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  Portfolio

  Posted: January 13th, 2010, 12:25pm PST

  Student ID: 08128
  
  
  
  Portfolio for Writing IV, Section 1A OR 1C
  
  (See: Note 1, below)
  0.0. OVERVIEWReviews, Posts, Words, and More(See: Note 2, below.)
  
  
  [Please embed your proto-portfolios here {in HMTL editing mode}; then remove this line of remarks, including the square brackets.]
  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)	Draft essay 2-01a: my special favorite places	2009/10/08	6	310	7	0	0	0
  2-01b (2009.10.21)	Essays 2-01b: My special favorite placese	2009/10/21	7	403	0	0	0	0
  (2-01c)
  2-02a (2009.11.04)	Essay 2-02a: American culture	2009/10/29	5	417	5	3	0	0
  2-02b (2009.11.18)	Essay 2-02b: American music and culture	2009/11/12	5	458	1	3	0	0
  (2-02c)
  2-03a (2009.12.02)	essay 2-03a: My Story of learning English	2009/11/30	5	532	7	0	0	0
  2-03b (2009.12.18/22)	essay 2-03b: My story of learning languages	2009/12/16	8	610	0	0	0	0
  (2-03c)
  Totals	---	---	36	2730	20	6	0	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.
  

  • Essay 2-02b is the most improved essay because it is posted three links and 5 paragraph.
    

  
  
  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*	Essay (2-01a): ☆☆☆My fairyland☆☆☆	2009/10/14	22	I did my best.
  2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*	essay 2-03a: My Story of learning English	2009/12/9	19	I know her opinion.
  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*	essay 2-03a: My Story of learning English	2009/12/9	121	I could know his thinking.
  2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---	2009/12/9	---	---
  2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---	139	I wrote my opinion.
  2.4.2. Any of your other posts*	Essay 2-02a: American culture	2009/11/4	131	She asked me for her question.
  2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---	2009/11/4	---	---
  2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---	128	I answered for her question.

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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.
  

  • Recent comments are right on my blog.
    

  2.6. Additional reflections on comments • I wanted some comments more many questions.
  • I wanted to write more informations.
  
  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	Egyptian Adventure	2009/10/7	146	0
  BR 2-02	A Rat for House	2009/10/15	323	0
  BR 2-03	Kipper and the Giant	2009/10/15	356	0
  BR 2-04	Victorian Adventure	2009/10/15	380	0
  BR 2-05	A Fright in the Night	2009/10/22	103	0
  BR 2-06	Land of the Dinosaurs	2009/10/22	128	0
  BR 2-07	The Quest	2009/10/22	405	0
  BR 2-08	The Carnival	2009/11/9	185	0
  BR 2-09	The Bully	2009/11/9	218	0
  BR 2-10	Dog in School	2009/11/18	127	0
  BR 2-11	Lost in the Jungle	2009/11/18	153	0
  BR 2-12	The Flying Carpet	2009/12/16	112	0
  BR 2-13	The Go-kart Race	2009/12/16	73	0
  BR 2-14	Save Floppy!	2009/12/16	105	1
  BR 2-15	Floppy the Hero	2010/1/7	102	0
  BR 2-16	The Dream	2010/1/7	106	0
  BR 2-17	The Motorway	2010/1/7	136	0
  BR 2-18	Flood!	2010/1/13	191	0
  ---	---	Totals:	3349	1

  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.
  

  • My best book review is BR 2-18 because I can write my opinion and some informations.
    

  
  
  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? 13 other labels attached to three or more posts	---	---
  Label blog (25) blogs (22) books (30) brainstorms (1) culture (2) drafts (1) essay (3) essay prep (3) essays (14) favorites (5) Free Writing (1) languages (2) List (1) Movie (1) music (1) outlines (1) Portfolios (1) quickposts (1) revies (1) review (1) reviews (31) revised (1) revisions (4) speaking (8) websites (3)	---	---
  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? 11 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? 3 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? 0 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.
  

  1. I put many pictures to enjoy everyone.
     
  2. I used different color any other students on my blog.
     
  3. I put some links.
     

  
  
  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).
  

  • I posted a lot of comments for my classmates as I possible.
    
  • I did my all homework and I did my best.
  • I posted not only my homework but also many my dialy with photos.
    

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

  • I should write more blogs.
    
  • I should link some medias.
  • I should post more graphics.
    

  
  
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  2. 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.
  3. The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derived from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008).
     
  4. 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.

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  All Night!!

  Posted: January 13th, 2010, 7:55pm PST

  
  On January 11, after the class reunion, I went to a continuation of a party at another place with my friends. We walked to another “izakaya” At there, I drunk a lot too, but I didn’t eat a lot, because I was full. There were some girls and some boys. We talked about a lot of things. For example, about lover, about school and so on. After a continuation of a party, we went to “karaoke” We were singing and talking long long time! We break up at am 6:00 on January 12. The picture is my boyfriend^^He is not angry! He didn't prepare for picture^^;
  (111 words)
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  A coming-of-age celebration

  Posted: January 13th, 2010, 6:42pm PST

  
  On January 11 is Coming-of-Age Day. In my city, we had a coming-of-age celebration. I’m going to write about it.
  
  I got up at am 3:30 on January 11, and I went to a beauty salon with my father and my sister. At there, I was made up my face and my hair. I was exciting! I liked it very much. My sister said “It is so nice!” After that, I walk to my dressing room. My long-sleeved kimono is purple. After I changes coming-of-age celebration style, I went to my cousin’s house to see my grandfather. There, I took some pictures with my grandfather. He looked happy. I came back my house, I had breakfast and prepared for coming-of-age celebration. At am9:00, my father took my friend Kei and I to hall “Yamaga Culture Center” We gathered with my friends Kana, Remi and Ayumi. I met a lot of my friends. We talked each other a few time. At am10:00, coming-of-age celebration was started. It finished for an hour. Then, I took a lot of pictures with my local friends, high school days friends and other friends. Of course we took all of local member. I was in the center of front. After that, we met some junior high school teacher. It made me miss the junior high school days. I was happy because junior high school teachers remember me! After all of coming-of-age celebration, I went back my house with my boyfriend Tatuya. We took some picture with my family. Then, at pm 4:00, I went my elementary school to open “Time Capsule” There were not all of people, but some people came. I hugged with my elementary school teacher. When I got my Time Capsule, I feel both miss and shy. At pm 6:00, I walk to izakaya “hakataichibanndori” with my friends. We had a meeting of an alumni at there. There were about 70 people. It was great the percentage of attendance. I talked almost everyone. I enjoyed very much.
  
  (351 words)
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  1/8 At Kumasann

  Posted: January 12th, 2010, 11:10am PST

  On January 8, I went to school to attend Listening class. After that, I came back home and I slept prepare for tonight. At night, I went drinking for izakaya named “Kumasann” with my boyfriends, my cousin and my cousin’s boyfriend. My cousin’s boyfriend, my boyfriend and I have been friends since we were high school students, but it was the first time to drinking with. My cousin and I have wanted to drink with 4 members for a long time. We ate and drank for 3 hours. My sister came too. We talked a lot of things. We took a lot of pictures too. I had a very good time there.
  
  (118 words)
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  My friend is Mama

  Posted: January 12th, 2010, 10:44am PST

  Today, I’m going to write about my friend Megumi. She and I have been friend for 14 years. When she was 16 years old, she gave up high school and get pregnant. As soon as she realized that, she called me and came to my house. When I heard that at first, I was so surprised. She decided to give birth. Of course I agree with her. When she was 17 years old, she gave a birth. Her daughter is so cute!!! Her name is Hina. Now, she is 3 years old. Megumi is good mother. She always gets up early, she makes lunch box for her husband, she cleans room, she hung the washing everyday. I can’t do that. I think, she is growing day by day.
  
  On January 4, I went to Kumamoto city to do nail art with her. We talked about each other. I had a very good time.
  
  (168 words) Total: 11,553
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  Shopping

  Posted: January 12th, 2010, 10:27am PST

  January 2, I got up at noon. After I had a lunch, I went to Kumamoto city to shopping with my sister. At first, we went to GUCCI in “Tsuruya” to buy my sister’s wallet. At there, there are a lot of nice wallets. However, all of them are very expensive. My sister decided the one. I also like it very much. It’s a great wallet. She spent almost all “otoshidama” She said “This is the last time of otoshidama, so I want to buy something what is used for a long time” She looks very happy. Next, we went to PARCO. There, I bought a close at EGOIST. It is very cool! I like it very much. Then, I bought a boots. I have wanted black one for 2 months. I am so happy!!!
  
  (143 words)Total: 11,385
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  New Year's Day

  Posted: January 12th, 2010, 9:50am PST

  I’m going to write about my New Year’s day. At night On December 31, my boyfriend Tatsuya came my house. I ate “toshokoshi soba” with my family and with him whole watching CDTV. After I said everyone “A Happy New Year”, I slept a little with him. We waked up at am 4:30, because we went to see sunrise with our friends “Shouta and Kazuka” They went come for us. We went to “kuratake” at Kyokushi. However it was snowl and roads were freeze. We couldn’t go the top of mountain, but we enjoyed driving. Then, we went to “hatsumoude” at Kikuchi shrine. At there, we pay a visit and took some pictures. After that, we went back home. New Year’s Day morning, I ate “osechi” and “zouni”. Did you eat them? In my house, we ate them every year. After the breakfast, we went a visit to a grave. It is an event for every year too. Then, we went to my cousin’s house. There is my grandfather too. At there, we had a good time. Then, we came home and I prepare for go to my cousin’s house for the night with my sister. At first, I ate dinner at “Joy full” with my sister Misato and my cousin Kana. I ate a humbeurger. Then, we went to “battennno yu” Ti is a great spa. I often go to here. I take a spa for an hour. Then, we went back mu cousin’s house, and sleep.
  
  (267 words) Total:11,242
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  12/26,27 All Night

  Posted: January 12th, 2010, 9:07am PST

  I had a very good night on December 26 and 27. I’m going to write about it. On December 26 night, I went to my boyfriend’s house. He was getting ready for out. I was wait him. After he finished prepare, we went our friends house. The member is Shouta, Kazuka, Tamiya and Fumiko. Shouta and Kazuka will marry for March 14. Then, we went to Kumamoto city to drink! We went “Jone low” It is so smart bar. At there, we drank and ate a lot for 2 hours. However, I couldn’t drink, because I am handle keeper. After that, we went to “lound one” to play bowling by my drive. I couldn’t drive well because it was my boyfriend’s car. It is so big, but my car is small. I drive cautiously. At “lound one”, there were a lot of people to waiting bowling. We had to wait at least 2 hours. So, we changed us minds! We did “supoccha”. We can a lot of things. For example. Small bowling, basketball, tennis, golf, fishing, roller skating, and so on. We played almost all of them. It made me so funny but, we were tired so much. There are many massage chairs. We slept a little there. We waked up at am5:00 on December 27. We were back each house and slept a lot. I had a very good time.
  
  (252 words)
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  12/24.25 Happy X'mas!

  Posted: January 12th, 2010, 8:39am PST

  
  I’m late for write about my happy Christmas. I want to write about it, so I’m going to write Christmas. Let’s come back 2009!
  
  At December 24, I had classes. After I attended classes, I was hurry to go home. I had a dinner for chicken with my family, and took a bath. After that, I was getting ready for a surprise! At first, I went my friend house. At there, I borrowed a dress. It is not a normal dress. It is the Santa Claus! I put on it under the coat. Next, I went to my boyfriend’s house. Of coarse He don’t know that I put on Santa Claus. After we talked about something, I put off my coat!!! My boyfriend surprised very much!!! He said “Wooooooooow!!!!! You are so cute!!!” I successes my surprise plan. I’m so happy. We took a lot of pictures for our memories. Then, I ate a Christmas cake with him. It was a chocolate cake. We like chocolate very much. I was satisfied this Christmas.
  
  (186 words)
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  BR 2-18: Flood!

  Posted: January 12th, 2010, 8:09am PST

  I chose “Flood!” for the last one of Book Reviews. I have read books which are interesting or funny. Almost of books are about magic key. However I want to read serious book, so I chose this book.
  I’m going to write this story. It had been raining for days. The storm came in the middle of the night. The rain beat on the roof of the house and it lashed against the windows. It was so loud. In the morning, there is flooded all of place. The car had broken down, the school was closed, floods water had come in and so on. The next day, some fire officers came to the street. They wore big, long boat. Everyone got in, and they went to a hall in the town. When the floods were over they went back home, but the floods were covered in mud. They cleaned their house.
  I have never experienced floods. I think, it is very dengerous. I don’t want to experience it. If it attack my hometown, I bring my treasures and take my grandmother.
  
  Record
  Roderick, Hunt.(2001). Flood!. England: Oxford University.
  
