Saturday, December 27, 2008
Winter Vacation!!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
BR2-18: THE LAST PHOTO
The last photo which Pam took in Cambridge is the key of this story. A man walked between Pam and Martin at the moment Pam took Martin's picture. It was the end of the film and they are complained and angry. They thought the picture is the worst. However, the man was a thief of money in a bank. The last photo was helpful for police to catch the man. Pam and Martin got a thousand pounds. Then, they thought the last photo was not bad at all.
I wonder why the bank thief camped in the mountains. The man was caught by police too easily. What did he want to do? This story did not refer to that point, but I think it is so questionable. Besides, what would Pam and Martin use the money for? I think Pam would use it for her new camera and films, or traveling. I think taking photo is one of arts and good hobbies.
This story is "THE LAST PHOTO", and this post is my last book review!! Ha ha!!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
BR2-17: The Big Bag Mistake
[156 words]
Thursday, December 18, 2008
BR2-16: In the Frame
BR2-15:Shooting Stars
BR2-14: Photo Finish
I thought what an unusual start of holiday it is. I agree with her that it was so frightening. I was really pleased that everything ended being OK. Now they are ready for their holiday! They are expecting something exciting will happen. I can understand their feeling. It is because I always get exciting too before my trips too.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
BR2-13: The Barcelona Game
The heroine is a English girl named Holly. She wears glasses and seems to be serious. She loves reading books. She is still 12 years old and has two older brothers, Trev. and Kev, and they are twins. They are really active guys and contrastive to Holly. One day, one of them got the tickets for the Barcelona Game. It is a famous football game. He had three tickets. Kev., Trev. and their father were planning to go to see the game and bought three tickets for an airplane. However, their father could not go with them because of a sick. They decided to take Holly with them.
Before the game, they had a lot of time. They enjoyed the rides in a kind of amusement park until a time. On the other hand, Holly decided to stay at a cafe and read a book about Barcelona until then. She imagined the sights of Barcelona and hoped she could see it. Then, she noticed a man who was sitting at the table next to her took her bag away. His bag was left instead. He made a mistake, because his bag is same as hers. She became pale, because the passports of two brothers and her were in her lost bag!
At last, she could reach the man and exchange their bags. It was because of a kind Spanish boy named Paul. He looked her be in trouble and gave her a ride on his motor bike. He ran in high speed in the town of Barcelona. It was great time for her, now that she could see every sights that she saw in the photo book. Besides, she could be in time of promise with her brothers. They did never know she had a more exciting time than them.
It was so exciting story! I felt the speed of Paul's bike and the winds in Barcelona. I can imagine the sight of there with old history. I thought Holly had a great experience. I had been to Barcelona, when I was about 11 years old. I remember the memories. I think that she took the good choice. Traveling in other countries are really interesting and a lot of fun. I love to see the famous, but especially normal sights in the counties!
I notice the number of book reviews that I have posted on this blog is not enough. Today, I came to know we need 18 book reviews! What an emergency! I will try hard to read more books and post the review!
Portfolio: Second Semester
Until December 22
Section 1a
(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 | Dates yy.mm.dd | ¶ | W | C | L | P | M |
Website review 08.09.29 (375+ words) | Website Review: Let's take in Fresh English! | 08.09.27 | 6 | 380 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Favorite place(-s) 08.10.20 (450+ words) | Essay: ~~ my second home ~~ | 08.10.11 | 4 | 493 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mrs. Doubtfire 08.11.04 (500+ words) | MR2-01: "Mrs. Doubt" ― Live with Love and Humor ☆ | 08.11.01 | 5 | 452 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Community life 08.11.17 (default length*) | Essay2-02: ~Walk in line~ (Community life) | 08.11.16 | 6 | 610 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kumamoto's best-kept secrets 08.12.01 (5+ ¶¶) | Essay2-03: ○●Secret of Kumamoto●○ | 08.11.30 | 4 | 434 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Learning with computers 2008.12.15 (6+ ¶¶) | Essay: Learning with computers! | 08.12.12 | 7 | 503 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | --- | --- | 32 | 2872 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Key:
M: number of other media included in post
*: "long enough to cover the ... [communities] you choose," Writing Studio Blog, Preparation for Next Essays, 2008.10.29)
1.2. Best Essay
Selection and Assessment: Which of those six assigned essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.- I think the best essay in this semester is "Essay2-02: ~Walk in line~ (Community life)". It is because it shows the main points so clearly. Besides, it has a good conclusion paragraph. The readers can feel the march of time.
