Comments for Real Reading (& Writing) http://weeksy.edublogs.org Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:59:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on You’ve seen the book – now read the movie! by Vinay http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2008/02/07/you%e2%80%99ve-seen-the-book-%e2%80%93-now-read-the-movie/#comment-144 Vinay Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:29:09 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2008/02/07/you%e2%80%99ve-seen-the-book-%e2%80%93-now-read-the-movie/#comment-144 In my opinon Books-to-Films lack the descriptions and the feeling that the books seem to be soaked with. By skipping a substantial part of the movie, they sometimes leave viewers questioning, which is the worst way to recreate a story in image form, for those who do not know the outline. However for those who do, the movie can prove to be an enjoyable experience that allows you to see the characters from the book in real form. But seeing the characters you cherish isn't always a good thing. Your image of the character might be ruined after watching a film. (Harry Potter an exception - which was made rather well). Reading a book beats watching a movie by far. In my opinon Books-to-Films lack the descriptions and the feeling that the books seem to be soaked with. By skipping a substantial part of the movie, they sometimes leave viewers questioning, which is the worst way to recreate a story in image form, for those who do not know the outline.

However for those who do, the movie can prove to be an enjoyable experience that allows you to see the characters from the book in real form. But seeing the characters you cherish isn’t always a good thing. Your image of the character might be ruined after watching a film. (Harry Potter an exception - which was made rather well). Reading a book beats watching a movie by far.

]]> Comment on That’s why I wrote this song… (Book) by Linda J http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/10/08/thats-why-i-wrote-this-song-book/#comment-142 Linda J Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:40:48 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/10/08/thats-why-i-wrote-this-song-book/#comment-142 Thank you, Susanne. I think it's a great privilege to meet authors, and hear them speak of their writing and what motivates them. And some authors are VERY entertaining. ;-) Thank you, Susanne. I think it’s a great privilege to meet authors, and hear them speak of their writing and what motivates them. And some authors are VERY entertaining. ;-)

]]> Comment on That’s why I wrote this song… (Book) by Susanne Gervay http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/10/08/thats-why-i-wrote-this-song-book/#comment-141 Susanne Gervay Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:19:27 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/10/08/thats-why-i-wrote-this-song-book/#comment-141 PS I hope the students log onto my website and 'meet' Tory who I love so much, despite the angst of her music and doing the book together. PPS If they log onto the launch, they can see her performing with NOT PERFECT her band PS I hope the students log onto my website and ‘meet’ Tory who I love so much, despite the angst of her music and doing the book together.

PPS If they log onto the launch, they can see her performing with NOT PERFECT her band

]]> Comment on That’s why I wrote this song… (Book) by Susanne Gervay http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/10/08/thats-why-i-wrote-this-song-book/#comment-140 Susanne Gervay Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:16:06 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/10/08/thats-why-i-wrote-this-song-book/#comment-140 What a wonderful commentary on 'That's Why I Wrote This Song'. Writing that book, with Tory driving it through her lyrics and music, was difficult but special. It's bonded us forever. I loved speaking at the ASLA Conference because I feel school librarians are friends who embrace literature. Thankyou for loving 'That's Why I Wrote This Song' What a wonderful commentary on ‘That’s Why I Wrote This Song’. Writing that book, with Tory driving it through her lyrics and music, was difficult but special. It’s bonded us forever.

I loved speaking at the ASLA Conference because I feel school librarians are friends who embrace literature. Thankyou for loving ‘That’s Why I Wrote This Song’

]]> Comment on the Harry Potter Phenomena by mthomson http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/07/18/the-harry-potter-phenomena/#comment-139 mthomson Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:30:38 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/07/18/the-harry-potter-phenomena/#comment-139 Being a parent and librarian and three books behind with Harry Potter I was not hanging out for the new book for myself but bought it for my son, now 18 and at uni. He still loves HP and said his faith was restored in JKR in this 7th instalment as she "fixed" something which he had felt she'd mucked up with a character in the last book. Suitably criptic? I have no idea. But a few memories of watching his journey with Harry: When I brought the first one home from the library where I worked on the recommendation of the children's librarian he said: "I don't read books other people recommend." He doesn't remember this (would've been about 10) and laughed when I told him recently. Must have had a bored moment one day and read it anyway. I know that throughout the series he has always read books on the coat-tails of HP because of the pleasure of being absorbed in such a book. One day he came out of his room to tell me he had forgotten he was reading it was so absorbing. And I remember the first time I preordered HP for him he gave me a big hug and kiss - and he was bigger than me by that time. And when I think of all those kids who read and reread Harry I can' think that it is anything but amazing. JKR certainly has done a great job. I think there are plenty of equally excellent books (many that I think are better written in literary terms) but I have no problem in praising her great achievement. Even if it has only raised adult opinion of children's literature - and gotten a few more to read it - that is a great achievement. And I still have three good books to read in my dotage ! And , by the way, my daughter wouldn't touch HP (or any other book) with a bargepole (but her boyfriend still reads them at 20). Marita Being a parent and librarian and three books behind with Harry Potter I was not hanging out for the new book for myself but bought it for my son, now 18 and at uni. He still loves HP and said his faith was restored in JKR in this 7th instalment as she “fixed” something which he had felt she’d mucked up with a character in the last book. Suitably criptic? I have no idea.
But a few memories of watching his journey with Harry:
When I brought the first one home from the library where I worked on the recommendation of the children’s librarian he said: “I don’t read books other people recommend.” He doesn’t remember this (would’ve been about 10) and laughed when I told him recently. Must have had a bored moment one day and read it anyway. I know that throughout the series he has always read books on the coat-tails of HP because of the pleasure of being absorbed in such a book. One day he came out of his room to tell me he had forgotten he was reading it was so absorbing. And I remember the first time I preordered HP for him he gave me a big hug and kiss - and he was bigger than me by that time. And when I think of all those kids who read and reread Harry I can’ think that it is anything but amazing. JKR certainly has done a great job. I think there are plenty of equally excellent books (many that I think are better written in literary terms) but I have no problem in praising her great achievement. Even if it has only raised adult opinion of children’s literature - and gotten a few more to read it - that is a great achievement. And I still have three good books to read in my dotage !
And , by the way, my daughter wouldn’t touch HP (or any other book) with a bargepole (but her boyfriend still reads them at 20).
Marita

