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Picasa

resourceress — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:08:08 CST

Whether you need to organize photos documenting your mentorship or create a photo collage for a presentation, Picasa 3, the latest version of Google's app for photo editing and sharing, is up to the task - and it's free. It also integrates with other Google apps, providing features like cross-referencing your contacts in Gmail to speed up the process of tagging the faces in your photos.

Adaptable for PCs or Macs, Picasa has both a downloaded component that interacts with the photos saved on your computer AND a web albums feature to share your photos with select friends or the whole wide world.

Fun features

Face recognition - Tired of organizing photos by folder name and date? Group them by the faces in them instead!
Geotagging - There's no need to list all the stops on your road trip when you can display your photos in a Google Map...
Collages - Select a group of photos, choose a collage style, add borders or background color (or not!), and voila! - a collage.
Movies - Select and organize photos, add music, captions, text slides, and upload to YouTube - all in a few minutes.
Mobile photo sharing - create a secret email to send photos directly from your phone to your PicasaWeb account.

Fast Facts

Picasa protects your original photos from editing changes. Originals of your photos stay in their original folder on your computer (such as My Pictures - Road Trip 2009). Picasa is a user-friendly interface through which you can view, edit, and create projects with these photos, but changes you make with Picasa's editing tools, such as cropping or brightening, are saved to a copy of the photo, thereby protecting the original.
Picasa provides another window to the folders of photos already on your computer. Picasa's folders are not copies of the folders on your computer, just a another place you can view those folders and access those photos. If there's a folder in My Pictures called Road Trip 2009, that same folder will show up in the folder list on Picasa. Beware of this fact when deleting files. If you delete a photo from a folder, whether viewing that folder in Picasa or My Pictures, you've sent the photo to your computer's trash/recycle bin and it will no longer be visible through either My Pictures or Picasa.
Picasa albums, movies, and collages leave the photos in your folders intact. If you create a collage, movie, or album with photos in Picasa, the photos remain in their folder and the movie, collage, or album is created with copies of those photos - much like creating a playlist from your iPod's music library.
PicasaWeb is limited to 1GB of storage (you can purchase more), which is shared between PicasaWeb and photos uploaded to your Blogger blog (if you have one of those).

Ready to get started? Here are a few tutorials to get you off on the right foot...

What's New In Picasa 3.5 (September 2009)

Face-tag photos with Picasa (tutorial from PC World)

Five Ways to Create B&W Photos Using Picasa (from Mike DelGaudio) - some images look better in black & white and even though this tutorial was written in December 2006, the tips are still relevant and the steps still accurate - with one exception. When Mike suggests revealing the photo's histogram by clicking the propellerhead icon, don't bother looking for it - the histogram is now automatically displayed at the bottom of the editing toolbox when you have a photo open in Picasa.

Online Tools

resourceress — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:11:55 CST

See the Tool Menu at the bottom of this page for wiki pages with descriptions and tips about using specific research tools, such as Swivel or delicious. In addition to these more detailed pages, here are some quick links by category to get you started.

Organization and Collaboration Tools
del.icio.us - web-based bookmark management tool for annotating, tagging, and sharing your online finds. Requires a free del.icio.us account and a few minutes thinking about how to tag your finds before you get started.
GoogleDocs - web-based document, presentation, and spreadsheet applications that support collaborative writing and revision. Requires a free Google account.
GoogleReader - manage your RSS feeds with this easy-to-use tool. Requires a free Google account.
Zoho - web-based document, presentation, and spreadsheet applications. Requires a free account.

Citation Tools
Citation creation tools are only as accurate as the information typed into them and formatting is often lost when you cut & paste citations. Always check each completed citation against a sample reference for the same type of source in the style your teacher requires (MLA , APA , or CSM ).

