cathyuhu Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 A belated Happy New Year to you all! In reception this term we're looking at different countries, the one I'm struggling with is Jamaica . I wondered if anyone had any good ideas on what I can do linked to this country and any stories you may know of with a Jamaican origin. Thanks Catherine xxx
Guest Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 A good old bit of reggae! What about the Gemma stories - is she originally from Jamaica. Also, there's a story called Growing Good, but I can't remember if that links to Jamaica or it might be St Lucia, but even so, you could talk about The Carribbean as a whole to link it in. Beyond that you could look at the food they grow (although not dissimilar to other carribbean countries): maybe sugar cane (my first thought was rum, but maybe not eh?!), bananas, mangos, avocados etc. I'll keep thinking.
Marion Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 Oxfam do a collection of stories including some from Jamaica there is also a book called J is for Jamaica seem to think My brother sean and the jacobs ladder are both about the Caribean but not certain
cathyuhu Posted January 7, 2007 Author Posted January 7, 2007 Thanks both, i'll look into those story titles Catherine xxx
beth1 Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 No she went on her own accord! Sorry just couldn't resist the joke!!! Beth
Guest Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Quite right too Beth! It's like the one about the mexican who pushed his wife off the cliff. Why did he do it? Tequila! Liz x
Guest Praesus Infelix Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 You'll need to have pop-up blocker on for this site but there's lots about Jamaica on it (we used it to find out about Mary Secole). Here's the link to the folk stories. http://www.jamaicans.com/culture/anansi/index.shtml The problem with all caribbean stories is you need someone who can say it right and "Pickney, mi kyan 'elp yuh wit dat " Still looking for a recipe of caramelized plaintain with black beans....
Guest Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 How about'So much' by Trish Cook- one of my favourites - got lots of Jamaican kids in my class and they love the dialogue in this. We also love the Caribbean counting book (one smiling grandma) too. Puzzles xxx
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