Happy Halloween!

Dear class,

Today I want you to do 2 things:

(1) You will work on iBT TOEFL practice again. You will have 30 minutes to write an essay. You will use this time to plan, write, and correct your essay. Use 30 minutes only! Type your essay in Microsoft Word and then copy & paste it to your blog. Please tell & show me when you finish your blog.

Your blog should have a minimum of 300 words. Please remember to use spell-check and correct grammar. I will be grading you on: the length of your essay, and the supporting information. I want you to write a well-organized essay!

Your topic:

Traveling to a different country can be both exciting and frustrating at the same time. What are the most important pieces of advice that you would give visitors coming to your country? Give reasons and details to support your response.

(2) Check and make sure your blog has all the necessary entries. If you are missing some blog posts, it lowers your grade! If you have been here from the beginning of the semester, you should have all the blogs. If you came for section B, you should have blogs since 10/23 (last week). Late blogs are due by Sunday night at 10:00!

Remember blogs are 20% of your grade, so if you don't do them, that can be really bad for your grade!

If you have any questions, please ask me! Thank you!

Amy

Friday,

Dear class,

Today I have two things for you to do.

(1) iBT TOEFL writing practice - Please read and respond to the prompt. Don't forget to include an introduction, supporting sentences, and a conclusion. Use correct grammar and specific examples.

Use 30 minutes to plan, type and correct your essay. Type it in word and then copy & paste to your blog.

What historical event in your country has had a major effect on your country? Give reasons and examples to support your response.

(2) Please write about a favorite movie. Write 10 - 12 sentences explaining the movie. You can tell who is in the movie, where does the story happen, and what is the movie's story. Also tell why you like the movie.

Thank you for your work!

Amy

Middle of the semester

Dear class -

It's here, the middle of the semester! Yeah! You've been working hard for 8 weeks, and you have 8 more weeks to go!

For today:
(1) Please read and comment on three (3) people's essays of the "Compare yourself today and yourself five years ago. In what ways are you the same, or different" essay.

(2)
Please read two (2) different people's blogs from chapter 3. Please read and comment on their blogs.

If you finish this, please let me know.

Thank you!

Amy

Friday - Oct 9th

Dear Class,

You have been doing an excellent job with your blogs. Thank you for your hard work! I am proud of you and you should be proud of yourselves.

Today, I have two things for you to do.

(1) iBT TOEFL writing practice - Please read and respond to the prompt. Don't forget to include an introduction, supporting sentences, and a conclusion. Use specific examples.

Compare yourself today and yourself five years ago. In what ways are you the same, or different

(2) Please type/copy & paste your Chapter 3 writing assignment into your blog. (The one you gave me last week and I returned to you on Wednesday with corrections.)

Than you again for your hard work. I hope you have a great weekend!

Amy

Happy Friday!

Dear Class,

Good Morning! Today I am going to ask you to practice your research and summary skills.

(1) Please choose one person (different from your person who has made a difference). Research that person and choose 2-3 websites. Then, write a summary about that person.

Requirements:
- 2-3 sources - cite your sources/copy and paste the web address onto the bottom of your blog.
- Please don't copy information. Put the information into your words. If you want to copy some information, put it in " " and tell the source. (www.jones.com)
- Write 15 - 20 sentences

(3) Please read 2 or 3 people's blogs and comment.

Thank you for your hard work!

I hope you have a great weekend!

Amy