Citation Machine - formats a citation in MLA, APA, CMS (Chicago), or Turabian style that you can cut and paste into Word. Based on a test conducted in October 2007 (test results), Citation Machine is not recommended for CMS. Consult Jules R. Benjamin's A Student's Guide to History instead. Noodle Tools (RECOMMENDED) - create a personal ID and save your citation lists online in MLA or APA format and export them to Word with no format clean-up. You'll need the school subscription information available in the library. Based on a test conducted in October 2007 (test results), Noodlebib Express (their free version) is more accurate than Citation Machine or Source Aid for citing in MLA format. Source Aid - formats a citation in MLA, APA, CMS (Chicago), or CSE style that you can cut and paste into Word. Based on a test conducted in October 2007 (test results), Source Aid is not recommended for CMS. Consult Jules R. Benjamin's A Student's Guide to History instead. Zotero - developed at GMU, this free citation manager integrates with the Firefox browser. Unlike the tools above, which are designed to be used on-the-fly (unless you pay for an upgrade that supports saving), this one allows you to add notes to your citations and save the notes and citations to your personal computer.

Search Tools
Customized Search Engines (CSEs) - Do you have a group of sites that you consult regularly about favorite topics? Create your own customized Google search engine that can search up to 5000 web pages selected by you (or look to see if someone else has designed one that might work for you). Requires a free Google account.
Use VCU's Journal Finder to see if a journal is available through a subscription database (only students with VCU eID's have access to VCU's databases).
Use WorldCat to search public and university libraries with results organized with those nearest your zip code listed at the top. Go to WorldCat's search plug-ins page to download the Firefox search extension or Facebook application for quicker access.

Finding_Tools and related bookmarks on delicious
You'll also want to check out the tags in the Finding_Tools bundle in the library's bookmark account (dragonlibrary) on delicious, as well as the following tags in the Doing_Research bundle: collaborating, organizing, sharing, citing, tools and tutorials.

Tool Menu
Constructing a news search engine
del.icio.us
diigo
Google Book
Google Docs
Google Reader
Google Scholar
iGoogle
Wikis
Yahoo! Pipes

NetLibrary

resourceress — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:01:25 CST

The MW Library's NetLibrary collection contains over 6,000 e-books about a variety of topics. You can access these books on or off-campus. At school, just click and go, and while you're here, create a free account so you can access NetLibrary at home too (link in upper right of NetLibrary home page).

Tips

Getting NetLibrary e-Books to Display Properly
When you use NetLibrary from home, does your computer try to open each page of the e-book as a separate PDF? How annoying!
Watch this video (1 min 39 sec) to see how to change a setting in Adobe Reader that will correct this problem
(once you're on the ScreenToaster web site, click the big blue play button in the center to start the video).

Google Scholar

resourceress — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:13:26 CST

Cross-search several databases, including Google Book, free and subscription databases containing scholarly journals, and open source archives of pre-prints, using Google Scholar.

Setting your preferences
To save yourself time in the long run, take a few seconds to click Scholar Preferences beside the basic search box to set your preferences to include VCU results in the Library Links feature. Search for VCU, click Find Library, then make sure there's a check beside VCU.

Searching
The first tip is to use the Advanced Search interface if you need to limit results by date or if you are unfamiliar with combining search words or using limiters like intitle: in the basic search box.

To research women in the labor force during World War II, your search might look something like this.

Working with Search Results

Pay close attention to the following information about each result

The Cited by number. This will show up at the beginning of the last line of the result.
The source of the document or book. This will show up at the end of the green line under the result title.

More about Cited by
The Cited by information is helpful in at least two ways.

Follow the link to locate related studies and publications - ones which cite the found article.
The higher the number, the more likely the result is a seminal study about the topic. For instance, for the two results from Google Book below, the second example has been cited in 437 subsequent publications, a good indication that it is an important work to consult and a priority to access and read.

More about sources
For both examples below, the source is Google Book (books.google.com). Notice that only the first result is marked as a [BOOK] before its title. This can occur because some results (like the second one) refer to a specific chapter within a book instead.

For Google Book results, you can click Library Search (WorldCat) to see if the book is available in an area library. If you enter your zip code, WorldCat shows which area libraries have the book, starting with the one closest to you. Library Search is usually more efficient then using the Get it @ VCU link which may precede it (as in the first result above) because it searches VCU and Richmond area public libraries in one search.

