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Hogwarts, Hogwarts,
Hoggy Warty Hogwarts,
Teach us something please,
Whether we be old and bald,
Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling,
With some interesting stuff,
For now they're bare
And full of air,
Dead flies and bits of fluff.
So teach us stuff worth knowing,
Bring back what we forgot,
Just do your best
We'll do the rest,
And learn until our brains all rot!
1: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2: Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3: There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4: Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5: Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6: His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7: The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8: The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9: The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10: More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11: Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12: Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13: Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Hat tip to Harry Potter's Page for this article. Here's an excerpt:The vast majority of parents (89%) say that reading Harry Potter has helped their child enjoy reading more, and 76% say that reading Harry Potter has helped their child do better in school. |
Comments on "Study Finds HP Has Positive Impact on Kids School Work"
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Cubeland Mystic said ... (July 27, 2006 2:21 PM)
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Pauli said ... (July 27, 2006 2:53 PM)
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Cubeland Mystic said ... (July 27, 2006 3:20 PM)
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post a commentPauli
I have not read the books, but this is an important point. I've seen all the movies and what I like most is the characters are all in school. There is a positive emphasis on study and discipline.
The students have an almost monastic routine. It reminds me of Stubenville for some reason. The movies remind me of my faith as a Roman Catholic, and when my kids are older I can use this material to teach, just like with LOTR or the Chronicles.
Yes. Contrary to the beliefs of some who have speculated that Harry will go off into the world searching for how to the means to destroy Voldemort, Merlin and I believe that he and his friends will end up at Hogwart's once again for the seventh and final year. We were just talking about that the other night, actually.
From plot perspective, if they go off into the world that is fine because I can use the allegory to teach how the characters’ knowledge and preparation is applied in the real world. Can you imagine having the conversation with your children as you are putting in your garden ;-) that Harry is able to do great things because he and the other characters had great preparation?
Or if it is more of the same, preparing for the battle (or life) at Hogwarts I would be just as pleased.