January 21, 2011
Today is my mom’s 50th birthday! Wish I was home to celebrate it with her! Happy Birthday Mom! I love you!
So sorry I couldn’t be home to celebrate it, but know that I wish you the best day ever!!!
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Friday, May 13, 2011
Festival of Arts Workshop 2011
January 18, 2011
Today was the festival of Arts Workshop. This is the second year I have attended this workshop. Last year it was held at the Sports Complex (a huge building with cement walls, but thatch roof). This year it was still in town, but at a resort though. The resort is new and is called the Garden of Eden Resort.
At the workshop we learned the basics of expressive arts (dance, song, and drama).
The beginning of the workshop the dance instructor warmed us up with dance moves and stretches. Then she talked with us about the importance of having a dance age appropriate for primary school students (in past years the students like to go on stage and do punta (a racy dance) with suggestive songs playing in the background. )Ms. Dawn the dance instructor made sure that all contestants with suggestive moves and song will be disqualified immediately.
The second part of the workshop was supposed to be about the singing part of the competition. However, we skipped the song part because the instructor couldn’t make it down to PG. Yet, the singing instructor still gave a handout to review. The worksheet had music basics on it. For example, allegro con brio=fast with spirit, largo=very slowly, lento=slowly, moderato=moderately, anclante= walking speed, allegro=fast, presto=very fast, and allegretto=light and lively.
Also included in the music basic handout:
Term Symbol Affect
Forte F Loud
Piano P Soft
Mezzo forte Mp Slightly soft
Mezzo forte MF Slightly loud
Sforzando SFZ Instantly loud
Fortepiano Fp Loud then soft
Crescendo < Gradually louder
Diminuendo > Gradually softer
After lunch we worked on writing skits.
We also again just reviewed a worksheet:
• A skit is a short play (most often without many changes of acts or settings).
• Best if skits are based on a major theme.
• Festival skits should be about 5 minutes long.
• Should be age appropriate dealing with themes which are appropriate to the level and maturity of children. No obscene language.
• Do not overcrowd the stage with props.
Format of the skit
Name:
Theme:
Playwrights/Dramatist/Writers:
Overview or Synopsis or Summary of the Piece: (This should be done in short paragraph format and should provide insight into the theme and story of the skit without telling the entire story.)
Cast of Characters:
Names of Characters/ Brief Descriptions/ Roles they play:
Plot/ Story line:
Introduction
Development
Climax
Conclusion
The story line or plot is achieved through the actions and interactions of the characters as the move and converse through the different scenes and acts which all serve to illustrate or bring out the them (main idea) of the piece.
Act One: Scene One
Scene Two
Ace Two: Scene One
Scene Two
Scene Three
This workshop is a two day workshop tomorrow we will finish what we started!
Festival of Arts part II
The instructors of the workshop did not arrive today. Therefore, the teachers voted for me to teach the dance section because I had the most flexible kicks lol!
After the dance section we had the drama part… where my group scored the highest on our skit… yay (I was the narrator)! Mount St. Mary’s expressive arts studying have paid off!
PS Also this week my GLOW girls did yoga!!! Feeling so happy healthy and artsy!
Disclaimer This website expresses the views of Grace Boswell, who is entirely responsible for its content. It does not express the views of the United States government, the Belize government, the Peace Corps or any other institutions named or linked to on these pages.
Today was the festival of Arts Workshop. This is the second year I have attended this workshop. Last year it was held at the Sports Complex (a huge building with cement walls, but thatch roof). This year it was still in town, but at a resort though. The resort is new and is called the Garden of Eden Resort.
At the workshop we learned the basics of expressive arts (dance, song, and drama).
The beginning of the workshop the dance instructor warmed us up with dance moves and stretches. Then she talked with us about the importance of having a dance age appropriate for primary school students (in past years the students like to go on stage and do punta (a racy dance) with suggestive songs playing in the background. )Ms. Dawn the dance instructor made sure that all contestants with suggestive moves and song will be disqualified immediately.
The second part of the workshop was supposed to be about the singing part of the competition. However, we skipped the song part because the instructor couldn’t make it down to PG. Yet, the singing instructor still gave a handout to review. The worksheet had music basics on it. For example, allegro con brio=fast with spirit, largo=very slowly, lento=slowly, moderato=moderately, anclante= walking speed, allegro=fast, presto=very fast, and allegretto=light and lively.
Also included in the music basic handout:
Term Symbol Affect
Forte F Loud
Piano P Soft
Mezzo forte Mp Slightly soft
Mezzo forte MF Slightly loud
Sforzando SFZ Instantly loud
Fortepiano Fp Loud then soft
Crescendo < Gradually louder
Diminuendo > Gradually softer
After lunch we worked on writing skits.
We also again just reviewed a worksheet:
• A skit is a short play (most often without many changes of acts or settings).
• Best if skits are based on a major theme.
• Festival skits should be about 5 minutes long.
• Should be age appropriate dealing with themes which are appropriate to the level and maturity of children. No obscene language.
• Do not overcrowd the stage with props.