  (191 words)
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  BR 2-17: The Motorway

  Posted: January 6th, 2010, 1:46pm PST

  This time, I read “The Motorway”, I'm interested in the motorway. This is the reason why I chose this book. My hometown, Kamoto has not a motorway, but it will be made in the future. I think, motorway is very useful and convenient when we go anywhere. However, it sometimes breaks our environment. It is bad things. This story also like that. Children want to enjoy with friends in the good place, but some people will make a motorway. Then, a boy found a flower which is vey rare. Therefore, the motorway did not make.
  
  These days, I'm interested in the news which the motorway’s price is cheep in the holyday. It is very attractive. I got a driver’s license about two years ago, and I like driving so much, so I want to go somewhere.
  
  (136words) Total: 10,351
  
  Record
  Roderick, Hunt.(2003). The Motorway. England: Oxford University.
  
  
  
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  BR 2-16: The Dream

  Posted: January 6th, 2010, 1:32pm PST

  I read "The Dream" This book has a dragon on this cover. I'm interested in dragon, so I chose this book. I'm going to write this story easily. One night, a girl couldn't sleep well. Then, her father told her a story. It was about dragon. She dreamed about dragon and the dragon is very nasty. She can't sleep more than before. Then, her mother told her dolphin story. She slept well.
  If I have a dream with dragon, I can't sleep too! Why dose her father tell her dragon story? I don't know. If can choose a dream tonight, I want to dream about cake!
  
  (106 words)
  Record
  Roderick, Hunt.(1986). The Dream. England: Oxford University.
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  BR 2-15: Floppy the Hero

  Posted: January 6th, 2010, 1:17pm PST

  I read "Floppy the Hero" I like him very much, because he is kind, cute and powerful! This is the reason why I chose this book. I'm going to write this story easily. One day, there is a fire. Everyone ran to see. A little dog barked and barked, and Floppy jumped in the window! As soon as he went in to he house, he ran out with some puppies! He is a hero.
  What a good dog he is! Don't you think so? After I read this book, I like him more than before. I want to a dog like him.
  
  (102 words)
  Record
  Roderick, Hunt. (1989).Floppy the Hero. England: Oxford University.
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  BR 2-14: Save Floppy!

  Posted: December 15th, 2009, 12:10pm PST

  I'm going to write about "Save Floppy!" I read some books about Flopy. I like dogs very much and he is so cute, so I chose this book. The title is "Save Floppy!" I thought what is happen!? Biff and Chip used the magic key to help Floppy. The magic key took them magic world. There, they did them best to help Floppy. For example, they climbed the mountain again and again, and so on. They can save Floppy and oher people.
  
  I thought, the children are so kind for everyone. I was glad to save Floppy! He is so powerful! This book is interesting.
  
  
  Record
  Roderick, Hunt. (2001).Save Floppy. England: Oxford University.
  
  (105 words) Total: 10,007
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  BR 2-13: The Go-kart Race

  Posted: December 15th, 2009, 12:07pm PST

  Next, I'm going to write about "The Go-kart Race" When I was a 10 years old, I had ride go-kart in Ashikita. It is not race. However I cant't drive all, because it was to hard for me. I'm interested in go-kart so, I chose this book.
  
  There are a lot kind of go-kart in this book. They are colorfull. It looks very interesting, but it looks difficult. This book made me exciting!
  
  Record
  Roderick, Hunt. (1994).The Go-kart Race. England: Oxford University.
  
  (73 words) Total: 9902
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  BR 2-12: The Flying Carpet

  Posted: December 15th, 2009, 12:05pm PST

  
  

  Today, I'm going to write about "The Flying Carpet" When I was a child, I watched movie "doraemon" That's story was about magic. Of corce the movie had the flying carpet. Then, I wanted to ride the flying carpet, so I chose this book. This is the season why I chose this book.

  I'm going to write about this book's story easily. A boy's carpet had a big hole in it, so they bought a new one. Then, the magic key made it flying and took them magic world. Then they experienced a lot of things.

  It made me exciting! The children helped some people. I think, it is a nce book!

  Record

  Roderick, Hunt. (1990).The Flying Carpet. England: Oxford University.
  
  (112 words)
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  essay 2-03b: My story of learning languages

  Posted: December 15th, 2009, 10:15am PST

  I’m going to write about my learning languages story. I’m going to write about English and French. I have learned English about for 10 years. Last year, I attended French classes.
  
  When I was an elementary school student, I heard English the first time. I played game on the English music about once a week or once a month. It is called ALT. When I was a junior high school student and high school student, I learned English at the class. It was not games such as elementary school. Now, I also learn English at KGU. In the future, I would like to talk with foreigner smoothly and I want to watch films in English without subtitles.
  
  First, however, I’d like to tell about my future. I have had dreams for a long time. If I marry, I would like to go abroad for honeymoon with my husband. At there, I want to talk with foreigner in languages other them smoothly and want to understand them. One of my dreams is to watch foreign films without subtitle. I like films from other countries very much, so I want to hear themselves voice. I think, almost everyone thought “foreign films have subtitles, so you can hear themselves voice!” It is exactly, but when I read subtitles, I can’t watch pictures. Don’t you think so? That why I want to watch films from other countries without subtitles.
  
  Next, I’m going to write about when I how I first studied English. When I was an elementary school student, I heard English the first time. I played game on the English music about once a week or once a month. It is called “ALT” I don’t remember that days clearly.
  
  When I was a junior high school student and high school student, I learned English at the classes. It was not games such as elementary school. The more I studied English, I like it the more. When I was 15 years old, I visited Australia for two weeks with my friend as a delegate of my junior school. There, I had experienced home stay only myself, take a train only myself, went to shopping with my host family, met an Australian ex-president, and so on. Back Kumamoto, I always remember these special days. That experience made me like English more than before.
  
  I’m going to write about now. Of course I study English almost everyday at KGU. I was surprised at first last year, because teacher is foreigner. I was worried about whether I can understand what they say. However, I think, I could make progress more than before. At eibeigakka KGU, I attend listening class, speaking class, writing class, and reading class. Especially, I’m doing my best for listening and speaking. I can’t listen and speak well, so I would like to listen and speak English better. At the writing class, we have a lot of homework, but it made me better to write English.
  
  When I was freshman, I studied French, but I was not interested in French. However, in addition to English, we must take another foreign language class. French was too difficult for me. I studied hard, but I couldn’t understand French. Now, I think it was good experience for me, because If I hadn’t taken a French class, I didn’t study another foreign language.
  
  All in all, I’m a lucky girl, because If I had not visited Australia, I might not study English now. I think I have a lot of things to do now. I’m going to do my best, and I don’t want to forget my original intention. Then, I believe dreams come true in the future!
  
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  Speaking; My Group's Project

  Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 5:24pm PST

  Yesterday morning, I talked with my group member Hikaru and Shoko. We talked about what we want to say everyone. Then, we decided what we say on the discussion.
  
  Most of the students think more elevators in KGU are need for us. Especially in the 4th building, the 11building and the 12th building, there are not enough ones. There are many classes we often use, and many students are. In the 4th building has 4 floors and the 12th has 5 floor, nut there are only each one elevator. The 11th building has 7 floors. Some stairs are provided, but it is hard to go up to the 6th and the 7th floor. Most of the students use the elevator to go there classes. And it is uncomfortable for wheelchair user. In those classes, a lot of people have been late with congestions. Before class starting, there are often long lines in front of elevators. Therefore I think we need more elevators.
  
  How many elevators do you think we need? The much answer is 2 in each building. Other is 3 more. It is better to build a few elevators, but it costs a lot to provide an elevator in fact.
  
  By the way, some are sick in it, because of moving and smell. We ask whether they have been sick in it or not, and I found a little students have. I thought there are more students have, so I was surprised. I often feel bad in it. Then, we have an idea to set up escalators. We asked some students whether they want escalators instead of elevators. They want them because escalators can avoid the congestion.
  
  Not only about elevators and escalators, but also we surveyed about tunnel connecting buildings and other ones. We use many buildings every day. We feel a groom on rainy days and hot days. Today, ultra-violence shower and stimulate our skin. We need some thing to avoid them, so we have an idea of tunnel. Almost student agree with the idea. They feel like us; ultra violence is danger. Then we think which is better to building the tunnel on the ground or under the ground. Out of my idea, many students said on the ground. I guess it mar the beauty of the scenery to do it on the ground. However some are afraid of incidents if it is built under the ground. I wound which is better.
  
  Due to this interview, I found we need more elevators, and the tunnel as possible. I hope to get more elevators in KGU. It may give us more comfortable campus life.
  
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  essay 2-03a: My Story of learnig English

  Posted: November 30th, 2009, 10:05pm PST

  This time, I’m going to write about my learning languages story. I’m going to write about English. When I was an elementary school student, I heard English the first time. I played game on the English music about once a week or once a month. It is called “ALT” When I was a junior high school student and high school student, I learned English at the class. It was not games such as elementary school. And now, I also learn English at KGU. In the future, I would like to talk with foreigner smoothly and I want to watch foreign films without subtitles.
  
  At first, I’m going to write about future in detail. I have had dreams for a long time. If I marry with some one in the future, I would like to go abroad to honeymoon with my husband. At there, I want to talk with foreigner smoothly and want to understand them. One of my dreams is to watch foreign films without subtitle. I like foreign films very much, so I want to hear themselves voice. I think, almost everyone thought “foreign films have subtitles, so you can hear themselves voice!” It is exactly, but when I read subtitles, I can’t watch pictures. Don’t you think so? That is the reason why I want to watch foreign films without subtitles.
  
  Next, I’m going to write about my past days. When I was an elementary school student, I heard English the first time. I played game on the English music about once a week or once a month. It is called “ALT” I don’t remember that days clearly. When I was a junior high school student and high school student, I learned English at the classes. It was not games such as elementary school. The more I studied English, I like it more than before. When I was 15 years old, I visited Australia for two weeks with my friend as a delegate of my junior school. At there, I experienced home stay only myself, take a train only myself, went to shopping with my host family, met Australian ex-president, and so on. After I came back Kumamoto, I always remember these special days. That experience made me like English more than before.
  
  Finally, I’m going to write about now. Of course I study English almost everyday at KGU. At first, I was surprised last year, because teacher is foreigner. I was worried about myself. However, I think, I could make progress more than before. At eibeigakka KGU, I attend listening class, speaking class, writing class, and reading class. Especially, I’m doing my best for listening and speaking. I can’t listen and speak well, so I would like to listen and speak English better. At the writing class, we have a lot of homework, but, it made me better to write English. I think so.
  
  Now I think, I’m a lucky girl, because If I had not visited Australia, I might not study English now. I think, I have a lot of things to do now. I’m going to do my best, and I don’t want to forget my original intention. Then, I believe dreams come true in the future!
  
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  Speaking: What I learned

  Posted: November 29th, 2009, 10:58pm PST

  I interviewed many people. We asked 15 questions.
  
  1. Do you want more elevators at the 4th, 11th and 12th buildings?
  
  2. Why do you think we need them more?
  
  3. We think the 4th, 11th and 12th buildings are high-rise buildings, and it’s hard for people to go them up by stairs, so do you think so?
  
  4. Do you often use class rooms in top floor in those buildings?
  
  5. Do you often use elevators, when you have classes in top floor in those buildings?
  
  6. Do you think lots of students do?
  
  7. Are you often late those classes with the congestion?
  
  8. Do you feel more elevators help wheelchair-users?
  
  9. How many elevators do you think we need?
  
  10. Have you ever been sick in an elevator?
  
  11. Do you want escalators more than elevators?(It will not cause congestion like an elevator.)
  
  12. Do you feel a gloom with getting wet on rainy days?
  
  13. Today, you know, ultra-violence shower to us. Do you feel it is danger for us?
  
  14. Do you think we need tunnels to connect buildings and other buildings?
  
  15. Building tunnels, which is better do you think, under the ground or on the ground?
  
  I learned something. All of students want more elevators at the 4th, 11th, and 12th buildings. All of students think same things us, because we are eibei students. We attend almost same classes and use same class rooms. However, I was surprised at them answers at Q10, because many students answers “No” I thought, almost students say “Yes” If we didn’t ask this question, we don’t know that. At Q15, a lot of students said “on the ground” more than “under the ground” I thought almost student answered “under the ground”, so it is a good question. I want to interviews more students.
  
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  Japanese restaurant "SOBACHAYA"

  Posted: November 24th, 2009, 9:55am PST

  Last Sunday, I had part time job. I worked for 6 hours. After I worked, I visited Kagoshima with my family by my father's car. In Kagoshima, there is a great Japanese restaurant. It is said to the most delicious Japanese restaurant in Kagoshima. My sister knows it because she lives in Kagoshima. We ate at there the first time. I ordered "sukiyaki fuu udon.” It was very very delicious! The Japanese restaurant's name is "SOBACHAYA" If you visit Kagoshima, please go "SOBACHAYA"
  
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  BR 2-11: Lost in the Jungle

  Posted: November 17th, 2009, 10:16am PST

  Next, I'm going to write about "Lost in the Jungle" The reason why I chose this book is I thought it is funny. This is Jungle! There are lot kinds of animals, and they can experience a lot of things in this book. It's so funny and I feel exciting! Then, I borrowed this book.
  
