough they have each other for keeps because if not, then I think life would not be happy for them. A line that strucked me most is the one Jessie's father told Winnie, it somehow goes like this: "Don't be afraid of death. Be afraid of unlive life. " I really agree on that. As what they say it doesn't matter how years you add to your life. What truly counts is how you add life to your years...For what good is to live forever if the ones you love are not there anymore? To whom do you share your laughters and tears with? Oh, that would be so unbearable to me!

Honestly, life sometimes offers me pain more than joy. But what I'm thankful for is that God taught me how to look at the brighter sad of life. I also learned to treasure the people around me. I think what really makes me survive here on earth is the hope, faith and love that I receive everyday. And I guess it would be much better if I also give these three important vitamins..hehe..

As for me, I don't wish for a lifetime of existence in this world. I only wish for a fulfilled life. And that I know is a life held in God's mighty hand.

God bless!

- Jaded April -

Happenings..

Another week of fun, entertainment and good dose of literature!

Monday. Sir commented on our presentations. Too bad, he wasn't able to concentrate in our group's presentation since his mind was like "floating somewhere else" because he was really pressured. But all in all, it was a round of applause for all of us. (Gemzz...) Our instructor gave us our remaining test results/test papers. And to top the list? Our MidTerm grades were given! Uh-oh. That sounds really creepy.... But thanks God my rating was good. Yeah, pretty good. I couldn't ask for more. (Char... )It's a good thing our instructor is very generous and he gives what is due to us. Unlike some teachers who seems so insecure in giving high grades. Thanks Sir!

Wednesday. Marjun reported on his topic, Harry Potter. He chose "The Half-blood Prince" edition. He used a powerpoint presentation. It was a cool thing though it has flaws since it wasn't properly organized. But all in all, Marjun's rendition made me love Harry Potter once more! J.K. Rowling indeed is a genius! The activity was the most awaited part. And once again, our sweet teeth were satisfied! Thanks to Marjun's Curly Tops prizes! ( hehehehe..)

Friday. It's "Yipeeee!" time for us! No class since it was our recollection day. Our halos were appearing..hihi..

And now, PreFinal Exams is awaiting for us. But I guess that wouldn't be a problem in this club!(Right, sir?LOL!)

Now I better go...

Blog you soon!

God bless!

- Jaded April -

Unforgettable..

This week was truly an unforgettable one!

We didn't have any oral presentations and lectures since we were concentrating for our presentation on the coming college days! We are assigned to be the presentors for the STORYTELLING BOOTH.

Our class was fused with the other section. The group that I belonged to is the "Princess and the Pea" gang. I was really nervous even before the presentation since we were not that prepared due to time constraints in terms of practices and etc. And to think of, at the last night of practice, our prince wasn't around! I thought Manuelito would back out but thanks God he didn't! (pa-thrilling jud ang vakloosh!)

On the presentation day, I was a bit feeling giddy and I really wanted to start already so that this burden will be totally over! I was assigned to be the storyteller. And to make the story short, we ended up feeling great and relieved! It was really a fulfilling experience. Not to mention the smiles and laughter that we saw from our audience (particularly the children). It just makes TEACHING a truly noble job! I don't mind if our presentation had loopholes or whatsoever. What matters to me is that we did our best and we enjoyed it to the fullest.

Thank you Sir for giving us the oppurtunity and we truly appreciate your support before, during and after the show! Thanks also to Drich, Manuelito and Edfer for their big help in making the presentation possible! Also to the children and the rest of the audience who watched the performance. And most of all, thanks to my groupmates, classmates and other group of storytellers for their undying effort and support. Congratulations everyone! My hat's off to all of you!

God bless!

- Jaded April -

it's story time!!!!!!!!!!

last week we had a very nice encounter, since we had a story telling which was none other than Theresa Abinion ang Catherine Asis......
Monday: it's Theresa's time to shine.. she reported about "Winnie the Pooh"! at first Theresa seems very nervous, she even inter late just to see to it het everything went fine.. and OLAH! It was avery funny story! she used picture in sequence to tell us the story.. i didn't even expected how funny Theresa was! the activity was very interesting since she gave us a price!!! LOL!!!! to sum up, the whole activity went just fine!!!!!

Wednesday: it's Catherine's moment to show us what she got!!! she reported 'bout "PIPPI LONSTOCKING" Cath of course seems nervous, but she overcime it.. she also used pictures in sequence to relate us the story.. the pictures was very interesting since she used colorful and comprehensible pictures which i liked.. the story was very helarious and i don't know if it's true but i love it.. the story was full of fun, bravery and naughteness!! the activity of Cath made us shout and excited of course becouse of the price itself and with the activity.....
Overall the storoies and reporters was well report...!!!!!!

it's story time!..

This week we had a discovery of very promising story-tellers! And who could they be? (drum rolls...) None other than Teresa and Catherine!

Monday. Teresa was obviously nervous for her presentation. She even came late just to make sure everything's going to be alright. And yes it was! Everything went absolutely fine as she delivered the adventures of Winne the Pooh. She used picture-in-sequence technique. I was really fascinated by the presentation because I never thought Teresa to be a humurous kind of person. But during the presentation I wasn't able to help myself but laugh. The activity was also motivating since we were given prizes! LOL! All in all, Teresa did a great job. Brava!

Wednesday. Catherine was supposed to do her part but Sir Tantoy wasn't around for some reasons unknown to us. Sounded as a blessing in disguise for Cath so that she can make her report "bongacious". As of my part, I just used the time propagating my mini-business of selling sweets and other delicacies.

