"Small moments are like snowflakes -- tiny and unique -- and over time they accumulate to make a blanket of white."
Dorfman, L. R., Cappelli, R., & Hoyt, L. (2017). Mentor texts: teaching writing through childrens literature, k-6. Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. Heard, G. (2016). Heart maps: Helping students create and craft authentic writing. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Amy Krouse RosenthalI have really enjoyed reading this textbook because it really gives a lot of inspiration for writing whether it be for my writer's notebook, or just writing in general. One inspiration I got from reading her book was what she wrote about the honey packet on page 63. It made me laugh a little because I can totally relate to her. It made me remember the time when I had four ketchup packet in my bag during my student teaching days. I can't remember exactly how I got them or why they were in there, but I remember telling myself that I should probably take them out in case it busts open and makes a mess. However, every time I tell myself that, it's either bad timing ( as in I was rushing to get there or getting back home), I kept forgetting, or I kept telling myself I'll do it next time, which never happened. I mean I know it doesn't take too much time or energy, but the thought of reaching my hand down the pocket, grabbing them out, walking over to the trash can, and throwing it away always seemed too much for my long, tiring days because I had "better" things to do. I later realized that it wasn't such a bad idea to leave them because they eventually came in handy. I used two of my four ketchup packets during lunch break with my chicken nuggets. I was so glad to have had them in my bag and decided it's where they were meant to be and left them. Till this day, they are still there...inside my student teaching pocket bag...maybe it's time to get them out...what do you think? This was also another of my favorite page in Amy's book. It made me laugh a little because the title sounded so serious, yet the line graph was totally not serious. I mean, it is to a certain extent, but it's more about little moments from being a child to being an adult. I think it shows maturity and growth comparing and contrasting a moment from a childhood experience and showing that experience being done as an adult. I think about my experience with this, and I laugh because I also do this. I share a similar experience with Amy and so it makes me feel somehow connected to her because of this. Rosenthal, A. K. (2016). Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Penguin Group USA. Brown Girl Dreaming
I really enjoyed writing about my name because I honestly didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did. I only knew that my Dad named me Coua because he wanted my sisters and I to have names that rhymed and were one syllable words. It then lead me to talk about my Hmong name and what it means which then lead to the next idea of my name and so on. Even I learned new things about my name, and I even got to talk about cool things that relate to my name such as Coua birds. One of the coolest things that I discovered about my name back in high school, and ever since then, it's been my dream to see them before I die. The fun facts about my name was also pretty interesting. I like that fact that my name is unique and rare because it makes me feel different from others. That's also a character trait that I like about myself. I like rare, unique things rather than common things, especially when it comes to names; therefore, I really have come to love my name. I use to hate it because people would always have a hard time saying it whether it be in Hmong or English. No one could say it correctly, and the funny thing was that it's one of the easiest words to say, specially in Hmong because it means wind in Hmong. I get called SO many different names such as "stupid" or "liquid" and not on purpose, but because of how similar it sounds to them. It's a long story about how the Hmong language system works, but it has to do with the tones in the language that causes confusion with my name. Anyhow, I have gotten use to it, and don't mind it anymore. I like my name. To be more exact, I LOVE it, and I'm glad that I was given this unique, rare name. Images of Coua Birds |
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