Journal 5_Spring Break Experience

MID-SEMESTER BREAK

All of us look forward to a break between our hectic semesters. Please share with your classmates what you did during your spring break. Please give details - use vivid description, humor, or any other details to capture our attention. Make sure to use Grammarly while typing your feedback.

For this one, please read everyone's comments and respond to all classmates with a minimum of one sentence reply. Complete reading and replying to all by Tuesday, March 21st midnight.

Journal 10_ About Myself

Hello students,

This would be your last blog for the semester. You had begun the semester by writing about yourself, Now I would like you to end the semester by writing something about yourself. It is very easy to pick out our weaknesses (shortcomings); however, it is not very easy to reflect on what we like about ourselves. For this blog, please do some self-reflection and make a list of all the good things about yourself. Do not rush this work. Take your time and write all that you like about yourself. Then put the points you listed in a paragraph form. Please elaborate on each of the points and explain why you like a certain quality that you possess. You may give examples from your life or opinion of others about that personality trait in you. Each one of us is special, and we would like to know about each other. Please reply to your classmates and appreciate and encourage each other. This blog is due on Thursday, May 4th. 

Journal 9: Use of Technology in Language Learning

Let's reflect of the most current topic in today's world:'Use of Technology in Language Learning.'

Please share your opinion here on what you feel about the use of computers, internet, smart phones and their applications, etc. for language learning. You may support your opinion with your personal experience using technology for ESOL work. Also, share any useful programs and applications that you have used to learn English. Give their names and describe briefly what they are, their advantage and disadvantage.

First share your examples and opinion and then comment on at least two other classmates' messages. You need to complete this work by Sunday, April 30th to get full points. PLEASE USE GRAMMARLY - pay attention to sentence structure. You have to learn to construct correct sentences.

You can begin by saying:

I personally feel that ...

Journal 8: Academic and Career Goals

NOTE: Please complete this by Tuesday, April 25th, and reply to at least two other students for full 10 points. Try to take care of grammar while typing. Pay attention to your sentence structure. :)

Why are you learning English? How much have you accomplished so far? What do you plan to do after you complete ESOL program? Please write in approximately 6-8 sentences your reasons for taking these classes and your academic and career goals.

Journal 6_I Believe in...

Hello students,

Please complete this journal by Tuesday, April 11th. Here you will do some self-reflection and think about your philosophy of life and share your thoughts. You can visit the following website to read some essays on this topic:

http://thisibelieve.org/themes/

Please give a title to this journal and be creative and share your own personal beliefs only. DO NOT SIMPLY COPY FROM THE WEBSITE. I have full trust in your writing skills. I have read your assignments and enjoy each time I read your original writing, so please trust your ability and write original blogs. 

(Note for the students in my reading class: You are using the same theme in your Reading 3 class for one of the reading logs. You might like to complete both these assignments at the same time).

Journal 7_When I Arrived in the U.S.

 Please read the topic and type your journal entry. Also, please read what others' have written and reply to at least two of your classmates. Please use Grammarly and word check while typing your comment.

For this journal, please share your experience as a newcomer in this country. How did you feel? What happened? Any exciting experience that you want to share, etc. This blog is due by Saturday, April 22nd. Make sure to respond to at least two other students for full points.

When I arrived in the US, ....

Journal 7: What am I talented in?

1. " If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke." - Brendan Francis

2. "Talent is like electricity. We don't understand electricity. We Use it." - Maya Angelou

What is your opinion about the two quotes above. Do you agree or disagree, and why? Discuss the two quotations first.

Also, let us know a bit more about yourself. Please describe what you are talented in. Make sure you add some description. What are you passionate about? How did you learn?  

 (NOTE: Once you have typed your blog, please read all your classmates' blogs to and make sure to reply to at least 2 other students substantially. Very brief reply would lead to loss of points) This discussion would be a good chance to talk about your own self.

You must pay attention to following:

1.   IMPORTANT: Please go to Grammarly https://app.grammarly.com/ and log in using your Google account. Click the link for a new file and first type your text there and look for grammar and spelling mistakes. Once you have edited your comment, copy and paste it on the blog. Let's pay close attention to sentence structure as well as enjoy commenting and responding to others.

2.   This blog is due on Tuesday, March 7th. It is worth 10 points. Late or incomplete submission will lead to loss of grades.