Take a few minutes to reflect upon your experiences/expectations thus far and respond answering the following questions for me and your fellow classmates, please:
1. What are your fears about AP Euro this year? Hopes? ("Failing" is not an acceptable answer)
2. What do you hope to gain from this course?
3. What areas of European History are you familiar with?
4. What specifically are you looking forward to learning about?
Please respond in a paragraph. Make certain that you sign your post with your first and last name. You may comment as a guest or create an account, it's up to you, but MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON YOUR POST so I can give credit! All responses are due by 10:00 p.m. on Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day).
Make sure you read through your classmates comments as well and feel free to comment constructively and encourage. This blog is your class forum-- don't be afraid to use it! :) I look forward to your responses!
Monday, August 6, 2012
What Ms. Osborn Knows About Ms. Osborn
What Ms. Osborn Knows About Ms. Osborn
Greetings my little minions...Since I asked all of you to complete my survey on your interests, fears, etc., the least I can do is return the favor and post for you my responses.
Name: Deb Osborn
When I was little, my parents called me: Debbie, punkin (like pumpkin, but pronounced incorrectly)
The farthest place I have ever been from home is: Greece, Italy, UK, Scotland, or France- not sure which is farthest-- I assume Greece
Favorite Actor(s): 40s-80s- Cary Grant, Rock Hudson, Paul Newman, Jimmy Stewart, and Gregory Peck
Modern- Liam Neeson, Russell Crowe, Colin Firth, etc. and I love a good comedy along the lines of "Horrible Bosses"
Favorite Actress(es): 40s-80s- Katharine Hepburn, Doris Day, Audrey Hepburn
Modern: Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, etc.
Favorite Singer: Frank Sinatra (and any of the classic torch song singers), Billie Holliday, Sting, Bob Dylan, and Van Morrison
Favorite Groups: The Beatles (the original great band), U2 (the second original great band), The Doors, Radiohead, Depeche Mode, Pearl Jam
Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice (or any Jane Austen), To Kill a Mockingbird, 1984, Shakespeare
Favorite Website: IMDB, AFI, Netflix
Favorite all-time movie- Comedy- "Animal House", Drama- "Schindler's List" Family- "It's a Wonderful Life", Bro-mance- "The Sting"
Favorite movie I saw this summer:In the theater, I only saw a few-- enjoyed "Moonrise Kingdom". I do like Wes Anderson. Overall, the 1957 version of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor...it doesn't get better than that!!
Favorite person I know: My Dad and my best friend, Claire
What I love more than anything is: my family, friends, and dogs!!!
Best place I've ever been: The Sistine Chapel, Westminster Abbey, and on top of a mountain I climbed in Wales at sunset.
Favorite summer memory: My travels! Taking students to Rome, Florence, Paris, Versailles, Normandy, London, Stratford, and Oxford-- especially seeing the Olympic venues! Hiking through Oregon and Washington with my family.
If I could do anything, I would: speak and understand every language effortlessly and travel the world.
If I could be anything, I would be: an archeologist-although I'm pretty happy teaching history!
My biggest fear is: drowning and being burned alive
My biggest accomplishment is: being a good friend and daughter ( or at least I like to think I am). Working hard at being a good teacher.
My hope for this class: that you develop an understanding and interest (passion?) for European History and grow as a student.
My fear for this class: that you will not be open and participate.
What should you know about me? I'm a history and culture geek. I'm obsessed with movies and music and books. I play classical piano. I am very close to my family and friends and I believe that hard work makes you who you are. I am looking forward to getting to know you!
I don't respect people who are lazy, blame others, or don't try their hardest.
Greetings my little minions...Since I asked all of you to complete my survey on your interests, fears, etc., the least I can do is return the favor and post for you my responses.
Name: Deb Osborn
When I was little, my parents called me: Debbie, punkin (like pumpkin, but pronounced incorrectly)
The farthest place I have ever been from home is: Greece, Italy, UK, Scotland, or France- not sure which is farthest-- I assume Greece
Favorite Actor(s): 40s-80s- Cary Grant, Rock Hudson, Paul Newman, Jimmy Stewart, and Gregory Peck
Modern- Liam Neeson, Russell Crowe, Colin Firth, etc. and I love a good comedy along the lines of "Horrible Bosses"
Favorite Actress(es): 40s-80s- Katharine Hepburn, Doris Day, Audrey Hepburn
Modern: Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, etc.
Favorite Singer: Frank Sinatra (and any of the classic torch song singers), Billie Holliday, Sting, Bob Dylan, and Van Morrison
Favorite Groups: The Beatles (the original great band), U2 (the second original great band), The Doors, Radiohead, Depeche Mode, Pearl Jam
Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice (or any Jane Austen), To Kill a Mockingbird, 1984, Shakespeare
Favorite Website: IMDB, AFI, Netflix
Favorite all-time movie- Comedy- "Animal House", Drama- "Schindler's List" Family- "It's a Wonderful Life", Bro-mance- "The Sting"
Favorite movie I saw this summer:In the theater, I only saw a few-- enjoyed "Moonrise Kingdom". I do like Wes Anderson. Overall, the 1957 version of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor...it doesn't get better than that!!
Favorite person I know: My Dad and my best friend, Claire
What I love more than anything is: my family, friends, and dogs!!!
Best place I've ever been: The Sistine Chapel, Westminster Abbey, and on top of a mountain I climbed in Wales at sunset.
Favorite summer memory: My travels! Taking students to Rome, Florence, Paris, Versailles, Normandy, London, Stratford, and Oxford-- especially seeing the Olympic venues! Hiking through Oregon and Washington with my family.
If I could do anything, I would: speak and understand every language effortlessly and travel the world.
If I could be anything, I would be: an archeologist-although I'm pretty happy teaching history!
My biggest fear is: drowning and being burned alive
My biggest accomplishment is: being a good friend and daughter ( or at least I like to think I am). Working hard at being a good teacher.
My hope for this class: that you develop an understanding and interest (passion?) for European History and grow as a student.
My fear for this class: that you will not be open and participate.
What should you know about me? I'm a history and culture geek. I'm obsessed with movies and music and books. I play classical piano. I am very close to my family and friends and I believe that hard work makes you who you are. I am looking forward to getting to know you!
I don't respect people who are lazy, blame others, or don't try their hardest.
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