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Portfolio for Writing IV

Posted: January 9th, 2010, 12:27am PST

Student ID: 08133

Portfolio for Writing IV, Section 1C

0.0. OVERVIEWReviews, Posts, Words, and More
[Please embed your proto-portfolios here {in HMTL editing mode}; then remove this line of remarks, including the square brackets.]
1.0. ESSAYS Please complete this table with data gathered from essays on your blog. See the Key (below) for definitions of the symbols in row one, and complete columns four through nine with numerical values (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

1.1. Showcase	Short titles with links to blog posts	Dates yyyy.mm.dd	¶	W	C	L	P	M
2-01a (2009.10.07)	My favorite university	2009.10.7	5	312	6	0	0	0
2-01b (2009.10.21)	My favorite university ☆ revised verson	2009.10.21	8	555	2	0	0	0
(2-01c)
2-02a (2009.11.04)	Essay 2-02a: Haagen-Dazs	2009.10.28	6	385	4	5	1	0
2-02b (2009.11.18)	Essay 2-2b: Haagen-Dazs☆	2009.11.11	6	405	0	9	0	0
(2-02c)
2-03a (2009.12.02)	2-03a: Learning Stories	2009.11.27	5	505	4	0	0	0
2-03b (2009.12.18/22)	Let's enjoy learning languages!	2009.12.16	8	1014	0	0	0	0
(2-03c)
Totals	---	---	38	3716	16	14	1	0

Key:
¶: number of paragraphs five (5) or more sentences in length
W: number of words
C: number of comments
L: number of links
P: number of photos or other graphics
M: number of other media included in post

1.2. Most Improved Essay(See: Note 4, below.)

Selection and Assessment: Which of the three essays that you've written and revised this semester shows the most improvement? What did you do to improve it? Remember that complete answers are better than short answers, focus on your writing (accuracy, appropriacy, content and organization, rather than graphics or other media), and explain at least two major improvements.

[Please remove these remarks, including the square brackets, then identify your most improved essay, and explain ways that you improved it here.]

2.0. COMMENTS

Showcase	Short titles of posts with links	Dates of comments yyyy.mm.dd	Numbers of words in comments	Qualities of comments**
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*
2.4. Most comments on:	Short titles of posts with link	Dates of posts yyyy.mm.dd	Total number of words in comments	Qualities of comments**
2.4.1. Any one of your essays*
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---		---	---
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---
2.4.2. Any of your other posts*
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---		---	---
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---

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* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post. That is, explain briefly what makes comments good.

2.5. Recent comments displayDoes your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example, in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where, or why not? Please explain.

...

2.6. Additional reflections on comments

[Please remove these remarks, including the square brackets; then write out your reflections on both giving and receiving comments here.]
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3.0. BOOK REVIEWS

3.1. Showcase	Short titles with links	Dates: yyyy.mm.dd	Words	Comments
Example:	Vampire Killer	2007.05.16	39	1
BR 2-01
BR 2-02
BR 2-03
BR 2-04
BR 2-05
BR 2-06
BR 2-07
BR 2-08
BR 2-09
BR 2-10
BR 2-11
BR 2-12
BR 2-13
BR 2-14
BR 2-15
BR 2-16
BR 2-17
BR 2-18


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Note: Please calculate and list book review Totals for words and comments without including those from the example (above).

3.2. Best Book ReviewSelection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

[Please remove these remarks, including the square brackets; then identify your best book review, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]

4.0. BLOG LAYOUT, LABELING, LINKING, and MEDIA

Showcase	Yes	No
4.1. Does your blog display an archive?
4.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?
4.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?
4.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?
4.2. Does your blog display a cloud or list of labels in the sidebar?
4.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):	---	---
"books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)
"essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")
"quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)
"links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)
"movies" (plural) AND "websites" (plural)
"brainstorms" (or "brainstorming"), "essay prep.," AND "free-writing" (or "free-writes")
4.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?
How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts? ___ other labels attached to three or more posts	---	---
Which labels, and to how many posts each? Please list those labels instead of www, xxx, yyy..., and list numbers of posts instead of n, m, o... (in parentheses), below. www (n) xxx (m) yyy (o) zzz (p) ...	---	---
4.3. Links and media	---	---
4.3.1. Do your blog posts this semester include photos or other graphics?
Does your blog profile include a photo or graphic representation?
How many of your blog posts this semester include photos or other graphics? ___ posts including photos or other graphics	---	---
4.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links?
How many of your posts this semester include three (3) or more links? ___ posts including three or more links (including this portfolio!)	---	---
4.3.3. Does your blog include other media?
How many of your blog posts this semester include other media? ___ posts including other media	---	---
What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list the kinds here: ... ... ...	---	---
What media content that you originally produced, if any, do your blog posts for this semester contain? Please list and explain each item briefly, and add short links and dates (yyyy.mm.dd) for reference. ... (short link, date) ... (short link, date) ... (short link, date)	---	---

4.4. Overall presentationWhat have you done to enhance the overall presentation and readability of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, display, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes that you have made on your blog this semester.

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5.0. ADDITIONAL REFLECTIONS ON YOUR BLOG AND YOUR WRITING FOR ITPlease feel free to include reflections on both class work and homework, as well as on the content of this portfolio (proto-portfolios, showcases, selections, and reflections).

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6.0. ADVICE AND SUGGESTIONS FOR YOURSELF, YOUR PEERS, AND YOUR SUCCESSORS

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Notes:

This portfolio template derives from Writing Studio Blog templates for Writing IIIc and Writing IVc (2007-08), Writing III, §§1a & 1c, Writing IV: Portfolio, §§1a & 1c (2008-09), and the July 7, 2009, Portfolio for Writing III.
Please use the same code in section 0.0 that you used to embed your proto-portfolios (PPFs) in the footer of your blog, which you should already have revised to display your 2nd (fall) semester PPF first.
The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derived from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008).
The essay selection and explanation item (§1.2, above) differs from that in the July 7, 2009, Portfolio for Writing III. Please read the new item carefully before making a selection.

____________________
License:
This portfolio template is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
Please attribute to "the Writing Studio Blog, 2010.01.05" (with link, but without quotation marks).

☆UTO☆

Posted: January 9th, 2010, 10:55pm PST

BR-15: Water World

Posted: January 8th, 2010, 4:48pm PST

Alan,T. (2007). Venus Bay. Australia: Tomson Learning Australia.

Student ID: 08133Portfolio ...

Posted: January 5th, 2010, 10:58am PST

Student ID: 08133

Portfolio for Writing IV, Section 1C

(See: Note 1, below)
0.0. OVERVIEWReviews, Posts, Words, and More(See: Note 2, below.)

1.0. ESSAYS(See: Note 3, below.)

Please complete this table with data gathered from essays on your blog. See the Key (below) for definitions of the symbols in row one, and complete columns four through nine with numerical values (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

1.1. Showcase	Short titles with links to blog posts	Dates yyyy.mm.dd	¶	W	C	L	P	M
2-01a (2009.10.07)	My favorite university	Wednesday, October 7, 2009	5	312	6	0	0	0
2-01b (2009.10.21)	My favorite university ☆ revised verson	Wednesday, October 21, 2009	8	555	2	0	0	0
(2-01c)
2-02a (2009.11.04)	Essay 2-02a: Haagen-Dazs	Wednesday, October 28, 2009	6	385	4	5	1	0
2-02b (2009.11.18)	Essay 2-2b: Haagen-Dazs☆	Wednesday, November 11, 2009	6	405	0	9	0	0
(2-02c)
2-03a (2009.12.02)	2-03a: Learning Stories	Friday, November 27, 2009	5	505	4	0	0	0
2-03b (2009.12.18/22)	Let's enjoy learning languages!	Wednesday, December 16, 2009	8	1014	0	0	0	0
(2-03c)
Totals	---	---	38	3176	16	14	1	0

Key:
¶: number of paragraphs five (5) or more sentences in length
W: number of words
C: number of comments
L: number of links
P: number of photos or other graphics
M: number of other media included in post

1.2. Most Improved Essay(See: Note 4, below.)

Selection and Assessment: Which of the three essays that you've written and revised this semester shows the most improvement? What did you do to improve it? Remember that complete answers are better than short answers, focus on your writing (accuracy, appropriacy, content and organization, rather than graphics or other media), and explain at least two major improvements.

[Please remove these remarks, including the square brackets, then identify your most improved essay, and explain ways that you improved it here.]

2.0. COMMENTS

Showcase	Short titles of posts with links	Dates of comments yyyy.mm.dd	Numbers of words in comments	Qualities of comments**
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*
2.4. Most comments on:	Short titles of posts with link	Dates of posts yyyy.mm.dd	Total number of words in comments	Qualities of comments**
2.4.1. Any one of your essays*
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---		---	---
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---
2.4.2. Any of your other posts*
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---		---	---
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---

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* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post. That is, explain briefly what makes comments good.

2.5. Recent comments displayDoes your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example, in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where, or why not? Please explain.

...

2.6. Additional reflections on comments

[Please remove these remarks, including the square brackets; then write out your reflections on both giving and receiving comments here.]
....

3.0. BOOK REVIEWS

3.1. Showcase	Short titles with links	Dates: yyyy.mm.dd	Words	Comments
Example:	Vampire Killer	2007.05.16	39	1
BR 2-01	The story of chocolate☆BR-1☆	Wednesday, September 30, 2009	292	2
BR 2-02	BR-2: STRIKER	Wednesday, October 7, 2009	141	0
BR 2-03	BR-3: Pinocchio	Wednesday, October 21, 2009	246	0
BR 2-04	BR-4: The Pevealing Story of Underwear	Monday, November 9, 2009	193	0
BR 2-05	BR-5: PICTURE	Monday, November 9, 2009	247	0
BR 2-06	BR-6: Making a Cake	Monday, November 9, 2009	325	0
BR 2-07	BR-7: Helping out	Monday, November 9, 2009	237	0
BR 2-08	BR-8: Three Billy-Goats	Thursday, November 12, 2009	236	0
BR 2-09	BR-9: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle	Thursday, November 12, 2009	189	0
BR 2-10	BR-10: Dogs at work	Thursday, November 12, 2009	169	0
BR 2-11	BR-11: A present for Jojo	Friday, December 18, 2009	194	0
BR 2-12	BR-12: GETTING DOWN TO BISINESS	Tuesday, December 22, 2009	181	0
BR 2-13	BR-13: GADGET BOY AND KID FANTASTIC	Monday, December 28, 2009	296	1
BR 2-14
BR 2-15
BR 2-16
BR 2-17
BR 2-18


---	---	Totals:

Note: Please calculate and list book review Totals for words and comments without including those from the example (above).