2.0. Comments
Showcase | Titles of posts with links | Dates of comments yy.mm.dd | Numbers of words in comments | Qualities of comments** |
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog* | 0 | - | - | - |
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog* | Mrs.doubt fire essay | 08.11.04 | 88 | "You share a great analysis especially in the third paragraph!" Specific praise |
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog* | MR2-01: "Mrs. Doubt" ― Live with Love and Humor ☆ | 08.11.05 | 88 | "Which is more important for you, humor or love?" An interesting question. |
2.4. Most comments on: | Titles of posts with link | Dates of posts yy.mm.dd | Total number of words in comments | Qualities of comments** |
2.4.1. Any one of your essays* | Website Review: Let's take in Fresh English! | 08.09.27 | 131 | "The BBC site you elected is good and it's one of way to build up our English skill.It's nice idea,jam!" Friendly! |
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments? | --- | 08.10.01 | --- | --- |
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments? | --- | --- | 97 | "Thank you for your all comments!" and answered all questions. Thankful and informative |
2.4.2. Any of your other posts* | MR2-01: "Mrs. Doubt" ― Live with Love and Humor ☆ | 08.11.01 | 154 | "your essay is really easy to read because first paragraph tells me what you want to write below paragraphs." So specific comment |
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments? | --- | 08.11.12 | --- | --- |
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments? | --- | --- | 46 | "I...think...love is more important. Everything does have no meaning without love!" (answered a question and shared my opinion) Informative and thankful |
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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.- My blog displays them at the top in a sidebar. It is because I want them to be encouragements for me that others look into my blog!
2.6. Additional reflections on comments
- I appreciated the comments which shows specific advice.
- The comments which refer to good points concretely became encouragements for me.
3.0. Book Reviews
3.1. Showcase | Short titles with links | Dates (yy.mm.dd) | Words | Comments |
Example: | Vampire Killer | 07.05.16 | 39 | 1 |
2-01 | BR2-01: The Joke Machine | 08.08.01 | 147 | 0 |
2-02 | BR2-02: Roman Adventure | 08.08.05 | 133 | 0 |
2-03 | BR2-03: Submarine Adventure | 08.08.05 | 210 | 0 |
2-04 | BR2-04: Chinese Adventure | 08.08.08 | 161 | 0 |
2-05 | BR2-05: Flood! ) -: | 08.09.28 | 151 | 0 |
2-06 | BR2-06: The Three Little Pigs (-: | 08.09.28 | 108 | 0 |
2-07 | BR2-07: The Fox and the Crow ( -- : | 08.09.28 | 124 | 0 |
2-08 | BR2-08: The Hare and the Tortoise ( - : | 08.09.28 | 108 | 0 |
2-09 | BR2-09: The Blue Eye ( - : | 08.10.07 | 172 | 0 |
2-10 | BR2-10: Superdog | 08.10.19 | 194 | 0 |
2-11 | BR2-11: Sara Says No! | 08.11.14 | 245 | 0 |
2-12 | BR2-12: The Umbrella | 08.12.06 | 306 | 0 |
2-13 | BR2-13: The Barcelona Game | 08.12.17 | 444 | 0 |
2-14 | BR2-14: Photo Finish | 08.12.18 | 140 | 0 |
2-15 | BR2-15:Shooting Stars | 08.12.18 | 120 | 0 |
2-16 | BR2-16: In the Frame | 08.12.18 | 129 | 0 |
2-17 | BR2-17: The Big Bag Mistake | 08.12.20 | 156 | 0 |
2-18 | BR2-18: THE LAST PHOTO | 08.12.21 | 194 | 0 |
--- | --- | Totals: | 3242 | 0 |
Note
3.2. Best Book Review
Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.
・I think my best book review is "BR2-18: THE LAST PHOTO ". It is because it includes my opinion and questions, instead of a long story plot. Besides, it is so easy to read.
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): | --- | --- |
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4.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels? | ○ | |
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4.3. Links & media | --- | --- |
4.3.1. Does your blog include photos or other graphics? | ○ | |
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4.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links? | ○ | |
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4.3.3. Does your blog include other media? | ○ | |
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I'm sorry, but I produced none. | --- |
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.- To emphasize particular words related to the main points in each post, I changed the size and colors of those words.
