Experience of Tie Dying
Max Kim
I never heard about the tie dying before, but I saw the shirts which looks like tie dyed shirts. Whenever I saw the tie dyed shirts, how can they do that? However, Mr. Nakagawa showed us how and we did it together. First when Mr. Nakagawa explained to us I did not understand the whole explanation. So we actually made the tie dyed shirts. I tied some parts of the tower and put in the plastic bag with water and black colored rit. After I mixed them well I open the plastic bag and took it out. It was really cool. It was not covered with whole black color. The tied part was white and the other parts were black. It looked like camouflage tower. I want to try next time again
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
10/30/09
Definition of "Adult"
Actually it’s hard to define “Adult.” Because sometime you are not adult but doing adult acting or adult doing kids acting. My adult definition is when you became a high school students. Your head is grow up enough when you are high school students. You are not a kids anymore. You know what you have to do, what you can’t do it, and what you need. You have responsible about your works. When you became high school student, your parents expect responsibility about you and they believe you will be good at your works. Also on special day, they let us drink alcohol sometimes when you became high school students. That will make you feel you are like a adult. Another reason is you will make your ID card in your country. That is the one of official provement by government. That representive you have responsible about your acting in the society! You have to think about your situation really well and competent acting.
10/30/09
Definition of "Adult"
Actually it’s hard to define “Adult.” Because sometime you are not adult but doing adult acting or adult doing kids acting. My adult definition is when you became a high school students. Your head is grow up enough when you are high school students. You are not a kids anymore. You know what you have to do, what you can’t do it, and what you need. You have responsible about your works. When you became high school student, your parents expect responsibility about you and they believe you will be good at your works. Also on special day, they let us drink alcohol sometimes when you became high school students. That will make you feel you are like a adult. Another reason is you will make your ID card in your country. That is the one of official provement by government. That representive you have responsible about your acting in the society! You have to think about your situation really well and competent acting.
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
10/30/09
Tie-Dye Experience
I had tie-dye experience first time in Mr.Nakagawa's class. First time, I was worry about doing tie-dye because I was not sure about how to do it. But Mr. Nakagawa explained how to do it to us so we started to prepare tie-dye. First of all, I tied floor cloth so tied part not going to be dyed. Then we poured little bit of water in to the plastic bag and poured color powder in the water. Depend on how dark you want, you can pour little bit of powder or a lot. Next I put floor cloth in the plastic bag and we tied plastic bag. We shook the plastic bag so floor cloth can dyed well. We waited 10minute. If you want floor cloth soaked well, you have to wait 24hour. Then let them dried.
I never think about tie-dye before. I don’t know who creative tie-dye but I think it’s really creative thinking. Nowadays, people earn a lot of money for creative thinking. I think we have to learn and develop creative thinking. Also we have to spread creative thinking so everybody can use it.
10/30/09
Tie-Dye Experience
I had tie-dye experience first time in Mr.Nakagawa's class. First time, I was worry about doing tie-dye because I was not sure about how to do it. But Mr. Nakagawa explained how to do it to us so we started to prepare tie-dye. First of all, I tied floor cloth so tied part not going to be dyed. Then we poured little bit of water in to the plastic bag and poured color powder in the water. Depend on how dark you want, you can pour little bit of powder or a lot. Next I put floor cloth in the plastic bag and we tied plastic bag. We shook the plastic bag so floor cloth can dyed well. We waited 10minute. If you want floor cloth soaked well, you have to wait 24hour. Then let them dried.