For results from JSTOR (like the one above) or Project MUSE (sometimes listed as muse.jhu.edu), click the result title and use your MW login to access the article (remember that our MUSE access only works at school).

For results from other sources, like the one above from UChicago Press, click Get it @ VCU Online if that link appears after the result title. This will use VCU's Journal Finder to locate subscription databases that include the journal in which the article appears. If you have a VCU eID, you can click the database name and log in to access it. If you don't have a VCU eID, you may still be in luck. Note the names of the databases listed...

If the name begins GaleGroup, try a Gale PowerSearch with the article title and author.
If the name begins LexisNexis, try searching LexisNexis Scholastic for the article.

For more information about interpreting Scholar search results, see Google's help page.

Sugar Sync

resourceress — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:22:55 CST

This app with a sweet name offers a sweet 2GB of online storage for free. Use SugarSync to back up your files and access them from any Internet-enabled computer.

Searching the Deep Web

resourceress — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:18:33 CST

Below is a PowerPoint presentation from a workshop with students in Mr. Wilkes's senior seminar (Vietnam and Cambodia). Although it focuses on digging into the Deep Web for social studies topics, the strategies are useful across disciplines.

How to research

resourceress — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:35:36 CST

See the Learn more about... menu at the bottom of this page for links to the pages in this section that describe how to engage in a particular stage of the research process (e.g. note taking), conduct a certain type of research (e.g. lit review), or search the Web more effectively (e.g. searching the Deep Web). In addition to the detailed pages, here are some quick links for various stages of the process to get you started.

Planning
When developing your search strategy for online resources, review these search tips from UC Berkeley.

Finding Sources
If you choose to search the open web, make it a habit to use more than one search engine. Remember that despite the hundreds of search engines available, the four main search engine formulas are owned by Google, Yahoo, MSN, and Ask. Search all four in one place with Dogpile.

Evaluating Sources
Primary source evaluation worksheets from the National Archives - worksheets to help you evaluate written documents, photographs, cartoons, posters, maps, motion pictures, sound recordings, and artifacts. Distinguishing between primary and secondary sources - concise table from the A. Philip Randolph Memorial Library that describes the characteristics of primary and secondary sources in the humanities and sciences. Scholarly vs. popular vs. trade publications - comparative table from Springfield Township High School Library. See also the Evaluating Resources - Articles segment of NC State's LOBO tutorial. Web site evaluation tips from Ohio University Libraries.

Citing Sources
Research and Documentation Online - companion web site for A Writer's Reference. Includes PDFs of sample works cited pages, sample papers, and examples of how to cite a variety of sources (choose the source type from the drop-down menu) in MLA style; APA style; CMS (Chicago) style; or CSE style. APA and MLA citation guides from UC Berkeley Library - click on the guide you need (APA or MLA) to download it as a PDF.
Citing government documents in MLA (from the University of Nevada)
Citing primary sources in MLA (from UNC) - part of Documenting the American South, this site shows how to cite letters, diaries, historic photographs, and other primary sources you may discover in online digitized collections. The examples are from the collection itself, but if you click on "View Detail", you can see a breakdown of the citation which can help you find the equivalent information about your source.

Doing_Research bookmarks on delicious
You'll also want to check out the following tags in the library's bookmark account (dragonlibrary) on delicious: planning, organizing, collaborating, searching, evaluating, writing, citing, sharing, tips, tools, guides, and tutorials. All but writing (which is under English) are grouped together in the Doing_Research bundle near the top of the tag list.

Learn more about...
Conducting a literature review
Searching the Deep Web
Taking notes
Using key words and subject terms

If you'd like to contribute to this wiki by creating a general tutorial about how to use a research tool like delicious, please create that web page in the Tools section of the wiki.

