Yea!!!

First off, we had a BRILLIANT holiday in Chiang Mai.  The Mandarin is absolutely, by far, the most beautiful place we have ever visited.  I will post more about this (and photos) soon.

Logged into my class this morning and read this (about my illustrator project):

Kirsten -- I seldom tell someone that their paper is PERFECT but yours simply was.  Great job.  I think it will serve you well -- and I learned quite a bit just by reading your plan and checking out a few of your resources (which by the way you nailed in terms of citation).  Congratulations.

Meanwhile thank you for your permission to post -- I did that immediately so you could have the URL for your resume if you wish since this is a "published source."  The reference to the posting could be cited as:

Rendell, Kirsten. (2008) "Draw & Write What You Know: Illustrator Focus—Grace Lin by Kirsten Rendell."  Children's Literature—Resources (online) URL: www.mcelmeel.com/curriculum/childrenslit/gracelin_bykirstenrendell.html

 Kirsten thank you for the permission to post -- this will be an excellent example to future students.  You nailed every aspect of the criteria from goals written in child outcome language to a sequential outline of sessions with readings, discussion, and activities. And credible and interesting sources for authoritative information.  Wonderful.

Sharron 

It felt very good...I was very stressed about this assignment (especially when our computer died!).  It's probably a lot of the reason that I'm still fighting a cold!!! 

(Note:  Don't know what the deal is with the above link...for some reason parts of my plan were not recognized and were turned into gibberish!!!)

Comments

[gracelin]

Hi Kirsten,

Thanks for commenting on my blog...I am SO honored that you chose my work as your project subject. Your paper is great, and such a lovely resource for teachers using my books. Thanks so much!