]]> Comment on To read or not to read … by Alison http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/06/16/to-read-or-not-to-read/#comment-138 Alison Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:21:59 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/06/16/to-read-or-not-to-read/#comment-138 Linda, I like what you and the year sevens have done with the blogs. I found you through your reviews of the CBC books. Good to see the children are interested in writing too - FYI check out wordbox which has heaps of writing opportunities and reading activities for young Australians - have fun! Linda, I like what you and the year sevens have done with the blogs. I found you through your reviews of the CBC books. Good to see the children are interested in writing too - FYI check out wordbox which has heaps of writing opportunities and reading activities for young Australians - have fun!

]]> Comment on To read or not to read … by Marita http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/06/16/to-read-or-not-to-read/#comment-137 Marita Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:14:45 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/06/16/to-read-or-not-to-read/#comment-137 I read Jane Eyre for school, but probably (the memory is stretched) sought out the real Pride and Prejudice, as I twigged it was in the same abridged series. So that is a point. I read Jane Eyre for school, but probably (the memory is stretched) sought out the real Pride and Prejudice, as I twigged it was in the same abridged series. So that is a point.

]]> Comment on To read or not to read … by Linda J http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/06/16/to-read-or-not-to-read/#comment-136 Linda J Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:16:37 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/06/16/to-read-or-not-to-read/#comment-136 Hi Marita While I agree with you, did you read 'the real Jane Eyre' because of your original exposure as an abridged version? Perhaps some readers will take that step? Hi Marita

While I agree with you, did you read ‘the real Jane Eyre’ because of your original exposure as an abridged version? Perhaps some readers will take that step?

]]> Comment on To read or not to read … by Marita Thomson http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/06/16/to-read-or-not-to-read/#comment-135 Marita Thomson Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:35:29 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/06/16/to-read-or-not-to-read/#comment-135 Linda, I hate abridged books. I have twice read them unwittingly - once when I was 12 and bought Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice for about 20 cents each (okay, it was a long time ago) with birthday money. When I read the real Jane Eyre at school in Year 10 I realised how I had been cheated. The second time was just a year or so ago when I read an Alex Miller novel - on tape - which was not labelled as abridged. No wonder the story seemed not quite right. I'd rather dislike a book on it's "merits" than like it in an inauthentic form. If I want to skip bits in a novel I'd rather choose the bits. I have done this from time to time, particularly battle scenes which I tend to get lost in. And there is a certain infamous D. H. Lawrence novel which deserves to have large tracts torn out for being boring and opinionated (and not related to the plot)- but not from library copies, of course! Linda, I hate abridged books. I have twice read them unwittingly - once when I was 12 and bought Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice for about 20 cents each (okay, it was a long time ago) with birthday money. When I read the real Jane Eyre at school in Year 10 I realised how I had been cheated.

The second time was just a year or so ago when I read an Alex Miller novel - on tape - which was not labelled as abridged. No wonder the story seemed not quite right.

I’d rather dislike a book on it’s “merits” than like it in an inauthentic form. If I want to skip bits in a novel I’d rather choose the bits. I have done this from time to time, particularly battle scenes which I tend to get lost in. And there is a certain infamous D. H. Lawrence novel which deserves to have large tracts torn out for being boring and opinionated (and not related to the plot)- but not from library copies, of course!

]]> Comment on Having the Last Say? by Marita Thomson http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/04/27/having-the-last-say/#comment-134 Marita Thomson Tue, 01 May 2007 11:06:53 +0000 http://weeksy.edublogs.org/2007/04/27/having-the-last-say/#comment-134 Linda, thanks for pointing me to an interesting article. Could have sworn I read this edition but missed the curse of Shakespeare. Adds an interesting item to the very little really known about The Bard. Linda, thanks for pointing me to an interesting article. Could have sworn I read this edition but missed the curse of Shakespeare. Adds an interesting item to the very little really known about The Bard.

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