September 20, 2010
ELA:
Many people believe that they could never write a story. How far that is from the truth. Stories weave their way throughout our days. They are made from the simple events that mark our journey on this trail called “life”. People like to share their stories and tell about the lessons they have learned. Your memories, however small or insignificant they seem to you, have the makings for a great story.
This week, we will be writing stories about our trail guides and the lessons they have taught us. Let us be reminded of what T.A. Barron had to say about trail guides…
“Because any hike has lots of surprises, uncertainties, and challenges, it helps to think of other people who have walked the same trail before. Trail guides, let’s call them. And just as trail guides can be helpful to a hiker on the ground, they make a crucial difference to anyone on a hero’s journey. For they remind us we are not walking alone… That’s one reason heroes are so important. Essential, really. Whether they are real or imaginary, they can guide and encourage us as we follow a heroic trail.”
Today, we are going to think about people who have been our trail guides. These guides may have given you explicit directions on how to continue on the path of life or they may have been a role model for you to follow. The lesson may have been monumental or simple, funny or heart wrenching, current or from the past. You may have learned the lesson because you followed their example or advice or you may have learned a lesson because you did not follow in their footsteps or listen to what they said. Finally, we are going to share some of our stories which will get us ready to write.
ACC ELA:
How wonderful it will be to publish to Kajour today. Once you have completed that task, take a few minutes to read the Friday post for ELA. Have fun!
