Monday, April 26, 2010
Blog Assignment
Purpose of the Blog
*Improve your writing fluency
*Get to know each other
*Develop web skills
Your blogs links will be here.
Each week, write on your blog and comment on other students' blogs.
Out of class : Write 1 post a week of at least 10 sentences.
-Focus more on communication/fluency rather than perfect grammar.
-You can choose the topic (example topics are below).
Read & comment on your classmates' blogs.
-To check out other blogs, find the links to your classmates' blogs on the right of my page.
-Comment on at least 2 blogs (at least 2 sentences each).
Grading
You are graded on participation (not on your English ability).
-Did you write enough (number of posts on your blog, number of sentences per post, two comments other blogs each week)?
-Did you try to have fun, communicate thoughtfully, and improve your English?
-Did you do it on time?
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The first decision for this blog was to create the blog's name. It should show who you are and it should be cool! In your first blog, please introduce yourself and explain why you chose this name.
Second, please write your plan for this blog. Are you going to write about a different topic each time? Or, are you going to choose a certain theme every time? For example, maybe every week you want to write about different restaurants in Yokohama. Or perhaps, you want to write about your hobby or club. Usually, the most popular blogs on the internet talk about a specific topic each time.
Below is an example. I will explain why I made my name: Papa Globetrotter.
"Papa Globetrotter" is a dedicated father, who also likes to experience the best in the world and make it a better place. First and foremost, I am a dad. If you don't know by now, my 4 kids, Toma, Kio, Keina, andCai are half Japanese. Toma is 8, Kio is 6, Keina, my only girl is 4, and Cai is just 1! Luckily, I spend quite a bit of time with them playing sports & toys and reading books. My neighbor started to call me 'Papa Caleb' because I was always with my children. Though I spend a lot of time with my kids, I also take time to see the world myself. 'Globetrotter' means someone who travels the earth, and I have traveled to over 20 countries. But I also like 'experience the world' even in my own neighborhood. I am an idealist and want the world & my life to be as rewarding as possible. I try to do this by avoiding fast food/suburban/tv culture of many young fathers. I haven't eaten fast food or driven a car for many years despite having many young kids. When not taking care of my kids or working, you might find me hiking through nature, walking through a city street, or eating at a non-chain restaurant. Together Papa Globetrotter refers to me, a guy who when changing diapers dreams of travelling the world, and a guy, when on away from home, can't wait to be with his kids again.
You can also check out some of the old student blogs to get some ideas for your blog.
*Improve your writing fluency
*Get to know each other
*Develop web skills
Your blogs links will be here.
Each week, write on your blog and comment on other students' blogs.
Out of class : Write 1 post a week of at least 10 sentences.
-Focus more on communication/fluency rather than perfect grammar.
-You can choose the topic (example topics are below).
Read & comment on your classmates' blogs.
-To check out other blogs, find the links to your classmates' blogs on the right of my page.
-Comment on at least 2 blogs (at least 2 sentences each).
Grading
You are graded on participation (not on your English ability).
-Did you write enough (number of posts on your blog, number of sentences per post, two comments other blogs each week)?
-Did you try to have fun, communicate thoughtfully, and improve your English?
-Did you do it on time?
*************************************
The first decision for this blog was to create the blog's name. It should show who you are and it should be cool! In your first blog, please introduce yourself and explain why you chose this name.
Second, please write your plan for this blog. Are you going to write about a different topic each time? Or, are you going to choose a certain theme every time? For example, maybe every week you want to write about different restaurants in Yokohama. Or perhaps, you want to write about your hobby or club. Usually, the most popular blogs on the internet talk about a specific topic each time.
Below is an example. I will explain why I made my name: Papa Globetrotter.
"Papa Globetrotter" is a dedicated father, who also likes to experience the best in the world and make it a better place. First and foremost, I am a dad. If you don't know by now, my 4 kids, Toma, Kio, Keina, andCai are half Japanese. Toma is 8, Kio is 6, Keina, my only girl is 4, and Cai is just 1! Luckily, I spend quite a bit of time with them playing sports & toys and reading books. My neighbor started to call me 'Papa Caleb' because I was always with my children. Though I spend a lot of time with my kids, I also take time to see the world myself. 'Globetrotter' means someone who travels the earth, and I have traveled to over 20 countries. But I also like 'experience the world' even in my own neighborhood. I am an idealist and want the world & my life to be as rewarding as possible. I try to do this by avoiding fast food/suburban/tv culture of many young fathers. I haven't eaten fast food or driven a car for many years despite having many young kids. When not taking care of my kids or working, you might find me hiking through nature, walking through a city street, or eating at a non-chain restaurant. Together Papa Globetrotter refers to me, a guy who when changing diapers dreams of travelling the world, and a guy, when on away from home, can't wait to be with his kids again.
You can also check out some of the old student blogs to get some ideas for your blog.
Computer words
Vocab words to learn for this class
VOCABULARY HELP
(Also you can search shortcuts used in chatting: LOL, CUL8R)
INTERMEDIATE VOCABULARY GAMES
Computer Vocabulary Games (by Ms. Martins-Read)
Computer Vocabulary Games (word scramble) (by Mr. Krauss)
ADVANCED VOCABULARY GAMES (for those who already know a lot of computer vocabulary)
Computer Vocabulary Quizzes (by North Carolina Public Schools)
Quiz for Chatting Shortcuts: LOL, LUV (by Caleb)
Read below and see if you can understand. Then click on the above link. You might want to open a new window (Press: CTRL + N).
A: HI.
B: Hi.
A: ASL.
B: 29,M,
A: 21,F,
B:
A: Yes.
B: I went to
A: YD you do that?
B: I watched Sumo. I LUV sumo.
A: LOL! That’s crazy.