I never think about tie-dye before. I don’t know who creative tie-dye but I think it’s really creative thinking. Nowadays, people earn a lot of money for creative thinking. I think we have to learn and develop creative thinking. Also we have to spread creative thinking so everybody can use it.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
seonjin na
TIE-DYE
SEONJIN NA (28.OCT.09)
I have not died clothes, towels, or socks because I didn’t have opportunities to try dyeing. Also I saw my friend who destroyed her clothes by dyeing so I was scared. However, I tried tie-dye in Nakagawa’s class. To make a shape on a towel, I need to tie a towel with rubber band. I really wanted to make a heart shape but it was too hard so I gave up. I just made a circle shape and used purple color. When I mixed water and dye powder, I was careful not to splash dyed water. After I put my towel into dyed water, I couldn’t wait until 3:00 pm. So Marie and I just checked our towels. Trying not to touch a dyed towel because I don’t want my hand to become purple, I spread it out. After I spread my towel out, I was surprised. It was beautiful and exactly what I want. The shape that I tied came out clearly. Actually, I regretted that I didn’t bring my white shirt. It would be awesome. Even if this project finished, I want to try tie-dye by myself. I think giving tie-dyed clothes, towels, or socks can be really good present. And I will do it
SEONJIN NA (28.OCT.09)
I have not died clothes, towels, or socks because I didn’t have opportunities to try dyeing. Also I saw my friend who destroyed her clothes by dyeing so I was scared. However, I tried tie-dye in Nakagawa’s class. To make a shape on a towel, I need to tie a towel with rubber band. I really wanted to make a heart shape but it was too hard so I gave up. I just made a circle shape and used purple color. When I mixed water and dye powder, I was careful not to splash dyed water. After I put my towel into dyed water, I couldn’t wait until 3:00 pm. So Marie and I just checked our towels. Trying not to touch a dyed towel because I don’t want my hand to become purple, I spread it out. After I spread my towel out, I was surprised. It was beautiful and exactly what I want. The shape that I tied came out clearly. Actually, I regretted that I didn’t bring my white shirt. It would be awesome. Even if this project finished, I want to try tie-dye by myself. I think giving tie-dyed clothes, towels, or socks can be really good present. And I will do it
Saturday, October 24, 2009
fire drill
First, when I heard the fire drill alarm I thought a lot of stuffs. Like is the tornado coming? Or school is on fire? Back home in Korea, my school had fire drill too. My friends and I thought it is okay and goof around during the fire drill. However, these days when I think fire drill is really important to follow even if it is just a practice. You or I never know when actually it will happen that is why we should follow the fire drill. I read an article long time ago about the fire drill. I still remember because it was about students who did not follow the fire drill got hurt. The story was fire drill alarm when on and every student thought it was a just practice so some of them are just goofed around. However, it was a real fire drill that school’s cafeteria was on fire. Some student did not know and got hurt from that right after lunch time. So I think fire drill is really important to follow even it is the practice.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
1022/09
TMP
When I looking for school for studying aboard. I find tmp and other schools. I apply to few school and a I got acceptance from few schools. Then I have to choose one school to study. When I got acceptance from tmp I thought I’m not going to go tmp. Because there has too much Asian and I don’t like the dorm. Later, I choose to go tmp because I heard this school is better than other school. When I came tmp first time, I really surprised it. Because it really similar to my Korean school. My school was Catholic school and outside figure was similar too. I was worry about staying tmp. Because when I was in Washington State, I didn’t like that school. It was really small and it’s hard to make friends. Also tmp is hard to get friends too. But it’s better to have other Asian people to talk with and understand each others. Also I can chose subjects whatever I want a listen and there has a lot of sports I can choose. Now, I like the dorm too. There has a lot of friends to talk with so, I’m not lonely. Every R.A are friendly and Joann is like my mom. There has few defects I don’t like but I think everywhere will be have defects. I really like tmp right now.
1022/09
TMP
When I looking for school for studying aboard. I find tmp and other schools. I apply to few school and a I got acceptance from few schools. Then I have to choose one school to study. When I got acceptance from tmp I thought I’m not going to go tmp. Because there has too much Asian and I don’t like the dorm. Later, I choose to go tmp because I heard this school is better than other school. When I came tmp first time, I really surprised it. Because it really similar to my Korean school. My school was Catholic school and outside figure was similar too. I was worry about staying tmp. Because when I was in Washington State, I didn’t like that school. It was really small and it’s hard to make friends. Also tmp is hard to get friends too. But it’s better to have other Asian people to talk with and understand each others. Also I can chose subjects whatever I want a listen and there has a lot of sports I can choose. Now, I like the dorm too. There has a lot of friends to talk with so, I’m not lonely. Every R.A are friendly and Joann is like my mom. There has few defects I don’t like but I think everywhere will be have defects. I really like tmp right now.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Tatum
Tatum 7th
10/22/09
My gracious brother ever
I have one big brother, who always takes care of me and helps me solve any kind of problems. My brother name is Tata, and he is the coolest guy I have ever known. Now, he is studying in the college about medication. He wears glasses, and he is pretty tall in his age. When I don’t feel very well, he always tells me jokes to make me laugh. Moreover, he is a smart guy, and he never got lazy. When he takes the test, he usually gets an “A” all the time. Also, he taught me how to write and how to read when I was a little kid. Once in a while, he acts like a baby, and he is insane. However, he hardly picks on me even I am his little brother. Sometimes, I miss him a lot as much as I miss my mom and my dad.