- I always tried to share my own opinions on book reviews' posts.
- I included more space in each post than before, in order to make them easy to see.
5.0. Additional reflections on your blog and your writing on it
- Sudden homework(essays) was a little tough to complete by the due, after we were told about those essays just on Wednesday.
- The set number of posts in a week seemed to be too many.
- However, I was used to working on my blog in fall semester!
6.0. Advice and suggestions for yourself, your peers, and your successors
- To reach the norm of 15,000 words, the key is your efforts during summer vacation!
- You had better use easy phrases, so that others can understand what you write.
- To make your blog interesting and informative, it is a good idea to write about your opinions or the unique traditions and culture of Japan.
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- The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008).
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Essay: Learning with computers!
What are problems we face? First of all, think of the complexity. When some instruction is presented on the screen, we do not always know what to do. In some cases, the computer does not work fast or properly. These can be very confusing situations. Besides, we must be cautious about the physical influence. The screen exhausts our eyes. We are likely to feel pain on our neck, shoulder and head. We should be careful about the posture.
Let’s focus on what we can do with computers. By using them, we can be connected with other people, especially through the Internet. We can use an e-mail system and Skype and communicate with our friends even overseas. This way is much easier, quicker and in low prices than other ways, like phone calls and letters. If we have our own blog on the Internet, we can post whatever we want to share with others and get comments from others.
By using the Internet, we can access so much information. When we need to write reports and make presentations, we use the Internet to get the latest info. Also, we find out the meanings or conceptions of what we don’t know. It shows people’s opinions and ideas too. Of course, we have to remember the info is sometimes incorrect.
We have so many useful applications. Especially, I use MS Word, whenever I write reports. I think it is essential in every student’s life. Besides, if we remember how to use Excel, it can be one of the really useful tools. Now that the blind typing skill is necessary, we might want to practice it. We can do it too with a computer. It is also possible to enjoy sites of typing practice and studying English for free on the Internet. Many people visit the YouTube homepage and enjoy movies and music for free.
The computer is very helpful to arrange photographs and enables us to reminisce about good memories. It is possible to set the picture on the screen and make your own space. We can charge an iPod and edit the content of it. The computers have so many functions. It is just up to you.
Now that our world is flooded with computers, we need to know what we can do with them. As I refer in this essay, computers have so many functions. Though they are really helpful, I feel the need of caution. A computer could be called ‘time thief’, don’t you think so? I want to find more ways of making the most of them, not using by computers!
[503 words]
Outline for Next Essay!
● Introduction
* Challenges
* Communication- blog, class, e-mail and Skype
* Information- Internet, research
* Useful application- Excel, PowerPoint, Typing programs and Word.
Blogs, typing practice sites, free sites, Skype, YouTube.
* Other Stuff
● Conclusion
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Keywords of next essay!
function
application
challenges
freeze
time thief
tired eyes
Internet
music
knowledge
unreliably
unsafe
virus
information
study
benefit
arrange and save info
write reports
make PowerPoint
use Excel
[words]
Free writing: Learning with computers
In fact, however, there are so many useful functions with computers. They can benefit us, when they are used in a proper way. We can be connected with other people by e-mail or skype. It is also possible to research out, get so much info, use study homepages and get music on the Internet. MS programs enable us to calcurate figures, arrange and save the info we get, make poewerpoint, make presentations and write reports for the classes.
Brainstorming: Learning with computers
Saturday, December 6, 2008
BR2-12: The Umbrella
Carla, a female student, went to a market. She found the shop with umbrellas. They had umbrellas in different colors, pink, orange, yellow. However, she liked the red one, whose design was really simple but smart. It was 10 dollars, and she did not have enough money. The female clerk sold it her at lower price, 7 dollars. "This is your lucky day", she said. However, when she dropped by a cake shop, other woman named Marisa took Carla's umbrella and left her own umbrella instead. It was a old and black umbrella with a pattern of yellow ducks. She thought this is not her lucky day, but she brought the old umbrella with her. Marisa seemed to meet with a man named Paul on that day, and he thought Carla with the umbrella was Marisa. Paul and Carla went to the cafe together and had a good time. They promised that they would meet again. On her way home, she saw Marisa with that red umbrella! Marisa got afraid and worried, but Carla said to her, "Keep my red umbrella. I like this umbrella. It's a lucky umbrella. This is my lucky day!"