  Then, I'm going to write about this book's story easily. The magic key took some children in jungle. At there, they experienced a lot of things. For example, they met a monkey, snake and alligators asleep on the bank. Other things, they fell into a big net, got in the boat, and so on.
  
  I envy them every times, because they have the magic key. If I had the magic key, I can go a lot of places and I can experience many things. However, I don't want to go to jungle, because there are dangerous for us!
  
  Reference
  Roderick, Hunt.(1987.) Lost in the Jungle. England: Oxford University.
  
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  BR 2-10: Dog in School

  Posted: November 17th, 2009, 10:07am PST

  
  

  Today, I'm going to write about "Dog in School" The reason why I chose this book is I like dogs very much. The other reason is I have not read any books which are written about animal. I thought, this is an interesting book, because "in School" Then, I borrowed this one.

  I'm going to write this book's story easily. A girl met a dog on the way to school, and a dog followed her. At the school, a dog did a lot of things and students enjoyed with him.

  After I read this book, I wonder I want to come school and attend classes with a dog. Of course I know I can't, but if I can do that, I will enjoy school more than now.
  

  
  Reference
  Jeremy, Strong.(2000). Dog in school. England: Person Education.
  
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  Essay 2-02b: American music and culture

  Posted: November 11th, 2009, 1:18pm PST

  This time, I watched a lot of websites about America. I spent long time to find good website. I am very interested in America. Especially, I'm interested in Hollywood, music, and culture. I think, America has unique culture. I found website about them. I was so happy when I could find it, because the websites are easy to understand for me. First, I am going to write about Hollywood. Next, I'm going to write about Rock and Roll of American music. Third, I am going to write about Yellow Ribbon of American culture.
  
  I have been interested in Hollywood since I was junior high school student. At first, I thought just "Actress and actor are so cool and beautiful!" but I watched I lot of movies, and then, I'm interested in Hollywood more than before. I have known that Hollywood is the movie capital of the world. However, after I read this website, I realized that I had a lot of things I have not known about Hollywood. Foe example, "Hollywood films are shown in colleges and in treatment centers as they depict people with mental illness and substance abuse." and so on. If I have not watched this website, I can't know a lot of things. I'm glad to find it and I can know about Hollywood more than before.
  
  http://www.lifeintheusa.com/culture/hollywood.htm
  
  I want to know more about Rock and Roll. Do you know this type of music? I have heard this name, but I don’t answer if someone asks me “What kind of music?” so, I want to know about this music. Rock and roll was the great synthesis of black and white American musical traditions. It began 1950’s. It is easy to read for us. I recommend you watch this website.
  
  http://www.lifeintheusa.com/culture/rockroll.htm
  
  I have known it Yellow Ribbon a little, but I want to know more, so I watched website about it. Display of a Yellow Ribbon is a sign of loyalty to family, friends or loved ones who are welcome home. Have you known it? I have never known it. This website has back ground of Yellow Ribbon. I was surprised a little, because it is related to 19th Century Civil War Song. I have never known it. There are not culture like that in Japan as far as I know. I think, America has great culture. It gave me a chance to learn. I think this is great website, because we can know what we want to know, and we can learn back ground too! I recommend you it.
  
  http://www.americanfamilytraditions.com/yellow_ribbon.htm
  
  After I read them, I feel happy, because I can get information what I want to know. I like America more than before. I want to know American unique culture more like Yellow Ribbon.
  
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  A Sweet Baby Girl

  Posted: November 9th, 2009, 8:32pm PST

  
  A few weeks ago, I went to the park with my friend Megumi and her daughter Hina.
  
  Megumi and I have been friend since we are 6 years old. She became pregnant when she was 16 years old, and gave birth to a baby girl when she 17 years old. Her daughter Hina is 2 years and 11 months now. She is so sweet and pretty!! She calls me “Yunnna” because Megumi calls me “Yunnna” too.
  
  At the park, we enjoyed athletic. Hina is so powerful, and her smile made me happy. We enjoyed about for three hours. We had a very good time.
  
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  BR 2-09: The Bully

  Posted: November 9th, 2009, 7:30pm PST

  
  

  Today, I'm going to write about one more book. I read "The Bully"
  
  This book was written about "friends" One day, a new girl came to the school. Her name is Rosie. She isn't friendly. For example, she took his pens and scribbled on his picture. She got Chip into trouble. She went to Mrs May, and said "He scribbled on my picture" She told him off. Other, she called everyone nasty names and so on. One day, some children showed the magic key to Rosie, and the magic key took them on a new adventure. The magic turned Rosie into a motor mouth, dinosaur brain and parrot face. She began to cry. Suddenly, the magic key took them home. The next day, two bigger children pushed her against the wall. Chip and Wilma saw it and told Mrs May. She helped Rosie. She was sorry she had been a bully, and she didn't bully anyone again. The next day, a new boy came to the school, and... he is not friendly... "Oh nooooo!"
  
  After I read this book, I thought that “It is the most interesting book!!” The picture made me laugh. It was very funny and easy to read. Especially, story is great. I don’t like bully person too. I recommend everyone to read this book.

  Reference

  Roderick, Hunt. (1994).The Bully. England: Oxford University.

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  BR 2-08: The Carnival

  Posted: November 9th, 2009, 7:24pm PST

  Good evening everyone! Today, I'm going to write about "The Carnival" I always read books which is different kind of this book, so I was interested in this book.
  
  At first, I'm going to write story easily. It wasn't a good day. A girl and a boy had to look after a baby. A baby's name is Pip. Pip was in a bad mood. He cried and cried. Then, they took him to the park, and they ride an elevator. Pip moved his arms around, and his small hand hit the magic button! The magic took them THE CARNIVAL. At there, they experienced a lot of things and had a good time. However at last, Pip cried again after the magic took them back.
  
  I thought that "this book has the magic too." Another kind books always has "The magic" too. I envy them so much, because I have never seen the carnival. In this book, there are a dragon, a clown, long line of floats pulled by hoses, and so on. It made me exiting!! I would like to go to carnival.
  
  Reference
  Martin, Coles. (2000).The Carnival. England: Pearson Education.
  
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  Speaking: Please answer!!!

  Posted: November 4th, 2009, 6:13pm PST

  Hello everyone. Today, I'm going to ask everyone about KGU. I would like to know your opinion. I have a lot of questions, but you don't have to answer all of this. Please tell me your opinion!
  
  1. Do you want more elevators at the 4th, 11th and 12th buildings?
  
  2. Why do you think we need them more?
  
  3. We think the 4th, 11th and 12th buildings are high-rise buildings, and it’s hard for people to go them up by stairs, so do you think so?
  
  4. Do you often use class rooms in top floor in those buildings?
  
  5. Do you often use elevators, when you have classes in top floor in those buildings?
  
  6. Do you think lots of students do?
  
  7. Are you often late those classes with the congestion?
  
  8. Do you feel more elevators help wheelchair-users?
  
  9. How many elevators do you think we need?
  
  10. Have you ever been sick in an elevator?
  
  11. Do you want escalators more than elevators?
  (It will not cause congestion like an elevator.)
  
  12. Do you feel a gloom with getting wet on rainy days?
  
  13. Today, you know, ultra-violence shower to us. Do you feel it is danger for us?
  
  14. Do you think we need tunnels to connect buildings and other buildings?
  
  15. Building tunnels, which is better do you think, under the ground or on the ground?
  
  If you answer my questions, please write number of question. I wait your comment!
  
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  Essay 2-02a: American culture

  Posted: October 29th, 2009, 6:16pm PDT

  This time, I watched a lot of websites about American culture. I spent long time to find good website. I am very interested in America. Especially, I'm interested in Hollywood, music, and culture what is unique. I found website about them. I was so happy when I could find it.
  
  
  First, I am going to about Hollywood. I have been interested in Hollywood since I was junior high school student. At first, I thought just "Actress and actor are so cool and beautifil!" but I watched I lot of movies, and then, I am interested in Hollywood more than before. I have known that Hollywood is the movie capital of the world. However, after I read this website, I realized that I have a lot of things I have not known about Hollywood. Foe example, "Hollywood films are shown in colleges and in treatment centers as they depict people with mental illness and substance abuse." and so on. If I have not watched this website, I can't know a lot of things. I'm glad to find it and I can know about Hollywood more than before.
  
  http://www.lifeintheusa.com/culture/hollywood.htm
  
  
  Next, I'm going to write about Rock and Roll of American music. Do you know this type of music? I have heard this name, but I don’t answer if someone asks me “What kind of music?” so, I want to know about this music. Rock and roll was the great synthesis of black and white American musical traditions. It began 1950’s. It is easy to read for us. I recommend you watch this website.
  
  http://www.lifeintheusa.com/culture/rockroll.htm
  
  
  Third, I am going to write about Yellow Ribbon of American culture. I have known it Yellow Ribbon a little, but I want to know more, so I watched website about it. Display of a Yellow Ribbon is a sign of loyalty to family, friends or loved ones who are welcome home. Have you known it? I have never known it. This website has back ground of Yellow Ribbon. I was surprised a little, because it is related to 19th Century Civil War Song. It gave me a chance to learn. I think this is great website, because we can know what we want to know, and we can learn back ground too! I recommend you it.
  
  http://www.americanfamilytraditions.com/yellow_ribbon.htm
  
  All the page of websites are easy to read and understand for me. After I read them, I feel happy, because I can get information what I want to know. I like America more than before.
  
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  Essay 2-02a: American culture

  Posted: October 29th, 2009, 5:35pm PDT

  Hollywood
  http://www.lifeintheusa.com/culture/hollywood.htm
  It is little difficult for me to read, but I'm interested in Hollywood.
  
  Rock and Roll
  http://www.lifeintheusa.com/culture/rockroll.htm
  I have heard this music, but I have not known enough.
  
  Tie a Yellow Ribbon
  http://www.americanfamilytraditions.com/yellow_ribbon.htm
  We don't have such as culture, so I want to know it.
  
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  Speaking: My dream TRAVEL(Revision)

  Posted: October 26th, 2009, 9:11pm PDT

  Hello everyone! Today, I’m going to talk about TRAVEL of my future dream.
  
  If I get married with my boy friend in the future, I want to go to Hawaii on a honeymoon. I want to stay there at least one week, because I have a lot of things to want to do with my husband. Especially, I have 3 things to want to do. Let me talk about it!
  
  First, I want to go Waikiki Beach. At there, I would like to drink careful drinks and enjoy beautiful sea. Of course, I will wear a bikini. I think, almost every one thought that “You must be on a diet!” I know it. My boy friend often says to me “You should do weight!” I will do my best to wear a bikini. And At Waikiki Beach, I want to go for a walk around beach with him while watching the setting sun. I believe it is so beautiful and romantic! Of course I will walk hand in hand with him. It is more romantic!!! Don’t you think that?
  
  Another things what I want to do in Hawaii is Diving. My father has visited Hawaii many times. He told me “If you visit Hawaii, You may do diving” There are a lot of beautiful fishes and sea is so clear. My boy friend and I have never done it. And, he likes watching a lot of kind of fish, so I want to do it with him. I think, he will jump for joy if he hear it.
  
  The last thing what I want to do is shopping. There is a lot of brands shop. We can buy at a duty-free shop too. I would like to buy ring or necklace which is matching thing with him. I want to wear it forever. However, I want thing that is sold only Hawaii more than ring or necklace, because we can buy brand things in Japan. I think, it can be our treasure and happy memories for honeymoon.
  
  This is my dream travel!! I believe dreams come true. Thanks for your listening.
  
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  BR 2-07: The Quest

  Posted: October 21st, 2009, 3:08pm PDT

  I read the book named “The Quest”
  
  Wilma was writing a story a quest. Wilma read the story to Biff.
  Long ago, and far away, there was a beautiful land called Ulm. In a big cave, deep underground, was the crystal bell of Ulm. It was very beautiful. Even in the dark cave, it glowed like fire. The sound of the bell told every animal, every plant and every tree when it was spring or summer. The evil Grimlock lived in the cold, black mountains of Grim. He wanted the crystal bell of Ulm, and he spent years looking for it. Grimlock took the bell back to the land of Grim. In the sunlight, the bell looked so beautiful that Grimlock could not bear to look at it. Without the bell, the land of Ulm became dark and grey. All the beauty had gone from the land and the days were cold and long.
  Biff liked it. Biff had to go to dentist. After Biff had gone, suddenly, the magic key began to glow, and Wilma was taken into a magic adventure. The magic took Wilma to the Land of Ulm. The land was cold and bare. Grimlock was hiding behind a tree. He wanted to stop Wilma from going on the quest. Soon the ground became wet and muddy. Her feet sank into the mud. Suddenly a white unicorn helped her. There was a ring tied to a ribbon round horse’s neck. She took the ring and the unicorn galloped away. She met a gnome there. The gnome took Wilma up the mountain to Grimlock’s castle. The gnome knew a secret way to get into the castle. At last, they came to the room where the crystal bell was hanging. Then the bell began to ring. It rang so loudly through the castle that cup and saucers broke, and the glass in the windows cracked. At last, Grimlock asked Wilma if she could make the bell stop ringing. Wilma and the gnome took the bell back to Ulm and the quest was over. When the bell returned, beauty came back to the land of Ulm again. The magic began to glow. Wilma finished her story.
  
