Thursday, January 24, 2008
The Knights Tale
In the movie the son of a peasant William Thatcher "changes his stars" and becomes a real knight. The actor who played William, Heath Ledger, was a 'Star' whose life ended tragically too soon. We all have obstacles in our lives that stand in the way of our dreams. What would you say to Heath Ledger if you had the chance? What are your stars (dreams) and how will you reach them?
Thursday, January 10, 2008
By Any Other Name
We have already studied Attila the Hun who was also known as (AKA) "The Scourge of God" and "Little Daddy." The Leaders of the Franks, however, took nicknaming much more seriously: Charles "The Great," Louis "The Pious," and Pepin "The Short." What are some nicknames you have and how did you get them?