I did not understand the reason why Marisa stole Carla's umbrella. Now I think she did not want to meet the man, Paul. Carla lost her smart, new, and favorite umbrella, but she could meet a good man because of Marisa's old umbrella. The looks or smartness are not the key of a lucky day. It shows us that we can find a happy thing in our normal life not in a special day. That's excellent!
○ First mochi this winter! ○
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Essay2-03: ○●Secret of Kumamoto●○
We are to focus on one of well kept secret of Kumamoto. I found a gossip about fashion in Kumamoto, so I would like to handle it in this essay. Once, I have heard that the fashion trends are started in Kumamoto, and clothing companies try to put their new clothing on sale in Kumamoto. Have you heard that clothings which become popular in Kumamoto will also become good sellers in Japan? I wanted to find out whether it is true or not. I had an idea about the measure for it, and I tried to search on the Internet. It was because I wanted to see people’s opinion. However, in fact, I could not find so much information, because there are few reasonable opinions. Some people say bad things and put abusive comments there about Kumamoto’s fashion.
To tell the truth, I don’t really know whether the gossip is true or not. Some people say Fukuoka is still more fashionable than Kumamoto. I thought it was also natural opinion, because Fukuoka is the center of various things, markets, traffic, and economy. Besides, it is bigger than Kumamoto and has more people. In other hands, some people have the opinion that people in Kumamoto understand their own personality and choose clothes which really suit them. Other people say there is no time difference in fashion between Tokyo (the capital of Japan) and Kumamoto.
I think it is true that people in Kumamoto have an interest in fashion as well as those in other cities in Japan. Of course, that depends on each person eventually. However, many of my friends seem to have a great interest in fashion trends. It is widely said that the basic nature of people in Kumamoto is newfangled, that is, tend to prefer new things. (Please check out the link below.) As a conclusion, however, it depends on each person. So many men, so many minds(十人十色).
[434 words]
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Brainstorming for next essay!
fashion
new trend
fashionable people
interest
sense
popular
Kumamoto
Tokyo
all over Japan
companies
try
market
Free writing: A well-kept secret of Kumamoto
Everyone, are you interested in fashion? I have heard that clothing companies try to sell new fashion trades first in Kumamoto. It is said because the fashion which becomes popular in Kumamoto can be popular all over Japan.
I would like to check that it is true or not. I find many people in Kumamoto are very interested in fashion, but they are leading the fashion trade in all Japan? I wonder, but this is really interesting.
If it is true, it will become a great point, and it will proved that Kumamoto has a well-kept secret!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Best essay in other class ☆☆☆
Anyway, I would like to explain why I chose her review as a best essay in the class. I found it interesting, in that she refers to each scene, and then, give her opinions. She is thoughtful. I felt that she can and should give her opinion more! The sentences are so easy to read that I can tell what the main points are. That is also one of the reason.
Her essay is here. The URL is below. Please check it out.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Teaching Review: Please enjoy Japanese!!
In my case, I had to teach about how to use attribute phrases. I also introduced how to use the verbs about clothes, glasses, hats, and other accessories. Japanese has its own system in verbs about clothing. For example, "kite-imasu(着ています)" is one of the dynamic verbs, not irregular verbs or progress forms.
Today was my second time, but I think the first time was better than this time. In the first time, I was more nervous about it and practiced hard for it. This time, however, I found the lack of practices, because the teaching plan was not memorized well. It is my reflection and self-examination.
But now I have finished my second challenge, so I am content with it. I want to have another new goals.
Anyway, I can sleep so well tonight! Good night...☆
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Essay2-02: ~Walk in line~ (Community life)
When I lived in Tokyo, we did not have such groups to go to school together. At first, I felt it was strange to have my own group, and I did not like it. It seemed to be troublesome, because we had to get together on time. If I was late, the time for leaving would get behind and I would feel so embarrassed. This is a kind of joint responsibility. I did not like that, but it was important concept in such a situation. However, it was a valuable lesson for me in that it taught me the importance of being on time. This community life also helped me to learn the ways of getting along with other kids. We walked in line and even now it is really memorable for me. I think that keeping order in a community is really important.