3.2. Best Book ReviewSelection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

[Please remove these remarks, including the square brackets; then identify your best book review, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]

4.0. BLOG LAYOUT, LABELING, LINKING, and MEDIA

Showcase	Yes	No
4.1. Does your blog display an archive?
4.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?
4.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?
4.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?
4.2. Does your blog display a cloud or list of labels in the sidebar?
4.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):	---	---
"books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)
"essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")
"quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)
"links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)
"movies" (plural) AND "websites" (plural)
"brainstorms" (or "brainstorming"), "essay prep.," AND "free-writing" (or "free-writes")
4.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?
How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts? ___ other labels attached to three or more posts	---	---
Which labels, and to how many posts each? Please list those labels instead of www, xxx, yyy..., and list numbers of posts instead of n, m, o... (in parentheses), below. www (n) xxx (m) yyy (o) zzz (p) ...	---	---
4.3. Links and media	---	---
4.3.1. Do your blog posts this semester include photos or other graphics?
Does your blog profile include a photo or graphic representation?
How many of your blog posts this semester include photos or other graphics? ___ posts including photos or other graphics	---	---
4.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links?
How many of your posts this semester include three (3) or more links? ___ posts including three or more links (including this portfolio!)	---	---
4.3.3. Does your blog include other media?
How many of your blog posts this semester include other media? ___ posts including other media	---	---
What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list the kinds here: ... ... ...	---	---
What media content that you originally produced, if any, do your blog posts for this semester contain? Please list and explain each item briefly, and add short links and dates (yyyy.mm.dd) for reference. ... (short link, date) ... (short link, date) ... (short link, date)	---	---

4.4. Overall presentationWhat have you done to enhance the overall presentation and readability of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, display, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes that you have made on your blog this semester.

...
...
...

5.0. ADDITIONAL REFLECTIONS ON YOUR BLOG AND YOUR WRITING FOR ITPlease feel free to include reflections on both class work and homework, as well as on the content of this portfolio (proto-portfolios, showcases, selections, and reflections).

...
...
...

6.0. ADVICE AND SUGGESTIONS FOR YOURSELF, YOUR PEERS, AND YOUR SUCCESSORS

...
...
...

____________________
Notes:

This portfolio template derives from Writing Studio Blog templates for Writing IIIc and Writing IVc (2007-08), Writing III, §§1a & 1c, Writing IV: Portfolio, §§1a & 1c (2008-09), and the July 7, 2009, Portfolio for Writing III.
Please use the same code in section 0.0 that you used to embed your proto-portfolios (PPFs) in the footer of your blog, which you should already have revised to display your 2nd (fall) semester PPF first.
The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derived from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008).
The essay selection and explanation item (§1.2, above) differs from that in the July 7, 2009, Portfolio for Writing III. Please read the new item carefully before making a selection.

____________________
License:
This portfolio template is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
Please attribute to "the Writing Studio Blog, 2010.01.05" (with link, but without quotation marks).

◇Homestay English Part3◇

Posted: January 3rd, 2010, 5:23pm PST

What is the highest mountain in Japan?
Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and is 3, 776M high. It is a dormant volcano and hasn't erupted since 1708. Mt. Fuji is regarded as the symbol of Japan because of its graceful shape. Many people, including foreigners, climb this mountain during the summer.

Can you recommend famous sightseeing spots in Japan?

It is a difficult question because we have so many nice places. Many foreigners prefer to visit Kyoto, Nara, Kamakura and Hiroshima. The first two were ancient capitals of Japan, and have a classic art. They are ‘must see ‘ places to visit.

What is the legal age for drinking alcohol?

Twenty or over. Smoking is permitted at the age of 20 as well. People over 20 years of age also have the right to vote in elections in Japan, a 20-year-old person is legally regarded as an adult.

What’s the tax rate in Japan?

Tax is income related. We normally pay around 20~28% of our monthly salary as income tax and residential tax. We must also pay 5% consumption tax whenever we buy something.

What do the Japanese eat for breakfast?

The traditional Japanese breakfast menu consists of boiled rice, miso soup, broiled fish and pickles. In addition to this, some people juice, tea or coffee, like western people. There are not so many people who eat cereals for breakfast.

What is the family system like in Japan?

Many married couples and their children used to live together with the husband’s parents. As the economy developed, however, this gradually began to change. A number of people moved from their began to appear. This has become a common phenomenon in Japan as well as in western countries.

Why do you have the two beliefs, Shintoism and Buddhism?

It is true the two major beliefs exist in one person. Shintoism is based on animism and it doesn’t have a teaching. As Buddhism from China has its teachings and holy books, it made up for the non precepts of Shintoism. In recent time, each of them has played its role in the ceremonial parts of our lives. Happy events are celebrated in the Shinto way, while sad events are held in the Buddhist way.

Are there any traditional arts in Japan?

Yes, you can see many things such as flower arrangement, ceramics, tea ceremony, some theatrical performances like Noh and Kabuki. In the 16^th century, tea ceremony was raised to an art form through which people sought spiritual tranquility. People drink powdered green tea prepared in a traditional way. Noh is the oldest traditional performance of Japanese theater, dating back to the 14^th century. Kabuki originated in the 17^th century. Both haven’t changed their original forms for ages and still have enthusiastic fans.

462 words

◇Homestay English Part2◇

Posted: January 2nd, 2010, 4:00pm PST

When does a typhoon occur around Japan?

Typhoons frequently hit Japan in late August and September. They are violent storms similar to hurricanes. Some parts of the country suffer heavy damage to crops and buildings every year.

Is Japan a volcanic country?

Yes, it is. There are many active volcanoes throughout Japan. Volcanic eruptions sometimes occur and devastate surrounding areas. These phenomena are closely related to earthquakes.

What seasons are there in Japan?

There are four seasons in Japan; spring, summer, autumn and winter. We have a rainy season in early summer. It begins in about the middle of June and ends in July. In early fall, big typhoons hit some areas and cause damage to crops, houses, etc.

At what age are you allowed to vote?

Anyone over 20 years of age became eligible to vote in any election just after World War II in Japan. Strictly speaking, it was not until 1947 that women had the right. But the voting rate of the younger generation is not always as high as the others. I feel ashamed that some young people squander their right to vote.

How do you elect the Prime Minister or the President?

We have a Prime Minister as head of the Cabinet, not a President. He is elected by the Diet. The leader of the biggest political party will usually be Prime Minister. He can dissolve the House of Representatives, while the Diet can dismiss the Cabinet.

How do you elect the Diet members?

We elect them by direct vote. The Diet consists of the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors. A candidate for the latter as well as for prefectual governor should be over 30 years old. The others must be 25 years or older.

What is the main industry in Japan?

Drastic changes in the industrial structure have taken place since World War II, making the manufacturing industries such as electrical equipment, automobiles and the information-related sectors the most powerful today.

What does Japan import mainly?

There are few natural resources in Japan in spite of it being one of the biggest industrial countries in the World. So we need to import foreign raw materials and energy resources as well as food needed to feed our big population.

What does Japan export mainly?

Sales of high quality goods produced in Japan, especially in the area of technology, automobiles and electrical appliances, have been expanding in the world markets. But, as a result, the trade surplus of Japan has caused trade friction.

What is the unemployment rate in Japan?

With companies struggling to recover from a long recession, the unemployment rate actually rose to 4.8% in 1999. In particular, companies that they want to be employed by.

At what ate Japanese children supposed to begin school?

Children who have reached the age of six are suppose to begin school. After nursery school or kindergarten, they enter the first grade at elementary school. Compulsory education lasts nine years in total: six years of elementary school and three years of junior high school.

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◇Homestay English Part1◇

Posted: January 2nd, 2010, 3:28pm PST

I will go to Toronto, Canada during spring vacation this year. I will study abroad alone. Then, I study home stay English now.

(The introduction od Japan)

How long does it take from Japan to Sydney?

It takes 9 hours with a direct flight. Australia is over 8,000 km to the south of Japan. It belongs to the Southern Hemisphere, as you know. Four hours after we fly over the equator, we’ll be in Sydney but in the opposite season.

What’s the time difference between Japan and New York?

We have to pass over the international date line to get in New York. So there’s a 14-hour time difference. That means 9 a.m. today in Japan is 7 p.m. the day before in New York. I left Japan in the evening on the 18^th and arrived in New York on the same day.

Do you have earthquakes frequently in Japan?

Yes, we do. We often have small quakes here and there in our country. This is because Japan borders on the continental and ocean plates and there are a number of fault lines throughout the country. Big earthquakes occur when those plates collide against each other as well as when active faults move.

How bad was the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995?

The earth quake, 7.2 on the Richter scale, claimed over 6,000 lives in Hyogo, Osaka and other neighboring prefectures. It is reported that more than 26,000 people were injured in the disaster. The damage was the worst after the Great Kanto Earthquake in Japan.

256 words

BR-14: Venus Bay

Posted: December 28th, 2009, 6:45pm PST

Julie, M. (2007). Venus Bay. Australia: Tomson Learning Australia.

I’m interested in this book because the story about two siblings. I grew up as the second daughter of two siblings. When I was a child I sometimes quarreled with my sister, but I like her very much. Now, she lives in Chiba, so I can’t see her. I miss her. My sibling is precious to me.

Holly’s family went to Venus Bay. Jake was Holly’s brother. Holly had seen a side of she didn’t like. He had decided that Holly was weak. She tried to tell him she wasn’t weak, but he wouldn’t listen. He was up on his board surfing, while she couldn’t even stand up on hers. He had fallen off his board before the wave reached her. He was drowning in the bay, so she raced into the water. She could help him. Their father called an ambulance. At the hospital, she sat close to Joke. He said “I’m sorry I ever said you were weak, Holly. If it wasn’t for your strength, I wouldn’t be here at all.” She said “I’m glad you are.” She meant it with all her heart.

I thought that this was a moving story. They elevated their mind, and they needed each other. They could enjoy their life through siblings’ help. I remembered my sister when I read the book. I felt an obligation to her for the kindness. I believe that my sister is my treasure forever ;)

239 words

BR-13: GADGET BOY AND KID FANTASTIC

Posted: December 28th, 2009, 5:59pm PST

George, L. (2007). GADGET BOY AND KID FANTASTIC. Australia: Nelson Australia Pty Ltd

I interested in this book because there were curious pictures. There were people, robots and animals. People had odd hair, and a wolf put on shoes. I predicted that the story was set far in the future. I thought it similar to Tethuwan Atomu or Doraemon. I like both stories, so I expected that I could enjoy the story very much.

One day, the International Superhero Conference was held at an auditorium. A lot of superhero and their sidekicks participated in the event. There were Electric Grandma and Wolf Boy and Doctor Detective. The Gadget Boy was sidekick of Robo-man. He had never seen so many superheroes and their sidekicks in the same room before. Suddenly, there were loud POP, and superheroes were disappearing! POP! POP! POP! “It sounds like we’re in a giant popcorn maker!” laughed Kid Fantastic. Then, only the sidekicks were left. Gadget Boy knew that something wasn’t right. Robo-man had a similar device so they could always find each other. His tracking device said that Robo-man is in the box on Kid Fantastic’s belt. He grabbed it and helped the superheroes. Kid Fantastic wanted to be a superhero, and he was sick of being a sidekick. On the other hand, the Gadget Boy was happy being sidekick. It looked like him has saved the day again.

The story was amusing to me. It is bad to have greed for honors too much. The sidekicks also have an important role. In a fit of jealousy, Kid Fantastic did a vicious behavior. I could touch a chord with him but he was in a sad plight. His behavior had the reverse effect. I believe that I have to not only seek fame but also express my thanks to people who are close to me.