10/22/09
My gracious brother ever
I have one big brother, who always takes care of me and helps me solve any kind of problems. My brother name is Tata, and he is the coolest guy I have ever known. Now, he is studying in the college about medication. He wears glasses, and he is pretty tall in his age. When I don’t feel very well, he always tells me jokes to make me laugh. Moreover, he is a smart guy, and he never got lazy. When he takes the test, he usually gets an “A” all the time. Also, he taught me how to write and how to read when I was a little kid. Once in a while, he acts like a baby, and he is insane. However, he hardly picks on me even I am his little brother. Sometimes, I miss him a lot as much as I miss my mom and my dad.
Jacky
Sick
10/22/09
I still have sick, so I still have not any power now. I have to go to school because I have to finish my homework which day I was gone. Monday and Tuesday I was very sick, I got the fever 39 degree. That felt very bad because you will lose energy and then you will keep sleeping until you feel better. For example I try to go to school, but I could not because my body could not move, and my body did not have any energy. Unlucky that’s two day had a lot of homework, so I have to finish that because my grade is very low in every class. Now I know if you are not really sick do not try to do not go to school because you will spent more time for finish the homework. If you are really sick don’t go because nobody wants to get the sick from who is sick. In my opinion I am not fever now, but I still have little sick. I am coughing now and that make my voice change, so I am very tired. I hope who are my friends don’t get the sick because that feel very bad.
10/22/09
I still have sick, so I still have not any power now. I have to go to school because I have to finish my homework which day I was gone. Monday and Tuesday I was very sick, I got the fever 39 degree. That felt very bad because you will lose energy and then you will keep sleeping until you feel better. For example I try to go to school, but I could not because my body could not move, and my body did not have any energy. Unlucky that’s two day had a lot of homework, so I have to finish that because my grade is very low in every class. Now I know if you are not really sick do not try to do not go to school because you will spent more time for finish the homework. If you are really sick don’t go because nobody wants to get the sick from who is sick. In my opinion I am not fever now, but I still have little sick. I am coughing now and that make my voice change, so I am very tired. I hope who are my friends don’t get the sick because that feel very bad.
seonjin na
I NEED A LAPTOP
SEONJIN NA (22.OCT.09)
I don’t have a laptop. Maybe just I and Jennifer are people that don’t have laptop in the girl’s dormitory. In Korea, I don’t need a laptop because I have a computer in my house. Also, my host parent’s house has a computer so I have used it last year. However, I need a laptop this year. First, I am doing a lot of works with a computer. I am taking a writing class and most writing class homework is typing journal on the Nakagawa’s blog. Although girl’s dormitory has a computer in the living room, I want to use my own computer whenever I do my homework. Also I usually talk with my family using a Skype because it is free and I can see my family using web camera. However, a computer in the living room doesn‘t have web camera, microphone, and speaker. So I should borrow laptop of my friends whenever I want to talk with my family. Second, purchasing a laptop in America is cheaper than in Korea. I will need laptop if I go to college located in different cities from my house. I think I really need to buy a laptop. So I am saving money because I don’t want to ask to my parents money for a laptop.
