FRIDA KAHLO INSPIRED MY SISTER
BY ESTRELLA RIOS LOPEZ
“When I paint I draw about my feelings to express myself,” said my sister Carolina Rios. I look up to my sister because she started painting and drawing since she was little and she draws very realistic. Carolina and I both like to paint and draw, every time we paint it’s always something creative.
“I was inspired by a painting, painted by Frida Kahlo,” said Carolina. The painting was Frida holding a basket full of colorful flowers. My sister likes the bright colors and some of the dark colors in the painting. “My favorite artist is Frida Kahlo because she draws about how she feels like I do,” said Carolina. She expresses herself by painting. A lot of bright colors express her mood which means she’s happy. Dark colors show she is either sad or she is in a bad mood.
“I asked my sister what her favorite Frida Kahlo painting was and she said it was the one she got inspired by. Before our mom put up that painting of Frida Kahlo, it was hard for Carolina to think of what she wanted to draw and paint.
Our mom told her everything she knows about Frida Kahlo. After Carolina found out that Frida painted to express her feelings, Carolina started doing the same thing Frida did, instead of thinking of what to draw and paint. In this interview I learned that my sister wants to become good as Frida Kahlo.
“When I paint I draw about my feelings to express myself,” said my sister Carolina Rios. I look up to my sister because she started painting and drawing since she was little and she draws very realistic. Carolina and I both like to paint and draw, every time we paint it’s always something creative.
“I was inspired by a painting, painted by Frida Kahlo,” said Carolina. The painting was Frida holding a basket full of colorful flowers. My sister likes the bright colors and some of the dark colors in the painting. “My favorite artist is Frida Kahlo because she draws about how she feels like I do,” said Carolina. She expresses herself by painting. A lot of bright colors express her mood which means she’s happy. Dark colors show she is either sad or she is in a bad mood.
“I asked my sister what her favorite Frida Kahlo painting was and she said it was the one she got inspired by. Before our mom put up that painting of Frida Kahlo, it was hard for Carolina to think of what she wanted to draw and paint.
Our mom told her everything she knows about Frida Kahlo. After Carolina found out that Frida painted to express her feelings, Carolina started doing the same thing Frida did, instead of thinking of what to draw and paint. In this interview I learned that my sister wants to become good as Frida Kahlo.
ART INSPIRES PEOPLE
BY KARINA PORRAS
Ms. Hernandez is an art teacher at Lennox Middle School. I know that Ms. Hernandez became an art teacher in 2011. She said that teaching art is fun and her favorite artist is Frida Kahlo.
My story is about art classes. It has gotten students interested in the basic of drawing and art. People want to learn to draw to become better artists.
Frida Kahlo de Rivera was a Mexican painter who mostly painted herself, Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1954 in Coyoacan, Mexico. She was considered one of Mexico’s greatest artist.
Ms. Hernandez, likes teaching art because she liked drawing and painting when she was a little girl. She also liked art because she liked to paint flowers and plants because they are pretty.
I learned that Ms. Hernandez loves to teach art because it is fun. I also learned that Ms. Hernandez started teaching in 2011 and she took 53 units and 17 art classes in college.
Ms. Hernandez is an art teacher at Lennox Middle School. I know that Ms. Hernandez became an art teacher in 2011. She said that teaching art is fun and her favorite artist is Frida Kahlo.
My story is about art classes. It has gotten students interested in the basic of drawing and art. People want to learn to draw to become better artists.
Frida Kahlo de Rivera was a Mexican painter who mostly painted herself, Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1954 in Coyoacan, Mexico. She was considered one of Mexico’s greatest artist.
Ms. Hernandez, likes teaching art because she liked drawing and painting when she was a little girl. She also liked art because she liked to paint flowers and plants because they are pretty.
I learned that Ms. Hernandez loves to teach art because it is fun. I also learned that Ms. Hernandez started teaching in 2011 and she took 53 units and 17 art classes in college.
MR. PETERS THE MUSIC TEACHER
BY DAVID MORALES
Mr. Peters is a music teacher at Lennox Middle School. Mr. Peters started teaching 8 years ago at Bellflower. Mr. Peters likes music because when he was five his mom and brother taught him about music.
Mr. Peters motivation was his mom and brother. ”My mom and my brother showed me music at the age of five," said Mr. Peters. He said his mom always played music.
Mr. Peters favorite instrument is the trumpet. When he was younger he tried to play the guitar but he wasn’t able to, so he chose the trumpet.
Mr. Peters likes music because of his family. I learned that you can learn music at a very early age and from your family. What Mr. Peters knows about music he learned from his family.
Mr. Peters is a music teacher at Lennox Middle School. Mr. Peters started teaching 8 years ago at Bellflower. Mr. Peters likes music because when he was five his mom and brother taught him about music.
Mr. Peters motivation was his mom and brother. ”My mom and my brother showed me music at the age of five," said Mr. Peters. He said his mom always played music.