B: BF?
A: No. GF?
B: No.
A: BTW. I’m going to American next year.
B: Why.
B: Where?
A:
B: OMG. That’s where I live! Let’s meet F2F.
A: Maybe. Oh, wait someone is at my door. BBL
…..
A: I’m back.
B: WB.
A: IMO Japanese food is the best. Wait! POS
B: OMG. You still live with your parents!! CUL8R
A: Wait don’t go!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Emails from students.....
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will you be at Ferris tomorrow? i need to talk to you about my final thesis
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Good evening.
This is XXXXXX, English F class student.
I send you an e-mail of my final reflection and future plan (attached).
Thank you very much for your help during the second semester.
Sincerely,
This is XXXXXX, English F class student.
I send you an e-mail of my final reflection and future plan (attached).
Thank you very much for your help during the second semester.
Sincerely,
XXXX
___________________________________
Please check my paper.
___________________________________
Good evening!
Here is my homework.
Thank you for teaching so far.
I really enjoyed your English class.
I really enjoyed your English class.
I try more English study hard from now on!
___________________________________
IamKXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.Iamgoing to be absentfrom schooI about 2 weeks because of illness.
I worry about lack of attandance. : (
CouId you tell me how many times I absent from school？
I worry about lack of attandance. : (
CouId you tell me how many times I absent from school？
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Prichard-sensei,
XXXX-san at Kyoumu-ka has called me to say that XXXX-sensei's
CV has not arrived at Soumuka as of 17:00 today.
Do you have a hard copy of it without handwriting on it.
We cannot but to do without her seal on it.
Thank you.
XXXX-san at Kyoumu-ka has called me to say that XXXX-sensei's
CV has not arrived at Soumuka as of 17:00 today.
Do you have a hard copy of it without handwriting on it.
We cannot but to do without her seal on it.
Thank you.
___________________________________
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Blog help
How to make a new post
1. Go to http://www.blogger.com/
2. Sign in with your user name (email address) & password (top right corner)
3. Click on your blog name
4. Click on "Create new post"
5. Type your post
6. Press the "Publish" button (or "Save as Draft" if you are not finished)
How to edit or finish an old post
1. Go to http://www.blogger.com/
2. Sign in with your user name and password (top right corner)
3. Click on "Posts" after "Manage"
4. Choose the post you need to finish or fix
5. Finish or fix your post
6. Press the "Publish" button
How to comment on another blog
1. When you read a post you want to comment on, click "COMMENTS" below the post
2. If you are not logged in, type your username and password below the box on the right.
3. Type your comment in the box.
4. Click "PUBLISH YOUR COMMENT"
Possible topics What should I write about?
-Choose your own topic, like those below (10-15 sentences).
-Be careful not to write private information about yourself or anyone you know!
PAST
What is your most frightening experiencing?
What is your most embarrasing experience?
What was the happiest time of your life? the saddest?
When have you succeeded? failed?
What kinds of injuries have you had?
What regrets do you have in life? What would you do differently if you had a second chance?
Have you changed since you were a high school student?
What is your first memory?
How was you high school life?
Who has influenced your life the most?
FUTURE
What do you want to be doing in 5 / 10 / 25 years?
How many kids, if any, do you want to have? When do you want to get married?
What kind of job do you want?
Where do you want to live? Where would you live if you could live anywhere?
How do you hope to be different?
TOPICS
movies, tv, music, books, food (cooking or eating out), fashion, health, sports (playing and watching), school, clubs, family / relatives, friends, animals/pets, insects, food /cooking, shopping, travelling, the outdoors, computers, chores / housework, health, phobias (fears), role model
(For each topic try to answer what, what kind, where, when, why, with who, how, how much, how often)
ISSUES
the environment, politics, economy, abortion, homelessness, euthanasia, terrorism, etc.
1. Go to http://www.blogger.com/
2. Sign in with your user name (email address) & password (top right corner)
3. Click on your blog name
4. Click on "Create new post"
5. Type your post
6. Press the "Publish" button (or "Save as Draft" if you are not finished)
How to edit or finish an old post
1. Go to http://www.blogger.com/
2. Sign in with your user name and password (top right corner)
3. Click on "Posts" after "Manage"
4. Choose the post you need to finish or fix
5. Finish or fix your post
6. Press the "Publish" button
How to comment on another blog
1. When you read a post you want to comment on, click "COMMENTS" below the post
2. If you are not logged in, type your username and password below the box on the right.
3. Type your comment in the box.
4. Click "PUBLISH YOUR COMMENT"
Basic blogging vocabulary:
If you need help, check out this link.
Possible topics What should I write about?
-Choose your own topic, like those below (10-15 sentences).
-Be careful not to write private information about yourself or anyone you know!
PAST
What is your most frightening experiencing?
What is your most embarrasing experience?
What was the happiest time of your life? the saddest?
When have you succeeded? failed?
What kinds of injuries have you had?
What regrets do you have in life? What would you do differently if you had a second chance?
Have you changed since you were a high school student?
What is your first memory?
How was you high school life?
Who has influenced your life the most?
FUTURE
What do you want to be doing in 5 / 10 / 25 years?
How many kids, if any, do you want to have? When do you want to get married?
What kind of job do you want?
Where do you want to live? Where would you live if you could live anywhere?
How do you hope to be different?
TOPICS
movies, tv, music, books, food (cooking or eating out), fashion, health, sports (playing and watching), school, clubs, family / relatives, friends, animals/pets, insects, food /cooking, shopping, travelling, the outdoors, computers, chores / housework, health, phobias (fears), role model
(For each topic try to answer what, what kind, where, when, why, with who, how, how much, how often)
ISSUES
the environment, politics, economy, abortion, homelessness, euthanasia, terrorism, etc.
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