Monday, August 29, 2011

Martin Luther King Memorial

The following is an article taken from this site:
http://www.weeklyreader.com/node/1993


A towering new memorial was unveiled on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this week. It honors the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) as a man of peace.
King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital on August 28, 1963. On that day, more than 100,000 people had come to Washington in support of civil rights.

“A Stone of Hope”
The 30-foot-tall sculpture was crafted by Chinese artist Lei Yixin. It was inspired by a line from King's famous oration at the Lincoln Memorial: “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.”
The civil rights leader is depicted with his arms crossed, looking toward the horizon. He is the “stone of hope” emerging from a boulder — a “mountain of despair.”


The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is seen at dusk ahead of its
dedication this weekend in Washington, Monday, Aug. 22, 2011.
(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
A Historic First
King is the first person of color to have a memorial on the National Mall. The monument is surrounded by memorials to U.S. presidents — Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
"It's nicely situated between the Jefferson and the Lincoln Memorial, so it's part of that conversation," said Ed Jackson, the architect who designed the King memorial. "That corner of the mall has started to have a little bit of a theme about the ideas of our democracy between Jefferson, (Franklin D.) Roosevelt and now King."
Visitors to the site agree. “I think it's appropriate,” said Frank Myers, 49, of King George, Va. “His contribution was just as great as any of the presidents. This country's come a long way as a result of him and people like him.”

Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech
at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. 

(AP Photo)
 
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The words of Martin Luther King, Jr. are inscribed into the wall at
the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Words to Know
civil rights – the rights of citizens to freedom and equality
democracy – government in which power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation
depicted – represented by words or art
monument – something that serves as a memorial, such as a building or statue
situated – placed in a location

Passing of Jack Layton

Jack Layton remembered for his humanity as a politician!
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/08/22/layton-obituary.html

Hurricanes in Current Events

Good night Irene!!!  Or should we say, "Hello Irene?"






http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/photos/hurricanes/

The following is a map that shows the destructive path of Hurricane Irene...

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/hurricanes/

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y. area... Slideshow...
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/08/28/nyregion/20110829-HURRICANE.html#1

A Reporter's Photobook of Hurricane Irene
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/08/27/us/20110827-reporters-irene.html

More photos related to Hurricane Irene - Go Home Irene!
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/08/28/us/20110828-hurricane-irene-reader-photos.html

A blog on the connection between hurricanes and climate change...
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/28/us/28climate.html?_r=1

Hurricane Irene Impacts on Canada
Quebec affected!
http://winnipeg.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110829/tracking-post-tropical-storm-irene-in-canada-110829/20110829/?hub=WinnipegHome

How the Maritimes awaits the arrival of Irene
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2011/08/24/ns-maritimers-prepare-hurricane.html

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Where the Wild Things Are

Welcome back "Wild Things"!
The following is a link to a reading of a popular story...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cOEFnppm_A



If you missed the story or want more... click on the link!













Rebus Puzzles

Brain Breaks and Such...
So what's a Rebus Puzzle anyways???



rebus





Rebuses




Other Puzzles...


Jigsaw Puzzlers...
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/brainteasers/puzzles.pdf




Goofy Riddles Link...
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/brainteasers/code-riddles.pdf


"Hink Pinks" - Rhyming Words 
These rhyming words match a silly definition





Answers to Rebus #1
1. Cut above
2. Forgive and Forget
3. Tongue in Cheek
4. Cross Roads




Answers to Rebus #2

Rebus Answers

Rebus 3Rebus 4Rebus 5Rebus 6
Man OverboardBIG BABYBear in the WoodsDive in the Pool
Rebus 7Rebus 8Rebus 9Rebus 10
Too Funny for WordsBIG HEADGreen GrassDown Hill
Rebus 11Rebus 12Rebus 13Rebus 14
Inside JobBroken PromisesLong LegsLittle League
Rebus 15Rebus 16Rebus 17Rebus 18
Lost in SpaceKnock on WoodPlaying OutsidePretty Please
Rebus 19Rebus 20Rebus 21Rebus 22
Long JohnsCross RoadsBack DoorSide Show
Rebus 23Rebus 24Rebus 25Rebus 26
Shut Up and Sit Down!Outer SpaceUnfinished SymphonyTravel Overseas