Thanksgiving

Watch a video about the first Thanksgiving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trQPPEERPk0

Read about the history of Thanksgiving.

Who Paid $142 million for art?

Read about the woman who bought this very expensive painting.

Van Gogh: Master of Color

Lesson 11B focuses on the artist van Gogh.  You can read about his life and work at this web site.  You can also see van Gogh's work at four Los Angeles art museums.  I recommend The Getty Center not far from UCLA.  You can see van Gogh's Irises and some other works. 

Of course, The Getty Center has many other works of art by famous artist such as Rembrandt and Cezanne.  Admission is free.  Parking is $15.  You can also take buses and trains.  It might be an interesting trip for January when you have no classes!

Tragedy in the Philippines

Read about the efforts to recover from the typhoon.

A Veteran and His Granddaughter

On Veterans' Day read the story of this American veteran who fought against the Germans in Europe.

Free Rice Website

Practice English and earn rice grains to feed hungry people.

The Lost Boys of Sudan

Watch a video about one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Salva Dut, who became an American citizen but returned to his country to help his people.  Read the story of Salva Dut.

Another Source for Reading

Read many articles in the National Geographic Kids website.

The Story of the Afghan Girl

Time marches on, as these two "then" and "now" photos show.  Read about the Afghan girl, now the Afghan woman.  You might have to register to read, but it is free.

Day of the Dead Celebrations on the Rise

This is not good news for Mr. R, actually, but I like to know what is happening in American culture.  Read this story about a different Oct. 31 celebration.