Archive for June, 2010

Preparing for an Audition Part I: To Sing or not to Sing, that is the Question

June 9th, 2010
Preparing for an Audition Part I: To Sing or not to Sing, that is the Question

TO SING OR NOT TO SING, THAT IS THE QUESTION

I must admit that I had been swept in by the latest American Idol craze. Like millions of other Americans, I used to tune in every week to watch the singers vocally slug it out. Again, like millions of other Americans, I am turning in for the chance to see singers fail. It’s sad, but the truth is, I’ve enjoyed the musical stylings of the tone deaf, and vocally » Read more: Preparing for an Audition Part I: To Sing or not to Sing, that is the Question

Quranic Imagery in English and the Senses

June 9th, 2010
Quranic Imagery in English and the Senses

 

INTRODUCTION

Literary devices, such as similes, metaphors, symbols, etc. are found in abundance in the Quran and they are also apparent in the translated versions of the Quran in English although it is realized by all translators, scholars and authors that no one has yet been able to convey or translate the exact meaning of the Quran.

A judgement sample of verses was taken from a few different surah. Tw » Read more: Quranic Imagery in English and the Senses

Reading Buddies: Its Effect on Emotional Intelligence and Reading Comprehension

June 9th, 2010
Reading Buddies: Its Effect on Emotional Intelligence and Reading Comprehension

Reading Buddies: Its Effect on Emotional Intelligence and Reading Comprehension

It is 8:15 on a Friday morning and half of my sixth grade students are preparing materials for their trek to Mrs. Stewart’s third grade classroom, while the other half prepares for their third grade visitors.  Mrs. Stewart and Mr. Alvarado have teamed to provide a little Reading Buddy program for their classes.  Every Friday morning Mr. Al » Read more: Reading Buddies: Its Effect on Emotional Intelligence and Reading Comprehension