Model UN

EricSawchak — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:24:18 CDT

You know the country you're representing and you know the topics, but now what do you do? Relax! Designed by a collaborative team of two veteran Model UN'ers, Ms. Dwelle (sponsor of MW's Model UN), and your resourceress, this guide is designed to help you conduct your research effectively, avoiding quagmires that bog down many new Model UN'ers.

Unique nature of Model UN research
Matching complex international topics with stringent country policies, Model UN requires the researcher to construct a solution rather than find the answer. When completing Model UN research, it is necessary to go beyond habitual point and click research methods and use powers of analysis to build an effective and accurate country response to an expansive committee topic. In its most basic form, Model UN is like detective work: you have to find pieces of evidence related to your case that will help you put together a logical, thoughtful solution.

Common mistakes

Going off on tangents: Because Model UN topics are so interesting, students will normally find themselves exploring the wonders of the world wide web. While normally a fantastic practice, getting lost online will turn Model UN research into a month-long project.Instead, make sure the information you are seeking is relevant to your specific topic and will further your position paper or country policy in some way. This is a hard one to avoid because you don't realize you're on a tangent until it's too late, so try to be conscious of the hyperlinks you're clicking and terms you're searching.
Search engine abuse: Every experienced Model UNer will tell you that the first habit they had to break was "just googling it." Model UN is about solving a problem which can't be answered with one search in your search engine of choice. It takes piecing together the works of different researchers, international officials, and topic experts to find the real answer. Google is good, but it can't think for you!
Losing your way on the UN website: Anyone who has visited the United Nations website knows it is harder than a Chinese finger trap to figure out. The best place to start is by clicking on the English link when first entering the website, so you don't have to try to decode UN documents written in German.As opposed to working your way through the voluminous hyperlinks, try a basic search! Nothing is easier on the UN website then letting the computer do the work for you. Type in a key phrase and you should be ready to go.
Never beginning the writing process:You've been 8 hours and you still haven't started writing. STOP!!! You need to put your ideas down on paper. Model UN topics are very broad; people spend their lives working on these topics - so you aren't expected to know every little detail about your topic, as it is more important for you as a delegate to grasp the big picture. At some point, you have to resolve to stop your research and start writing. The best way to do this is to determine when you have a feel for the basics of the topic, and then start writing. The writing process will allow you to synthesize your thoughts, and show where you have holes in your research.
Never stopping your hard work: Two solid days without a break from research and writing time is way too much, and you have to learn when to stop yourself. Even Ban Ki-Moon has to stop at some point! Once you feel you've properly mastered the basics while proposing a clear and effective solution to your topic, then stop writing. No one is asking you for a 45-page research paper with citations that is going to solve all of the world's problems! Over-researching or over-writing will only make you more confused and burned out. Be confident in the work you've done, and everything will be just fine.

Getting started

Get organized: The first part of Model UN research is getting organized. Break out the highlighters, sticky notes, and index cards or whatever other methods you use to make sure your research stays organized and properly formatted.Completing this first step will pay off greatly later on when trying to properly include facts and cite your position paper.
Brainstorm: Now that you have your supplies at the ready, brainstorm your topics. Model UN research revolves around how your assigned country feels about a topic, so start from this point. From these policies, brainstorm solutions to your topic that your country would support and would garner some measure of compromise from the committee as a whole. Remember, at the United Nations, the end goal is peace, not conflict.
- Sample research warm-up
- Blank graphic organizer

Note-taking strategies: Everyone has his/her own research style, but one of the most universal is dividing up your notes. Don't just compile all your research into a mishmash of facts on a dog-eared legal pad. Keep different outlines for the different sub-topics about which you just brainstormed. Some people also find that keeping notes on color-coded index cards helps them properly organize their facts. Either way, make sure you have a strategy for taking good notes on your research so you can properly reference it later.If those don't work, try a digital outline to organize your facts and tidbits. This strategy lets you move your facts around and adapt as you learn more about your topic.