Mr. Peters favorite instrument is the trumpet. When he was younger he tried to play the guitar but he wasn’t able to, so he chose the trumpet.
Mr. Peters likes music because of his family. I learned that you can learn music at a very early age and from your family. What Mr. Peters knows about music he learned from his family.
mrs. hernandez the art teacher
BY FERNANDA XHURAPE MORALES
"I was inspired by my 1st grade teacher Mrs. Torres," said Mrs. Hernandez. Mrs. Hernandez likes the color purple because it’s bright and she loves drawing nature because it’s pretty. Mrs. Hernandez is a 6th and 7th grade art teacher who teaches at Lennox Middle School.
Mrs. Hernandez became an art teacher in 2011. Before she became an art teacher she took 53 units in college, which is 17 classes. She decided to teach art because it was fun and everyone wanted to be in art.
Mrs. Hernandez's favorite artist is Frida Kahlo. Frida Kahlo is a Mexican self-portrait artist who was married to Diego Rivera. Frida Kahlo was born on July 6,1907 and died on July 13,1954 because of pulmonary embolism. The most famous painting of Frida Kahlo is a painting of her and her husband Diego Rivera she recorded the up and downs of her marriage.
Mrs. Hernandez also loves doing other things. She loves painting with oil paints. When Mrs. Hernandez is not drawing she is cooking.
Mrs. Hernandez is an art teacher of 7th and 6th graders who teaches in Lennox Middle School. I learned that Mrs. Hernandez loves cooking besides drawing I also learned more about her favorite artist Frida Kahlo.
"I was inspired by my 1st grade teacher Mrs. Torres," said Mrs. Hernandez. Mrs. Hernandez likes the color purple because it’s bright and she loves drawing nature because it’s pretty. Mrs. Hernandez is a 6th and 7th grade art teacher who teaches at Lennox Middle School.
Mrs. Hernandez became an art teacher in 2011. Before she became an art teacher she took 53 units in college, which is 17 classes. She decided to teach art because it was fun and everyone wanted to be in art.
Mrs. Hernandez's favorite artist is Frida Kahlo. Frida Kahlo is a Mexican self-portrait artist who was married to Diego Rivera. Frida Kahlo was born on July 6,1907 and died on July 13,1954 because of pulmonary embolism. The most famous painting of Frida Kahlo is a painting of her and her husband Diego Rivera she recorded the up and downs of her marriage.
Mrs. Hernandez also loves doing other things. She loves painting with oil paints. When Mrs. Hernandez is not drawing she is cooking.
Mrs. Hernandez is an art teacher of 7th and 6th graders who teaches in Lennox Middle School. I learned that Mrs. Hernandez loves cooking besides drawing I also learned more about her favorite artist Frida Kahlo.
REBECCA MARTIN INSPIRED BY JAZZ
BY KATHERINE ARANDA
"My inspiration is Jazz,” said Rebecca Martin. Did you know that jazz began in the 1930’s and continuing? I interviewed Rebecca Martin because she is a jazz teacher. She says she started dancing when she was eight years old. She loves dancing, she draws her inspiration from successful dancers, and she has in her studio. She also mentioned that when she starts dancing it takes control of her body. Also, Jazz became a form of highly skilled dance. Jazz influenced many styles of dance and music. She also mentioned in her interview that jazz dance no longer is sole for fan kicks, routine as well as broadway jazz classes for musical theater. Rebecca Martin danced and has taught for 30 years. She learned to dance from her mom. Rebecca Martin also danced because it brought her happiness. Jazz dance is inspiration to the world. I learn that dance can change your future and it really does bring happiness. |
STEPS TO DANCING
BY ANDREA AVENA
There are many Lennox Middle School students who are on the L.E.A.P dance team. Joshelyn Rosas is a 6th grader who is on the L.E.A.P dance team. There are many different steps to learn a particular dance.
“I love to dance because I feel like I can just be me,” said Joshelyn Rosas. When you dance you should be yourself and express your feelings. You should also try to learn new steps because it could help you to be more advanced and learn better techniques.
Sometimes you will get nervous but you should just be yourself. Dance isn’t just about learning new things, it’s also about feeling yourself and feeling the rhythm.
According to Joshelyn if you ever forget your dance routine you should just make up your own moves just make up your own moves. If you come up with your own moves no one will know you messed up. You should still try to go with the beat. Joshelyn mentioned you should also make sure you don’t just have a straight face, you should show some expression when you dance.
When you’re practicing a dance you’re not just going to get it it the first try. It’s going to take some time and practice. You should practice everyday if you want to learn the dance. In this interview I learned that it takes more than just learning the dance, you have to be yourself and just feel it.
There are many Lennox Middle School students who are on the L.E.A.P dance team. Joshelyn Rosas is a 6th grader who is on the L.E.A.P dance team. There are many different steps to learn a particular dance.