When I was in the 3rd grade, my group was made of 7 kids. The members were three in the 6th grade, one in the 5th grade, one in the 4th grade, me in the 3rd grade, and one in the 2nd grade. To me, senior kids seemed to have grown up. After a few years, however, I found myself in higher grades. Then, I have to try to take care of kids in the lower grades. I acted as a vice group leader when I was in the 5th grade, and finally as a group leader in 6th grade. I was not so puzzled about the role, because I had seen how each senior leader acted every year and which way was good for members. It is a kind of ‘tradition’. The role was taken over from seniors to juniors every year.
Of course, the role was not always easy to handle. Junior kids were sometimes late and sometimes fretful or selfish. Some kids walked slowly. I found those problems, but kids were also sweet. I think the experience helped me to have patience and sense of responsibility.
Now, this world is not safe, and we can not tell what happens to us. It can be expected that more and more kids will go to school in their own group for their safety. It is a good measure, isn't it? Some kids must find it difficult to be on time, get along other kids in the same group, and take responsibility. This community can be their pleasure, though it can be worries too. Those experiences will benefit them.
As a conclusion, communities have a great influence on our everyday and whole life! In my case, I learned a lot from the experience. It taught me being on time, getting along with other members in the group, patience, sense of responsibility. I felt the importance of keeping order in my community. Besides, the senior I become, the more responsibility I have. These points are the same in our society too. I will never forget the lessons, and I think I should keep the memories in my mind. It is about my childhood when I went to school in line...
Friday, November 14, 2008
BR2-11: Sara Says No!
The story is also good. This is a reasonable story. Sara was an honest girl, and she helped her father's fruit shop, Mr.Fruit, at the market. She saw her father cheat the customers when he sold his fruits to them. Sara hated that, and she said to him that he should give honest weight and should not sell bad fruits. He answered to her that she did not understand business and said, "that's life!" After that, there were some things happened to them. At last, Sara became to work at the fruit shop at the market. Sara, the customers, everyone was happy. Her father was also happy, now that he let Sara work at the market and he himself did housework at their house. Sara was always honest and gave collect weight to the customers. This book says, "she understands business".
I recommend you this book, and I would like you to listen to the CD. You must enjoy and appreciate the story with various voices and sounds.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
~ Outline for next essay ~
●Intro
▶Introduction of my neighborhood
▶ 〃 my group
●Body
▶My impression at first
▶When I was a junior kid
・The time for gathering
・Keeping order in a group
・Be sleepy in morning
・Joint responsibility
▶After I became a senior (a kind of tradition)
・A vice leader → A leader
・Sense of responsibility
・Taking care of juniors (selfish or sweet)
●Conclusion
▶Summarize the main points
▶My opinion
・Now many kids join their own groups for safety in Japan
・The importance of getting along with other members
・The influence on everyday life
I have to think of some catchy title too! It is also important. Now that I arranged the contents and the order, I am ready for writing next essay!
Lists for next essay 1 ◎●◯◉
Childhood friends
Greeting
Remove
Seniors and juniors
(Vice) Leaders
Sense of responsibility
Pick up juniors
Selfish
Sweet
Be sleepy in morning
Oversleep
The time for gathering
Annoyance
Joint responsibility
in a line
The order in line
These are key words. I will try to write a better essay than last one!
Community life!
When I was a junior school student, all students had to join each group in their way to school. I see junior school kids go to school in each group. The groups are made of some children who live in the same area, that is, they are neghbors each other. Each group has a leader and an assistant leader.
I have both of good and bad memories about my group. Then, I would like to write about it in next essay!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Winter ~。。
Total here = 1058 words
Friday, November 7, 2008
○●たいやき●○
I had a delicious taiyaki!! One of my friends gave it to me. Taiyaki is a sweet with bean paste inside, and it is like a bream in shape. I think it could be said to be one of the Japanese tradition.
That taiyaki tasted so nice and so impressive! It smelled so nice too. I did not like taiyaki so much, but I was fascinated completely.
I heard that the name of the shop of the taiyaki is "sekai-ichi umai taiyaki". It means the most delicious taiyaki in the world, and I agree that!!
The common taiyaki in Japan include black bean paste, but they have not only taiyaki with black paste but also with white bean paste. Their taiyaki is 150 yen, and I think it is worth the price.