  This book is little longer more than ever I read, but it is interesting too. If I can use the magic, I also write story and taken by magic! If you can use magic, what do you do everyone?
  
  (405 words)
  
  Reference
  
  Hunt, Roderick. (1993). The Quest. England: Oxford University.
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  BR 2-06: Land of the Dinosaurs

  Posted: October 21st, 2009, 3:06pm PDT

  I read the book named “Land of the Dinosaurs” I found out this book at first, I decided that I borrow it, because I have never read books like this. The characters in this book are some children and many kind of dinosaur.
  
  Some kids went to land of dinosaur by magic. At there, they experienced a lot of things. Foe example, one of them found some eggs, and helped them by flying big dinosaur, and so on.
  
  After I read this book, I became exciting too. However we don’t have magic like them. I envy them so much. If we can go land of dinosaur, what do you want to do everyone? I want to sea baby dinosaur and want to ride on the biggest dinosaur’s back.
  
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  Reference
  
  Hunt, Roderick. (1987). Land of the Dinosaurs. England: Oxford University.
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  BR 2-05: A Fright in the Night

  Posted: October 21st, 2009, 3:00pm PDT

  I read the book "A Fright in the Night" The characters in this book are two kids and them grand mother. Kid’s names are Biff and Chip. They went to stay with them grandmother. At there, they experienced a lot of things. Especially, they excited at night and…? Please read this book!
  
  This book's story was so funny! When I was a child, I often stayed with my grand father with my cousin like this book. After I read this book, I missed those days. I understand them so much, because I couldn't sleep in mu grand father's house to exciting at night.
  
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  Reference
  
  Hunt, Roderick. (1994). A Fright in the Night. England: Oxford University.
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  Essays (2-0b): My special favorite placese

  Posted: October 20th, 2009, 10:57am PDT

  I have five favorite places in Kumamoto. Today, I am going to write about my five favorite places. My favorite places are Mt. Hanaoka, my grand faather’s house, Christmas season’s downtown, festivals and "kikuchijo" in Kikuka where we can see sunrise at New Year Day. These have some common points. One of these is at night, and other common points are quiet places, bustling and nature. I like there places so much, so I can’t choose only one.
  
  One of my favorite places is Hanaoka mountain. Have you been there everyone? I have been there many times. At there, we can see so beautiful night view, stars, and moon if it is not cloudy. I like them very much. I think, some people likes lively night and some people like quiet night. I like both, but I like quiet night more than lively night. Hanaoka mountain is just right for me.
  
  I have loved my grand father’s house since I was a child. His house is in Ueki. There are a lot of trees, beautiful stream and blue sky. It is just a country, of course there are no stores, but a lot of nature made me become composed. I can more set my mind than somewhere. I like nature so much.
  
  However, I like down town too. At Christmas, there are many shiny illuminations, and it is glitter street. It made me feel “Today is Christmas!!” I like winter down town more than other seasons.
  
  I like festival that is held my hometown called “yamagatourou” It is held in Yamaga every summer. At there, we can see beautiful fireworks. I am always impressed by fire works. Do you eat kakigori at festivals? I always eat it at festivals, because I like eating it while walking around festivals. I don't like bustling, but it is no problem just festivals.
  
  I'm going to write about my especially favorite place. At New Year Day, I always go to see sunrise with my boy friend at “kikuchijo” in Kikuka. We can't sleep enough, because we must go “kikuchijo” early morning. If we don't go there early, we can't see sunrise. Sunrise is so beautiful and romantic! Our favorite place where we always go to see sunrise is in Kikuka. It is not famous, so only local people know there!
  
  These are my five favorite places. I am glad if everyone who read my essay visit my favorite places.
  
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  My dinner - sukiyaki -

  Posted: October 19th, 2009, 9:56pm PDT

  
  Good evening everyone! I had 3 classes today. Reading, “nihon bungaku koudoku” and Speaking. At Reading class, I was surprised at BEIJING, because at BEIJING, Chinese couples too young to legally marry who refuse to split up could be sent to work camps. Have you known it? I have never known it. When I was high school student, I wanted to marry on young age, but now I don’t want to marry on young age. I want to experience more myself. I want to do a lot of things myself!
  
  At Speaking class, we talked someone our schedules, listened to music, talking for group, and so on. I had a good time.
  
  By the way, I am going to write about today’s my dinner! Today, I eat “sukiyaki” I like it very much. In my family, we always pour meat, Chinese cabbage, carrot, strings of konnyaku block of deep-fried bean curd, velvet shank and udon into the pot. Side of sukiyaki is a scallop. My mother can not eat meat, because my mother eat scallop for meat! I ate so much, because I ate nothing until dinner!!! I am satisfied. Do you like sukiyaki everyone? In winter, I can ate it many times(^o^)♪
  
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  News Quiz

  Posted: October 19th, 2009, 9:17pm PDT

  Good evening everyone!
  Today, I made the quiz for Reading homework myself. I’m going to write here. Please answer if you have free time!
  I’m going to write answer too. Please check your answer!
  
  1. Where does need 300kg of N‐fuel?
  
  2. October 5, a train derails and it killed at least 10 people. Where is happen this accident?
  
  3. What did country promise to strengthen friendship with North Korea?
  
  4. On September 29, a powerful earthquake and tsunami caused big damage. Where is happened?
  
  5. Where is host of 2016 Olympics?
  
  6. How many times Olympics will be held at South Africa?
  
  7. Who did face hard budget review in Japan?
  
  8. Who did win the Toray Pan Pacific Open on October 3?
  
  9. What dose country have the problem that jobless rate reaches 9.8%?
  
  10. Ex- minister in Japan found dead at home. What is his name?
  
  - Answer -
  1. Iran
  2. Thailand
  3. China
  4. American Samoa
  5. Rio de janeiro
  6. For the first time
  7. Yukio Hatoyama
  8. Maria Sharapova
  9. United States
  10. Shoichi Nakagawa
  
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  My cousin Junna

  Posted: October 18th, 2009, 12:06am PDT

  Today, I had a part time job. I worked for 8 hours. After that, I went to gas station to put gas in my car with my cousin Junna. She is 13 years old. Her birthday is 7th December, and my birthday is 7th December too♪ I think she is equivalent to my sister. I love her so much.
  
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  Draft essay: My 5 favorite places (Revision)

  Posted: October 18th, 2009, 11:52pm PDT

  I have 5 favorite places in Kumamoto. Today, I am going to write abut my 5 favorite places
  
  At first, one of my favorite places is Hanaoka mountain. Have you been there everyone? I have been there many times. At there, we can see so beautiful night view, stars, and moon if it is not cloudy. I like them very much. I think, some people like lively night and some people like quiet night. I like both, but I like quiet night more than lively night. Hanaoka mountain is just right for me. I go there one day for two weeks. I don’t know its address, but it is near the Kumamoto station.
  
  Next, I have loved my grad father’s house since I was a child. His house is in Ueki. There are a lot of trees, beautiful stream and blue sky. It is just a country, of course there are no stores, but it made me become composed. I like nature so much.
  
  However, I like down town too. At Christmas, there are many shiny illuminations, and it is glitter street. It made me feel “Today is Christmas!!” I like winter down town more than other seasons.
  
  Next, I like festivals. We have a lot of festivals every summer, and we can see beautiful fireworks. I am always impressed by fire works. Do you eat kakigori at festivals? I always eat it at festivals, because I like eating it while walking around festivals. I don't like bustling, but it is no problem just festivals.
  
  At last, I'm going to write about my special favorite place. At New Year Day, I always go to see sunrise with my boy friend. We can't sleep a lot, because we must go there early morning. If we don't go there early, we can't see sunrise. Sunrise is so beautiful and romantic! Our favorite place where we always go to see sunrise is in Kikuka. It is local and local people only know there! I think, it is the best place to see sunset in Kumamoto.
  
  This is my 5 favorite places. I am glad if everyone who read my essay visit my favorite places.
  
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  Speaking: My dream travel (draft)

  Posted: October 18th, 2009, 10:29pm PDT

  This is draft of speaking. I’m going talk about TRAVEL of my dream on 26th October.
  
  Hawaii
  Waikiki Beach
  Careful drinks
  Wear a bikini
  Go for a walk
  Diving
  Watching beautiful fishes
  Shopping
  A brand
  Matching things
  Commemorative things
  
  
  Hello everyone! Today, I’m going to talk about TRAVEL of my future dream.
  
  If I get married with my boy friend in the future, I want to go to Hawaii on a honeymoon. I want to stay there at least one week, because I have a lot of things to want to do with my husband.
  
  For example, I want to go Waikiki Beach. At there, I would like to drink careful drinks and enjoy beautiful sea. Of course, I will wear a bikini. I think, almost every one thought that “You must be on a diet!” I know it. My boy friend often says to me “You should do weight!” I will do my best to wear a bikini. And At Waikiki Beach, I want to go for a walk around beach with him while watching the setting sun. I believe it is so beautiful and romantic! Of course I will walk hand in hand with him. It is more romantic!!! Don’t you think that?
  
  Another things what I want to do in Hawaii is Diving. My father has visited Hawaii many times. He told me “If you visit Hawaii, I want you to diving” There are a lot of beautiful fishes and sea is so clear. My boy friend and I have never done it. And, he likes a lot of kind of fish, so I want to do it with him. I think, he will jump for joy if he hear it.
  
  The last thing what I want to do is shopping. There is a lot of brands shop. We can buy at a duty-free shop too. I would like to buy ring or necklace which is matching thing with him. I want to wear it forever. However, I want thing that is sold only Hawaii better than ring or necklace, because we can buy brand things in Japan. I think, it can be our treasure and happy memories for honeymoon.
  
  This is my dream travel!! I believe dreams come true. Thanks for your listening.
  
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  My best friends

  Posted: October 18th, 2009, 9:54pm PDT

  Last Frayday, I went to a gas station ENEOS to wash a car with my friend Remi. Then, we wet to fashion senter "shimamura" to pass the time. After that, we went to "nafco" to see with our friend Kana. She has worked there since few weeks later. She finished her part time job at 20:00. Then we went to meet my friend Kei, and went to drink to izakaya "marushou" This is a izakaya that Reni works. Remi, Kana , Kei and me have been best friends since we were junior high school students. At marushou, we ate a lot of "tsumami", drunk alcohlic drinks and talked for a long time. Forexample, we talked about school, love, find a job, and so on.
  
  After that, Kana's boy friend came to meet her, and we said see you! Then, we stayed with Kei. We watched DVD at her room. DVD's title is "uwasa no agemen ni koi wo shita" This story is love and comedy. It was so funny. It was made us laugh!!! After watched it, we went to bed and slept.
  
  They are my best friwnds. They are ma treasure!!! I had a so good time.
  
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  BR 2-04: Victorian Adventure

  Posted: October 14th, 2009, 4:33pm PDT

  
  At last, I'm going to write about "Victorian Adventure" This story is longer than two books.
  
  Biff and Chip had been to London with Gran. They had some pictures which they into a scrapbook. They wanted to take the book to school. Gran come into Biff's room to look at the children's scrapbook, and she is pleased. Suddenly, the magic took the children into the kittle house, but did it take Gran? The magic key took them London. At there, they met a boy called Vicky. He said "I'm hungry. I know where we can get some money. Follow me!" They follow him down winding streets. At last, they come to a blacksmith's. He was looking at a horse's hoof. He said "I'll give you a penny to pump the bellows" they pumped and pumped until the fire glowed hot. It was hard work, and they are more hungry. Vicky take them baker shop. The bread is hot and smelled good.
  
  Next, Vicky took them to a street with a high wall. A boy called Jack was waiting there. They all climbed on the wall. They could see Buckingham Place. There are 3 children inside. They are the grandchildren of Queen Victoria. They played together. At that moment, a grown-up came in and saw them. Everyone said "Oh no! Trouble!" The royal grandchildren were sent to bed. A policeman came to take the others away. They were taken to a police station. The next day, an important man came to see the children. He took them to Buckingham Place. At there, Gram was having tea with Queen Victoria. They said "Gram! What are you dong in our adventure!?" "I'm having an adventure of my own" She said. Queen Victoria looked at them and smiled. "Your grandmother has told me that you are good children. You can play with my grandchildren and stay to tea" she said. They were pleased and enjoyed. After all, the magic took them home.
  
  I really envy them. I want to London too. I think, it is more difficult to enter Queen's house, but it is an adventure!! I want the magic take me some places where I want to go. I was exciting while I was reading this book.
  
  
  Hunt, Roderick.(1990) Victorian Adventure. England: Oxford University.
  
