Blog Entry 10 - New Year's Resolution

In a few weeks, it will be New Year's Eve!  For many people in Canada, it's a tradition to make a resolution for the new year (a resolution is a promise to do something).  Some common resolutions are to quit smoking, start exercising, eat healthier, study harder, etc.  You can find more information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_resolution 
Here is your blog question: What is one resolution you'd like to make for the new year?  How will you achieve your resolution?  Please post this entry by Wednesday, December 16.  This is the final blog entry - thanks for your work on the blogs this semester!

Extra Practice - Articles

If you'd like some extra practice with articles, check this website:

http://englishpage.com/articles/index.htm

There are lots of examples and practice exercises.

Blog Entry 9 - Holidays

In Canada, we are now entering the holiday season, which mostly refers to Christmas and New Year's, but also includes holidays like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.  The question for this blog entry is: What is your favorite holiday?  Why do you enjoy it?  How do people celebrate this holiday (i.e. special food, drink, music, ceremonies, etc.)?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Blog Entry 8 - Marriage Traditions

For this blog entry, I would like you to find out about an interesting/unusual marriage or wedding tradition from around the world.  What do people do as part of this tradition?  Which country (or countries) practice this tradition?  Why do people do it?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Blog Entry 7 - Opinion

In the unit 6 writing assignment, you have to give your opinion about ecotourism.  For this blog entry, I'd like you to give your opinion about something else.  Please write about a book, movie or TV show you enjoy.  Why do you like it?  What is interesting/funny/exciting (etc.) about it?  Who do you recommend this book/movie/TV show for?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, November 24.

Blog Entry 6 - Travel

Unit 6 in the textbook talks about travel and tourism.  For this blog entry, you are going to write about a unique or interesting tourist destination in your home country.  Describe some details about the place - what can people see or do there?  When is the best time to visit?  Why is it so popular?  Feel free to use lots of adjectives!  Please post this entry by Tuesday, November 17.

Blog Entry 5 - Languages

Unit 4 also talks about the importance of language and communication.  Besides English, what is another language you'd like to learn?  Why?  What could you do with that other language (travel, work, study, etc)?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, November 10.

More punctuation practice

Here are some links to help you practice punctuation:

Colons, semi-colons, commas, and apostrophes:

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_55.htm


Quotation marks:

http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/punc-quotation.html#practice1


General punctuation quiz:

http://www.eslcafe.com/quiz/punctuation2.html

Blog Entry 4 - Money

Unit 2 talked about fraud and people losing money, but let's think of something more positive with money!  Imagine that you won $10 million in the lottery.  What would you do with the money?  Would you take a trip around the world...buy a big house...save some of it...or do something else?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, November 3.

Speed Reading

This is a good website to help you practice reading more quickly:


http://eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM


Try Speed Reading exercises 1, 2, and 3 (4 and 5 are good if you want a challenge!)

Blog Entry 3 - Crime

Unit 2 discusses some kinds of crime, such as fraud and identity theft.  This blog entry is going to talk about crime in general.  Do you think Calgary is a safe city?  Is Calgary safer than your hometown?  What kinds of crimes happen in Calgary/your hometown?  Finally, how can you stay safe?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, October 27.

Blog Entry 2 - Extreme Sports

Would you ever like to try an extreme sport like skydiving, bungee jumping, mountain biking, or ski jumping?  Why or why not?  What are some advantages and disadvantages of doing extreme sports?  (Also, if you have tried an extreme sport, how was your experience?)  Please post this entry by Tuesday, October 20.

Welcome to the class blog!

Hello and welcome to the Reading and Writing 3B class blog!  I'm going to post some useful links for reading, writing and vocabulary practice.  You should also check the blog every week to see the new topic.  Blogs are a great way for students to post their ideas in a creative way.  You can post pictures and videos that are important to you.  You will also have the chance to comment on other students' blogs.  I hope that you have fun with the blogs this semester while you practice your writing skills!