Resources: Google is not the only tool on the Internet, nor is it the most effective for Model UN research. Search engines will be handy for a jumping off point, but after exhausting the basics, use journals, news sites, and country sites because they are going to be the most pertinent and helpful for building your country's policy and possible solutions. A good place to find some great resources is at the bottom of this page!
Tools: Here are a few online tools you might find useful for brainstorming, note-taking, and keeping track of online resources.
- delicious - free web-based bookmark management tool so your bookmarks are available from any computer
- Diigo - free souped-up version of delicious that also saves web site clippings from the site with your bookmark
- Mindomo and Mindmeister - online brainstorming tools (the latter supports collaborative mind mapping). Basic accounts are free.

Assessing progress
Writing a position paper isn't a linear process with a to-do list to check off. Creating a fantastic paper takes a more holistic approach of synthesizing problems and then weaving them into one large country policy. Every now and then stop and read over what you are doing. Is the work you are producing moving you towards your end goal? If it is, just keep writing. You don't need to check a box every 15 minutes, or accomplish a certain amount of writing in one sitting, as long as you are being productive to your end paper. Assess your progress every now and then to make sure you haven't made any of the common mistakes and are creating your best work.

Troubleshooting

If ["Mexican policy" AND narcoterrorism] keeps giving you a list of creepy blog sites, then modify your search strategy. For instance, try looking for a regional stance instead of your particular country's opinion - most likely you will agree with your neighbors. Instead of [Vietnam AND "intellectual property"], try expanding to "Southeast Asia". Along these lines, find out if your country is a members of any regional organizations. Maybe Sierra Leone doesn't have a specific position on child soldiers, but I'm sure the African Union does.
Still no luck? Find out which major countries are your country's allies/rivals. Does your country support the United States? Find out what the United States has to say about your topic. Does your country have a historic rivalry with China? Find out what China supports and construct an opinion that is the opposite.
Another hint: look into your own country's history. Has your country ever had a similar problem? If so, how did your country respond? Was this response successful? Could it be applied to other parts of the world? For example, finding Chile's position on water security in the Middle East might be difficult, but see if Chile has ever had a problem with inadequate water supply. Apply and adapt what you find to the specific topic your committee will be discussing. Could Chile's solution work in the Middle East? Should Chile's response be avoided because it was a total failure?

Pulling it together

Samples
- Model UN Guide (PDF) from W&M International Relations Club
- Position paper template & sample (PDF) from MLW Model UN Club
Using quotes and statistics: The position paper is a fantastic medium to show off fantastic research skills. Nothing is more impressive than using facts, quotes, and statistics to prove your point. Don't overdo it.Another key element to position papers is thoughtful analysis of a problem. This isn't a research paper, it is a policy brief from a country. Make sure the paper combines your savvy research skills with analysis of a situation, and then you have a great paper. A quote and statistics-filled paper will only make it look like you are using other people to do your work.
Format: Now that you have put so much hard work in this paper, make sure it looks professional! Check your margins - set them at one-inch (1") on each side of every page. Use a standard (Times New Roman or Arial) font, and use a 12-point font size. Include your name, country, committee, and school at the top of the first page. Label the portions of writing by topic, double-space your text, and indent new paragraphs.
Citing Sources: No footnotes or endnotes are needed, but make sure you do give credit to whatever source you use when appropriate. General rule of thumb: if you use a quote or a specific fact (usually statistics) that can't be found in at least three different sources, make sure to cite where you found it. Cite sources using in-text citations that note the organization or report you are using. For example: In the September 2006 "Africa Conflict Prevention Pool Performance Report," the United Kingdom's Department for International Development estimated that more than 8.5 million people have died as a direct result of conflict in Africa. Note how this type of "informal" citation gives the reader enough information to track down the source you used.
Writing style: Everyone has his/her own writing style, so don't be afraid to let some voice come out in the position paper. However, remember that this is a policy brief, so no colloquialisms and exclamation points please. Let your personal writing style take over, but keep it professional. Sentences should be clear and focused on furthering the message of the paper. An individual but professional sounding position paper will always impress chairs more than a paper that sounds like a doctoral candidate's thesis or high schooler's conversation. Hint: your writing will be stronger if you use the active voice ("I threw the ball"-active vs. "The ball was thrown by me"-passive) and avoid the verb "to be" - this forces you to expand your vocabulary and write more concise, active sentences.
Reflection: The paper is complete, the research is done, or so you think. At some point, step back and read through your paper. This isn't a grammar edit, but a reflection on whether you successfully presented your nation's ideas with the position paper. If you didn't, that's o.k., just go back and make a few edits and you'll be on your way. If you did, congratulations, you only have a few loose ends to tie up before you are ready for committee.

