Amelia Bedelia

found in Parish’s book, Amelia Bedelia, are similar to some of the communication issues that English learners have in our classrooms today. Even cartoon artists, as seen above in Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley, see that Amelia is not alone in her misinterpretations. English has many homonyms and idioms that make learning English difficult. When we examine the issues with communicating that Amelia Bedelia has, we can easily see how similar miscommunication happens with our English learners. Teachers can approach these language barriers and others using the theories and teaching techniques such as Vygotsky’s ZPD, metacognition and multiple intelligences. One way for a teacher to approach the issue of homonyms and idioms…

was interesting, arcane, and cryptic. I found it cryptic in the same way that a novice who is learning how to interpret and write in a foreign code or language with barrier concepts and a learning curve. The first books I read on my own initiative were the short stories provided to me in school since the majority of my family besides my grandmother never emphasized reading and writing, therefore all of my literary sponsors at the time were teachers. A few of the first books I remember enjoying…

breakfast before we left home. I loved walking in there and smelling the heavy aroma of coffee and donuts early in the morning. My mom would always get her usual a french croissant and a small coffee and then my favorites in the morning were the big glazed donuts nothing made me happier than those donuts at that age. As time has gone along living in Troy with my single mother at this time it allowed me a lot more time to be aware of things in life around me. “At the age of 5 you began to be very…

Amelia Bedelia, the best-selling American children’s book published in 1963 by Peggy Parish, tells the story of a young girl who works as a maid for Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers. Humorously, Amelia misinterprets all of Mrs. Rodger’s instructions. For example, Amelia takes scissors and cuts up their hand towels when Mrs. Rodger’s list instructed her to, “Change the towels in the green bathroom” (Parish, 16). Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers excuse Amelia’s misunderstandings because she baked…

some people may not agree with my and that's ok. I think bold actions are worth it. If you believe and know your limits. Bold actions are worth it because you can help others and yourself. For example Amelia Earhart made woman stand a little taller. She may not of succeeded at flying around the world solo but she was the first woman to fly. She made women think they could do anything if they worked hard. For this bold action she is known for what she accomplished. Bold actions are worth it…

Amelia Earhart Specific purpose: To inform my SPC-112-W003 class on Amelia Earhart’s wonderful accomplishments and life events. Central idea: Amelia Earhart was more than just an aviator she was a record breaker who was full of courage. I. Introduction a. Attention-getter: Amelia purchased her first airplane within six months of having her first flying lesson, which is very unusual because people don’t purchase their first plane until they have completed their lessons. b. Credibility…

Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt. How are they similar? How are they different? These two famously historic women are very different, and yet very alike, in many areas, such as their accomplishments, their support from others, and their inspiration. Eleanor Roosevelt was, as we all know the wife of President Franklin D Roosevelt on the other hand Amelia Earhart has no known spouse. Eleanor loved to read, spoke french fluently, played field hockey, and had 6 children, one of which died at…

Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan were pronounced legally dead on January 5, 1939, after the two most expensive air and sea searches in American history. The first search for Amelia Earhart started on July 2, 1937, and was led by the U.S Navy and Coast Guard (“Happened”). George Putnam, Amelia Earhart's husband of six years, led a second search of the Phoenix and Gilbert islands which was also unsuccessful (Lovell 290). At the time of Amelia’s disappearance, she was one of the world's most famous…

Haley Cartner 04/05/2017 Amelia Earhart Brief description of their life: Amelia was born in Atchison, Kansas on July 24,1897. She spent most of her time at her grandparents, who were middle class. Amelia’s mother Amy Otis married a promising man, that a problem with alcohol. Her father Edwin Earhart was always searching for ways to establish his career and he made sure that his family was taken care of financially. When her father’s drinking got bad, Amelia’s mother would shuttle her…

Amelia Earhart Women should try to do the impossible like men and when they don’t succeed it should be a challenge for others. Even though she tried to fly around the world and failed, Amelia Earhart was a very determined women and should be remembered. Because she fought for international peace and equality for woman. She also was the first person to attempt to fly around the world. Amelia Earhart had a lot of firsts. On December 28, 1920 pilot Frank Hawks gave Amelia Earhart her first…