296 words

Hurisode☆

Posted: December 26th, 2009, 10:49am PST

This year, I’m twenty years old. I was born on June 4 in 1989. In Japanese, we take part in SEIJINSHIKI when we are twenty years old. Europe doesn’t have the event such as this. It is one of the most important events in Japan. SEIJINSHIKI holds at each area in January. It holds around the country, and it is big event. It is celebration for people who come of age. Mass media broadcasts the event. Men wear suit or HAKAMA. Women wear HURISODE that is Japanese traditional cloth. It has various color and design. Though it is very beautiful, we may be feel little tire because tighten an obi around our trunk. We can sit with a straight back when we wear it, so we may be look more beautiful than usually. Dressing is difficult, and we are worn it expert in KIMONO. We also go to beauty salon, and we have our hair set for SEIJINSHIKI. SEIJINSHIKI is precious big event. We feel happy, so thankful to our parents, teachers and friends.

I was exiting because it was first time for me to wear HURISODE. I got up early in this morning. I went to beauty salon near my house. My mother gave me her HURISODE, and I wore it. My older sister also wore the HURISODE. It was very beautiful still then, and I like it very much. It was my favorite HURISODE. My obi and my sister’s obi were different. I was surprised because it has different mood. It changed only obi. I thought that HURISODE has a lot of savor. In the salon, I had my hair set for MAEDORI. MAEDORI is taking some picture in commemoration of SEIJINSHIKI. It will remain forever. I watch some picture in the hair catalogue, and I selected my hairstyle. It was simple and cute. Then, I had my hair set in as the sample. I also had my face make up. I was looking forward to wear HURISODE then. After it was finished, I went Japanese- style room in the salon. Then, I wore HURISODE at last. Some towels and string used when wore it. I felt little tire because tighten an obi around my trunk. It took about twenty minutes, and I was fully dressed. My mother came there, so she looks happy. I felt happy too;) I will were it again on January 10, 2010. SEIJINSHIKI will held in my city. I’m also looking forward to see my old friends and my former teachers. I’m very happy because I grow up!

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☆Marry Christmas☆

Posted: December 25th, 2009, 11:16pm PST

Marry Christmas!!I got a Christmas present from my boyfriend. It is cute, and white hat. I like it very much, and I grateful to him. I’m grateful to him. Then, I gave matching straps to him. It have our initials. I had a good time, and I felt very happy;)

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My PASSPORT☆

Posted: December 22nd, 2009, 11:00pm PST

I got a passport today, and I was very happy. I need it because I will go abroad. I study English more, so I want to be a flight attendant. It is able to use ten years from today. I was exciting! Then, I will go to two schools after I return home from a trip to Canada. I’m looking forward to study there. The class is fascinates me. There are very good teachers. Ms Yamamoto is the most trustworthy person I know. She shows me the utmost courtesy, and she is very cute. She has great career. She was a flight attendant for eleven years, so she had been to various countries. I would like to applaud her generous donation. Her cooperative attitude meant that everyone trusted her. She had a tremendous influence on my life. I decided to be a flight attendant in the future, but I have insufficient English skill. I will study abroad in Canada and the US, so I want to get a lot of skill and make some memories. My family and friends supported me when I have some problems. They reassure me after I lost my confidence. I always find their effort very inspiring, so I will support them when they have a problem. I enjoy my university life now;) I will do what I want to do, so I never regret about challenge for my aim.

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BR-12: GETTING DOWN TO BISINESS

Posted: December 21st, 2009, 2:11pm PST

Nicoras, B. (2007). GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS. Australia: Nelson Australia Pty Ltd.

I’m working part-time in a hotel. I want to make enough money to go abroad and to go Art-I that is a polytechnic. My parents give assistance to me, and I grateful to them. I have to repay for them, so I want to please them. I want to make at least 80,000 yen a month. I will work at least three times a week, so I find an efficiency way for me.

Louis and Bianca wanted to buy a DVD player. It cost $ 200, but they didn’t have enough money. They had to make $50 without their family’s help. They conceived a bright idea, and they could get the money. Then, they bought the DVD player. In addition, they made more $50 than they expected and they bought a DVD. They felt very happy!

Making some money to buy I wanted is very fun. If I have an aim, I can do my best. I think that to have an aim and to work out my plan is very important. Part time job is one of my many pleasures;)

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My former teachers;)

Posted: December 18th, 2009, 9:44am PST

I met my formal teachers. I do part time job at New Sky Hotel now. Today, the year end party of Uto high school and Uto junior high school held at the hotel. I set the table for my formal teachers. I talked with them after a long separation. They did BINGO game and got some good presents. They enjoyed the party very much, and I felt happy. They said me “Ganbatte”, so I was moving. I grateful to them, and I want to meet them again at the alumni meeting next month.

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BR-11: A present for Jojo

Posted: December 17th, 2009, 3:29pm PST

Jenny, A. (2000). A present for Jojo. England: Pearson Education Limiteed.

The Christmas day is drawing near. I’m looking for a present now. I didn’t decide what I buy as a Christmas present. Next Christmas is my first payday of the part time job, so I will buy a present on the day. I’m looking forward to go shopping, and I want to buy a good present! Then, I wanted to read this book. The story was about birthday present. I want to buy a present that he likes as the story.

It was Mouse and Jojo’s birthday. Their family gave them some present. It was the present about planers, because Mouse likes it. Mouse felt happy, but Jojo didn’t feel happy. She didn’t like planets, and she didn’t know what she likes. She was very sad, and she went out. After the day, the family went to the garden centre. She noticed that she likes flowers. Then, their family gave her some presents about flowers. She was very happy.

It is important that I know about what he likes. I’ll go shopping with him. I wanted to see that he will be smile and feel happy. I'm exciting when I think the Christmas day;)

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Let's enjoy learning languages!

Posted: December 15th, 2009, 12:04pm PST

I’ve been learned language every day in my life. I’ve three languages before, Japanese, English and French. I’m learning Japanese and English still now, and I don’t study French. In the past, I couldn’t even use Japanese. I learned a lot of words and expressions. Language is wide and deep. It has various means, pronounce and phrase. I think that language is mysterious and interesting. It took many years to understand and use language. I sometimes had trouble with my first and other languages, but I think that learning languages is very interesting. I enjoy studying English now, so I like to speak and listening English. In last year, I found a dream in the future. Then, I study for the dream every day. I will use English in my job, so I want to be a flight attendant of All Nippon Airways. I will improve my language skill from now on. I learn some languages because I want to be a flight attendant in the future. I have to have some English qualifications. I want to get 750 points of the TOEIC test, and first grade of the English examination. I will go abroad to Canada in February next year. Then, I also want to communicate with many people and I want to make wonderful memories in my life. I was born in Kumamoto, Japan. From age zero I started learning Japanese from my parents and other around me. I begin to learn English when I as an elementary school student. A Japanese teacher and an ALT taught me English. I learned basically English, so it was very easy. I learn English with some song and many pictures. I became a host family. Two girls who ware Luther courage students stayed with my family. They ware very cute, and friendly. They like music, and they belonged to music club. I like music too, so I practiced the piano then. They gave me and my old sister soft toy of pig. I remember that I was very happy then. We said them “Thank you”, and they looked happy too. It was cute, and I have it in my room still now. It is my treasure. I couldn’t talk with them, and I wanted to question about their country and their life. I thank that I wanted to talk English well. My grandfather was a Japanese teacher, and he interested in international exchange. He hoped to be a host family. I was grateful to him because he made a trigger to study English.

When I was secondary school age, I learn grammar and memorized many words of English and Japanese. English was difficult for me, and I didn’t like to study English. I was taught a tutor English once a week, so I challenged exercise book to be good at English. When I was a high school student, I read a lot of story. I translated the story, and answered some questions. It was very difficult for me. I couldn’t understand the story exactly without my teacher’s help. An English word has some means. I couldn’t pick out a term apt for the use. When I use Japanese, I can do it unconsciously. It was mysterious. In Japanese, the dog barks “wanwan”. On the other hand the dog barks “bowwow” in English. I found some different between Japanese and English, so I interested in English more. English was essential subject of entrance examination of university. I couldn’t get high score at the practice examination, and I worried about the entrance exam. My first year at the KGU, I found a dream that I will be a flight attendant in the future. I will use English and Japanese from now on, so I want to work using these. I looked for the job that suit for me. Then, I decided to study for my dream. I got only 460 points of the TOEIC test this year. I felt frustrated, and sad. I wouldn’t achieve my dream, if as I am. I couldn’t get only 460 points because I didn’t study and use English every day. I joined in English Weekend last year, and it held two days. There ware about little more than one hundred students, and exchange students. We enjoyed some games, so enjoyed talking English each other. I thank that I have to not only study English, but also experience real English conversation with many people. I didn’t take a positive attitude toward to study English, and I have to reflect on myself.

I want to have some English skill and communication skill, so I will meet the conditions of the job. I have to get about 650 points of TOEIC test. I study English to use the language on daily life actually. Continual efforts and some mistake are a prerequisite to success. I’m fearless of encountering many difficulties. I plan to go abroad. I will go to Canada and the US next year. I will stay in Canada for a month on March, and in America for two months from August to September. I’m looking forward to go there, but have a few anxieties. I will go there alone, so I have never swerve from my purpose. I must take care of my health, and monetary management is also important. I will study hard in order to I will achieve my dreams. I think that learning languages is important, useful and interesting. I have to learn some languages, and I want to communicate with a lot of people. Then, I will make many friends in the world, and I will be able to make some precious memories in my life. To spend a worthwhile life in the future, I have to learn languages from a variety of viewpoint. For example; dialect, honorific and business words. There are a lot of things that I don’t know about language. I will learn language from a global point of view. There are different people around me. I will form a lasting relationship with various people. I will make an effort to will have a good time.

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Hanaokayama

Posted: December 15th, 2009, 11:39pm PST

We went to Hanaokayama near the Kumamoto station. We went there by car. Though the weather was rain, the view of the town was very, very beautiful. I felt happy, and I want to go there again. We will go Kinbozan or Aso next time. I'm looking forward to go there.

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Personal Language Learning Stories

Posted: December 1st, 2009, 9:19am PST

I’ m learning language every day in my life. I learned three languages before. These were Japanese, English and French. I’m learning Japanese and English still now. In the past, I couldn’t use even Japanese. I learn a lot of words and expressions. It took many years to understand language. I sometimes had trouble with language, but I think that learning language is very interesting. I enjoy studying English now, so I like to speak and listening English. In last year, I found a dream in the future. Then, I study for the dream every day. I will use English in my job, so I want to be a flight attendant of All Nippon Airways. I will improve my language skill from now on.

I will have some English qualifications. I want to get 750 points of the TOEIC test, and first grade of the English examination. I will go abroad to Canada in February next year. I learn some languages because I want to be a flight attendant in the future. Then, I also want to communicate with many people and I want to make wonderful memories in my life.