Friday. Cath's moment of truth! She managed to deliver her part well. She also used picture-in-sequence method. The story Pippi Longstocking was hilarious! I can't imagine seeing a girl like Pippi. But I kind of saw someone like her way back when I was a little kid. Anyway, I was motivated by the activity since it was a game in which two groups were formed to answer the questions. I was the one given the job to answer the last question in our group. It was "Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim's Daughter Longstocking". The other group was declared as the winner due to Marvie's lightning speed. But we later on discovered that they got an error somewhere. So, it was really our group who deserves the winning prize! Urrghhhhh!... ( gikaon na rabas pikas grupo ag prizes, maajo gani naa pa nabilin kay kung wa...nah..mag-rally jud ming Cath2x..hihi..) In the end, it was a well-done presentation. Cath deserves a cheer!

Watch out because more story-tellers are bound to execute their skills!

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Til next time!

God bless!

-Jaded April -

a week of hurdle!..

Its a wonderful day! Although its a little bit rainy, I'm still glad since I got the chance to surf in the net. It just completes my day!

And now I'm here to relate my encounter in Children's Lit. subject. This week, as what my title shouts out is a week of hurdle! Whose not afraid of Midterm exams?! Well, I am not one of those "cool" students. Whenever exams are fast approaching, I just get pressured. And because of that, I really am worthy to be entitled as "Most Naning". And this week just proved of my another "naning" moments. In ChildLit, we only had Monday as the day for review prior to the exam. But we had an activity for Charlotte's Web. Pamela made us complete a picture puzzle. Anf the Wilbur group, our group, turned out as the winner. It was so funny since the Charlotte group complained because it was difficult for their part since it was a web. Hahahahah! I have nothing to say for that. Anyway, nobody complained further when Pamela gave us each a Curly Tops chocolate. Hehehe. ( chocolate ra juy katapat oi! )

The exam was just alright. It wasn't a piece of cake but it didn't break my head either. Thanks God both movies were memorable. If those weren't, then I have no idea how on Earth would I be able to answer those questions!

That would be all. Thanks for reading my blog!

God bless!

- Jaded April -

Some words...

Aloha!..

I'm here in front of the computer screen, trying to figure out some words that would somehow make a sense. I must really, really think fast because the timer is moving and I must pay for every second of the time that I'm going to spend here.

And now, some words are starting to appear in my mind..words which goes this way...

ChildrensLit has been so much fun and cheer this week! And why wouldn't it be? Pamela's report which was all about Charlotte's Web was made into a film showing! I really like the story! It brought me pain in my stomach due to extreme laughter. It also brought me a bucket of tears due to some dramatic moments. I can't help but laugh at how those farm animals were communicating. It led me thinking that perhaps, animals are indeed speaking unto us but we just don't know how to listen. Or worse, we just don't like to listen.

I admire Charlotte's bravery and loyalty. I hope I can be like Charlotte. Uhmm..no, of course I don't want to be spider! I love being human! What I mean is.. I hope I will become like Charlottte in terms of her attitude in friendship and in every relationship. How I wish I can find someone like her. Well..I think I've found the 'Charlottes' in my life. I just wish that they would stay forever and ever.

Uh-oh! I must not forget that I don't have all the time in the world. I've got to go!

I hope you found some sense in these some words of mine.

God bless!

- Jaded April -

ChildLit..impressions..

Another sem. has opened and new subjects are ready to attack us!..hehe.. Well, I think this "impression" blog of mine about this subject is a bit late but just let me express it anyway. I am a self-confessed book-lover, story-lover since the world begun. And this subject has more than ever inspired me to this kind of love because of its nature. And more than that, we are given the chance to hone our story-telling skills which is a vital quality that a teacher must possess.

So far, this is a fun subject! My assigned topic for the upcoming oral presentation was "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. Our instructor allowed us to borrow the books for our assigned topic in their "majestic cabinet" / the ENGMASOC Collection. During the Christmas break, I indulged myself into this book. And I really enjoyed it! It's as if Tolkien has brought me to Baggin's adventures too. And now, I'm into planning as to what should I do with my presentation. Uh-oh! This sounds another mountain coming up...but, I know I can flaten this mountain by God's help. Char..hehe..

And this week, our instructor allowed us to read a story by Edgar Allan Poe entitled "A Tell-tale Heart". It was a group activity too which made us gave our own outcome of the story. When I read it, I can't describe my feelings. It was a sort of "dark" and "gothic" which really gave me goosebumps. It wasn't eerie or scary on a brutal way but somehow there's a sense of darkness in it. Funny thing is, I can't afford to get mad at that killer guy. In some way, I felt a sense of sympathy too him. E. A. P. is a weird kind of writer, I can tell.

We also had a film showing of the movie entitled "The Bridge to Terabithia". I thought it would just be another fantasy story/movie. But it proved me wrong! In some ways, it brought out the child in me. I remember that I was like those two kids some years ago. I was like imagining things and putting them into writing. But somehow, as adult life approaches, I sometimes forget these seemingly childish-stupid ideas/imaginations in my head. The movie reminds me to continue what I once started because eventhough this world is a big bang "REALITY"...I think it's good to have a sense of fantasy and illusion sometimes for it somehow makes this slippery world a better place (at least in my mind).

This has been the busy bee's activities and impressions in Child'sLit.

See yah when I see yah!

- Jaded April -