Format of the skit
Name:
Theme:
Playwrights/Dramatist/Writers:
Overview or Synopsis or Summary of the Piece: (This should be done in short paragraph format and should provide insight into the theme and story of the skit without telling the entire story.)
Cast of Characters:
Names of Characters/ Brief Descriptions/ Roles they play:
Plot/ Story line:
Introduction
Development
Climax
Conclusion
The story line or plot is achieved through the actions and interactions of the characters as the move and converse through the different scenes and acts which all serve to illustrate or bring out the them (main idea) of the piece.
Act One: Scene One
Scene Two
Ace Two: Scene One
Scene Two
Scene Three
This workshop is a two day workshop tomorrow we will finish what we started!
Festival of Arts part II
The instructors of the workshop did not arrive today. Therefore, the teachers voted for me to teach the dance section because I had the most flexible kicks lol!
After the dance section we had the drama part… where my group scored the highest on our skit… yay (I was the narrator)! Mount St. Mary’s expressive arts studying have paid off!
PS Also this week my GLOW girls did yoga!!! Feeling so happy healthy and artsy!
Disclaimer This website expresses the views of Grace Boswell, who is entirely responsible for its content. It does not express the views of the United States government, the Belize government, the Peace Corps or any other institutions named or linked to on these pages.
Productive Week in Laguna Village
The week of January 10-16, 2011
This week I had a very productive week. I have been working out hard core, organizing, planning and achieving a lot. I had preschool, reading group lessons, and GLOW meetings. At the end of the week I had a Reading Strategies workshop for my Laguna Government School teachers.
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This week I had a very productive week. I have been working out hard core, organizing, planning and achieving a lot. I had preschool, reading group lessons, and GLOW meetings. At the end of the week I had a Reading Strategies workshop for my Laguna Government School teachers.
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Monday, March 7, 2011
3rd time to Laguna Cave and Mountain
Sunday January 9, 2011
Today I took the GLOW girls on a hike to the mountain and cave, with the help of Bernadina and Adelina (my new neighbors!)
I was very pleased that everything went smoothly, no one got hurt, and we got to see everything! There are many villagers who have never seen the cave or made it to the top of the mountains. However, I wanted to give my GLOW girls the opportunity to do that. I am really proud of them.
(No pictures bc my camera died :(
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Today I took the GLOW girls on a hike to the mountain and cave, with the help of Bernadina and Adelina (my new neighbors!)
I was very pleased that everything went smoothly, no one got hurt, and we got to see everything! There are many villagers who have never seen the cave or made it to the top of the mountains. However, I wanted to give my GLOW girls the opportunity to do that. I am really proud of them.
(No pictures bc my camera died :(
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Loving my new Thatch House
I am healthy, healthy, healthy in my new house... no more dust, mold, rat or bat poop!!! However, I do miss my flush toliet and hot shower!!! I am willing to sacrfice those things for health!
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Moving in to my Thatch!
Saturday January 8, 2011
Today, I moved from the teacher’s house, which made me constantly sick, (because of the mold, dust, rat and bat poop) to Ms. Theresa’s vacant thatch house. This house is so nice. The Coc family only uses it for storage. Therefore, they moved their things out and fixed it up for me. They made shelves, covered tables, put in my shower and sinks. They did an amazing job for me!!!
Also, Kristen a PCV from PG helped me move into my house. She was such a HUGE help. I was so grateful to have her there. I hope she comes back soon all the villagers loved her.
Disclaimer This website expresses the views of Grace Boswell, who is entirely responsible for its content. It does not express the views of the United States government, the Belize government, the Peace Corps or any other institutions named or linked to on these pages.
Today, I moved from the teacher’s house, which made me constantly sick, (because of the mold, dust, rat and bat poop) to Ms. Theresa’s vacant thatch house. This house is so nice. The Coc family only uses it for storage. Therefore, they moved their things out and fixed it up for me. They made shelves, covered tables, put in my shower and sinks. They did an amazing job for me!!!
Also, Kristen a PCV from PG helped me move into my house. She was such a HUGE help. I was so grateful to have her there. I hope she comes back soon all the villagers loved her.
Disclaimer This website expresses the views of Grace Boswell, who is entirely responsible for its content. It does not express the views of the United States government, the Belize government, the Peace Corps or any other institutions named or linked to on these pages.
Holiday is over...
January 6, 2011
Thursday January 6 I went back to school. I was motivated and ready to start the year off right. I sat down with my principal and discussed future ideas, projects, and workshops I will be working on.
Also, my GLOW girls group has been extremely active having meetings about 3 to 4 times a week!
Disclaimer This website expresses the views of Grace Boswell, who is entirely responsible for its content. It does not express the views of the United States government, the Belize government, the Peace Corps or any other institutions named or linked to on these pages.
Thursday January 6 I went back to school. I was motivated and ready to start the year off right. I sat down with my principal and discussed future ideas, projects, and workshops I will be working on.
Also, my GLOW girls group has been extremely active having meetings about 3 to 4 times a week!
Disclaimer This website expresses the views of Grace Boswell, who is entirely responsible for its content. It does not express the views of the United States government, the Belize government, the Peace Corps or any other institutions named or linked to on these pages.
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