Recommended Resources

Click on resource type below or browse general resources

Country resources

World news

Topic resources

General Resources (broad coverage)

Yale University UN Scholars' Workstation - Collection of texts, finding aids, data sets, maps, and pointers to print and electronic information. It is most valuable for providing more user-friendly ways to access information on the complex network of UN sites.

Diplomacy Monitor - An aggregator that tracks hundreds of diplomacy-related web sites, including those of heads of state, foreign ministries, embassies, missions and consulates. Newly issued communiqués, official statements, press briefings, position papers and news releases related to diplomacy or international trade are submitted to editors at the St. Thomas University School of Law who annotate and categorize identified documents.

Documents by Region (Diplomacy Monitor)
Documents by Issue (Diplomacy Monitor)

International Treaties Guide (NYU Law Library) - annotated list of recommended online sources for treaties. Many similar sources exist; this one was selected for its relative brevity. You may also wish to consult the Treaty Research Online section of Harvard Law Library's Researching Non-U.S. Treaties and Agreements and the ASIL's (American Society of International Law) extensive Guide to Electronic Resources for International Law

United Nations - This is the UN's online hub. It can be a challenge to navigate, but this guide and the Yale guide (the first link in this resource section) can help you get to the right portion of the UN site. This is a good resource for helping you understand the structure of your committee, its past actions, and items it has on the upcoming UN agenda. You can also find voting records about which nations voted for or against certain resolutions.

AP Spanish Lit

tres_vacas — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:55:25 CDT

Resources for students in Mrs. Welles' AP Spanish Lit course.

Dos Palabras - Isabel Allende

La muerte y la brújula - Jorge Luis Borges

Chac Mool - Carlos Fuentes

El Conde Lucanor - Don Juan Manuel

El Burlador de Sevilla - Tirso de Molina

Continuidad de los parques- Julio Cortázar

No oyes ladrar los perros - Juan Rulfo

La casa de Bernarda Alba- Frederico Garcia Lorca

La casa de Bernarda Alba

tres_vacas — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:51:04 CDT

Esta obra de teatro fue escrito por Frederico del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús García Lorca (Qué nombre más super-mega-guay, ¿no?)

Si necesites entenderla en inglés, aquí está una sinopsis, pero, claro, debes leerla en español.

Aquí está unas listas de los personajes, los temas, y el simbolismo. Las de los personajes y los temas te ayudarán cuando leas la obra. La del simbolismo es un principio, pero hay más. Es una obra llena del simbolismo.

Aqui hay un segmento de pelicula de muestra la escenta del luto y la entrada de Bernerda. La relacion entre la criada y Antonio aqui es muy diferente que los que yo he visto antes.

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

SorJuana — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:42:48 CDT

Fondo:

Vida de Sor Juana

Poesía de Sor Juana: (los poemas en el libro)

"En perseguirme, Mundo, ¿qué interesas?- tiene traducción- ayuda si necesite

Hombres necios que acusáis- también tiene estructura (rima, sílabas, etc.)

Temas:

-desigualdad entre hombres y mujeres
-las expectaciones que la sociedad pone en las mujeres
-la opresión

El Burlador de Sevilla

venquetetiente — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:25:52 CDT

http://zachary-jones.com/spanish/ib/el-burlador-de-sevilla - Site with links to lots of quia activities

No oyes ladrar los perros

Alcachofa — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:32:15 CDT

Autor: Juan Rulfo
Ingles Espanol

Historia importante
Rulfo sufrio de muchas muertes en su familia. El se suicido.

