Journal Question #5

Hello All!! (Sorry this question is up a little late but I know none of you really do them until after Friday, so I think it's ok).
I just came back from Chicago because I had an interview for the JET program. If I get the job I'll be helping to teach English in Japan this coming July. I was a little nervous because I have wanted to travel my whole life. Though, I don't think that I was the most nervous that I have even been before.
This week I want to ask you what was a time in your life that you remember being very nervous or anxious about. It can be an exciting event, like getting to do something that you have always wanted to (an interview for a good job etc...), or it could be before something very negative, like having to do something you don't want to (give a speech or something like that.)
If you have a picture, awesome! If not, that's sad...

REMEMBER: 20 SENTENCES (I count the periods!!!!) Due 2/23 at 5pm!!!!

Thanks!!

Journal Question #4

This next Saturday is Valentine's Day. As far as I know I think all of your countries celebrate this holiday, though I know that each our your cultures celebrate this holiday differently. If you don't know this holiday, it's simple to understand. This is a day for Lovers. It's on this day that you tell the person you love most all about it. Also, sometimes people give gifts to their family and friends.
My question for this week asks about the kind of person you would want to marry. What do you want them to be like? What personality or what kind appearance?
If you are blessed enough to be married now please tell me about this person. How did you meet them? What are they like? What are you going to do for them this weekend?
If this question is a little too personal for you, tell me past experiences with this holiday in your country. How did you celebrate this day as a child?
DUE 2/16 at 5 PM. 20 Sentences.

(Also, I will be out of town this next Monday so I'll be getting your grades back to you a little late!!)

Americans

Hey all!!! After reading many of your journal #2s I was really impressed. I learned a lot of new things, and then heard some things that I had to learn about the hard way after meeting many international students. On my personal page I wrote my own reaction. It is my opinion and should not be taken as a personal attack to anyone in particular. It is something I have wanted to say to international students here, and to people I have met when I left my country, but never was able to say. Read it if you are interested. I couldn't pass up the chance to do the same thing that you all did.
Here is the Link.

Journal #3

I hope that all of you are not hurt too badly after walking out and about on campus. I have fallen at least twice since the snow began to melt and then freeze at night!!

This week I would like you to tell me about a time that there was a misunderstanding in your life. It could be that you did not understand something you read and made a big mistake as a result. I could be a misunderstanding in a relationship with you and another person, a mistake you made using English once that was created a funny situation, it could be a funny story of a misunderstanding between two friends that you know. As long as you tell me a story about this topic of confusion I'll be happy.

DUE 2/9 at 5PM 20 Sentences!

Journal Question #2

What is something about your home country that you wish all Americans knew? Why is this important to you? What impact do you think this knowledge would have on Americans? If there is a picture you have that would demonstrate this could you please share it with me?

DUE 2/2 at 5PM. 20 SENTENCES.

Journal Question #1

This is the first Journal Question of the term.
Who has had the most influence on your life? What did they do that made such an impact of you? What is it about this person that influenced you so much? Are they related to you? If they are not, how did you meet them? If you have never meet them did you read about them? Or did you read work that they published? I want to know what it is you admire about this person. If you have a picture or can find a picture of this person I would love to see it!!! If you have any interesting pictures from your break or from this term please post them with your blog. (I don't suggest that you save pictures off of facebook, many pictures from facebook have viruses that attach themselves to the photo, that happened to me this past break..my computer almost died!!!)
DUE 1/26 at 5 PM. 20 SENTENCES.

Welcome to the News and Exciting Term of CESL 091!!!

Hello Students!
I know that you are all exciting (or at least should be) about being in writing this term.
If you have had to do my assignments before you know the deal, but you still need to leave me a comment with what your current level and class is!!
You will always find the homework assignment on this page. If you cannot post on your page, or if you have any questions of any kind please post a comment on the homework assignment. (To post on a homework assignment, click on it's title and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the link that says "Post a Comment").

There will be a homework assignment due every Monday at 5pm. Any homework turned in after this time will still be accepted, but there will be a 1.5 point reduction. Also, any homework that does not meet the sentence length requirements will receive a 1.5 point reduction. Each assignment is graded out of 10 points so if your assignment was late and didn't meet requirements there is the possibility that you will receive 7/10 (70%) if your entries content is good.
Also, I grade these assignments based on content. Grammar is not as important as your ideas (if I don't understand what you are trying to tell me because of grammar you will loose points), so please try to express yourself as best as you can. Be creative and funny, these two things will get you a good grade. Also, don't compare your work with your classmates. I grade each of you independently and base my decisions on what I have seen in your work!

I am available to tutor if you need hep in any of your courses so please e-mail me at ana_lightcap86@yahoo.com

Thanks!!