SEONJIN NA (22.OCT.09)
I don’t have a laptop. Maybe just I and Jennifer are people that don’t have laptop in the girl’s dormitory. In Korea, I don’t need a laptop because I have a computer in my house. Also, my host parent’s house has a computer so I have used it last year. However, I need a laptop this year. First, I am doing a lot of works with a computer. I am taking a writing class and most writing class homework is typing journal on the Nakagawa’s blog. Although girl’s dormitory has a computer in the living room, I want to use my own computer whenever I do my homework. Also I usually talk with my family using a Skype because it is free and I can see my family using web camera. However, a computer in the living room doesn‘t have web camera, microphone, and speaker. So I should borrow laptop of my friends whenever I want to talk with my family. Second, purchasing a laptop in America is cheaper than in Korea. I will need laptop if I go to college located in different cities from my house. I think I really need to buy a laptop. So I am saving money because I don’t want to ask to my parents money for a laptop.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tatum
Tatum 7th
Protect myself from sickness
Nowadays, people are getting sick because of the changes in weather. First of all, I want to talk about the students in the dorm. Many students in the dorm did not take care of themselves well. Therefore, they came down with illnesses from the viruses around them. Billy Chow, my roommate, is sick too. Therefore, I have to take good care of myself, and I have to beware of the people who have the flu. Some students and I are still healthy and strong. For example, my friend and I keep doing activities such as sports together. It makes us strong and keeps us away from sickness. I always wash my hands every time before breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, I usually drink water and milk instead of any kind of soda. However, I still have to eat healthy food and a lot of fruits also. Finally, to protect myself from sickness, I need to get enough sleep during this rough week.
Protect myself from sickness
Nowadays, people are getting sick because of the changes in weather. First of all, I want to talk about the students in the dorm. Many students in the dorm did not take care of themselves well. Therefore, they came down with illnesses from the viruses around them. Billy Chow, my roommate, is sick too. Therefore, I have to take good care of myself, and I have to beware of the people who have the flu. Some students and I are still healthy and strong. For example, my friend and I keep doing activities such as sports together. It makes us strong and keeps us away from sickness. I always wash my hands every time before breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, I usually drink water and milk instead of any kind of soda. However, I still have to eat healthy food and a lot of fruits also. Finally, to protect myself from sickness, I need to get enough sleep during this rough week.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
seonjin na
HOW TO PROTECT ME FROM VIRUSES
SEONJIN NA (20.OCT.09)
This week, many people got flu and are absent in school. Yesterday, I had fever, coughed, and my throat was sore. Right now, I feel better than yesterday. There are two methods that help me to feel better. First, when you feel sick, you need to have a rest. That reason that you get sick is because your body becomes too weak to protect from viruses that cause the flu. So you need to recover your body by sleeping and having a rest. I went to bed after school at yesterday. After taking a nap, I felt better because a fever decreased. Second, you need to wash your hands many times. Especially, you touch a lot of things that other people touch too in school. If you don’t wash your hands, it is easy to get the germs from sick people. Also you can be the one that spreads the germs and viruses to other people.
SEONJIN NA (20.OCT.09)
This week, many people got flu and are absent in school. Yesterday, I had fever, coughed, and my throat was sore. Right now, I feel better than yesterday. There are two methods that help me to feel better. First, when you feel sick, you need to have a rest. That reason that you get sick is because your body becomes too weak to protect from viruses that cause the flu. So you need to recover your body by sleeping and having a rest. I went to bed after school at yesterday. After taking a nap, I felt better because a fever decreased. Second, you need to wash your hands many times. Especially, you touch a lot of things that other people touch too in school. If you don’t wash your hands, it is easy to get the germs from sick people. Also you can be the one that spreads the germs and viruses to other people.
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
10/20/09
2ways to protect myself from sickness
There are 2ways to protect myself from sickness. First of all, you have to wash your hands with soap everytime when you came back from outsides. The reason is you may touch may staffs from outside. Even if you went to shopping in Wal-mart, you will touch cart, many staffs, and people. Many people and Sick people also will touch staffs too. So sick people’s germs can move to you. If you wash your hands with soap, it help to preventand from germs and sick. You also have to wash your hands after you used bathroom too. After you wash your hands with soap, you also have to put on hands sanitizer.
The other way is you have to stay away from sick person. When they coughing, their germs are floating on the air and you will breathe in to your nose and mouse. So their virus permeate to your body and you will get sick. For example, every Tawinish girls hang around together all the time so, every Tawinish get sicks. If you don't want a get sicks stay away from sick person if you can.
10/20/09
2ways to protect myself from sickness
There are 2ways to protect myself from sickness. First of all, you have to wash your hands with soap everytime when you came back from outsides. The reason is you may touch may staffs from outside. Even if you went to shopping in Wal-mart, you will touch cart, many staffs, and people. Many people and Sick people also will touch staffs too. So sick people’s germs can move to you. If you wash your hands with soap, it help to preventand from germs and sick. You also have to wash your hands after you used bathroom too. After you wash your hands with soap, you also have to put on hands sanitizer.