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  BR 2-03: Kipper and the Giant

  Posted: October 14th, 2009, 3:33pm PDT

  Next, I am going to write one of three books, "Kipper and the Giant"
  
  He likes TV program called "The Angry Giant" The program's story is that, The angree giant lived in a castle near a village. Nobody in the village like the giant. He was always cross. When he was cross he stamped his feet and the house shook. Then, Kipper went to find Chip but he was out. He picked up the magic key and it began to glow. The magic took him inside the magic house. The magic took him to the gate of the giant's castle. He come to the village, but it was tiny. He was a giant. "Go away!!" yelled the people. The people threw things at Kipper. Kipper shouted "Stop it! I am not a giant! I'm a boy!!!" however, the people said "Well, you look like a giant" Kipper began to cry. Then, the people say " Giant don't cry. Perhaps he is a little boy but he looks like a giant to us. Perhaps he can help us." Kipper helps the villagers to end their houses. He put back the broken roofs, and he picked up the stone and tok it outside the village. All the people liked Kipper. "Thank you!" they said. Then, the giant come back. He was very angry when he saw Kipper in the village. "I am the giant!" he shout. he ran towards the village. Crash!!! He fell over the stone. kipper helped him, and said "Be a good giant, Stop being angry and the people will like you." So, the giant stopped being angry. He said "I'll try to be good!" After all the magic took Kipper home.
  
  What a nice book is this!!!!! At first, I felt sorry for crying Kipper. He is bravery and so kind to the people who live in the village and a giant. He is a little boy! I think, he grow up bravely. I want magic key, because I have a lot of places where I want to visit.
  
  
  Hunt, Roderick. (1987) Kipper and the Giant. England: Oxford University.
  
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  BR 2-02: A Rat for House

  Posted: October 14th, 2009, 2:44pm PDT

  
  Today, I am going to write about 3 books. At first, I'm going to write about the book "A Rat for House"
  
  I introduce this story.Everyone loved Mouse and Jojo's new hamster, Junbo. They thought he was sweet and funny, but Mouse was not very keen on him. So, Mouse wants another pet. he thinks that there are two of us, so we should have two pets. Then, they went to ask their mum. The next day, Mr.Macdonald took Mouse to the pet shop. They looked at fish, birds, gerbils, guinea pigs and chinchillas. After they looked a lot of pes, Mouse found a rat, and he said "This is what I want!" The shopkeeper said that rats made very good pets. His dad say, "But this is a rat..." however, he wanted the rat so much, so they got the rat. Mouse called his rat Ricky. He had to be very brave, because sometimes Ricky opened his mouse and puthis teeth round his finger. Mouse and rat are thick as thieves. One day, when the friends were watching TV, Ricky took Ben's biscuit. Without thinking, Ben made a grab for him. The rat spun round and sank his teeth into Ben's finger. They said "Ricky has bitten ben!!! you will have to take him back pet shop!!!" Mouse was angry, and said "It was not Ricky's fault!!!" and Ben agree, "Mouse is right, I shouldn't have tried to pick Ricky up" after all, no one forgot agin. Everyone is scared of Ricky.
  
  I hate rats very much!!!! I really don't want a rat!!! I can't understand Mouse. I think, it is just a rat!!! Do you want a rat? I hate hamster too. I think, hamster is a rat too. After I read this book, I hate a rat more. I like cats and dogs!!!
  
  How about you everyone?
  
  
  Alexander, Jenny.(2001) A Rat for House. England: Design for Education.
  
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  My plane for this weekend

  Posted: October 8th, 2009, 3:13pm PDT

  I'm going to write about my plan for this weekend. Today, I will go to karaoke with my boy friend Tatsuya at night. I have a discount ticket. I look forward to it very much.
  
  Tomorrow, my sister will come back Kumamoto afternoon, so I will go to meet my sister at Kumamoto station.
  
  On Sunday, I have a part time job. I work at convenience store. I have worked there for 7 months. I'm going to work at 9am to 17pm. I don't want to have a part time job, but I need a lot of money. I pay for parking area every month, I want to go shopping, I want to go karaoke, and so on. I will hold out!!!
  
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  Draft essay 1-a: my special favorite places

  Posted: October 7th, 2009, 2:06pm PDT

  I have 5 favorite places in Kumamoto. Today, I am going to write abut my 5 favorite places.
  
  At first, one of my favorite places is Hanaoka mountain. Have you been there everyone? I have been there many times. At there, we can see so beautiful night view, stars, and moon if it is not cloudy. I like them very much. I think, some people likes lively night and some people like quiet night. I like both, but I like quiet night more than lively night. Hanaoka mountain is just right for me.
  
  Next, I have loved my grad father’s house since I was a child. His house is in Ueki. There are a lot of trees, beautiful stream and blue sky. It is just a country, of course there are no stores, but it made me become composed. I like nature so much.
  
  However, I like down town too. At Christmas, there are many shiny illuminations, and it is glitter street. It made me feel “Today is Christmas!!” I like winter down town more than other seasons.
  
  Next, I like festivals. We have a lot of festivals every summer, and we can see beautiful fireworks. I am always impressed by fire works. Do you eat kakigori at festivals? I always eat it at festivals, because I like eating it while walking around festivals. I don't like bustling, but it is no problem just festivals.
  
  At last, I'm going to write about my special favorite place. At New Year Day, I always go to see sunrise with my boy friend. We can't sleep a lot, because we must go there early morning. If we don't go there early, we can't see sunrise. Sunrise is so beautiful and romantic! Our favorite place where we always go to see sunrise is in Kikuka. It is local and local people only know there!
  
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  What should we improve of KGU

  Posted: October 7th, 2009, 6:20pm PDT

  Good evening Mr.Waterman! I’m sorry to late. At this project, my group members are Hikaru and Shoko. I do the project with them at first time, so I am glad!!!
  
  We decided topics. At first, we want more elevators at building 4 and building 11. There are only one each buildings, but a lot of student attend classes at there. We always can’t use it because if we use it, we late for classes to wait our turn.
  
  Next, we want parking area for students. I come to school by my car, but there is not parking area. I rent parking space and pay 8000 yen every month. We think, a lot of students come to KGU by car and some students want to come to KGU by car. Why there is not parking area for students?
  
  At last, we want more tables at bakery. We often go to bakery at noon, but there are not enough tables to having lunch everyone who wants to eat at there.
  
  This is our topics.
  
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  Favorite Place(s): outline

  Posted: October 6th, 2009, 11:14am PDT

  Hanaoka mountain 　
  　　beautiful night view
  　　a quiet night
  　　stars
  　　moon
  
  My grandfather's house
  　　a lot of trees
  　　beautiful stream
  　　blue sky
  
  Downtown
  　　glitter street
  　　Christmas
  
  
  festival
  　　fire works
  　　kakigori
  　　bustling
  
  sunrise
  　　New Year's day
  　　early morning
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  Favorite Place(s): brainstorms

  Posted: October 6th, 2009, 11:12am PDT

  beautiful night view
  a quiet night
  a lot of trees
  beautiful stream
  stars
  blue sky
  moon
  glitter street
  festival
  sunrise
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  BR 2-01: Egyptian Adventure

  Posted: October 6th, 2009, 10:30am PDT

  Reference
  
  Roderick, Hunt. (2001). Oxford University.Oxford England:Agyptian Adventure.
  
  Today, I read the book named "Egyptian Adventure" At first, I'm going to write about this story simply. One day, three children found the book and the key took the children back in time. It took a dog named Floppy too. The magic took them back to Ancient Egypt. At there, Floppy was stuck on the blocks of stone, and the people who are Egyptian misunderstand him for a king! So, the children worked hard to made a stone statue what look like Flappy. Then, they got back him!
  
  After I read it, I think this story is so interesting. It made me laugh!! Is the dog a king? Why they think that "he is a king"? It is so amusing story. I want to visit Egypt and want to see sphinx. I recommend you to read this book!
  
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  dyed my hair and shopping

  Posted: September 30th, 2009, 11:36pm PDT

  
  After school, I went to my friend Kana’s house. I had my hair dyed by her. I always have my hair dyed by her. She is good with her hands and polite. I am so satisfied. Thanks Kana!!!
  
  After that, I went to hikarinomori with my boyfriend Tatsuya to buy his jersey. He has said that “I want a fashionable jersey” for a long time. A few days ago, he got his salary, so we went to there today. There were a lot of fashionable jerseys. We thought about 30 minutes which is better. After all, we chose nice one. He looks very happy. Of course me too.
  
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  My opinion

  Posted: September 30th, 2009, 10:49pm PDT

  Today, I’m going to write my opinions. At first, I thought the question “Which is more refreshing and tasty?” I think, ice cream is more than refreshing and tasty, becauce Ice cream has a lot kinds. For example, vanilla ice, chocolate ice, strawberry ice, cookie ice and so on. We can enjoy many kinds of taste. Of course some of them are refreshing, some of them are tasty. However, kakigori has less kinds than ice cream. They are just ice. So, I think ice cream is more.
  
  Next, I write my opinion about the question “which is better music?” In my opinion, Rock is better, because Jazz is too difficult for me to understand. I don’t know music what is Jazz. Do you know a lot? I think, Rock makes us happy, so I think Rock is better.
  
  Third, I thought the question “Which would be more exciting?” I think a game-winning basket in overtime. I love basketball very much!!! I had been with basketball club for 7 years. I neither like playing soccer and watching soccer, because it is too difficult for me to play and understand rule. Basketball makes me exciting so much, because I think it would be more exciting.
  
  At last, I write my opinion about the question “Which is more usefull?” In my opinion, a spoon is more usefull, because a knife can use only cutting. A spoon can cut if that is soft. A spoon can use for soup, pudding, spaghetti, curry, stew, and so on. Baby and kids can use it, but a knife is not used by baby and kids. If we will be in injuries, we can’t use a knife, but we can use a spoon. So, I think a spoon is more usefull.
  
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  My name is Alicia☆

  Posted: September 29th, 2009, 12:22pm PDT

  Hello! My name is Yuriboooh, but last Monday, I was Alicia at speaking class. Now, I’m going to write as I am Alicia.
  
  Hi! I’m Alicia. I’m from U.K. of Europe. Do you know what do I do? I am a pilot!!!!!! I am often said “You are so cool!!” everyone. I have wanted be a pilot since I was a child. I am so happy because dreams came true. In my free time, I am a bartender. I like alcoholic drinks. Specially, I love cassis orange. Other, I clean my room almost every day, because I hate dirty room so much. I like cleanness.
  
  Last Monday, I met funny lady. Her name is Ema. She is from Italy. She is a sports coach for figure skating. Her hobby is flying for abrosd. I thought, She is great, she likes news paper so much. She hates TV. She is too funny.
  
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  5 best suggestions

  Posted: September 29th, 2009, 11:39am PDT

  I chose Yumi, Hikari, Aya, Saki and panda for 5 best suggestions.
  At first I'm going to write about Yumi's suggestions. (Yumi 2009.07.08)She wrote "My friends writing blog has a lot of pictures. I think to paste a lot of pictures is interested to reader." and "I wanted to cute my blog. Then I think I should have devised more." I think just same. First semester, I pasted few pictures, and I want to be cute my blog.
  
  Next, I wrote about Hikari and panda's suggestions. (Hikari 2009,07,08)(panda 2009.07.15)They wrote "I must make more comments and respond on my friends' blogs." and "I need correct a spelling mistake." Hikari wrote "I should use more different words when I write blog." They are the perfect for me. I always use same words to write my blog. I must learn a lot of words. I didn't make comments to y friends a lot. They made comments a lot, I'm sorry to y friends. I often mistake spelling, so I need correct a spelling mistake too.
  
  finally, I'm going to write about Aya and Saki. (Aya 2009.07.29)(Saki 2009.07.22)They wrote "I must try to post blog everyday." Aya wrote "I must write longer sentense." I agree with her suggestions. I couldn't write long sentence and write my blog everyday. If I done that, I could write long sentence and I could use different words.
  
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  Driving to Aso

  Posted: September 24th, 2009, 12:08am PDT

  
  A few weeks ago, I went to drive to Aso with my boy friends Tatsuya. I have associated with him since I was 15 years old.
  I waked up early and made a packed lunch. At Aso, we took a lot of pictures. There were beautiful views!!!! Have you ever seen it? If you have never seen it, I recommend you to go to Aso.
  
  At noon, while see beautiful views, we had lunch. He ate all box lunch. I was so happy!! Then, we went back, and went to a brook in our hometown. We had very good time there too.
  
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  My baby!?

  Posted: September 24th, 2009, 11:46pm PDT

  
  Hi everyone! Today, I am going to introduce sweet baby.
  
  This is my cousin’s baby, not my baby!!!! Her name is Rino. She is my cousin’s second daughter. She was born about 6 months ago. Of course she can’t speak, but we sometimes hard “Mama”. We don’t know that she says “Mama”, but her mother looks happy when we hear “Mama”. She is very cute!!!!!! I hope that she grow up quickly and healthily.
  
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  Trip for Kagoshima

  Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 3:47pm PDT

  
  I visited with my sister for a week in Kagoshima. My sister is a nurse school student in Kagoshima. At there, I had dinner with my family and my sister's friend Yuko at restaurant. It was very delicious. Then, my family left for Kumamoto. My sister, Yuko and I went for a drive. We went there to see a shooting star, but we couldn't see it. However, we had a very good time for a driving.
  
