It was great to watch the movie "Joan of Arc" and see what it could have been like living in her time. Mum had watched it before me, so she just fast forwarded through all the fighting so I did not have to watch any of that.Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Joan of Arc
It was great to watch the movie "Joan of Arc" and see what it could have been like living in her time. Mum had watched it before me, so she just fast forwarded through all the fighting so I did not have to watch any of that.
Monday, November 23, 2009
A Little Princess
A comparison between the book and movies “A Little Princess”
One of the biggest changes that both movies made was that her Father did not die. In both movies he went to war, was injured and could not remember anything. In the old movie he was in hospital and Sara finds him. In the new movie he was in the house next door. They put this in because they don’t want it to be too sad.
In the old movie Sara throws soot on Lavina and her chocolates. In the new movie she throws soot down the chimney onto Miss Minchin. The reason the book is called “A Little Princess” is because even if Sara wanted to do something ugly to someone, she would think “a princess would not do that” and so she would have self control. The reason they put Sara throwing soot on them is because it is funny and most people would like to do that to the people that have been ugly to them. The movies do not show who Sara really is.
In the book Sara tells lots of stories. In the old movie they did not show Sara telling stories. In the new movie they start the movie with her telling a story and they show how the girls would crowd around her to listen. They also show how good Sara is at being a mother to Lotty.
In the book Sara goes next door to take the monkey back and asks the servant if she must give it to the master and she asks it in an Indian way and so they ask her how she knows that language. She tells them she was born in India and they asked her more questions and then found out that she was the girl they had been looking for. In both movies they have Sara running away from the police and Miss Minchin locks the door to her room. So Sara climbs out the window and goes over the roof into the neighbour’s house. They change it because it makes you excited and nervous.
In the old movie they don’t have a monkey living next door – they have a parrot. The parrot does not come and visit Sara but the monkey in the new movie does (although only once, when in the book he comes twice).
In the old movie they have Miss Rose and not Miss Minchin’s sister. Sara organises a tea party for Miss Rose and the man who teachers Sara horse riding. They are in love and he is about to go to the war. Miss Minchin comes in and destroys the tea party. They show how sad and lonely Miss Minchin is compared to the love and happiness that Miss Rose has. In the new movie Miss Minchin’s sister, Miss Amelia is in love with the man that brings the milk and at the end she runs away with him. They put these love stories into the movies because people like watching it.
I enjoyed the old movie because Miss Rose is so nice, I prefer the Sara in the new movie but the book is still the best.
One of the biggest changes that both movies made was that her Father did not die. In both movies he went to war, was injured and could not remember anything. In the old movie he was in hospital and Sara finds him. In the new movie he was in the house next door. They put this in because they don’t want it to be too sad.
In the old movie Sara throws soot on Lavina and her chocolates. In the new movie she throws soot down the chimney onto Miss Minchin. The reason the book is called “A Little Princess” is because even if Sara wanted to do something ugly to someone, she would think “a princess would not do that” and so she would have self control. The reason they put Sara throwing soot on them is because it is funny and most people would like to do that to the people that have been ugly to them. The movies do not show who Sara really is.
In the book Sara tells lots of stories. In the old movie they did not show Sara telling stories. In the new movie they start the movie with her telling a story and they show how the girls would crowd around her to listen. They also show how good Sara is at being a mother to Lotty.
In the book Sara goes next door to take the monkey back and asks the servant if she must give it to the master and she asks it in an Indian way and so they ask her how she knows that language. She tells them she was born in India and they asked her more questions and then found out that she was the girl they had been looking for. In both movies they have Sara running away from the police and Miss Minchin locks the door to her room. So Sara climbs out the window and goes over the roof into the neighbour’s house. They change it because it makes you excited and nervous.
In the old movie they don’t have a monkey living next door – they have a parrot. The parrot does not come and visit Sara but the monkey in the new movie does (although only once, when in the book he comes twice).