I will do try again!!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Tender Chicken with sauce!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
MR2-01: "Mrs. Doubt" ― Live with Love and Humor ☆
I would like to explain the plot a little bit. He is the so humorous father that he and his children had really enjoyed their family life together. Even when children were depressed, he could encourage them and make them feel better. The children obviously needed their father mentally and emotionally. Unfortunately, their mother decided to get a divorce from her husband. It was because she had felt so much stress, and her emotion had been so hurt. He and his wife had not communicated well. His wife had not felt his love to her, and she cried in her bed almost every night. However, the divorce did not solve their problem.
He was separated from his children and felt that he would lose his sanity. His eagerness for children made him to become disguised in woman’s clothes, so that he could see his children. It is just, ‘do everything’! He must be regarded as a crazy man, but this is a true parent! I felt so.
The most favorite point about him is humor! He was a dubber, and his specialty was to play with various voices. His children really enjoy playing with him, and his reading with various voices was so exciting. That’s why he could delude his wife with woman’s appearance and voice and take care of his own children after the divorce. Of course, he was so sad and depressed after the divorce, but his humor and aggressiveness helped him to deal with it in a practical way. He did not miss the chance of seeing his children. He could also laugh away his failure. This point is a great encouragement for me. If I get depressed with friendship or any other things, I want to stay positive. I also felt it is important to act practically, not to keep regretting about or cry over what has already happened.
I think all viewers can feel his good qualities and get a lesson from this movie respectively. In my case, I could see the importance of living with love and humor every day! I am sure that I can become a stronger girl, if I cultivate humor especially. If not, I may keep staying depressed and miss many chances. Besides, it is just a waste of my time and energy! I want to stay cheerful and live through my days!
[452 words]
Outline for MR!
Show main points briefly
*Focus two qualities of the hero
・Love for children
・Humor
●Body
Treat the main points deeply
*How he shows his love for children
*How humor supports him in problems
●Conclusion
Summarize all main points
*Why those qualities are important
*Refer to the influence on me
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Free-writing 2: Family
I am a only child, so I think I have a strong tie with my parents especially. I do not have any brother or sister, but I have parents, who know me, listen to me, give advice to me, spend a good time with me! I really appreciate!
Actually, however, I have been thinking lately that I have to become independent gradually. To be honest, it is not easy, I think. But I can be secure, because they must keep their eyes on me.
I have never doubted their love to me, and I know I am a very happy girl!
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Free-writing1: humor
I felt the father's aggressiveness although he was so sad when his wife decided to get a divorce from him actually. He has a great humor before the divorce, but he could stay positive even after that. I think he could do that, because of his humor!
It is important for us too in order to face difficulties, enrich our life, and cope with stress.I think I am too serious in many cases and feel stress which is not needed, so I find the importance of cultivating humor. I got an encouragement from this movie!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
List of themes in Mrs.Doubt!
+ Humour
This movie also has scenes which evoke a laugh, but it handles really important problems, doesn't it?
Movie: Mrs.Doubt!
I think this movie emphasizes the love in a family. It is because he himself said that as long as there is love, they are connected, in the movie. The parents do all things for children without regard to themselves. I feel that in case of my parents too.
It is really regrettable that he and his wife divorced. Except for that, this movie is really heartwarming.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Japanese Cuisine!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
BR2-10: Superdog
This is the story about a dream that he had. In the dream, he helped a baby in a rolling pram, got back a stolen purse of a woman, protected a poor puppy, rescued a man on the top of a tall building and so on. All people admired what he did and called him 'superdog'. The story of him were on newspaper, and he can cross every street without waiting. All people in cars stooped for him. Now, he was a special dog and he was treated in a special way. However, a conclusion he made was still that to be a normal is a good thing. He just want to live a peaceful life.
I think he is right. I think I should, and I want to live my life without being broken by pressure and stress or compared with others. I recommend that you read it too. It will comfort you, and you will feel comfortable.
Our Doorkeeper ( - :
Hello, everyone! Are you enjoying your weekend? Well, I am enjoying, and I feel good. I would like to talk about our doorkeeper in today's post!
With the words "our doorkeeper", I mean my dog, Lovely. I think she is really sweet and cute, and the one reason is in this point. She always knows who is missing in the house. For example, when only my mother and I are in the house, she knows my father is missing.
She really like when everyone are at home together. When somebody is missing, she keeps waiting the person's coming home. She is seemed to be really sweet then. The every time she is doing so, I think I have to come back home as soon as possible after school. Do you see what this parental love for her is like?
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