I was born in Kumamoto, Japan. From age zero I started learn Japanese by my parents and environment near me. I begin to learn English when I as an elementary school student. Japanese teacher and ALT taught me English. I learned basically English, so it was very easy. I learn English with some song and many pictures. When I was secondary school age, I learn grammar and memorized many words of English and Japanese. English was difficult for me, and I didn’t like to study English. First year at the Kumamoto Gakuen University, I found a dream that I will be a flight attendant in the future. I will use English and Japanese from now on, so I want to work using these. I looked for the job that suit for me. Then, I decided to study for my dream. I want to some English skill and communication skill. I plan to go abroad, and I will go to Canada and America next year. I’m looking forward my plan, but I have a few anxieties. I will go there alone, so I have to have strong mind. I must to health care tightly, and monetary management is also important. I will study more, so I will achieve my dream.

Learning Stories

Posted: November 27th, 2009, 11:08pm PST

I’ m learning language every day in my life. I learned three languages before. These were Japanese, English and French. I’m learning Japanese and English still now. In the past, I couldn’t use even Japanese. I learn a lot of words and expressions. It took many years to understand language. I sometimes had trouble with language, but I think that learning language is very interesting. I enjoy studying English now, so I like to speak and listening English. In last year, I found a dream in the future. Then, I study for the dream every day. I will use English in my job, so I want to be a flight attendant of All Nippon Airways. I will improve my language skill from now on.

I will have some English qualifications. I want to get 750 points of the TOEIC test, and first grade of the English examination. I will go abroad to Canada in February next year. I learn some languages because I want to be a flight attendant in the future. Then, I also want to communicate with many people and I want to make wonderful memories in my life.

I was born in Kumamoto, Japan. From age zero I started learn Japanese by my parents and environment near me. I begin to learn English when I as an elementary school student. Japanese teacher and ALT taught me English. I learned basically English, so it was very easy. I learn English with some song and many pictures. When I was secondary school age, I learn grammar and memorized many words of English and Japanese. English was difficult for me, and I didn’t like to study English.

First year at the Kumamoto Gakuen University, I found a dream that I will be a flight attendant in the future. I will use English and Japanese from now on, so I want to work using these. I looked for the job that suit for me. Then, I decided to study for my dream. I want to some English skill and communication skill. I plan to go abroad, and I will go to Canada and America next year. I’m looking forward my plan, but I have a few anxieties. I will go there alone, so I have to have strong mind. I must to health care tightly, and monetary management is also important. I will study more, so I will achieve my dream.

I think that learning language is important, useful and interesting. It you learning some languages, you could communicate with a lot of people. Then, you will make many friends in the world, and you can make some precious memories in your life. To spend a worthwhile life in the future, I have to learn languages from a variety of viewpoint. For example; dialect, honorific and business words. I will learn language from a global point of view. There are different people around me, I will form a lasting relationship with various people. I will make a studious effort to will have a good time.(505 words)

Outline

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 8:54pm PST

Personal Language Learning Stories

Introductory (preview of main points)
Past
I didn’t like to study English
I couldn’t speak English
Present
I like English very much
I want to go abroad
Future
I want to be a flight attendant
I want to use English forever

Body (main points: stories)
Future
I want to get high score of TOEIC, and English examination
I will talk to foreigner, and I will go abroad: Canada and America
I want to be a flight attendant, and I want t o live In Tokyo
Past
From age zero I learned Japanese by my family
I begin to study English when I was an elementary school student
When I was elementary school student, I study basically English
When I was secondary school age, I study English more words and expressions
Last year, I didn’t study English hard, so I will study hard this year
Present
I have 460 points of TOEIC test, and second grade of the English examination
I study English in KGU
I study for TOEIC and English examination
I plan to go to Canada in February

Concluding (Summary of main points)
Past
I couldn’t use language well, and I couldn’t communicate with foreigner
I studied language in usually life
Present
I decided to study English hard
I could find a dream in the future
I enjoy studying English every day
Future
I will use English and Japanese
I want to go to various countries
I will work using English

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Free writing

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 12:00pm PST

Next essay is Personal “Language Learning Stories.” I like English now, but I didn’t like English before. I couldn’t use English fluently, so I want to study English more in the university. I want to use English in my life, and in the future. Then, I thought that I want to work using English. I decided to study English hard from last year. I enjoy my university life in KGU. I want to get skill of English, I will have my dream forever.

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Happy☆

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 8:35pm PST

I received a post card today. It was a acceptance of English exam. I got second grad ;) I could answer 80 percent of the correct answer. I was surprised, but I felt very happy. I will try to next grade. I will study hard. Then, I will have a TOEIC test next month. I have to study for it, but I did nothing. I have only one week, so I will do my best!!

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Wedding ceremony!

Posted: November 22nd, 2009, 11:38pm PST

I have done a part time job since November 17th. I work at ANA hotel Kumamoto Newsky. I set the table, arrange a hall for the event and clean up the hall. It is so hard, but I like the job. Today, a wedding held at Gyokuju. The bride was Miko announcer of Yuugataichiban. I was surprised! Some TV personality was invited the wedding, and I could see them. I was happy, and I was moving. I think that wedding is happiness. I’m happy to work at the ceremony.

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ONEDAY SKYCAST ☆Part 3★

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 11:54pm PST

ONEDAY SKYCAST ☆Part 2★

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 11:26pm PST

ONEDAY SKYCAST ☆Part 1★

Posted: November 18th, 2009, 6:51pm PST

I went to Osaka to attend an event that was “One day sky cast”. We were looking forward to the trip for a long time. I went there with Yumi, She is my good friend. Today’s morning, we attended first period class at KGU, and it began at 9:00 am. It was writing class, so we enjoyed the class very much. The trip is my precious memories.

We went the airport soon. The class ended at 10:30 am. Then, we went to Kumamoto Aso airport by Yumi’s mother’s car. Yumi’s mother picked up us near the university, and she taken us to the airport. We ate lunch there together, and we enjoyed talking. She saw us off for Osaka. Our plane leaved from Kumamoto at about 1:30 pm.

On the plane, we also enjoyed the travel. We could see some flight attendant who was working the company now. They were kind and always had a smile on their face. I want to be flight attendant, so I want to be like that, as they. When we looked out the window, we watch beautiful sky. We were exciting, and we took some pictures. Then, I thought about my visit to Osaka during I got the plane.

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BR-10: Dogs at work

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 8:32pm PST

BR-9: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 8:29pm PST

BR-8: Three Billy-Goats

Posted: November 12th, 2009, 8:26pm PST

Sue, A. (1998). Three Billy-Goats. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Speaking class☆

Posted: November 11th, 2009, 3:16pm PST

We are doing group homework in speaking class. We decided the questions about student’s bad manners and behaviors last Monday. Our teacher gave us some advise, and we made these questions.

Do you smoke?
Do you like drinking?
Have you ever eaten in classes?
Do you take notes in classes?
Have you ever slept in classes?
Have you ever chatted with your friends in classes?
Have you ever used your cell phone in classes?
What do you usually do with your cell phone during classes?
・ Call
・ Send e-mail
・ Play game
・ Watch website
Do you attend classes on time every day?
What do you do to prevent being late for classes?
・ Go to bed early
・ Get up early
・ Leave home early
・ Don’t chat with your friends before classes
Why can’t you attend classes on time every day?
・ Oversleep
・ Doing homework
・ Traffic jam
・ Chatting with your friends

Next week, we will do the survey of many students. I’m looking forward to the class ;)

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Essay 2-2b: Haagen-Dazs☆

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 12:10pm PST

Haagen-Dazs is an official site that was made by the Hazardous-Duty Incentive Pay Incorporated. It combines text, graphic, and video resources. Young people and women might be interested in this site. They might learn the fascinations of Haagen- Dazs from it.

The main page has a short video that loads automatically. It introduces five kinds of Haagen- Dazs ice creams, for example: mint ice cream is made by skim milk, fresh cream, sugar, yolk, and mint essence. Other kinds of ice creams also crafted with only five ingredients. Surprisingly, these are incredibly pure, balanced flavor, and less fat! The video is attractive and catches our attention.

On the top of the page, there are five main items. These are products, serving, shops, company and newsletter. If you crick these, you can see detail about Haagen-Dazs. These are simple, and easy to understand. In addition, there are wonderful pictures. Sweets look so delicious, and shop is cute! I know that Haagen-Dazs makes not only ice cream, but also sorbet, frozen yogurt, cakes, and sundaes. It was great discovery for me, because I like sweets very much! If I can, I want to taste all kinds of these sweets. You may be feel like me when you see the web site.

People from many countries can use the site. This website links directly to sixteen country’s sites. I think that it is efficient, because a lot of people can know about Haagen-Dazs easily. Various people can access the site, and it has the impact of advertising. Many people love Haagen-Dazs, and it will become more popular sweets around the world.

The website is consider that our environment. It has some interesting media. It leads to dress-up doll of the bee, a video of the bee’s song, and interesting picture. The website appeal to consumer to learn about　the plight of the honey bee. Honey bees are essential to their ingredients. We rely on honey bees for one-third of our food supply today. This part of the sire reminds m that when honey bees are in danger, we’re all in danger. People and bees have to help each other.

I think that it is trusted website. They not only sell their goods, also think about environment. I become more and more interested in their sweets. I hope that it will be more popular, and their sweets are eaten by many people. I will eat Haagen-Dazs ice cream soon!

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BR-8: Helping out

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 11:30pm PST

BR-7: Making a Cake

Posted: November 9th, 2009, 11:20pm PST

BR-6: PICTURE

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my friends

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 11:20pm PST

There are good friends near me. They help me, and cheer me up! I thank them every day. I want to help them if they are sad. I like them very much, so it will never change forever for me. I'm looking forward to meet them evely day! I want to make wonderful memories with them.

I felt happy

Posted: November 5th, 2009, 11:10pm PST

I recieved a post card. It said that I pass the first test of the English examination. I was very happy! Now, I study English conversation for the second test. I want to pass the test only one time. I will study hard, and I will get high point. I will do my best!!

volunteer

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 10:02pm PST

Have you ever involved in volunteer work? I want to do it, and I'm looking for volnteer group. I found a websit of the International Red Cross Society. I was interested in these volnteer work. Then, I decided to join the activity. I will try a lot of things in my universiy life.

This is my ...

Posted: November 4th, 2009, 9:44pm PST

This is my favorite watch, and I bought it yesterday. It was only one thausand fifty yen because it sold 50% off. I think that it is cute and convenient. I will cherish it long time.

Table maner

Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 9:13pm PST

Takuma festival

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Running

Posted: October 29th, 2009, 10:32am PDT

In this morning, I went running in athletic park in Uto. I got up early, so I run about three kilometer. It took about thirteen minutes. I want to run longer than three kilometer in same time. I will run every morning from now on, because I want to build up my strength. I want to be a flight attendant, so it needs strength. If I have a chance, I will run in the marathon. I want to gain my dream, I will do my best.

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Homework

Posted: October 29th, 2009, 8:30am PDT

I have a lot of homework. I’m very busy now. I have to write a website review. It is difficult for me. The deadline is today, and I will enjoy writing it. Then, I have to study for TOEIC test on December 5. I want to do every thing with speed and address. I can’t do that now, and I have to change from now on. I always go my way, so it is bad thing for me. I want to be a person who has quick wits. I think that it will be important for me in the future.