  On ordinary days, my sister has school, so I was very boring. I did housework everyday.
  
  Last day, I went shopping to "Tenmonkan". I bought new bag and sunglasses. I was satisfied with my shopping. On Saturday, my father came for me at Kagoshima. My sister came home in Kumamoto with our. She looked happy, because she loves her hometown.
  
  I had very good time in Kagoshima.
  
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  Summer Vacation!

  Posted: August 29th, 2009, 11:14pm PDT

  
  Hello everyone! Do you enjoy your summer vacation? Of course I enjoy my summer vacation. Today, I’m going to write about trip for Nagasaki with my friends. We went to trip to Nagasaki in August 13th to 14th by car. In august 13th, we left Kumamoto am5;00, and we arrived at “Hausutennbosu” in Nagasaki at about am10;00. Then, we enjoyed “Hausutennbosu” and took a lot of pictures. At night, we looked very beautiful fireworks. Next day, we left “Hausutennbosu” and went to “Itsukisima” in Nagasaki. At there, we could look very beautiful views. There were only forests and sea. I was impressed by it! We had very good time there.
  
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  BR 1-12: Survival　Adventure

  Posted: July 14th, 2009, 11:48am PDT

  Yesterday, I read the book named Survival Adventure. The characters in this book are 5 children, a bear and some people. This story is survival as this title is. However, it is just a magic. 3 children experienced a lot of things at there. For example, they met a girl who has an injury, and they helped her. Then, they became friends. As soon as they helped her, they encounter a big bear. Other, they made friends with people who is native and so on.
  
  I think, they had a very good time at there. I have never experienced survival. I 'm interested in it very much, because I want to know how natives live without convenient tools. I think, our life is so good environment. If I can experience survival adventure, I want to join them.
  
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  Essays 1-03b: Lilo & Stitch

  Posted: July 13th, 2009, 1:00am PDT

  I watched the movie “Lilo & Stitch”. Lilo and her sister don’t have their parents. Stitch doesn’t have his parents, because he is a robot. I thought relationship of family and friends. So I’m going to write about relationship of family and friends.
  
  At first, I write about relationship of family from movie. Lilo and Nani are sisters. They live only them, because their parents died. Nani bought a dog to Lilo, but it is not a dog. It is a robot made by scientist. This is “Stitch”, and Stitch doesn’t have his family because he is a robot. Lilo and Stitch became like a true family.
  
  Next, I write about relationship of family from my real life. I have a older sister too. My sister has been care of me since I was a child. I have parents. I think, if my parents died like Lilo’s parents, I can’t live. If Stitch comes to me, I think I am surprised at it, but I wish I can have just one look at it.
  
  Next, I write about relationship of friends from movie. Lilo didn’t have friends, because she is a rough. So, she was always lonely. Her sister Nani worries her, and she bought Stitch to Lilo. At first, Lilo and Stitch are not close friends. One day, Lilo was bullied by children. Then, Stitch barked them and help Lilo. After that, they became good friends each other.
  
  Finally, I write about relationship of friends from my real life. I have a lot of friends who are Local friends, my high school days friends, and KGU friends. I think friends are my treasure. Whenever I am sad, my friends make me smile and happy, and whenever I am happy, my friends are pleased with me. I have been supported by my friends. Of course, I have quarreled with my friends a lot, but I think, it is proof of we trust each other.
  
  I think, family and friends are my treasure. I have been with my family since I was born. Whenever I feel sad, or happy, always my family support me, and make me fun. Of course, my friends too. I can’t enjoy my life without my family and my friends.
  
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  Portfolio for Writing III

  Posted: July 7th, 2009, 10:17am PDT

  Student ID: vwxyz
  [Please replace "vwxyz" (above) with
  the last five digits of your student number
  (without quotation marks). Then delete these remarks.]

  Portfolio for Writing III, Section 1A OR 1C
  
  [Please delete the unsuitable class section and "OR" (above), along with this line of remarks.]
  
  (See: Note 1, below)

  0.0. Overview Reviews, 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
  1-01a (2009.04.08)
  1-01b (2009.04.20)
  (1-01c)
  1-02a (2009.06.01)
  1-02b (2009.07.06)
  (1-02c)
  1-03a (2009.06.29)
  1-03b (2009.07.13)
  Totals	---	---

  
  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
  BR 1-02
  BR 1-03
  BR 1-04
  BR 1-05
  BR 1-06
  BR 1-07
  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.

  1. ...

  2. ...

  3. ...

  
  
  

  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).

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

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  Notes:

  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derived from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008).

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  BR 1-11: Snow Games

  Posted: June 29th, 2009, 4:30pm PDT

  Today, I read a book “Snow Games”. It is summer now! I like summer because we have long vacation, many festivals, and so on, but after I read this book, I want to come winter soon. There are many children on this book, and they have a snowball fight and make a snowman. It looks enjoying, and I want to do like them.
  
  (63 words) Total: 7559 words
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  Essay 1-03a: Lilo & Stitch

  Posted: June 29th, 2009, 3:38pm PDT

  I watched the movie “Lilo & Stitch”. I thought relationship of family and friends, so I’m going to write about relationship of family and friends.
  
  At first, I write about relationship of family from movie. Lilo and Nani are sisters. They live only them, because their parents died. Nani bought a dog to Lilo, but it is not a dog. It is a robot made by scientist. This is “Stitch”, and Stitch doesn’t have his family because he is a robot. Lilo and Stitch became like a true family.
  
  Next, I write about relationship of family from my real life. I have a older sister too. My sister has been care of me since I was a child. I have parents. I think, if my parents died like Lilo’s parents, I can’t live. If Stitch comes to me, I think I am surprised at it, but I wish I can have just one look at it.
  
  Next, I write about relationship of friends from movie. Lilo didn’t have friends, because she is a rough. So, she was always lonely. Her sister Nani worries her, and she bought Stitch to Lilo. At first, Lilo and Stitch are not close friends. One day, Lilo was bullied by children. Then, Stitch barked them and help Lilo. After that, they became good friends each other.
  
  Next, I write about relationship of friends from my real life. I have a lot of friends who are Local friends, my high school days friends, and KGU friends. I think friends are my treasure. Whenever I am sad, my friends make me smile and happy, and whenever I am happy, my friends are pleased with me. I have been supported by my friends. Of course, I have quarreled with my friends a lot, but I think, it is proof of we trust each other.
  
  I think, family and friends are my treasure. I cant enjoy my life without my family and my friends.
  
  
  (325 words) Total: 7496 words
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  Essay 1-02b: University life

  Posted: June 29th, 2009, 3:33pm PDT

  There are a lot of students in KGU, and they came from several area. Many students live in Kumamoto city, some students don’t live in Kumamoto city. For example, Aso, Minamata, Uto, Amakusa, Yamaga and so on. Then, students come to KGU several way. Of course students who live in far couldn't come on foot or by bicycle. Also, students who live near KGU don't have to come by a car, buses, and train. I'm going to write about how everyone come to school.
  
  At first, I write about myself. I live in Yamaga. I spend about an hour to come to KGU by car. If I come to KGU by bus, I must change on the way, and it takes more time. When I drive to KGU and go home, I always listen to music, otherwise I become sleepy.
  
  I come to school by my car, some people who live far come to KGU by other way. For example, train and bus. I want to go by train because it is cheaper than car, but there are not trains in my town. Some students whose home is too far KGU live alone near KGU. I wanted to live alone before, but I can't live alone now, because I think that I will miss my family.
  
  Many students who live in near KGU come to KGU on foot or by bicycle. Students who live not so far come to KGU by a motor bike, or train, or bus. Students who live far come to KGU by car. Some of them use train and car or train and bus or car and bus. A lot of student can't come to KGU if public transportation stops.
  
  A lot of students come to KGU by car, train and bus. I think, a lot of students hurry every morning. If they couldn't catch the train and bus, they are late for or miss the classes. When students who come by car are caught in a traffic jam, they can't attend classes on time. I envy students who live near KGU.
  
  (346 words) Total: 7171 words
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  BR 1-10: The Hunt for Gold

  Posted: June 21st, 2009, 11:21am PDT

  Last week, I read two books. Now, I 'm going to write about one of them. The title of a book is "The Hunt for Gold" There were 6 children for main at this book. They hunted for gold by magic.
  
  When I was reading, I really envy them, because gold can be sold high priced. However, it is a just fiction. I want to go with them, but I can't. If I can go into the magic, I will more hunt a lot of gold any other people. After that, some of them will sell, and the rest will make my pierced earrings, necklaces, bracelets and so on.
  
  I could enjoy my imagination.
  
  (114 words) Total: 6825words
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  Rewrite my BR

  Posted: June 19th, 2009, 6:10pm PDT

  Today, I rewrite my book review which I had written by now. I have written stories too long and infringe a copyright. I am going to be careful about my book review.
  
  I borrowed two books which I am going to write this week. I am going to write about them later!
  
  (52 words) Total: 6711words
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  Vacation plan

  Posted: June 16th, 2009, 12:39pm PDT

  This summer vacation, I want to go to sea with my friends, because I have not been to sea for many years. I will buy swim dress. I visited Oita and Nagasaki with my friend last summer vacation, so I want to visit Kagoshima or Okinawa. I want to go all of Kyusyu. Of course I want to visit out of Kyusyu and foreign countries, but I don't have enough mony to visit there. My ideal is going to some where by car, and there is beautiful sea and at night, I stay beautiful hotel. I wish I can grant it this summer!!!
  
  (104 words) Total: 7066 words
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  About blogging

  Posted: June 16th, 2009, 12:18pm PDT

  I am going to write about my blogging. I like writing my blog. Beginning of the start, I didn't like writing my blog by English, but now I feel not so stress and I can more enjoy than before. I have one more blog in my cell phone. I enjoy writing my every day. I have a lot of blogs which are made by my friends. So I can read my friend's blogs and I can know my friend's everyday.　I think that, blogging is good item to more enjoy everyday.
  
  (94 words) Total:6962 words
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  List ＊Lilo & Stitch＊

  Posted: June 16th, 2009, 11:28am PDT

  Lilo & Stitch
  
  Relationship of family from movie
  Lilo and Nani
  Their parents died
  Lilo and stitch
  
  Relationship of family from real life
  I and my sister
  My parents
  If I have Stitch
  
  Relationship of friends from movie
  Lilo and Stitch
  Lilo and friends
  
  Relationship of friends from real life
  About my local friends
  About my highschool friends
  About my KGU friends
  
  
  (63 words) Total:6868 words
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  My "OHANA" ＊Lilo & Stitch＊

  Posted: June 16th, 2009, 11:32pm PDT

  I watched a movie named “Lilo & Stitch”. It is very famous Movie all over the world. It is kinds of Disney.
  
  At first, I am going to write about this movie’s story. Lilo lives with her sister Nani in Kauai in Hawaii, because their parents died. Nani gives a dog to her, because Lilo doesn’t have friends. However, Lilo didn’t choose a dog, she choose Stitch who was made by doctor. Then, they live together, and they learn valuable of family. “Ohana” what they say means family.
  
  Then, I am going to write about my family. I have 6 members in my family. My grand mother, my father, my mother, my older sister, my younger brother, and me, but I think that I have more member my family. There is my grandfather on my father’s side. My father was adopted, so my grandfather doesn’t live with. However, of course he is my family. Before, I had more members in my family. My great-grandmother, my grandfather on my mother’s side and my grandmother on my father’s side. My grandmother on my father’s side died 11 years ago. I was 8 years old. My great-grandmother died 7 years ago. I was 12 years ago. My grandfather on my mother’s side died 2 years ago. I was 17 years old. When they died, I cried, because I couldn’t believe it and I missed them to much. And now, I miss them too. I want to see them and want to talk a lot of things. After they died, I decided to treasure my family. If I am a lonely, I can not live or spend my life happily. My family’s happiness is my happiness, and my family’s distress is my distress. I love my family. My family is eternally my treasure. I wish my family is healthy and happy for a long long time.
  
  (312 words) Total:6805 words
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  Uno!Uno!Uno!

  Posted: June 10th, 2009, 12:08pm PDT

  
  I introduce about my friend Yukie Uno. Almost people call her Uno. We have been friends since last year. First impression of her is serious, and now she is not serious. She is funny.
  
  Now, let me tell you about her university life. She belongs to tea ceremony club. She enjoys club activities. She sometimes tells me about her club activities. She has a lot of friends and always gathers at bakery. She likes talk with her friends. She is busy because she has a lot of homework, but she lives full life.
  
  Then, let me tell you about her favorite subject. You know, she likes English very much. She has learned English for 8 years. When she was 15 years old, she became to like English. I think, she always thinks about English. She also likes mathematics. This year, she attends mathematics class. She sometimes studies it to get a credit. And she likes geography too. She is interested in the world. So, she likes learning a lot of places name in the world.
  
