Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Blog Entry 10 - New Year's Resolution

In a few weeks, it will be New Year's Eve!  For many people in Canada, it's a tradition to make a resolution for the new year (a resolution is a promise to do something).  Some common resolutions are to quit smoking, start exercising, eat healthier, study harder, etc.  You can find more information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_resolution 
Here is your blog question: What is one resolution you'd like to make for the new year?  How will you achieve your resolution?  Please post this entry by Wednesday, December 16.  This is the final blog entry - thanks for your work on the blogs this semester!



Thursday, December 3, 2015

Extra Practice - Articles

If you'd like some extra practice with articles, check this website:

http://englishpage.com/articles/index.htm

There are lots of examples and practice exercises.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Blog Entry 9 - Holidays

In Canada, we are now entering the holiday season, which mostly refers to Christmas and New Year's, but also includes holidays like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.  The question for this blog entry is: What is your favorite holiday?  Why do you enjoy it?  How do people celebrate this holiday (i.e. special food, drink, music, ceremonies, etc.)?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Blog Entry 8 - Marriage Traditions

For this blog entry, I would like you to find out about an interesting/unusual marriage or wedding tradition from around the world.  What do people do as part of this tradition?  Which country (or countries) practice this tradition?  Why do people do it?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Blog Entry 7 - Opinion

In the unit 6 writing assignment, you have to give your opinion about ecotourism.  For this blog entry, I'd like you to give your opinion about something else.  Please write about a book, movie or TV show you enjoy.  Why do you like it?  What is interesting/funny/exciting (etc.) about it?  Who do you recommend this book/movie/TV show for?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, November 24.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Blog Entry 6 - Travel

Unit 6 in the textbook talks about travel and tourism.  For this blog entry, you are going to write about a unique or interesting tourist destination in your home country.  Describe some details about the place - what can people see or do there?  When is the best time to visit?  Why is it so popular?  Feel free to use lots of adjectives!  Please post this entry by Tuesday, November 17.

Monday, November 2, 2015

Blog Entry 5 - Languages

Unit 4 also talks about the importance of language and communication.  Besides English, what is another language you'd like to learn?  Why?  What could you do with that other language (travel, work, study, etc)?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, November 10.