“YUE读·阅见”——2023-2024 FDIS中英文阅读节

英语阅读成果展

English Reading Products 

Ms. Sophia Mousicos and Ms. Ashley Wei from the English Department kicked off FDIS’s reading festival, they shared the importance of reading books: “Reading not only enhances people’s vocabulary and comprehension skills but also nurtures their creativity and critical thinking. As we celebrate the joy of reading, it's fitting to honor the literary genius whose works continue to inspire generations: William Shakespeare. April 23rd marks both Shakespeare's birthday and the anniversary of his passing. That’s why we put it for World Book Day. Despite living over 400 years ago, Shakespeare's influence and relevance remain unparalleled. ”

So with this in mind, let's immerse ourselves in the magic of words as we reflect on our reading festival texts, and embark on a journey of discovery through the pages of literature together.

Book Review and Creative Writing 

书评与创意写作

In this session, students shared their appreciation for literature through book reviews and creative writing. Emmy(G7) delivered a captivating book review on “The Song of Achilles” and explored the transformation of Achilles through his lover’s eyes to render him more relatable and empathetic. Emily(G7) shared her 23 diary entries in Liesel’s voice based on “The Book Thief”, creating an intimate connection with the protagonist through her detailed narrative. Maria(G7) read her creative writing piece inspired by “The Book Thief” as well, painting a vivid picture of a stark landscape where deceptive beauty ultimately succumbs to the unforgiving forces of nature, leaving behind a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between illusion and reality. Next, Summer(G10) presented her poem inspired by “The Remains of the Day”, prompting the audience to ponder the timeless question: what makes life worth living? Lastly, Yuyan(G10) and Andrea (G10)performed their song based on “My Brilliant Friend”. Their wonderful performance showed us the complex relationships between Lenù and Lila with the lines: 

And to think that we used to be strangers

To think that we might soon be strangers

To think that we’ll never be strangers

To think that you can be the rest of my life

Creative Literary Visualizations 

创意文学作品视觉展示

Students' artistic interpretations of literature were showcased in the creative literary visualization session. Students Yumi Ma (G6), Claudia Ma (G9), Vivien He (G9), Ellen Hu (G10), Katy Shen (G10), and Cindy Yeo (G10) unveiled their visual narratives through book covers and posters, interpreting classics with an innovative lens. The event then transitioned into an interactive panel with three students whose projects took a unique spin beyond traditional visual formats. Jesse Yang (G6) designed an intricate board game for "The Song of Achilles" that incorporated the theme of fate. Olivia Si shared her rationale for using caricature in the vibrant "Matilda" cartoon. Victoria Chen explained the striking color scheme that enhances the storytelling in her cartoon "The Book Thief." Each student artist offered their unique vision and thoughtful analysis of the texts.

Multimedia Products 

多媒体作品

For the English Department’s multimedia category, two students were selected as having the best work: G6 Alice Wong and G8 Victoria Chen. Alice contributed a professional-grade podcast reviewing the book Born a Crime. It offered insightful observations as well as personal commentary on her opinions of the novel. Additionally, Victoria developed an animation video that was based on the novel Song of Achilles. She digitally sketched out most of the major scenes of the book and then combined them to make a visual retelling of the story. Overall, both these presenters demonstrated creativity in not only their selection of artistic medium but also the overall execution of their work.

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中文读书成果展示

 相声表演《非常语文 非常逗》

六年级的Julian Chang与Joshua Jiang给大家带来的是相声表演《非常语文 非常逗》。他们别出心裁，将寒假所读的《非常语文》与相声艺术相结合，以夸张幽默的表演形式逗得现场观众捧腹大笑，同时也让大家了解了“非常”语文的有趣现象。

配乐诗朗诵《山水美如画》

 七年级的Vera Nie和Emily Yang也自《非常语文》中取材，现场合作配乐诗朗诵，主题为《山水美如画》。一首《成都行》与一首叠字诗《流竹幽情》效仿前人，在大美山水之间追寻心灵的宁静与慰藉，抒发着对自然生活之美的无限向往。

剧本表演《大鱼在梦境里游过》

八年级的Jim Guo从长篇小说《寻找鱼王》中得到创作灵感，改编创作剧本《大鱼在梦境里游过》。他和同学们在演绎寻找大鱼时，感受人类和大鱼之间的情愫，领悟鱼王应担负的使命。他们的表演惟妙惟肖，引人入胜，让同学们在网络时代亦能感受原生态的自然和大地故事。

访谈沙龙《我听杨绛谈往事》

 读完《听杨绛谈往事》这本书后，九年级同学Jacky Fu, Richard Shen, Jiami Shi, Vivien He, Lily Yuan希望分享自己的深度思考与感悟，作为高中生的他们，以沙龙的形式全程带领同学们一起感受了杨绛先生的人生哲理和精神世界，体验那被岁月铭记的历史瞬间和人生智慧，他们的多元思考给我们留下了深刻印象。

“Yue读·阅见”——让我们在阅读中心存对新知、对世界的喜悦。

Let’s feel the utmost happiness about the new knowledge and the world through reading.