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My plan☆★Study abroad

Posted: October 29th, 2009, 9:27pm PDT

Today, I went to Kumamoto City by train. I want to talk with Ryugaku Center’s adviser about study abroad. I went there at 3 pm. First, I answered some questions. Where do you want to go? When do you want to there? What do you want to there? I answered, I want to Canada to study English when next summer vacation. He told many good things about Canada. He is affectionately, and I could ask him many questions. I enjoy talking with him, so I become more and more involved in my plan. I’m looking forward to go to Canada!

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Part-time job☆

Posted: October 28th, 2009, 1:26pm PDT

I took an interview for a part-time job in this morning near the KGU today. I was under extreme tension at first, but shortly afterwards I could relax. I could enjoy talking with the interviewer. I was employed at the worker. I was very happy. I will get training, and I work at the Hotel near Kumamoto Station. I will study the way to draw a cork of champagne, and etiquette, and dress code. I told my mother about the good news. She was also happy, and she cheers me up! This is my first job, and I feel anxious. I will work hard, and I will do my best!!

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Pass or fail

Posted: October 28th, 2009, 10:00pm PDT

I’m looking forward to receive an acceptance of English examination. I’m not certain of passing the exam, but I hope for the result. If I pass the first exam, I can take second exam. It is conversation exam, and I must not talk Japanese. It is difficult, but interesting for me. I will practice talking English with an inefficient way.

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Essay 2-02a

Posted: October 27th, 2009, 12:09pm PDT

Website reviews

Posted: October 27th, 2009, 12:07pm PDT

Haagen-Dazs
http://www.haagen-dazs.com/

Haggen-Dazs-Help the Honey bees
http://www.helpthehoneybees.com/

Haggen-Dazs Shops Locator
http://shops.haagen-dazs.com/

☆My initial impressions☆
I think that these sites have many attractive pictures, and it looks so delisious! I want to see these site more, and I want to know about Haagen-Dazs. For example, shops, goods, history, and how to make ice cream. I will wite the very good essay.

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Nikumaki Onigiri

Posted: October 25th, 2009, 10:16pm PDT

Cicken Nanban

Posted: October 24th, 2009, 10:26pm PDT

Today's dinner

Posted: October 23rd, 2009, 10:58pm PDT

Listening Class

Posted: October 22nd, 2009, 11:32pm PDT

I had a listening class today. I could not hear and write correct English. I was very sad, and I thank that I have to study English hard. I can’t use it fluency. I want to listening and speaking English well. I will hear real English a lot, and try to speak English more fluency. I will do my best.

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ONEDAY SKYCAST

Posted: October 22nd, 2009, 11:02pm PDT

I hard good news in thin evening! Ｉreceived a mail from JAL Express in Osaka. It said that I can try to “ONE DAY SKYCAST” of JAL express next month. My friend also received the mail, and she cans it. We were very happy, and we looking forward to go to Osaka. I have to plan to go there by plane. I will talk about it with my friend in KGU, and I will decide to the way to go there. It will cost about 30,000 yen. We will go there for two days. “ONE DAY SKYCAST” will take place at 10 pm. on December 19. I have to booking our hotel until December 9. I must not to forget it. I have never been to Osaka, and I don’t know there. I interested in the precious experience. I will try studying hard about flight attendant’s job. I want to see real job, and I want to step up.

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TOEIC

Posted: October 21st, 2009, 11:32pm PDT

I applied TOEIC test today. The application money is three thousand yen. The exam will take place at the KGU on December 5 at 10 pm. My goal of the test is get more than 650 points. I want to attain my goal, so I will study hard for it.

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I want to go to Canada☆

Posted: October 21st, 2009, 11:29pm PDT

I plan to go to Canada next summer vacation. I want to study English outside of Japan, and I want to go there alone. I will try to speak English with various people. If I go there, I will be able to speaking and listening English well. I have never waste of the time, so I must research about it from now on. Then, it cost about 600,000 yen. I will do part time job at a hotel, and I have to make a lot of money. I decided to go abroad today. I will do that I can do.

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Survey Project

Posted: October 21st, 2009, 11:00pm PDT

There are Sayaka, Kyoko, Masumi and me in my group. We talked about what needs to be improved at KGU in speaking class.

At first, we made a lot of ideas. For example, parking and smoking area, and crime. Then, we choose one idea as us topic. We choose the topic that bad manners and bad behaviors, because we can speak a lot of things about it.

Next, we talked about what is but manner and behavior. We have many kind of idea.

Smoking
Drinking
Eating in class
Not take notes
Sleeping
Chatting
Using cell phone
Not attend class on time
Throwing away garbage
Not ecology

I think that these are good idea, and I will make wonderful project with my group’s member.

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BR-3: Pinocchio

Posted: October 21st, 2009, 10:39pm PDT

Carlo, C. (2007). Ponocchio. London: Usbirne Publishing Ltd.

Job interview

Posted: October 21st, 2009, 10:32pm PDT

I interviewed Aya about jobs. Her father is a carpenter, and her mother is a clerk. She wants to be a Hotel woman. I think that it’s great. It is good job. On one hand she wants to try to work as a translator. On the other hand, she never wants to be a doctor. Translator can talk foreigner, and it is very good experience. Doctor is very hard job, and they need great mental vigor. I also can’t be a doctor like her. She said that she want to be a guitarist, if money were no problem. It is interesting idea. If she could do anything, she wants to be a professional baseball player. It’s so cool! Then, I think that she is a curious girl. She has a sense of humor.

Next, I interviewed Hanako about jobs. Her mother is a dietician, and her father is an elementary school’s teacher. She also wants to be a teacher like him, so she said that she wants to teach English. Then, she wants to try to be a cabin attendant. I agree with her. It is the job that I want to be after graduate from KGU. She said that she never want to be a fireman. It can be help people, but very dangerous job. If money were no problem, she wants to be a carpenter. It is so cool, and it is a great idea. If she could do any job, she wants to be a university professor. The job is close to us now. It seem that a challenging career. She has some interesting and good opinions.

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My favorite university ☆ revised verson

Posted: October 20th, 2009, 12:53pm PDT

My favorite place is Kumamoto Gakuen University. It is the best school for me, because there is very comfortable place. For example, transport, friends, teachers, and facilities. I went to high school on foot, but I go to university by train now. Then, I have good friends and teacher in the KGU. In addition, we have many kinds of convenience facilities. I like KGU very much, and I enjoy my university life.

I commute from Uto to Suizenji by train. It takes about one hour, and it is little tired for me. I think I want to live alone near the university, but I like to meet my friends in the train. I enjoy talking with them. We talk about university life, part time job, boy friends and holidays. I’m going to the KGU every day since one and half a year.

I think that there are good friends. I always spend some time with Chihiro, Yumi, and Yukari. I feel happy when I talk and play with them. I went to Aso with them last year. There are natural views and animals. We could refresh and enjoyed. My friends cheer me up when I am sad. I also cheer them up when they are sad. We help each other whatever happens.

My teachers are interesting, and kind. I like talking with English teacher, because I can listen real English. It is a very important experience for me. I have an English conversation class every Monday. My teacher’s name is worren. He is from Montana, and he is good teacher. I like his class very much. I sometimes feel sleepy, but I like every class. I enjoy studying every day, and I always thank them.

In addition, there are good facilities in KGU. I like Lawson, Bakery, and Maruzen. There are various foods and drinks in Lawson. I particularly like Oden and Eruchiki. Oden is Japanese food. Ingredients of Oden are egg, Hanpen, Japanese radish, and Vienna sausage. It’s delicious and we can feel worm in winter. Eruchiki likes fried chicken. We eat it with special spice. I like to eat it in summer because it makes me full of energy. I also like ice cream, and I’m waiting for sell a kind of the new ice cream. In the Bakery, we can eat many kinds of breads. I like cheese fondue the best.

I also think that Maruzen is good shop. There are many kinds of stationeries and books. We can buy it cheaper than any other shops. I often go there and enjoy shopping. I can buy something without go outside the university. These are very convenient for me.

I belong to the tennis club, and I practice every day. It is hard, but interesting for me. My clubmates are friendly, so we enjoy tennis every day. We have a tennis court and clubroom. The court is Omni and taut. Omni means artificial turf. It is near the bakery. The clubroom is comfortable, and we gather there in our free time. I really enjoy club activity now.

I think that, companions are very important for our life. Companions are my treasures, and I like them very much. I want to be a person who is experienced in English. University life happens only one time, so I have to lead a full university life.

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My favorite university★revised ver.

Posted: October 20th, 2009, 8:20am PDT

My favorite place is Kumamoto Gakuen University. I commute from Uto to Suizenji by train. It takes about one hour, and it is little tired for me. I think I want to live alone near the university. I sometimes meet my friends in the train, and enjoy talking with them. We talk about university life, part time job, boy friend and so on. I go to the KGU every day one and half a year ago. It is the best school for me.

In believe that, there are good friends and teachers. My friends cheer me up when I am sad. We help each other whatever happens. My teacher is interesting, and kind. I like talking with foreign teacher, because I can hear real English. It is very important experience for me. I sometimes feel sleepy, but I like every class. I enjoy studying every day, and I always thank them.

In addition, there are good facilities in the KGU. I like LAWSON, Bakery and Maruzen. In the LAWSON, there are various foods and drinks. I particularly like Oden and Eruchiki. I also like ice cream, and I’m waiting for sell a kind of the new ice cream. In the Bakery, we can eat many kinds of breads. I like cheese fondue the best. In the Maruzen, there are a lot of stationery and books. We can buy it cheaper than other shop. I often go there and enjoy shopping. I can buy something without go outside the university. These are very convenient for me.

I belong to Tennis club, and I practice it every day. It is hard, but interesting for me. The club mates are friendly, so we enjoy tennis every day. We have a tennis court and clubroom. The court is Omni and taut. It is near the bakery. The club room is comfortable and we gather there in free time. I enjoy club activity now.

I think that, companions are very important for our life. I have to treasures it. I want to a person of large experience. University life is only once. I have to lead a full university life.

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Sinnamon tea and Manju

Posted: October 19th, 2009, 11:30pm PDT

Today, I had a conversation class after speaking class. I had the class since spring semester. I enjoy the class every week, and I like the time very much. The teacher and classmates are interesting and kind. I could make some new friends, and I’m happy. The class’ textbook is expensive, and my teacher gave us Sinnamon tea and Manju. Sinnamon tea is made in Montana, and my teacher is from Montana. It is non sugar, and good taste. Manju is Japanese food, and it has Anko into it. It is sweet and delicious. When the class I was hungry, and I thank him. After we ate these, we learn about English pronounce. It was difficult that saying “Lord of the ring”. These pronounce are different between L and R. We have to use us tongue well, I tried to the two different pronounce, and I become to say these a little. I’m looking forward to have next conversation class!

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Break fast

Posted: October 15th, 2009, 10:27pm PDT

Ice cream

Posted: October 15th, 2009, 10:26pm PDT

Ticket

Posted: October 15th, 2009, 10:23pm PDT

10/09

Posted: October 9th, 2009, 9:49am PDT

This is ゛TAIYAKI KUN." In this morning, I bought it at the Lawson in Kumamoto Gakuen University. I ate it with my friend , yukari. We enjoyed eating and talking. It was delicious and cheep. It is one hundred yen. Why dont't you eat it?

