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            Dust of Snow

                                           By Robert Frost
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.

Appreciation               from 21114佩蓉 18羽萱 22博予

Interpretation A:

1.    Rearrangement:

The dust of snow from a hemlock tree shook down on me in a crow way. It has given my heart a change of mood and saved some part of a day I had rued.

2.    Vocabulary:

crow 筆直地、成直線地 hemlock tree鐵杉樹 rue後悔

3.    Thought:

     We consider this poem isabout redemption. Based on this viewing aspect, we have the following thought.

Just like what we know, pure and elegant, snow is equipped with all of the characteristics that angels own. However, snow is formed of dust, ice crystal and so on that are drossy. Even the snow, which likes an angel, still has its defect, dust. So, why do we keep getting stuck ourselves in the miseries. We all are mortal people; hence, it is acceptable for us to make some mistakes, if they are not too serious.

Interpretation B:

1.    Vocabulary:

crow 烏鴉 rue遺憾

2.    Thought:

This poem is mainly about the change of attitude.

      Crow is a kind of bird that has black feathers and hemlock tree is poisonous. Therefore, in “Dust of snow”, “crow” and “hemlock tree” mean something evil or bad. However, these wicked things bring the bright and pure snow. “the snow from a hemlock tree.” “a crow shook the snow down on me”. Anything evil may contain something good in it, which may make a big difference.  Therefore, we shouldn’t be fooled by our prejudice but look deep into the true value.

     In our lifetime we will face many difficulties. Don’t feel disappointed.  Transform our mood, observe in a positive way and we will find there’s beauty lying in everything.

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It's a great website that can help students learn at their pace! Subjects such as science, math, finance, humanities are all included. Take advantage of all the teachings listed, while learning English at the same time!

Introduction to its founder: Time 100, 2012.  Original Link: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2111975_2111976_2111942,00.html

Time 100              Salman Khan       By Bill Gates

Like a lot of great innovators, Salman Khan didn't set out to change the world. He was just trying to help his teenage cousin with her algebra from across the country. But from a closet turned office in his Silicon Valley apartment, Sal, 35, has produced an amazing library of online lectures on math, science and a host of other subjects. In the process, he has turned the classroom — and the world of education — on its head.

The aspiration of khanacademy.org is to give every kid a chance at a free, world-class education. The site has over 3,000 short lessons that allow kids to learn at their own pace. Practice exercises send students back to the pertinent video when they're having trouble. And there's a detailed dashboard for teachers who use Khan Academy in their classrooms.  

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March 6, 1912 was the date when the first Oreo cookie was sold in New Jersey. In this handout, students are introduced to the history of this popular cookie, including the pattern design on the cookie. They are also encouraged to create a new look and demonstrate their favorite way of eating an Oreo cookie.

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