Instructor: Ms. Camilla Wu                                                             Monday, August 22^nd, 2011

Reported by Amber Wu

○    bar code: <n>  A set of black lines that are printed on goods, library books, etc. , and can be read by a computer to give information about the goods, books, etc.

○    plant:

○    Ltd: < abbreviation> Limited.

○    worrier: <n> Someone given to worrying.

○    warrior: <n> Someone engage or experience in warfare.

* One beautiful word can vitalize the sentence and pour the abundant feelings and emotions into readers’ heart.

○ renassaine: <n> A rebirth or revival.

   Renassaine: <n> The revival of classical style of art and literature in Europe in the 14^th to 16^th centuries.

TaiNan Children’s Literature Summer Camp

by Amber Wu

We took high-speed railway to Tainan for our culture journey on August 13^th, 2011. On the way to TaiNan, we spent time reading novels. I found that it was quite an enjoyment instead of doing nothing. The book Camilla assigned to me was “Lupin魯冰花.” Through this touching story, I realized that life is so vulnerable but precious. All we should do is dream bravely and cherish what we already have since we are blessed with so much luck and potential in our lifetime.

Finally we reached our destination, Tainan. We had our dinner at ChihKan Pedder’s Noodles. As I got inside, I could feel the traditional atmosphere surrounded us. All the items, decorations were classical as if we had bounced back to the past. One dish after another, Coffin Bread, Tan Tzai Noodles satisfied our stomachs. Afterwards, we took a walk at Chen Kung University. As a college student, I have to say that no wonder thousands of students are eager to enter it for its prominent performance and beautiful campus scenery.

The next day, we went to National Museum of Taiwan Literature. Everything attracted me a lot since it was my first visit. As I took a stroll inside, I could sense the wisdom and harmony filling this place that I had barely had the same feelings when I was in the city. The time we spent in the children’s literature area, I found a lovely book by Jimmy幾米. It stroke a right chord with me. Short descriptions and few words in the picture books can also mean a lot. Afterwards, we visited the agriculture area. This place is about showing people the importance of traditional value. After a string of culture learning, our stomachs were in need of real food as well. We had meatballs for our lunch. Every place has its own unique dishes. I guess that is the reason why the meatballs we had were not as good as we expected. However, we enjoyed our refreshing desserts at 晶晶fruits shop. Crowed scene and roaring order sounds showed its popularity and the passion nature of southern people. In the afternoon, we went visiting Confucius temple. Thanks for the tour lady, we learned a lot about the classical ceremony long time ago. Confucius once expressed the idea that teaching skills vary from person to person since we are all different individuals. I think this remark is blessed with all the teachers who devote their strength on teaching.

On the way home, we are all exhausted. While I was taking a nap, I was wondering why all the people nowadays slides their finger on the iphone screen whenever on the MRT or bus instead of turning the pages? It is sort of ironic that we strive for the high-tech but we almost forget the most natural way to attain the knowledge. Through flipping the page, smelling the fragrance of the paper, feeling the weight of the books as if holding the wisdom, we live a meaningful life. That is the reason why it is so important to build up a museum for conservation. Since we had the connection with the society, we keep learning. However, what we receive is just theory and merely the words on the paper. ‘’Knowledge without action is just like the snow on the hot stove.’’ We have to make it useful. In this trip, I learned a lesson to be a good observer. I appreciate all the people participating in this journey and gave me the chance to absorb the knowledge and experience I have never had before.          

Thursday, August 11^th, 2011

Instructor: Ms. Camilla Wu    

Picture Book: Finders Keepers by Will & Nicolas

◎    logo: (noun) A graphic representation or symbol of a company name, trademark, etc.

Instructor: Ms. Camilla Wu                                Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Novel: A Year down Yonder by Richard Peck

△ Vignettes: A brief, vivid, descriptive episode.

* The verbs decide the vitality of the sentences. “My ticket had pretty well cleaned us out.”

* We are unconsciously manipulated by the market and the government day by day. Most information and knowledge are chosen for people.

* What makes people travel?

    To stay away from the original environment and to experience the whole new world are the reasons for people to travel.

    People build up the value and identity through traveling.

 Picture Books: The Man Who Walked between the Towers

* The space, lines, colors, angles,…carry specific messages in the pictures books.

* The knowledge of art.

△ impeccable: Without any fault or mistakes; perfect

* It is important to dream. When the dream comes true, it is no longer the fantasy but reality.