The other way is you have to stay away from sick person. When they coughing, their germs are floating on the air and you will breathe in to your nose and mouse. So their virus permeate to your body and you will get sick. For example, every Tawinish girls hang around together all the time so, every Tawinish get sicks. If you don't want a get sicks stay away from sick person if you can.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tatum
Tatum 7th
10/14/09
My Favorite Food
I’m the person who eats a lot. I love to eat chinese food, Thai food, and Korean food. Also, I would like to eat hamburger and pizza. When I come to America, I get to eat junk food and soda. So, I have my favorite food stores. The best one that I always go into is McDanold’s. Because they have tasty burgers and fries, and they have good service. If I want to get a drink or ice-cream, I’d rather go to Sonic. Then I can get cherry-limonade or oreo blast. When I have friends, I would like to order pizza from Pizza hut or Domino’s. Once in a while, I will get fried chicken from KFC. Moreover, Taco Bell is one of my favorite also. However, I miss Thai food sometimes. In my opinion, many type of food from several countries are different. But I really love to eat them all, no matter what.
10/14/09
My Favorite Food
I’m the person who eats a lot. I love to eat chinese food, Thai food, and Korean food. Also, I would like to eat hamburger and pizza. When I come to America, I get to eat junk food and soda. So, I have my favorite food stores. The best one that I always go into is McDanold’s. Because they have tasty burgers and fries, and they have good service. If I want to get a drink or ice-cream, I’d rather go to Sonic. Then I can get cherry-limonade or oreo blast. When I have friends, I would like to order pizza from Pizza hut or Domino’s. Once in a while, I will get fried chicken from KFC. Moreover, Taco Bell is one of my favorite also. However, I miss Thai food sometimes. In my opinion, many type of food from several countries are different. But I really love to eat them all, no matter what.
Max Kim
Study Hall
Max Kim
Having a study hall, I really do not like it. I mean it does not matter if I have homework to do nut when I have nothing to do I am bored as hack. I should be excited for the study hall since I do not have any study hall during the school. However, since no one is teaching or discussing about what we are leaning in the class it is just bored. I cannot say that I do not want to have study hall to teachers but I really do not want to have study halls. Also it is my opinion but during the study hall, time goes so slow but when I have classes which teacher to teach and students to learn time flies. So my whole thinks and opinion about the study hall is when I have works to do I kind of like to have study hall. On the other hand, I do not like it when I have nothing to work on.
Max Kim
Having a study hall, I really do not like it. I mean it does not matter if I have homework to do nut when I have nothing to do I am bored as hack. I should be excited for the study hall since I do not have any study hall during the school. However, since no one is teaching or discussing about what we are leaning in the class it is just bored. I cannot say that I do not want to have study hall to teachers but I really do not want to have study halls. Also it is my opinion but during the study hall, time goes so slow but when I have classes which teacher to teach and students to learn time flies. So my whole thinks and opinion about the study hall is when I have works to do I kind of like to have study hall. On the other hand, I do not like it when I have nothing to work on.
Jacky
Study hall again
10/14/09
Jacky Yu
We went to last class today, but when I hear Mr. Nakagawa said I will sent you to study hall because I have to see the doctor. I want to talk to Mr. Nakagawa no way because I hate the study hall. I cannot do whatever I want in the study hall. I already spent 3 hour with study hall room, before Mr. Nakagawa gave us study hall because we have to take a PAST in the morning. PSAT spend me 3 hours, and that was boring for me because I will not take SAT next year. In my opinion I hope tomorrow I will not get the anymore study hall because I just sit on the chair do my own, and I cannot sleep in the study hall. I want to talk to Mr. Nakagawa don’t get the sick anymore because I hate the study hall.
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
10/14/09
Korea’s Unique Custom
In Korea, we have peculiar customs, which are different from other countries. The first thing is etiquette. I want a talk about etiquette about teachers. When you met teachers, you have to bow to teachers. Also, I can’t call teacher’s name. Another etiquette is about parents. I have to use honorific words to parents and I can’t pick up the spoon or chopsticks before parents pick it up. In addition, I have to bow to parents when they wake up and go to bed. Other one is about social etiquette. I have to concede seat to elders in public place. The second thing is about food. First of all, we have fermentation food; kimchi, soy sauce, dunjang, and so on. We ate fermentation food everyday and that helps blood circulation and protect from cancer. The other one is we have a lot of side dishes. We have at least 4~5side dishes in each meal.