In the old movie they have Miss Rose and not Miss Minchin’s sister. Sara organises a tea party for Miss Rose and the man who teachers Sara horse riding. They are in love and he is about to go to the war. Miss Minchin comes in and destroys the tea party. They show how sad and lonely Miss Minchin is compared to the love and happiness that Miss Rose has. In the new movie Miss Minchin’s sister, Miss Amelia is in love with the man that brings the milk and at the end she runs away with him. They put these love stories into the movies because people like watching it.
I enjoyed the old movie because Miss Rose is so nice, I prefer the Sara in the new movie but the book is still the best.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Chateaux
There are many old castles and palaces in France.
The Louvre was once a royal palace. It is now a famous art gallery where the Mona Lisa is kept.
People who visit French cities or seaside towns usually stay in hotels or apartments.In the countryside, your bed could be in a cottage or a castle.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Above all things
What I learned from the sermon “Above all things” by Alistair Begg
The only way we can know God is if He lets us.
God gave us a conscience.
Maybe your Mother is wondering why your bother is hiding behind the Christmas tree. It is because he ate tree chocolate ornaments and stamped on the forth one and his mother told him not to. So why is he hiding? Is it because his Dad said that if he did something naughty to hide behind the Christmas tree? No! It is his conscience.
We were made to praise God.
The only way we can know God is if He lets us.
God gave us a conscience.
Maybe your Mother is wondering why your bother is hiding behind the Christmas tree. It is because he ate tree chocolate ornaments and stamped on the forth one and his mother told him not to. So why is he hiding? Is it because his Dad said that if he did something naughty to hide behind the Christmas tree? No! It is his conscience.
We were made to praise God.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Map
Top left: the tiny area of Champagne.Bottom left: Agricultural Regions.
Centre: Main towns and surrounding countries.
Right: Different regions.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Energy
In 1950 almost 90% of the energy produced was from coal. By 1990 coal is down to less than 5% while nuclear power is at almost 70%.Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Mont-Saint-Michel
If you visit make sure you know when the tide is changing so you don't get stuck there.Friday, October 16, 2009
TGV
I love these mini books - you pull the tag that is sticking out on the right and then.....
you see this.France has some of the fastest trains in the world. TGV trains speed along at up to 300km per hour.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Cockerel
At a rugby match this year a French supporter brought a cockerel to the match and it escaped onto the field. Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Guess the connection
Can you guess the connection between "kitty" and "piglet"?
Boules.In bowls the jack is sometimes called a "kitty" and in petanque it is sometimes called a "piglet".
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Julius Caesar
Yes, this is a part of our study on France - when it was called Gaul.
We went to the library this morning and Mum found 2 Asterix books for me. I enjoyed it so much I have already finished the first one (in just one day).
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Notre Dame
It was fun to watch "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and notice lots of things I have learnt about France.Monday, October 5, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Region Ultimate Challenge
My day at Region Ultimate Challenge.
Saturday 19th September
Today when I woke up I was so excited. When we got there I had to find my group. There were so many people. We made butter, had our faces painted, made slime, played with a parachute and had a potato sack race, climbed through a spider web and after lunch all the Brownies had to go in a tent and try not to go past the pole in the middle. On the way home Mum asked what I liked best. I said I LOVED it all. It was an absolutely lovely day I will never forget.
Saturday 19th September
Today when I woke up I was so excited. When we got there I had to find my group. There were so many people. We made butter, had our faces painted, made slime, played with a parachute and had a potato sack race, climbed through a spider web and after lunch all the Brownies had to go in a tent and try not to go past the pole in the middle. On the way home Mum asked what I liked best. I said I LOVED it all. It was an absolutely lovely day I will never forget.
Tour de France
Each year they have a different route. The race covers 4,000km and lasts 3 weeks. I love the advert with the yellow shirt pulled into the shape of France. The leader of each day wears a yellow shirt.
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