EIKEN

Posted: October 9th, 2009, 10:07pm PDT

This is an admission ticket to English examination. I will have a test of second grade on October 18, 2009. It will take place at the Kaishin High School where near the Kumamoto Gakuen University. I didn’t pass the test when I was a high school student. I want to pass it!! I will do my best.

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Favorite place.

Posted: October 6th, 2009, 1:00pm PDT

My favorite university

Posted: October 6th, 2009, 1:00pm PDT

Information of my favolite places

Posted: October 6th, 2009, 12:34pm PDT

 My house
➢ Mend
➢ Enjoy
➢ Happy
➢ Relax
➢ Family
➢ Dogs
 Kumamoto Gakuen University
➢ Interesting
➢ Study
➢ Friends
➢ Teacher
➢ Tennis club
 Bathroom
➢ Comfortable
➢ Clean
➢ Warm
 Sea
➢ Mend
➢ Hot
➢ Cool
➢ Beautiful
➢ Comfortable
 On the bed
➢ Sleep very well
➢ Comfortable
➢ Mend
 Near the friends
➢ Vigor
➢ Interesting
➢ Happy
➢ Help
➢ Encourage
 Pool
➢ Cool
➢ Refreshing
➢ Mend
➢ Enjoy
 Hot spring
➢ Mend
➢ Comfortable
➢ Happy
 Japan
➢ Japanese food
➢ Four seasons
➢ Rice
➢ Sakura
➢ Clothes
 Kumamoto
➢ Comfortable
➢ Interesting
➢ Beautiful
➢ Relax
➢ Basashi
➢ Kumamoto castle
 Uto City
➢ Cute
➢ Delicious foods
➢ Interesting
➢ Comfortable
 CLAIR
➢ Clothes
➢ Delicious food
➢ Theater
➢ Shop
➢ Shoes
➢ Jewels
 Tennis court
➢ Interesting
➢ I like playing tennis
➢ Tennis club
➢ Team mate
➢ Exciting
 Bookstore
➢ Relaxing
➢ Information
➢ Fashion
➢ Quiet
 Bar
➢ Happy
➢ Drinking
➢ Talk
➢ Friends
➢ Fooods
 Joyful
➢ Hamburg
➢ Doria
➢ Cakes
➢ Drinks
➢ Spaghettis
 Gust
➢ Delicious food
➢ Happy
➢ Mend
➢ Good mood
 Lawson
➢ At KGU
➢ I go there many times
➢ Convenient
➢ Eruchiki
➢ Oden
 KOGANE
➢ Takoyaki
➢ Kakigori
➢ Near KGU
➢ Okonomiyaki
➢ Delicious
➢ Good mood
 Train
➢ Every day
➢ Convenient
➢ Speedy
 Plane
➢ Mend
➢ Comfortable
➢ Service
➢ Happy

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My favorite places

Posted: October 6th, 2009, 12:26pm PDT

My house
Kumamoto Gakuen University
Bathroom
Sea
On the bed
Near the friends
Pool
Hot spring
Japan
Kumamoto
Uto City
CLAIR
Tennis court
Bookstore
Bar
Joyful
Gust
Lawson
KOGANE
Train
Plane

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Yumi's summer vacation

Posted: October 6th, 2009, 11:59am PDT

Yumi is my best friend. She went to Los Angelus with her friends, Hikari and Kasumi. She went there on August twenty four to thirty. She enjoyed the trip very much. She went to Disney land and Holly wood. They she enjoyed shopping and eating. She said that she ate hamburger many times, and it was delicious. She ate rice once. It was Taimai. She thank Japanese rice is more delicious than Taimai. She had had a good time. She bought me Omiyage. It is a pencil and snacks. I thank her and I ‘m happy. Thank you, Yumi;) Her memories are very, very good. I want to go outside of Japan like her. I try to speaking and listening English there.

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BR 2-01: STRIKER

Posted: October 6th, 2009, 11:46am PDT

Hopkins, A. (2003). STRIKER. England: Penguin Books.

Jobs

Posted: October 5th, 2009, 3:07pm PDT

My father works at food company. He works hard every day. We thank for him very much.

My mother is houswife. She was a nursery school teacher before. She always take care of my family. She cooks delicious dish and dessert. I love it.

I would like try to work as a flight attendant at least once. I want to host to passengers, and I want to them be happy.

On the other hand, I would never work as a temporary staff, because it is a wobby job. I want to have regular income, and I want to make a my livelihood without parent's help.

If money were no problem, I would be a cosmeticadviser. I interested in makeup, and I want to customer be lovely. In my opinion, service occpation is very good job. It is a challengin career.

I think that ice cream is more ...

Posted: October 5th, 2009, 11:23am PDT

I think that ice cream is more refreshing and tasty than kakigori. There are many kind of ice cream. For example, chocolate, vanilla, coffe, powderd green tea. It is delicious, and it tastes good. I want to eat Kakgori during summer, but I don't want to eat it during winter. On the other hand, I want to eat ice cream all year around.

In my opinion, Jazz is better than Rock. Jazz music is pleasing to me, but Rock is loud music for me. Then, I like the snund of wind instrument. For example, saxophone, trombone and trumpet. These are played by jazzman. I mean that I like lisning to Jazz music than Rock music.

I like watching and playing sports. How about you? Do you think which would be more exciting, a last-minute goal of the soccer game or a game-winning barket in overtime of the basketball? On these two opinions, I think that latter would be more exciting. Because, it is speedy than former Soccer game needs long time, and I'm bored.

I believe that a spoon is more useful than a knife. A spoon can use when eating rice, soup, fruit, salad and ice cream. Then, a knife can only use cutting something.

How do you think? Do you agree with me or not? Please tell me your view of these four questions.

The story of chocolate☆BL-3☆

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 6:24pm PDT

Do you like chocolate? I like chocolate!! Do you know how to make chocolate? I don’t know that. I wanted to read the book, because I wanted to know more information about my favorite sweets.

First of all, chocolate was born in the rainforests. There are Cacao trees, and pods grow on the trees. Inside the pods are cocoa beans. The first people to crack open a cocoa pod and use bean were the ancient Olmecs, who lived from about 1200 to 200 BCE. Mayans and Aztecs used cocoa beans to make drink known as chocolatl. Cacao beans were used as a drink a long time ago. I didn’t think so, and I was surprised. In the 1840s, Fry’s chocolate company in England made the first solid chocolate for eating like now. Its pictures look delicious! In addition, chocolate was thought to be a healthy treat. I want to try to eat the chocolate once. There are three kinds of chocolate; dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate. Dark chocolate made with cocoa mass, sugar and melted cocoa butter. Milk chocolate made with condensed milk, cocoa mass and cocoa butter. White chocolate made with sugar, milk and cocoa butter. People say it is not real chocolate because it not contains cocoa mass. Today, there are many different kinds of chocolate treats. For example, bars, discuits, cakes, ice cream and many others.

I also like to make sweets that use chocolate. I heard that there is a popular dish in Mexico. It is a chocolate chilli sauce. It called mole poblano, and it made with plain chocolate. Then, people eat it with chicken and turkey. I want to challenge to eat it, and I want to cook various dishes that made with chocolate.

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Writing action plan

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 1:01pm PDT

I plan to follow Yuria’s advice to have to study words (Yuria, 8.Jul.09), because that will help me to writing English fluently. Mana also had a good idea; you have better take a lot of pictures. (Mana, 8.Jul.09) Haruka’s blog has many pictures, and I think it is so cute!! (harka, 8.Jul.09 ) I plan to do that, too. I will follow Rie’s advice to write with happy (RieM, 8.Jul.09), because I want to enjoy writing English more and more. Hanako’s advice is good. She says that we have to make it cute (Hanako, 8Jul.09). I want many people to see my blog. I will do my best in autumn semester.

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International Cocktail Party ☆speaking class☆

Posted: September 29th, 2009, 9:56pm PDT

☆My imaginary identity☆

My name is Marie. I’m from Malaysia in Southeast Asia. What kind of work do you do? I’m a firefighter. If a fire broke out somewhere, I ride in a fire engine and go there quickly. I fight a fire and do a rescue operation. I always in danger of my life, but I think the work is a challenging career.

Then, what do you do in your free time? In my case, I often go to sea that near my house. I like sailing, and I have a sailboat. I think that sailing is comfortable sports, because I can get a cool sea wind. I sometimes take part in a yacht race. It is exiting! Why don’t you sailing with me?

By the way, do you like travel anywhere? I don’t like travel, because I can’t speak English not so well. I like to study English very much, but I don’t have confidence in my ability. I will study hard, and I want to go to outside of my home town. So, what do you like to do?

May I have your information? Please tell me!

See you againJ

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shopping

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 9:00pm PDT

I went to KGU to do club activity but it was cancel. Then, I went back home and I went to Uto City by bicycle. There were a lot of cute clothes, shoes, hats and jewels. I bought some clothes. I enjoy shopping very much ;)

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School Report

Posted: September 8th, 2009, 8:05pm PDT

I gave a school report. I got all credits, but grade was not so good. I felt frustrated. I will do my best in the autumn tern. I hope my grades go up.

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English Conversation

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 10:04pm PDT

In the morning, I went to KGU by train. When I ride in the train bound for Miyaji, I was asked that how to get to Aso. He seemed an American. I have never been to Aso by the train and I couldn’t help him. A women who on the train knew how to get to Aso and she help me. I felt relief at her advice. I want to talk English more smoothly and I want to be kind person. I had a valuable experience.

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First Vote

Posted: August 29th, 2009, 11:04am PDT

Today was polling day of the House of Representatives. I became twenty old in this year. It was the first vote for me. I was tensed up and my heart fluttered with excitement. I felt that I came of age. I want to be an adult who can do honorable deeds.

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Jizo Festival

Posted: August 23rd, 2009, 12:04am PDT

Today was Jizo festival in Uto. I went to the festival with my friends. I picked up my friends at Uto station by my mother’s car. Then we changed us clothes at my house. We wore Yukata and Jinbei. It was very cute. In the evening, we went to the Honmachi Street. There were a lot of people and they enjoyed the festival. At first, we ate a shaved ice. It was delicious and cold. Then, we lounged about the street. I met childhood friends and I was very happy. At 8:30pm, we saw firework in the ground near the street. It was beautiful. It was my precious memories.

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zoo

Posted: August 19th, 2009, 9:05pm PDT

I went to the zoo with my boy friend. Today was his birthday and I gave him birthday presents. I wrote a birthday card in the morning. When I gave him the card, He seemed very happy. I was happy too. In the zoo, there were a lot of animals. They were cute and we enjoyed watching them. After we ate the lunch, we got on a monorail. It was interesting and it commands the whole zoo. The view was beautiful. After that, we went shopping in Kumamoto city. We had a good time!!

