Blog Entry 10: Holidays

Soon it will be Christmas in Canada!  For your last blog entry, I'd like you to write about your favorite holiday.  It can be an international holiday, or one that is just celebrated in your country.  What do people usually do on this holiday?  Is there any special food/drink?  Why do you enjoy it?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, December 5. 

Blog Entry 9: Wedding Tradition

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, November 28.

Blog Entry 8: 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 21.

Blog Entry 7: 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 14.

Blog Entry 6: Comparison

Unit 4 talks about comparing men's and women's speech, and English vs. other languages.  For this blog entry, you are going to compare pets.  In your opinion, which pet is better - cats or dogs?  Please give some specific reasons for your answer.  Please post this entry by Tuesday, November 7.

Blog Entry 5: Languages

Unit 4 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, October 31.

Blog Entry 4: Money

Unit 2 talked about fraud and people losing money, but let's think of something more positive with money!  Imagine that you won $10 million in the lottery.  What would you do with the money?  Would you take a trip around the world...buy a big house...save some of it...or do something else?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, October 24.

Reading Practice: Speed Reading

This is a good website to help you practice reading more quickly:

http://eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM

Try Speed Reading exercises 1, 2, and 3 (4 and 5 are good if you want a challenge!)

Blog Entry 3: Crime

Unit 2 discusses some kinds of crime such as fraud and identity theft.  This blog entry is going to talk about crime in general.  Do you think Calgary is a safe city?  Is Calgary safer than your hometown?  What kinds of crimes happen in Calgary/your hometown?  Finally, how can you stay safe?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, October 17.

Blog Entry 2: Sports

Unit 1 talks about different kinds of sports.  What is your favorite sport?  Is this a sport that you play, or only watch?  Why do you find this sport interesting or exciting?  Please post your entry by Tuesday, October 10.

Hello and welcome to the RW 3A class blog!  I will put your topics here every week, and add some links for other websites related to reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, or punctuation.  I hope you have a good semester in Calgary, and that you have fun using your blog.  This blog will help to improve your writing.