Temas
La familia, el amor, la esperanza, la muerte, la responsibilidad

Personajes
Padre: El padre del cuento tiene una relacion amagura con su hijo. El le ama a su esposa difunta, y siente una responsibilidad al hijo.
Ignacio: El hijo del cuento, Ignacio es un delincuente. Durante el cuento, el esta herido a causa de una lucha.

Simbolos
La habilidad de oir
Los perros
Llevar en espalda
La sed
Tonaya
Las sombras y la luna

Sinopsis
El padre esta llevando a Ignacio, su hijo. Ignacio quiere que su padre se baja, pero el padre no lo quiere. Muchas veces, Ignacio pide agua, pero no hay nada. Los hombres van a el pueblo de Tonaya cuando esta un medico para las heridas de Ignacio. Durante el viaje, el lector aprende que la madre murio, y Ignaciono tiene una relacion buena con su padre. Ignacio siente mal, y no puede oir los sonidos del pueblo. Al fin, el padre llega a Tonaya, pero is probable que Ignacio ya es muerto.

El Conde Lucanor

La_mujer_brava — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:04:39 CDT

El cuento empieza con el Conde Lucanor pidiendo los consejos de Patronio sobre que debe decir a su mozo sobre si debe casarse con una mujer brava. Patronio relata un cuento del moro que casaba con una mujer brava en una boda arreglada y le domesticaba con el miedo cuando mataba tres animales.

Si hay confusión sobre el cuento, debe leerlo en inglés.

Aquí es un powerpoint sobre la historia del tiempo cuando don Juan Manuel escribió el cuento, el tipo de cuento que es, el propósito del autor, y más para facilitar el leer.

Temas importantes: la diferencia entre los papeles de las mujeres y los hombres, el machismo, la moraleja (cuento didáctico)

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer

Don_Juan_Gregorio — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:39:43 CDT

Hay tres poemas de Bécquer en Abriendo Puertas - Rimas IV, XI, and LIII.

Puedes encontrarlos aquí (y además todos los otros poemas de Bécquer).

Bécquer es un buen ejemplo del movimiento de romanticismo, y vivía desde 1836 hasta 1870 en España. También, era un de los primeros poetas líricos.

En inglés, una golondrina es "swallow". Aquí están unas fotos de golondrinas (Barn Swallow, Common House-Martin).

Éste fue escrito por Gregorio.

Continuidad de los parques

El_Gran_Mago — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:08:56 CDT

Creado por Jorge.

Se puede leer el cuento aquí. Y en inglés aquí.

Un video de Youtube, basado en el cuento.

Dos Palabras

twowords — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:07:57 CDT

- resources selected by Mayte

Available in Cuentos de Eva Luna

English Translation: Two Words

Background Information: Nextext
-an explanation of the story, short biography of Isabel Allende, other works by Isabel Allende, and other Spanish authors

La muerte y la brújula

the_resourcerer — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:07:22 CDT

Un cuento breve de Jorge Luis Borges. Borges lo escrito en 1942. Es de un detective, Erik Lönnrot, quien investiga un grupo de asesinatos

Chac Mool

LaChacaMoola — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:04:00 CDT

Hola. Hoy el Chac inundo la sala. Yo voy a morir. Shoot.

Fotos de Chac:
http://elearn.stisd.net/file.php/185/chac_mool.jpg
http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/19/94519-004-375F922D.jpg
http://www.delange.org/ArchMuseum2C/Dsc00014.jpg

Chac Mool es mucho mas facil para comprender en ingles : http://web.mit.edu/jikatz/www/ChacMool.pdf

Course resource lists

resourceress — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:39:03 CDT

These lists of suggested online resources have been compiled collaboratively by teachers and students and vary in their degree of detail. Feel free to edit the lists to add a resource, revise an annotation, update a broken link, or offer tips about navigating the site.

American Sign Language
AP Spanish Literature
Pre-AP French IV