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★Shiori's☆Portfolio★

Posted: July 20th, 2009, 10:10pm PDT

Student ID: 08133

Portfolio for Writing III, Section 1C

0.0. Overview

Reviews, Posts, Words, and More

1.0. Essays

1.1. Showcase	Short titles with links to blog posts	Dates yyyy.mm.dd	¶	W	C	L	P	M
1-01a (2009.04.08)	Essay ~Who Am I~	2009.04.08	4	304	6	0	0	1
1-01b (2009.04.20)	Letter to host familly	2009.04.20	6	304	0	0	0	0
(1-01c)
1-02a (2009.06.01)	University life	2009.05.31	5	365	3	0	0	0
1-02b (2009.07.06)	Chase rainbows in university life	209.07.03	7	372	0	0	0	0
(1-02c)
1-03a (2009.06.29)	Essay 1-03a: Lilo and Stitch review	2009.06.29	6	449	0	0	0	1
1-03b (2009.07.13)	Precious things in my life	2009.07.13	6	487	0	0	0	0
Totals	---	---	34		9	0	1	1

Key:

¶: number of paragraphs five (5) or more sentences in length

W: number of words

C: number of comments

L: number of links

P: number of photos or other graphics

M: number of other media included in post

1.2. Best Essay

Selection and Assessment: Which of those six assigned essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

I think that "Precious things in my life " is the best essay. I have two reasons why I think so. First, I wrote it as hard as I could. Putting my knowledge of writing to use, I wrote the last essay in the class. Then, I could learn good things for the movie. I like watching movie, and I like stitch. I enjoyed writing it.

2.0. Comments

Showcase	Titles of posts with links	Dates of comments yyyy.mm.dd	Numbers of words in comments	Qualities of comments**
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*	Essay 1-01a: letter to family	2009.04.15	24	cheerful
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*	University life	2009.07.01	23	friendly
2.4. Most comments on:	Titles of posts with link	Dates of posts yyyy.mm.dd	Total number of words in comments	Qualities of comments**
2.4.1. Any one of your essays*	Essay ~Who Am I~	2009.04.15	43	interest
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---	2009.04.15	---	---
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---	13
2.4.2. Any of your other posts*	University life	2009.06.17	20	cheerful
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---	2009.07.20	---	---
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---	14	cheerful

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* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post. That is, explain briefly what makes them good comments.

2.5. Recent comments display

Does your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example, in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where, or why not? Please explain.

I put a recent comments display on head of a sidebar because I can see the new comment soon.

2.6. Additional reflections on comments

If I saw the comment, I can feel happy. I have to write a lot of comments to my friends, and I can good communicate with them.

3.0. Book Reviews

3.1. Showcase	Short titles with links	Dates: yyyy.mm.dd	Words	Comments
Example:	Vampire Killer	2007.05.16	39	1
BR 1-01	After school	2009.04.29	87	0
BR 1-02	Animal Babies	2009.04.29	91	0
BR 1-03	The princess and the Pea	2009.05.03	245	0
BR 1-04	The Gingerbread Man	2009.05.10	302	0
BR 1-05	Little Red Riding Hood	2009.05.25	330	0
BR 1-06	Tigger comes to the forest	2009.05.27	183	0
BR 1-07	Harry and the lady next door	2009.06.05	158	0
BR 1-08	The bookstore valentine	2009.06.07	326	0
BR 1-09	Cinderella	2009.0613	309	0
BR 1-10	Princess Polly and the Pony	2009.06.18	160	0
BR 1-11	Earth Smart	2009.06.25	236	0
BR 1-12	A girl named Helen Keller	2009.07.10	235	0
BR 1-13	Dolphins	2009.07.14	238	0
BR 1-14	The Little Mermaid	2009.07.15	301	0
BR 1-15	Romeo & Juliet	2009.0718	148	0





---	---	Totals:	3349	0

3.2. Best Book Review

Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

I think "Earth Smart" is my best book review because I could write my opinion. The story of the book was close to my life. I could think about a lot of things, and it was useful for me.

4.0. Blog Layout, Labeling, Linking, & Media

Showcase	Yes	No
4.1. Does your blog display an archive?	〇
4.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?	〇
4.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?	〇
4.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?	〇
4.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar?	〇
[4].2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):	---	---
"books" (15) AND "reviews" (17)	〇
"essays" (6) AND "portfolios" (1)	〇
"quickposts" (2)	〇
"links" (0) AND "media" (0)		〇
"movies" (3) AND "websites" (0)		〇
"brainstorms" (1), "essay prep.," AND "free-writing" (1)	〇
4.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?	〇
How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts? Twenty other labels attached to three or more posts	---	---
Which labels, and to how many posts each? Please list those labels instead of www, xxx, yyy..., and list numbers of posts instead of n, m, o... (in parentheses), below. family (2) favorite (3) foods (3) friends (5) holiday (3) lists (2) other classes (3) outline (1) revisions (3) typing homework (11) university (5)	---	---
4.3. Links & media	---	---
4.3.1. Does your blog include photos or other graphics?	〇
Does your blog profile include a photo or graphic representation?	〇
How many of your blog posts this semester include photos or other graphics? Twenty eight posts including photos or other graphics	---	---
4.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links?	〇
How many of your posts this semester include three (3) or more links? Three posts including three or more links (including this portfolio!)	---	---
4.3.3. Does your blog include other media?		〇
How many of your blog posts this semester include other media? ___ posts including other media	---	---
What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list the kinds here: ...	---	---
What media content that you originally produced, if any, do your blog posts for this semester contain? Please list and explain each item briefly, and add short links and dates (yyyy.mm.dd) for reference. ...	---	---

4.4. Overall presentation

What have you done to enhance the overall presentation of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, display, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes that you have made on your blog this semester.

I put some photos and pictures.
I sometimes tried to write the recipe of sweets.
I changed the color to easy to see everyone.

5.0. Additional reflections on your blog and your writing for it

Please feel free to include reflections on both class work and homework, as well as on the content of this portfolio (proto-portfolios, showcases, and reflections).

Teacher gave me some advice about writing in English, and it was very useful.
I have to blogging every day.
I wanted to get a lot of coments.

6.0. Advice and suggestions for yourself, your peers, and your successors

Try to blogging every day.
Try to write my own words.
Try to put a lot of interesting pictures and photos.

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Notes:

This portfolio template derives from the templates for Writing IIIc and Writing IVc portfolios (2007-08), and Writing III, §§1a & 1c and Writing IV: Portfolio, §§1a & 1c portfolios (2008-09).
Please use the same code in section 0.0 that you used to embed your proto-portfolios (PPFs) in the footer of your blog, which you should already have revised to display your 1st (spring) semester PPF first.
The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derived from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008).

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License:

This portfolio template is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Please attribute to "the Writing Studio Blog" (without quotation marks).

Summer

Posted: July 19th, 2009, 8:00pm PDT

I like summer, because the season has a lot of good points. One of these, I can swim in the sea. We can enjoy swimming or barbeque with our family or friends at the beach. We can make many wonderful memories. We have to enjoy this season!

I went to a swimming area in Otachimisaki with my boy friend. I was looking forward to become today and I got up early in this morning. I went out about eight o’clock, and I went to Uto station by bicycle. On the way of I went the station, I went to convenience store, and I bought some drink and some snacks. Then, I went to station to get a train. I already bought the tickets to go there. The train fare was four thousand yen for two people. I showed a ticket to the station staff and I got a train. It went to Yatushiro station from Uto station. After five minutes, I arrived at Matubase station. My boyfriend got the train and we said good morning. We talked about the Otachimisaki and the way to go there. We had never been there. We were so exiting.

After about thirty minutes, we arrived at the Yatushiro station. We had never been there too. At first, we don’t know where we have to go to get next train. We saw the time table and some notice board, and we found the train that we have to get. Then, we got the train and we can saw some beautiful views out of the windows. We could see sea, a row of houses and mountain. I like natural views like these. After twenty minutes, we arrived at Otachimisaki Park station. There was a shuttle bus that goes to the beach in front of the station. We got the bus and it drove in the mountain road .we arrived at the beach soon.

We passed through a tunnel on foot, there was Otachimisaki beach! They came there with their family, friends, girl friend or boy friend. They looked happy and so exciting. We changed into swimsuit and borrowed a flout. Then, we enjoyed swimming in the sea long time. The seawater was cold and I felt very good. I bought a frankfurter and fried potato. It was delicious. There were men and women of all ages. Some people played soccer. The others rode a big flout with their friends. When we walk on the beach, I saw cute child who were wearing a bikini. She was very cute, and I thank I want to come here with my new family in the future. We had a very good time, and I could make a good memory; ) Now, my skin is painfully sunburned…

Summer vacation will come soon, but I have a spring turn tests. I have to study hard for the test now. After the test, I will enjoy this summer vacation. I want to go summer festival wearing Yukata, and I want to see beautiful fireworks. I think, I have to make a distinction between study and leisure. I will do my best to spend happy life!

(523 words)

Tomollow

Posted: July 18th, 2009, 12:30am PDT

I’m going to go to a bathing place with my friend. I will go swimming in the sea, but it will be rainy… I have never been there, and I’m looking forward to go there. I hope tomorrow’s weather forecast turn out to be wrong! It looks like we will have good weather tomorrow ;)

(54 words)

Today's dinner

Posted: July 18th, 2009, 10:43pm PDT

Today, I went to school because I had last listening classes. After the class, I studied English at the library in KGU with my friend who name is Yukari. She is my best friend. We studied English and we were blogging. At 8:30 pm, we went to the Yayoiken that was near the university. We had dinner together. I ate “Chicken Nanban Teishoku.” It was delicious!! I had never been there, and I think that I have to go there with my friend again. I had a good time, and I want to go the other restaurant near the KGU too. I like eating very much. I will have a dinner or sweets with Yukari again.

(116 words)

Romeo & Juliet

Posted: July 18th, 2009, 6:18pm PDT

It is famous as a romantic story in the world. Romeo and Juliet loved each other. They dead at last, but it is wonderful thing that to meet them. They would have a good time when they were devoted to each other.

There were two Verona’s richest families, Montagues and Capulets. They were always fighting. They met on a masked ball. They fell in love each other. They couldn’t go out, because Romeo and Juliet was different family. They try to marry, but some but things happen. They couldn’t be happy by the irony of fate.

The story moved me. I like the story, and I want to be in love with someone like them. I think that fall in love with someone is good thing. We can be happy and, we can spend great time every day. I want to read a book that written about love.

(148 words)

The Little Mermaid

Posted: July 15th, 2009, 6:17pm PDT

The reason why I want to read this book is I know the story in Japanese. I like this very much. I want to read in English.

The little Mermaid lived in the sea. She was the youngest sister. She was the loveliest, and she had the most beautiful voice. She often heard the story about the world of humans. She long for to go there.
When she was fifteen, her got her wish. She swam to the world of humans. There is as a young prince in a ship. He was handsome and she fall in love. Suddenly, there was a loud clap of thunder. He was drawing in the sea, and she helped him hastily.
She loves him, and she wanted to be near him. Then, she went to the witch to give the magic drink. She gave the witch her beautiful voice instead. She can get two legs but the fogs were always ached. They spend happy life together.
Unhappily, He married with the princess who likes Mermaid. She was so sad. She had lost everything she loves. That night, the Mermaid’s sister came to her. She told her Mermaid or the prince must die. She can’t kill the prince and she chose to die. After her dead, she had souls because of the good deeds she have done. She loved the prince sincerely. She hazarded her life in saving the prince.
I like the Little Mermaid, because, she was deeply attached to the prince. She was lovely and kind girl. Finely, she couldn’t marry with him, but I think that she was not happy. In my opinion, it is most important that make a sincere effort to succeed. I want to be like her. I have to try my best to be an attractive woman like her.(301 words)

Letter to host familly

Posted: July 14th, 2009, 12:44pm PDT

My name is Shiori S. I'm nineteen years old. My birthday is June 4. I live in Kumamoto, Japan.