  (175 words) Total:6493 words
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  About my keitai

  Posted: June 9th, 2009, 12:35pm PDT

  I have had a keitai since I was a high school student. My father bought for me. At first, I couldn't use it easily, but now I write blogs by my keitai. My keitai is shocking pink. When I saw it at first, I said "How cute is it!" and I bought it soon. I of　course like my keitai, but if it will break, I want white new keitai. My keitai has a lot of memories and addresses. If I don't have it, I can't contact with my friends easily.
  
  (94 words) Total:6318 words
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  Dear my host family

  Posted: June 9th, 2009, 10:59am PDT

  Dear　my host family
  
  Hello. My name is Yurina. I’m a Kumamoto Gakuenn University student. I have six people in my family, my father, my mother, my grandmother, my sister, my brother and me. My family is fun. I love my family.
  
  My favorite sports are basketball. I have played it for six years. Do you like playing basketball? I want to play it with you. I like watching baseball but, I can’t play it well. If I were a boy, I want to play baseball.
  
  My hobby is shopping. I’m interested in fashion, cosmetics and accessories. Do you like shopping? I want to know what types of fashion do you like. I’m interested in Australian fashion. Would you go shopping with me?
  
  It is hardly to ask, but do you eat boiled rice? I like boiled rice very much. I eat it every day. I also like spaghetti, bread, meat and so on. I like eating very much. So, I’m looking forward to eating Australian foods.
  
  By the way, have you held a koala? I want to hold a koala because it is so cute. I like animals very much. If I can’t hold it, I want to look closer and take pictures.
  
  I have a dream. It is to talk with a foreigner smoothly, and I want to watch a foreign film without subtitles It is for that purpose that I want study English. Do you have a dream? I want to know your dreams. Shall we talk each other about our dreams in English? I’m looking forward to see you.
  
  (264words) Total:6224word
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  My home town

  Posted: June 4th, 2009, 7:23pm PDT

  My hometown, Kamoto, is a calm place. I have lived in Kamoto since I was born. In my town, we have three festivals called “shokonsai”, “hatsuichi”, and “jizoumatsuri”. They are held almost people who live in Kamoto. We put enthusiasm in to festivals in cooperation with them. There are friendly atmospheres at the festivals. Of course there are not fights or riots.
  Then, in my town we have seldom a case. I have known it twice, but I have not known more in spite of I have lived in Kamoto for 19 years. I love my town because people who live in Kamoto are kind and there are relaxing atmosphere. Of course I love my familiy and my friends. I want to live in my town forever.
  
  (127words) Total;5960words
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  My family

  Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 3:02pm PDT

  There are six members in my family. My father, my mother, my grandmother, my sister, my brother and me. Two years ago, my grandfather died. My father is engineer at TOYOTA. My mother is a nurse. My grandmother was a dietitian, but now she stays my house. She sometimes go to play athletic field golf. My sister go to nurse school in Kagoshima. My brother is high school student. I love my family.
  
  Today, I am going to write about my grandmother. She is 70 years old, but she doesn't look her age. She is so powerful and she has hardly had a sick. Whenever I am at my house, I stay with my grandmother. We talk about my self each other. I like listening to her talking. I want to take her to Kyoto, because she was born in Kyoto. She has not visited there for a long time. She sometimes says to me that "I want to Kyoto". After I save some money, I will take her to Kyoto.
  
  (171words) Total:5832words
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  Using the computer

  Posted: June 1st, 2009, 4:15pm PDT

  I had not liked using computers since I was a high scool student. When I enter KGU, I must use the computer to do my homework and classes. I worried about it, because I couldn't use computers like everyone. Now, I can use it more than before, because I use it almost every day to do my homework. When I cant use it, my friends always help me, so I can do my homework. I think, my friends are so kind to me. I thanks to my friends to them did.
  
  (92words) Total:5661words
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  My favorite movies

  Posted: June 1st, 2009, 3:54pm PDT

  I have a lot of favorite movies. I like Western movies, because they made me exciting more than Japanese movies. Some of my favorite movies are WANTED, Mr.&Mrs.Smith, HANCOCK,and Naruniakoumonogatari. Do you know them? I like not only love story but also action. They have both. I recommend you to watch Mr.&Mrs.Smith more than other. I watch it many times, because it doesn't made me bore. I am exciting every times. I hope you to watch it if you do not wacth it.
  (89words) Total:5569words
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  Writing essay

  Posted: May 28th, 2009, 3:30pm PDT

  There are a lot of students in KGU, and they came from each area. Almost students live in Kumamoto city, some students live in except Kumamoto city. For example, Aso, Minamata, Uto, Amakusa, Yamaga and so on. Then, students come to KGU each way. Of course students who live in far couldn't come on foot or by bicycle. Also, students who live near KGU don't have to come by a car, buses, and train. Then, I'm going to write about how to come to school everyone.
  At first, I write about myself. I live in Yamaga, except Kumamoto city. I spend about an hour to go to KGU by car. If I go to KGU by bus, I must change on the way, and it takes more time. When I drive to KGU and go home, I always listen to music, because I become sleepy.
  However I come to school by my car, some people who live more far come to KGU by other way. For example, train and bus. I want to go by train because it is cheaper than car, but there are not trains in my town. Then, some students that there home is too far KGU live alone near KGU. I wanted to live alone before, but I can't live alone now, because I think that I will miss my family.
  Almost students who live in near KGU come to KGU on foot or by bicycle. Then, students who live a little far come to KGU by a motor bike or train or bus. Students who live more far come to KGU by car. Some of them use train and car or train and bus or car and bus. Almost student can't come to KGU if public transportation stops or abolition.
  A lot of students come to KGU by car, train and bus. I think, almost student hurry in every morning. If they couldn't catch the train and bus, they are late for classes or miss the classes. Then, when students who come by car are caught in a traffic jam, they can't attend classes on time. I envied students who live near KGU.
  
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  Princess Polly and the Pony

  Posted: May 22nd, 2009, 9:04pm PDT

  Today, I read a book named Princess Polly and the Pony. When I saw it in library, I think this is so cute! I like princess. When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be a princess. I decided at once.
  I am going to write about this book’s story. Polly is a princess. Whenever she got mud on her, her father King and her mother Queen says her to do not gallop. Princess Polly couldn’t understand it, and she want to ride a pony. One day, she spotted a poster. It was written about Pony Games. She wished she could join it, but her parents don’t arrow. She thought that, it is a dressing up race, if I am in costume, no one will know it is me! One the day of race, she put on her costume and crept outside. She rode onto Pickle, the smallest pony. They goy there just in time, and the race were started. They must not win, because there are her parents. However the finishing line was getting close. Other rider fell down. Then Princess Polly did win!!! After it, she can ride a pony for one day each week.
  I was happy after I read it. Princess is one girl, so I want her do things what she wants to. Now, I could do what I want. I thanks to my intellectual environment.
  
  (232words) Total:5122words
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  Little Red Riding Hood

  Posted: May 21st, 2009, 10:11pm PDT

  Do you know famous Japanese book named akazukinnchan? I think, almost students have read it. My friends Haruka lent me this book written in English. Today, I am going to write about this book.
  I write about this story. One upon a time there was a kind little girl called Little Red Riding Hood. She is akazukinnchann. She lived with her mother on the edge of some deep, dark woods. One day, her mother gave her a pot of vegetable soup. Her mother said her to keep to the path and do not talk to wolves. The wolf tried to eat her again and again, but he didn’t eat her. She walked deeper and deeper into the woods. It grew darker and darker., so she didn’t see the wolf waiting for her on the path. Then the wolf didn’t see her too. They were surprised each other, and the wolf talked to her. She didn’t remember her mothers rule. She answered to the wolf. He asked her to “Why don’t you take your grandmother to some flowers?” Then she went to take flowers. While it, the wolf went to her grandmother’s house. Then he leaped into the room, and gobbled up her grandmother. Next, he climbed into bed to wait for Little Red Riding Hood. Soon, he heard a knock at the door. He pulled on the grandmother’s cap and hid under the blankets. At first, she didn’t become aware of him. When she became aware, she was eaten by him. After he ate her, he lay down on the bed to sleep. As the wolf slept, he snored very loudly. Then, woodcutter heard him. He saw very fat wolf., and he picked up some scissors. Then he snipped open the wolf’s tummy. After it Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother went out!!! Then, they put a lot of stones in the wolf’s tummy. Then the wolf woke up. He tried to sneak out of the door, but the stones rattled inside him. He never ate another person.
  After I read it, I was surprised!!! In Japanese book, at last, the wolf died. I think, It is too sad to died, so this book is tender. I recommend you to read this book. Pictures are so cute. I can easily to read.
  
  (383words) Total:4890words
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  Foreign countries

  Posted: May 21st, 2009, 9:01pm PDT

  I am interested in Australia, because I have visited there since I was 14 years old. I visited there about two weeks. I went to Japanese school in there. There were many Japanese,but teacher was of course Australian. I stayed with my local families in thre. I had very good times. I want to bo there and see my host family again. When I was 14 years old, I couldn't speak English and couldn't listen English. So, I want to talk them in my wolds.
  
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  My other classes

  Posted: May 21st, 2009, 8:59pm PDT

  I have a lot of other classes. They are almost difficult classes. For example, eigogakugaironn, bunnkajinnruigaku, nihonnbunngakukoudoku, and so on. I like studying English, but I don't like studying a religion, cuiture, literature and world history. I have asome reports about them. I am do my best, but I spent a lot of time to do them. I confess thet honesty,I dont want to do them, but if I don't do them, I will not get units. And I want to conquer my weak points.
  
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  Movie

  Posted: May 19th, 2009, 11:28pm PDT

  Today, I am going to write about my favorite movies. I have a lot of movies which I like very much. For example, “WANTED”, “Mr. & Ms. Smith”, “Naruniakokumonogatari” and “Crows”. In short, “WANTED” and “Mr. & Ms Smith” is an action movie. “Naruniakokumonogatari” is an adventure and fight movie. “Crows” is Japanese fight movie. In Japanese, Crows mean “Karasu”. I don’t know why the title is Crows., but I somehow understand. I like Western movies, because they are made me excited and been pounding my heart. Then, they have not only actions, but also love stories. I of course like love stories. My ideal is happy ending, but not all always all movies are happy end. When I watched such movies, I feel sad, but it is also interesting, because I can keep its impression. I also like Japanese animated movies. For example, “meitannteikonann”, “kureyonnsinnchann” and “doraemonn”. I think, “doraemonn” is famous to foreign countries. He is a robot who came from the future. Then he lives with Nobita and his family. They always help each other. It has a lot kinds of movies. I recommend you to watch them. “meitannteikonann” is an inference movie. It has few comedies too. Konann is a little boy but…, If you are interested in it, please watch it. At last, “kureyonnsinnchan” is very funny movie, but I sometimes be moved my heart by it. I want you to watch it too. In my opinion, movies made us happy, sometimes sad, be impressed, and so on. I want to watch a lot of movies witch I don’t watch still now, and I want to tell you interesting movies.
  
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  I ate each other♪

  Posted: May 17th, 2009, 11:25pm PDT

  Today, I had a part time job on nine. I work at a convenience store. After I finished a part time job, I went to Kana’s house with my brother “Tomofumi” to borrow music MD which I like very much. Then, we went to a gas station to put gas in my car. Then, we went back home, and ate a dinner. Today’s menu is buckwheat noodles and a hamburger steak. It was interesting! I ate both Western food and Japanese food. I was so satisfied!!! What is your dinner today?
  
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  Mercury and the Woodcutter

  Posted: May 17th, 2009, 10:23pm PDT

  This week, I read one more book. This title is “Mercury and the Woodcutter”. This is also famous book in Japan. I think almost people know this story. Japanese title is “kinnnoonoyoginnnoono” The famous word is “Which is a hatchet that you dropped”. When I went to library with Aya, we found it, and I borrowed it. After I read it, we are going to exchange books each other.
  I am going to write this story. One day, a woodcutter set off to work in the woods for the day. Lucky for him, he had a very good axe. His father had given it to him. It had a beautiful widen handle and strong, sharp head. The woodcutter walked deep into the woods, and soon he came to a river. He found a tree near the river that he thought would be good for firewood. After he chopped down the tree, he decided to rest by the riverbank. He put his axe on the ground, but he didn’t see how close it was to the riverbank. Suddenly, his axe started to slip. Before he could save it, it slid backwards and fell into the river with a splash. He started down into the deep water, but he could not see his axe anywhere. He dropped to the ground and put his head in his hands and sobbed “What will I do? My beautiful axe is lost”. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a voice said, “I will find it for you”. He looked up to see the river god, Mercury. Mercury smiled at him, and dived into the water. Moments later, he appeared, holding a golden axe in his hand. “Is this the one?” asked Mercury, putting on the bank. He looked at it and shook his head and said, ”No, that’s not mine”. Mercury dived a second time, and came back with a silver axe. ”Is this the one?” He said. And “No” the woodcutter said. Then he came up for the third time, and he had woodcutter’s wooden axe in his hand. “Thank you! Thank you!” he said. Mercury said “Thank you too! You have been very honest. Because of your honesty, I am going to give you the golden and silver axes as well”. The woodcutter smiled. On his way home, he told his friend what had happened. His friend was also a woodcutter. His friend did do same thing the woodcutter. Then, Mercury dived into the water again. He came up holding a golden axe and asked him “ Is this a yours?” He said “Yes!! That’s my axe!!” Mercury looked angrily at him, and said “There is nothing I hate more than dishonesty. Because you have been so dishonest, I will not give you this axe, or your own!!!” He knew he would never get his axe back.
  After I read it, I think, this book tells us that “Don’t tell a lie!!!” I have told a lot of lie, but, if I were told lie by somebody, certainly I will be angry!!! I want to do not tell a lie from now on.
  
