Mushroom E-Magazine Issue 2
This is the second Mushroom E-Magazine celebrating students’ work. This issue is all about Shakespeare. For full functionality of links or to print a copy, you can download the pdf.
Culture
Drawing Shakespeare
As many of my students know, I was, a long time ago, before I became a teacher, a professional artist. I am therefore going to be transparent about my own efforts at representing Shakespeare through visual art. I will update this post as I progress with my painting. The first step is to map out … Read more
random facts about shakespear
1.Shakespear is gay, as most historians say 2.At the age of 18, Shakespear married Anne Hathaway, a woman who is 8 years older than him(**Bruh**) 3.In sonnet 18, Shakespear discusses a young man who is “lovelier, and more gentle and dependably constant”, historians suggested that he was gaying with the man in the poem, while … Read more
Appreciating Shakespeare
This page provides space for my current English Language and Literature students (and anybody else who might want to join in) to discuss their studies of Shakespeare. Think of it as an online Student-Led Seminar 🙂 Welcome to this online Shakespeare Discussion Corner! 🎭 Hello, fellow Shakespeare enthusiasts! 🌟 Whether you’re diving into the enchanting world … Read more
A Giant Blue Mushroom
The site is called MUSHROOM so let’s appreciate a random giant, blue mushroom I found in Hangzhou Park, Suzhou. It is a very cold day, but look at that beautiful blue sky! A quirky blue mushroom rises to meet the expansive blue sky 😀
Scary Monsters, Fantasy Creatures and Mythological Beasts
The e-book below was put together by my Grade 6 English Language and Literature class as a warm up for our current unit Do you believe in magic? They are a very productive class – this work only took them half an hour, including the research 🙂
Memorable Dishes
It has been a long time since I went out China last time (it seems that I haven’t gone abroad since COVID-19, and I have been traveling in China for all the time). Even though, I can still remember those delicious😋 and unpleasant🤐 foods. A long time ago, I went to Thailand once, and the … Read more
A Durian Adventure: Exploring the King of Fruits
Hey there, fellow travelers and food enthusiasts! Today, I’m taking you on a journey to explore one of the most polarizing fruits in the world – the infamous durian. Strap in as we embark on an exotic culinary adventure that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your senses. Now, I’ll be honest with … Read more
Exotic Food–Fried Frogs
We’re often encouraged to step outside our comfort zones and explore the vast, irresistible world of exotic cuisines. However, when it comes to certain dishes, like fried frogs, the initial reaction from many is pure disgust. “How could anyone possibly eat that?” I wondered. The first time I saw this dish was at a hot … Read more