My hometown, Uto, is a comfortable place. In Uto, there is the Senba bridge and traces of Uto castle. There are important and traditional places. There is Todoroki spring near my house. It is a famous and beautiful spring. I often went there with my mother when I was a pupil. The Taiko festival and Jizo festival are held in my town. They are fun. We wear Yukata and Geta. They have various design and colors. If you wear them, you will feel happy. Why don't you wear it? I like my hometown very much. How about you? Please tell me about your town.

I go to KGU. I like this university. I enjoy my school life very much. I study English. I like talking in English. Let's talk together.

I have an aim that to be a flight attendant. I want to go around the world and to give comfortable service. I want to go to USA and UK. I will do my best to achieve my dream. What is your goal in life?

I belong to the tennis club in the university. I play tennis every day but rainy day and term of the test. I enjoy it very much. I like to play tennis and watch basketball. Do you like sports? I want to hear about your hobbies.

I have never been to foreign country. It will be my first oversea travel. I'm so excited but a bit anxious. I want to live together in friendship for six weeks. I want to be on familiar terms with you. It will be my wonderful experience of my life. I'm looking forward to seeing you this summer. Let's meet at this summer.

Yours sincerely,

(304 words)

Dolphins

Posted: July 14th, 2009, 6:14pm PDT

I have seen a dolphins show at the aquarium, Uminonakamichi, in Hukuoka. I went there with my father when I was young. I enjoyed very much. I like the dolphins, and I want to see them again. Then, I also want to read this book.

Dolphins spend their whole life in the water. They are not fish and they can not breathe in the water. We are mammals. Dolphins are mammals too. They breathe through a blowhole on top of their heads, twice a minute. There are thirty kinds of Dolphins in the world. The Bottlenose dolphin is more popular than the others.

The dolphin is very smart and gentle. They can save a people’s life and they can help the fishermen. People like them. They also like people. We have an enduring friendship.

The dolphins in the aquarium are clever and gentle like people. They can shake hands, and draw picture. We can enjoy watching dolphin’s show. There are children who have special problems. The dolphins seem to understand that sadness of them, and they take them for rids. The dolphin is important for us. We should cherish them forever.

In my opinion, we have to consider about animals life. Our life will be convenient, and we will be environmental destruction. The animal is important for our life. I like animals, and I want to go zoo and aquarium to see them. I will support their life.

(238 words)

Precious things in my life

Posted: July 12th, 2009, 1:28pm PDT

I think that Lilo and Stitch is very interesting and moving movie. This is a movie about family love and friendship. I knew the characters, but I had never seen it. I didn’t know about Lilo’s life and I was not interested in the movie. It was the first time in my life that I watched the movie. I watched the movie once and I knew that the movie has a peculiar charm.

First, family is the most important person for our life. Lilo doesn’t have parents, because they died in a traffic accident on a rainy day. Lilo is a lonely girl. She only has an older sister, but they always quarrel. She felt very sad and she watched a picture of her family every day. The picture carries her back to her childhood. Her friends have nice family. Unhappily, she doesn’t have it and she often shed tears in the night.

In my case, I don’t feel lonely like Lilo. There are four people in my family, my father, mother, older sister, and me. My father works every day for us and we are very thankful to him. He is kind, and he helps me when I have a trouble. My mother is housewife. She cooks dishes and sweets and other housekeeping. We can’t live without her and we rely entirely on her. My older sister works in Tokyo. I don’t see her recently, so I miss her. I want to go Tokyo to see her during this summer vacation. She is only sister for me and I like her. I play with her in my childhood. My family and I are affectionate to each other.. My house is the most comfortable place for me. I have confidence in my family, and I am grateful to them.

Next, friends are indispensable. Lilo’s friends seem ill natured, because they laugh at her and always quarreling. They find fault with her family, and her pet Stitch. She is left out of the group, so she feels sad. She doesn’t have real friend who she spends a lot of time together.

In real life, I have many good friends and I like them very much. My friends and I have shared a happy life for a long time. They give me courage and vigor. If I didn’t have friends I couldn’t enjoy my school life. I always have a lunch with them, and we enjoy girl talk. When I have a problem, I ask their advice. They think about it seriously with me, and cheer me up. Friends are one of the most important things in my life.

This movie reminds me of the importance of family and friends. Lilo and Stitch are very charming characters. I never can tell what is in store for me, and I will meet various people. I can have good relationships with them, and I must thank them in my whole life.

(487 words)

A girl named Helen Keller

Posted: July 10th, 2009, 6:14pm PDT

I have ever read the story that Helen Keller. I think she is a hard worker. I want to read the story in English, because I want to know about her. If you have never read it, you had better read.

Helen Keller was born in 1880 in Alabama. When she was not yet two years old, she became ill. She has high fever, and doctor didn’t cure her.

She was deaf and blind. Her parents felt sorry for her. They had a difficult time brought up her. They consulted with the famous Alexander Graham Bell. Then, the Perkins school sent a teacher.

In 1887, Miss Sullivan came to her house. She taught her the language. She was persevering teacher and she never gave up. Miss Sullivan and Mr. Keller also made every endeavor to be happy her.

Surprisingly, Helen understood a word. Her heart was brimming over with happiness. Her parents, teacher and doctor rejoiced in their happiness too. Afterwards, she went to school and she graduated from Radcliff College.

In my opinion, she is one of the people who have a lot of guts in the world. The story was true. The life of her brought hope at the world’s end. I think that her diligence is a good example for us to follow. I have a dream, and I must study more to it come true. I want to be like her.

(235 words)

Portfolio for Writing III

Posted: July 7th, 2009, 12:05pm PDT

Student ID: 08133
Portfolio for Writing III, Section 1C

0.0. Overview Reviews, Posts, Words, and More

1.0. Essays

Please complete this table with data gathered from essays on your blog. See the Key (below) for definitions of the symbols in row one, and complete columns four through nine with numerical values (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

1.1. Showcase	Short titles with links to blog posts	Dates yyyy.mm.dd	¶	W	C	L	P	M
1-01a (2009.04.08)	Essay ~Who am I~	09.04.08	4	304	6	0	0	1
1-01b (2009.04.20)
(1-01c)
1-02a (2009.06.01)	University life	09.05.31	5	365	3	0	0	0
1-02b (2009.07.06)	Chase rainbows in university life	09.07.03	7	372	0	0	0	0
(1-02c)
1-03a (2009.06.29)	Lilo and Stitch review	09.06.29	6	449	0	0	1	0
1-03b (2009.07.13)
Totals	---	---	22		9	0	1	1

Key:

¶: number of paragraphs five (5) or more sentences in length

W: number of words

C: number of comments

L: number of links

P: number of photos or other graphics
M: number of other media included in post

1.2. Best Essay

Selection and Assessment: Which of those six assigned essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

[Please remove these remarks, including the square brackets, then identify your best essay, and write out your reasons for selecting it here.]

2.0. Comments

Showcase	Titles of posts with links	Dates of comments yyyy.mm.dd	Numbers of words in comments	Qualities of comments**
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*
2.4. Most comments on:	Titles of posts with link	Dates of posts yyyy.mm.dd	Total number of words in comments	Qualities of comments**
2.4.1. Any one of your essays*
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---		---	---
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---
2.4.2. Any of your other posts*
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---		---	---
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---

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* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post. That is, explain briefly what makes them good comments.

2.5. Recent comments display

Does your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example, in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where, or why not? Please explain.

...

2.6. Additional reflections on comments

[Please remove these remarks, including the square brackets; then write out your reflections on both giving and receiving comments here.]
....

3.0. Book Reviews

3.1. Showcase	Short titles with links	Dates: yyyy.mm.dd	Words	Comments
Example:	Vampire Killer	2007.05.16	39	1
BR 1-01	After school	2009.04.29	87	0
BR 1-02	Animal Babies	2009.04.29	91	0
BR 1-03	The princess and the Pea	2009.07.01	245	0
BR 1-04	The gingerbread man	2009.07.01	302	0
BR 1-05	Little Red Riding Hood	2009.07.01	330	0
BR 1-06	Tigger comes to the forest	2009.07.04	183	0
BR 1-07	The bookstore valentine	2009.07.07	326	0
BR 1-08
BR 1-09
BR 1-10
BR 1-11
BR 1-12








---	---	Totals:

Note: Please calculate and list book review Totals for words and comments without including those from the example (above).

3.2. Best Book Review

Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

[Please remove these remarks, including the square brackets; then identify your best book review, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]

4.0. Blog Layout, Labeling, Linking, & Media

Showcase	Yes	No
4.1. Does your blog display an archive?
4.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?
4.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?
4.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?
4.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar?
5.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):	---	---
"books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)
"essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")
"quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)
"links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)
"movies" (plural) AND "websites" (plural)
"brainstorms" (or "brainstorming"), "essay prep.," AND "free-writing" (or "free-writes")
4.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?
How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts? ___ other labels attached to three or more posts	---	---
Which labels, and to how many posts each? Please list those labels instead of www, xxx, yyy..., and list numbers of posts instead of n, m, o... (in parentheses), below. www (n) xxx (m) yyy (o) zzz (p) ...	---	---
4.3. Links & media	---	---
4.3.1. Does your blog include photos or other graphics?
Does your blog profile include a photo or graphic representation?
How many of your blog posts this semester include photos or other graphics? ___ posts including photos or other graphics	---	---
4.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links?
How many of your posts this semester include three (3) or more links? ___ posts including three or more links (including this portfolio!)	---	---
4.3.3. Does your blog include other media?
How many of your blog posts this semester include other media? ___ posts including other media	---	---
What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list the kinds here: ... ... ...	---	---
What media content that you originally produced, if any, do your blog posts for this semester contain? Please list and explain each item briefly, and add short links and dates (yyyy.mm.dd) for reference. ... (short link, date) ... (short link, date) ... (short link, date)	---	---

4.4. Overall presentation

What have you done to enhance the overall presentation of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, display, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes that you have made on your blog this semester.

...
...
...

5.0. Additional reflections on your blog and your writing for it

Please feel free to include reflections on both class work and homework, as well as on the content of this portfolio (proto-portfolios, showcases, and reflections).

...
...
...

6.0. Advice and suggestions for yourself, your peers, and your successors

...
...
...

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Notes:

This portfolio template derives from the templates for Writing IIIc and Writing IVc portfolios (2007-08), and Writing III, §§1a & 1c and Writing IV: Portfolio, §§1a & 1c portfolios (2008-09).
Please use the same code in section 0.0 that you used to embed your proto-portfolios (PPFs) in the footer of your blog, which you should already have revised to display your 1st (spring) semester PPF first.
The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derived from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008).

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License:

This portfolio template is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Please attribute to "the Writing Studio Blog" (without quotation marks).

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