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  The Three Little Pigs

  Posted: May 17th, 2009, 9:35pm PDT

  This week, I read two books. I am going to write about one of two. This is “The Three Little Pigs”. I think, almost everyone know it. It is same story Japanese book which is named “sannbikinokobuta”. When I found it, I said “I know it! This is the sannbikinokobuta!!!” So, I chose it.
  I am going to write this story. Three little pigs went out into the world. At first, The first little pig met a man carrying straw. The little pig asked, “May I have some straw so I can build a house?” “Yes” said the man. The first little pig built a straw house, but…A wolf came along and knocked on the door. And he said “Little pig, let me come in” The first little pig of course said “not”. Then, a wolf huffed and puffed, and The first little pig were ate up by him. Next, the second little pig met a man carrying stick, and the second little pig asked “May I have some stick so I can build a house?” The man said “Yes”. Then, second little pig took the stick and he built a stick house. A wolf came along again and knocked on the door. “Little pig, let me come in” again. The second little pig also said “No”, but A wolf huffed, puffed and blew the house in. ..And he ate up the second little pig. At last, The third little pig met a man carrying bricks, and he asked him to “May I have some bricks so I can build a house?” “Yes”, said the man. So, the third little pig built a brick house. After he built it, a wolf came again and again, he said same thing before. The third little pig said of course “No!” A wolf said “Then I will huff, and I will puff, and I will blow your house in”, and He huffed and puffed, but he could not blow the brick house in. He was angry, and he tried to enter the roof. The third little pig was smarter than the wolf, he had a big pot of hot water in the fireplace. He lifted the cover, and the wolf fell into the pot!!! The third little pig lived happily in his brick house.
  After I read it, I think a wolf is a glutton! He ate two little pigs and tried to eat one more pig. He is foolish. Do you think so too? This book’s story is a happy end, but I feel some sad because two little pigs were ate by a wolf.
  
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  Difficult homework

  Posted: May 12th, 2009, 12:16pm PDT

  Today, I write about "An introduction to English". In Japanese, it is "eigogakogairon". I have homework about English words. I have to examine English word' old meaning. In other words, I have to examine history of English words what I choose. This is very difficult. I don't like history. I want to spend the time to learn new words what I don't know, but I want to get this class's credits. I am going to examine about "lady". So I will do my best. Do you have difficult homework what except English class everyone?
  
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  How I study English

  Posted: May 12th, 2009, 12:12pm PDT

  I try to do every my homework. We have a lot of homework every week, but I never loaf it. I don't know other things how I study English to progress. I think that homework made me progress my English, and I don't have enough time to do any other things, because I have part time job. So I do my homework every week and I believe that they made me progress my English ability.
  
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  Writing I-II

  Posted: May 12th, 2009, 10:10am PDT

  I learned a lot of things in Writing I-II. For example, I learned how to make a paragraph. I have to use “tab” to make a paragraph. I have not known it then. Then, I learned a preposition. I known some prepositions, but I didn’t know almost it. Then, I studied how to read and write a biography. I have not read and written it which written in English until I attend writing class. I became easy to write essays, blogs, sories and any other sntences, because I learned how to tie sentences. For example, “At first”, “Next”, “Then”, “Finally” and so on. If I didn’t attend Writing class, I can’t write sentences easier.
  
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  Mother's Day♪

  Posted: May 10th, 2009, 12:49am PDT

  What is the day today? Do you remember everyone? Today is the Mother’s Day!!! I had a part time job today so after it, I went to a flower shop and a cake store with my friend Kana. At first, we went to flower shop because I wanted to buy flower for my grandmother. I think, almost people who read it say “This is the Mother’s Day! Why do you want to buy it your grandmother?” Because, my grandmother always take care of me and I really love her. I choose a lily. It was very very cute! My grandmother likes lily and my name is Yurina!!! I have a lily take part in my name. Kana bought it too. Her mother likes a lily too. Then, we went to a cake store. At there, I bought two cakes for my mother. She sometimes gives my family cakes, but she always doesn’t eat because she is on a diet. I wanted her to eat cakes today, so I bought two!!! After I came back my home, I gave these my grandmother and my mother. They looked very happy and very smiling. I’m happy too. What did you do for your mother everyone?
  
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  My friend's birthday♪

  Posted: May 10th, 2009, 12:07am PDT

  On May 9th was my friend Kana’s birthday! I made birthday present for her with my friend Remi. At first, we developed many pictures at a convenience store. Next, we pasted them on a cork board. Then, we wrote messages for her “Happy birthday♪” At last, we put on the back of the cork board a mechanical pencil which is different color of our. We took it and went her house. She said to us that “I want to make a memory before I’m going to be 20 years old”, so we thought for a long time. We decided to make a hole on us ear same place. We did it! I made 2 holes, so I have 5 holes on my ear. We made a memory before Kana will be 20 years old!!! When it was 0 o’clock, Remi and I sang “Happy Birthday Song” and gave a present for her. She was overjoyed to get it. Kana! Happy Birthday and have a nice year!!!
  
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  Romeo and Juliet

  Posted: May 4th, 2009, 2:14am PDT

  I had a part time job today. I worked 5 ours today. After I took the bath, I did my homework. I have a report this week, so I did it today. I wrote about “Romeo and Juliet”. This is very famous movie. I have watched it once, and I watched it at eibungakugairon last Friday. When I watched it, I felt sad, because Romeo and Juliet died. It was too sad for me. Have you watched it everyone? By the way, I am going to shopping center named kurea with my mother and my sister. My mother is going to buy a cloth for me, so I am happy! At tomorrow night, I’m going to watch a movie with my friend, but we don’t choose what we are going to watch. I want to watch some movie. For example, “meitanteikonan”, “crows”, “drop” and “rookies”. I can’t decide! I’m looking forward to tomorrow. Good night everyone!
  
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  Foods/eating habits

  Posted: May 3rd, 2009, 12:03am PDT

  My eating habit is rice. I eat it every day. My favorite topping with rice are fermented soybeans and menntaiko. I of course like bread too, but I don't eat it everyday. I have a lot of favorite foods. For example, spaghetti, thick white noodles, hamburger, fruits, and so on. In other words, I like almost everything. However it is not food ,I drink cafe au lait everyday. I love it very much.
  
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  Poor Old Mum!

  Posted: May 3rd, 2009, 10:51pm PDT

  Today, I read “Poor Old Mum!” When I read this title, I think that “What is mean? Poor and old? I can’t understand”, because I decided to borrow it.
  This book is written about sports day. A heroine is of course Mum! At sports day, her husband, her son called Wilf, her daughter called Wilma and she took part in it. At first, Wilma was in the long jump, and she came first. Next, Wilf and his friend Chip were in a three-legged race. They came second. Then, her husband was in the egg and spoon race, and he came third. The last was she! She was in the race, bat she tripped over a broken her shoes. She came last. “Poor old Mom”, said Wilf. Her husband, Wilf and Wilma had a surprise, because she was disappointed. “Good old mom,” said everyone and gave her new shoes.
  After I read it, I could understand titles mean. She couldn’t be No.1, but I think that just to be No1 is not so important, and using something carefully is very important.
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  Harry Goes To Day Camp

  Posted: May 3rd, 2009, 10:10pm PDT

  Last week, I read “Harry Goes To Day camp”. Harry is a hippopotamus. When I saw this book, I said to Aya “This is very cute! I am going to borrow it!” This illustrate is so cute. I recommend you borrow it once.
  I am going to write this story. Harry goes to day camp with his friends and his counselor. At first, they played soccer, but Harry said “When do we go swimming?” The counselor said “Later”. Harry played soccer, but he is not very well. Then, the counselor said Next, we play basketball” Harry asked him “When do we go to swimming?” again. “Later”, said the counselor again too. Harry played basketball, but he was not very well too… After the lunch and rest, they went to swimming. Harry was the first one ready and jumped into the pool. He made a big splash! He was very glad to go swimming! He is a great swimmer. He swam with his head out of the water, with his head in the water, floated on top of the water and paddled under the water. Finally of swimming, they raced. Harry was the winner! He was very happy. After swimming, the trouble was that Harry said the counselor to “When do we go to swimming?” again and again…
  This book was very amusing! I think that Harry want to boast of his swimming technique.
  
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  Golden week's Plan

  Posted: April 29th, 2009, 10:54pm PDT

  I will have part time job almost every day in my Golden Week. In May 5th, I'm going to go Kagoshima with my family. There is my sister, so we are going to see her. At there, I want to eat tonkatsu. I have eaten it once. It was very delicious! It is famous to Kagoshima. Before, my mother said me "I will buy a close to you in there." I am exaciting! I want to new closese, but I can get only one! So, I will choose realy I want. I am looking forward to this plan and to see my sister.
  
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  Shopping!

  Posted: April 29th, 2009, 10:19pm PDT

  I went shopping with my friends Kana and Remi on Sunday. We have been friends since we were 6 years old, but we went shopping at Kumamoto city together first time! At PARCO, I bought a new bag. I had wanted it for a long time. I was very satisfied. Remi bought present for her mother, because in May 10th is the “Mother’s Day”. I wanted buy it for my mother but, I didn’t have enough money. In Sony Plaza, we found cutely pencils. We decided to buy it different color, but we forgot buy it while we were seeing other things. We were shocked! When I will go there next time, I will buy it! At last, we took picture called “purikura” I like it very much because I can be taken beautiful than normal camera. I want to go shopping with my friends again!
  
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  A Polar Bear Can Swim

  Posted: April 23rd, 2009, 12:07am PDT

  This week, I read “A Polar Bear Can Swim” The title is A Polar Bear, but this book is written about a lot of living things. For example, this book is written about a bat, a hummingbird, a honeybee, a cow, a whale and so on. It seamed to be interesting. This is the reason why I choose this book.
  
  This book is written about what each living things are possible and impossible. A polar bear can swim, and can under the ice. Then, they can sleep curled up, but can’t sleep upside down. A bat can sleep upside down, and can catch 600 insects in an hour. They can fly in the dark without bumping into things, but they can’t fly backward. A hummingbird can fly backward, and they can beat its wings faster than any other bird. They can reach deep into a flower with its long beak, but they can’t sting. However, A honeybee can sting, and can buzz. Next animal is a cow. A honeybee can’t make milk, but a cow can it, and they can drink 75 gallons of water in a day. It is be surprised that they can eat 100 pounds of grass and poop 15 times in one day. Then, A whale can spout, sing and use its tail to jump, but they can’t hop. A kangaroo can it, carry her baby, in a pouch. I think that everyone knowing it, they can box, but they can’t fly. The last living things is a toucan, they can fly, make loud noises and hide in the jungle.
  
  I could learn a lot of things that I hadn’t ever known. For example, a cow can eat 100 pounds of grass and poop 15 times in a day, a whale can use its tail to jump, and so on. I think that it was a right to chose it.
  
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  My hobbies

  Posted: April 21st, 2009, 12:33pm PDT

  My hobby is watching DVDs. I always watch it every weekend with my friends. My favorite DVDs are "naruniakokumonogatari", "WANTED"and "Mr.&Ms. Smith". I always enjoy when I wacth them. I watched them many times. I recommend you watch them! I have another hobby. It is driving on my car. I got driving ricence last year. I like driving very much.
  
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  My Treasure

  Posted: April 21st, 2009, 6:00pm PDT

  Today, I’m going to write about my treasure. I have a lot of treasures. For example, my cellular phone, my digital camera, my car, my rig, and so on… today, I write about one of my treasures. One of my treasures is my wallet. It is PRADA. Do you know PRADA? It is one of the brands of I like. I had wanted it for a long time. It was very expensive and I didn’t buy it my salary.
  
  My grandfather dead when I was a high school student. I had lived with him since I was born. Every time when I went to school, he said to me “itterasshai” and when I came home, he said to me “okaeri”. He had stayed with my family every day. I had been felt sorrow since he dead. After his funeral, my grandmother handed me an envelope. The inside of it, there were some money. I asked to my grandmother “What’ this?” She said to me “This is the last okozukai from your grandfather” I couldn’t stop tears.
  
  I had thought that how to spend it for a long time. A result of my thinking, I decided to buy a wallet what I had wanted for a long time. In February 10th 2008, I went to PRADA in Tsuruya. There, I was irresolute what I buy. My sister chose with me, at last I could decide. I really pleased. I will use it still it will be break.
  
  This is the reason why my wallet is my treasure.
  
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