“I love to dance because I feel like I can just be me,” said Joshelyn Rosas. When you dance you should be yourself and express your feelings. You should also try to learn new steps because it could help you to be more advanced and learn better techniques.
Sometimes you will get nervous but you should just be yourself. Dance isn’t just about learning new things, it’s also about feeling yourself and feeling the rhythm.
According to Joshelyn if you ever forget your dance routine you should just make up your own moves just make up your own moves. If you come up with your own moves no one will know you messed up. You should still try to go with the beat. Joshelyn mentioned you should also make sure you don’t just have a straight face, you should show some expression when you dance.
When you’re practicing a dance you’re not just going to get it it the first try. It’s going to take some time and practice. You should practice everyday if you want to learn the dance. In this interview I learned that it takes more than just learning the dance, you have to be yourself and just feel it.
STEPS TO SINGING
BY KAYLYN PULIDO
There are many different steps to singing. Jackie Cortez started singing at the age of 12. She inspired me to start singing. Singing allows you to be creative and to be yourself. There are many steps to be a good singer.
First, it is important to express your voice. Jackie Cortez started singing at the small age of 12. “I started singing because I got a part in a musical,” said Jackie Cortez. "You have to control your vocals when you are doing a high pitch." You have to be focused on what you are singing.
"Next you have to sing whatever makes you happy," said Jackie Cortez. The last step is, "Keep your jaw open when you are singing or saying “ahhh”, if you don’t want to leave your jaw in pain.
So many people want to learn how to sing, so these are some important steps. For example, relax your voice and be patient. I learned that there are many different steps to become a good singer.
Because Jackie is experienced, she gives good advice to people who want to become a singer.
There are many different steps to singing. Jackie Cortez started singing at the age of 12. She inspired me to start singing. Singing allows you to be creative and to be yourself. There are many steps to be a good singer.
First, it is important to express your voice. Jackie Cortez started singing at the small age of 12. “I started singing because I got a part in a musical,” said Jackie Cortez. "You have to control your vocals when you are doing a high pitch." You have to be focused on what you are singing.
"Next you have to sing whatever makes you happy," said Jackie Cortez. The last step is, "Keep your jaw open when you are singing or saying “ahhh”, if you don’t want to leave your jaw in pain.
So many people want to learn how to sing, so these are some important steps. For example, relax your voice and be patient. I learned that there are many different steps to become a good singer.
Because Jackie is experienced, she gives good advice to people who want to become a singer.
how dance changed over the years
BY DANIELA MANCIA
“Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another”, said TorontoDanceSalasa.ca. Dance is a form of art, from the music to the culture and the history behind it. Dance and how it is perceived has changed over the years.
One question that is asked a lot is: What does it take to be a dancer? Most dancers start their training before adolescence and audition for full-time work by the age 18. From being only a form of celebrating culture to entertain and the form of dancing. Kids also enjoy dancing because it makes them get along with other children and adults.
Second, dance inspires many people to keep on dancing. Dance inspires people because since 3000 B.C is when dance started and they often said it inspired them by moving rhythmically to music, typically following a set. Now in these years people say it inspires them because dance is filled with interesting events and new styles.
Third, we're going to talk about my interview, so I interviewed Elizabeth Rivera and she has a dance team in an afterschool program. I asked her what does it take to be a dancer and she said, ”You need to have open lines and sometimes take risks." We talked about that in paragraph 2 and it explains a little bit of the same thing. The other question I asked her was what inspires you to dance she said she likes people or friends watching her makes her happy.
Lastly, I’ve realized that dance is a really nice art that has changed over the years by getting more popular and more professional. I learned that dance is filled with new styles and can make people feel the rhythm of the music.
“Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another”, said TorontoDanceSalasa.ca. Dance is a form of art, from the music to the culture and the history behind it. Dance and how it is perceived has changed over the years.
One question that is asked a lot is: What does it take to be a dancer? Most dancers start their training before adolescence and audition for full-time work by the age 18. From being only a form of celebrating culture to entertain and the form of dancing. Kids also enjoy dancing because it makes them get along with other children and adults.
Second, dance inspires many people to keep on dancing. Dance inspires people because since 3000 B.C is when dance started and they often said it inspired them by moving rhythmically to music, typically following a set. Now in these years people say it inspires them because dance is filled with interesting events and new styles.
Third, we're going to talk about my interview, so I interviewed Elizabeth Rivera and she has a dance team in an afterschool program. I asked her what does it take to be a dancer and she said, ”You need to have open lines and sometimes take risks." We talked about that in paragraph 2 and it explains a little bit of the same thing. The other question I asked her was what inspires you to dance she said she likes people or friends watching her makes her happy.
Lastly, I’ve realized that dance is a really nice art that has changed over the years by getting more popular and more professional. I learned that dance is filled with new styles and can make people feel the rhythm of the music.