Blog 4: TED Talks

Have you heard of "TED Talks"?  They are short , inspirational speeches given by fascinating experts and innovators in different fields.  They are very popular and usually very good.

Your task: 

1) Click on the link below of 25 excellent TED Talks.  (If the website asks you to sign up, just close that window and continue).
2) Look through the list and choose one that seems interesting to you. 
3) Listen to it (if you don't like it, switch to another one).  They are 12-20 minutes long. 
4) Write a 2-3 paragraph response.  Include a paragraph of summary and a paragraph of your response and opinions. 

Blog response 6 due before class on Thursday, 7/24.

Link: http://under30ceo.com/top-25-ted-talks-you-must-watch-amazing-inspiring-and-unique/

Blog 3: Creative Writing

Write a story using the 3 pictures.  Make it creative and fun.  It should be at least 2 paragraphs. 

Due Thursday, 7/17 before class.

If you were absent on Thursday, use the three pictures below to make your story. 

Blog 2: Proverbs

I really enjoyed reading your blogs and comments last week!  Keep up the good work.

Read the proverbs below (from the grammar book Focus on Grammar 4).  Respond to them in any way you'd like to.  You might comment on one or more that are meaningful to you.  Do you have life experience that matches these proverbs?  Do you have similar proverbs in your culture?  How do they compare?  Write 2-3 good paragraphs.

1. Rome wasn't built in a day.
2. He ran away from the rain and was caught in a hailstorm.
3. Silence was never written down.
4. Never promise a fish until it's caught.
5. Stars are not seen by sunshine.
6. Write the bad things that are done to you in sand, but write the good things that happen to you on a piece of marble.
7. Skillful sailors aren't made by smooth seas.
8. A good year is known by its spring.
9. Knowledge is like a garden: if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.
10. Great trees are envied by the wind.
11. The night is dark, but the apples are counted.

Please title your blog "Response  #2".  It is due Thursday, July 3 before class.  

Blog 1: Introductions

Tell me about yourself! Who are you? What are some things that interest you? Why did you decide to come to the U.S. to study? What are some of your hobbies?  Please write 3 paragraphs.  Also, think of some interesting things to tell us!

Write your blog on YOUR page. I will link it to my page. Please title it Response #1. Due Thursday, 6/19 before class.