Blog #5/6

For blog #5, choose one of the questions below and answer it. These are all questions related to superstitions/supernatural, etc.--our new topic.
1) What is your view on fortune tellers? Do you think some of them are genuine or are they just con-artists? (con-artist=someone who tries to trick or cheat other people and get their money)
2) Have you had any very mysterious experience in your life that you couldn't explain? For example, an encounter with a ghost or any kind of supernatural experience...
3) Choose some interesting Japanese superstitions and explain their meaning/origin. Imagine that you are writing for someone who does not know much about Japanese culture.

For blog #6, you can write about a free topic OR you can choose one more question from #5 and answer it.

Post blog #5 by Wednesday, May 31st and blog #6 by June 7th.

Contest #4

Look at this picture and answer the following questions. 1) In what country was this picture taken? 2) This country has been in the news a lot these days. Why? What's happening in the country now? You must answer BOTH questions to win this contest. Good luck!

Where was this picture taken and why is this country in the news these days? 

Blog #4/#5

Blog #4/#5

For blog #4, you are to write about the theme of today’s lesson—“The American Dream.” You have a choice between the two following questions:

1) From what you have learned and discussed, do you think the American dream really exists? Why or why not?
2) What do you think the “Japanese Dream” would be? What special opportunities do people have if they are born in Japan or decide to live in Japan? What makes Japan special?

Post your blog by Wednesday May 17^th.

Blog #5 is a free blog. Write on any topic you wish and post your blog by Wednesday May 24^th.

Blog #2/#3

For blog #2, choose three pieces of advice from the article which I gave you ("Planning the Perfect Holiday) and explain why you chose them. Write at least 150 words and post your blog by Wednesday May 3rd. Also comment on at least two of your classmates' blogs from the week before.

For blog #3, write about any topic you like. It doesn't have to be about travel. Write at least 150 words and comment on at least two of your classmates' blogs from the week before. Post your blog by Wednesday May 10th.