Thinking about my own childhood stories was definitely hard to remember. I watched Blues Clues and Dora The Explorer along with Mickey Mouse. Theses shows all had different ways of teaching children different lessons. Blues Clues was all about finding the clue in the room and where each clue leads. Dora was about problem solving and what the next best move would be to get to where they need to be. Mickey Mouse helped children figure out what tool to use to help fix the problem and help the ‘story’ along.
Stories and Tv shows play a huge role in children’s life. Children learn what the stories potrae and what the Tv shows are trying to teach them. Kids learn how to put pieces of a puzzle together and they start to connect the dots and then they just continue to learn and grow. Children learn to be apart of their culture by what their parents show them and decide to teach them. Dora helps children learn some Spanish because it is a bilingual show.
A) World Literature to me means that there are famous pieces from all around the world that are impactful and should be studied. I think they are from all different styles of writing and different types of writers. The writes all want to be impactful in their own ways and have their work heard. To me literature is writing, different styles of writing. Any types of literature I think would be good to study in “World Literature” because we learn all different styles and perspectives. I think how people interpret these questions will be a nice point of view to see where everyone stands on these topics and maybe see how they were raised and what their culture is and learn more about people.
B) The variations of the Little Red Hen made people see that there is always different versions to every story. That the story line is very similar yet the end goal of the story is the same. The author wanted the readers to understand that even though the Red Hen did all the work and clamed it for herself and sometimes her children that the Hen was still able to show the other animals that if they helped out around the farm that they to could claim the reward with the Hen and that if they put in the work they all could have the cake/bread. It doesnt matter that it was cake or bread non the less it was a ‘reward’ and that all wanted it. Then Hen showed them that hard work pays off and if you all contribute as a team the work load is not just only on one animal but spread out and fair and they all were able to enjoy the cake/bread at the end. I was always taught to help out in anyway I can and that hard work pays off in little or big ways. It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to do it because if you decide not to put in the work then there will be no reward.
C) The most important lesson from Latchkey Stew was sharing. When you share people will then in turn share with you. I feel you should treat others as you would like to be treated. Like in the story how the neighbors never wanted to share with the girl and how I think about it is, if I was in a pinch and I need a cup if milk I would want my neighbors to share with me. Just like if they were in a pinch and needed an egg I would gladly give them one because at the end of the day wouldn’t you rather want to help someone out than be a mean person and turn them away and be selfish. I believe this story definitely has a lesson and that is about being selfless and share.
D) Do you think you would be the person to turn someone away or help them out? Why? What are your beliefs? Would you share your reward for all your hard work with someone who just sat there all day and did absolutely nothing? Would you tell them maybe next time if you help me out I will be more than willing and glad to share with you?
ENGLISH HWK 
Great Post!
A.) This post made me think of the styles different types of literature take on because you said that literature was not just the texts written or spoken by the author, but also the different stylistic choices made by different authors.
B.) This post also made me ask myself what shows and other media had the most moral impact on me as a child since you mentioned that shows from your early childhood affected you as well. It makes me wonder if the shows being presented today to children carry the same morals or are as engaging as the shows we watched as children
C.) “Stories and Tv shows play a huge role in children’s life. Children learn what the stories portray and what the Tv shows are trying to teach them.” – This line was the most memorable from the post because it made me think about the role of TV in childhood development.
D.) One question that I have for you as the writer is which story do you think from these readings carries the most moral weight? Which story do you believe is most effective in getting its message across?
E.) I don’t believe I would be the person to turn someone away if they needed help purely because of the way I was raised. However, if I was expected to share with people who did not put any work into the product we were expected to make, I would be bitter and resentful because I believe you get out of life what you put in.
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A) Your post made me think of the many shows and books that made up our childhood. Whether it’s a TV show or a children’s book each of them has a lesson in the long run . I believe that this week’s stories no matter the platform allows youthful minds to expand on problem solving in analyzing bigger issues. Through Delaney’s post it is apparent that she who owns in on the lessons to be learned or the bigger picture in these short books. Overall, I believe Delaney is in tune with her personal connection with each of the stories and the overall theme of learning a lesson to greater impact the community or group of people within the story .
B) In relation to this post I understood that the constant theme between each of the books that we read this week are about working together end coming together for a common goal. However, I ask myself if each story that is geared towards children has a common theme of teaching the youth a lesson. Does a story or a TV show have to have a lesson, or can it just be for entertainment purposes ? It makes me question how important and how impactful our childhood books and shows emphasize learning from your mistakes or helping others.
C) To me this post was memorable because of the connection Delaney had with her own childhood and the recent stories that we will take part in analyzing throughout this class . Personally, my favorite line of this post is, “I was always taught to help out in any way I can and that hard work pays off in a little or big ways”.
D) A question for the writer: Do you think there are deeper themes within these children books beyond sharing and hard work? At what age do you believe storytelling becomes most impactful?
E) Question from the author: Do you think you would be the person to turn someone away or help the, out? Why?
In a very generic circumstance yes, of course if someone was in need, I would certainly help them out. Now, with the discretion of the settling and time that Latchkey stew took place was a definitely dated form of society I’m sure. It is a fable for the most part, however I would never turn down giving someone food, especially if the cold winter was coming and unfortunate circumstances took place to hinder them from being able to provide food for themselves and their family. I believe this because you should always treat others how you want to be treated, if I was in the same boat as Rachel, I would want someone to help me and my family out.
-Alexis Drake
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From reading your blog 1 I found that you like sharing and helping others out. You mention a couple shows from your childhood, that makes me wonder if children learn lessons from them the same as they do from reading a story. When we watch a show the whole story is there for us, how the characters look, how they act, there is no room for imagination. When reading a book we get to create our characters, and in some cases we even internalize it by putting ourselves into the place of the main character. Kids have great imaginations and internalize things differently from adults, so I wonder if it makes a difference if it’s a TV show or a book…
One place that I definitely relate to your post in is sharing with others, it is just part of my nature to do so. Your observations on the stories we read are those that I think everyone can agree with and to go along with that “The Latchkey Stew” goes even further in the fact that the villagers are much happier and friendlier after they learn to share with each other. It wasn’t just us learning lessons, but the characters too.
I tend to be the person who shares what I have with others and generally find it hard to turn someone away. Most likely scenario would be is me helping them with doing the task then telling them next time if they do it, then they can receive a reward for it. There is a lesson from doing something on your own, but I believe it often helps to work on something together and learn from it that way.
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