10/14/09
Korea’s Unique Custom
In Korea, we have peculiar customs, which are different from other countries. The first thing is etiquette. I want a talk about etiquette about teachers. When you met teachers, you have to bow to teachers. Also, I can’t call teacher’s name. Another etiquette is about parents. I have to use honorific words to parents and I can’t pick up the spoon or chopsticks before parents pick it up. In addition, I have to bow to parents when they wake up and go to bed. Other one is about social etiquette. I have to concede seat to elders in public place. The second thing is about food. First of all, we have fermentation food; kimchi, soy sauce, dunjang, and so on. We ate fermentation food everyday and that helps blood circulation and protect from cancer. The other one is we have a lot of side dishes. We have at least 4~5side dishes in each meal.
seonjin na
WINTER
SEONJIN NA (14.OCT.09)
Last Saturday, we had a little bit of snow in Hays. The weather is getting colder early that I expected. I am excited about coming winter. First, winter has many holidays, such as Halloween, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Years Day. I like the feeling that wait and count day of the coming holidays. Especially, Christmas is my favorite holiday in winter. Imagining of someone who will get present from me, I am so excited. Also I get a lot of presents. There are many foods that I like at Christmas dinner. Also I watch many movies. Second, we start to turn on heater or fire wood. Especially fire wood warms me up and reminds me family. I like to drink hot cocoa watching movie with family. Third, I love snow. If it is snow, I go outside and touch the snow although my hands are freezing. I like to ride sled on the hill and make snowman. So I like winter.
SEONJIN NA (14.OCT.09)
Last Saturday, we had a little bit of snow in Hays. The weather is getting colder early that I expected. I am excited about coming winter. First, winter has many holidays, such as Halloween, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Years Day. I like the feeling that wait and count day of the coming holidays. Especially, Christmas is my favorite holiday in winter. Imagining of someone who will get present from me, I am so excited. Also I get a lot of presents. There are many foods that I like at Christmas dinner. Also I watch many movies. Second, we start to turn on heater or fire wood. Especially fire wood warms me up and reminds me family. I like to drink hot cocoa watching movie with family. Third, I love snow. If it is snow, I go outside and touch the snow although my hands are freezing. I like to ride sled on the hill and make snowman. So I like winter.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Jacky
Jacky Yu
First study hall for ESL
10/13/09
This is my first time going to study hall for ESL classes, and I am very excited for 3 reasons. First, it is because I can sleep in study hall. For example in the Mr. Nakagawa class, we cannot sleep. Even we finished homework, we have keep the eyes open. Now I can sleep, after I finished work sheet. Max is sits in from of me, so his body can cover me then I can sleep. Second, it is because I can do my other homework. For example I cannot do other homework in the ESL class. Sometime Mr. Nakagawa gave us study hall, but I got unlucky because I didn’t have homework at that time. Now, I can finish early then do my other homework. Third, it is because I don’t need to study the text in the study hall. For example, we always have text in the class. We need to read, write, and understand what is text talking about. Sometime I hate to do the text because I am lazy person, so I am very enjoying no text now today in the study hall. In my opinion in fact, I hate this study hall teacher because we cannot talk to each other. I like to talk and listen with Mr. Nakagawa and classmate because we can have fun in that time. Now in the study hall is not cool because every body doing there own. If we talking and sleeping in the study hall, study hall teacher will send who is sleeping in the study hall to the office. This point same with Mr. Nakagawa.
Aaron Yu
This is my fist time going to study hall for ESL classes, and I am
very excited for 3 reasons. First, it is because we have more free
times. For example, When we finish Mr.NAKAGAWA's work, we
don't need stay in his classroom, and listen to him. it makes me
very excited.second, it is because we do less work than in his
class. For example, when we take ESL class. We need remember
lots of English skills, and it makes us very tired. We still need to
do lots of works, but in study hall. We only have journal. I like this
feeling. third, it is because i can use dictionary. For example, When
we take ESL class, we can not use dictionary, if we use it, he will take
it and keep it until next day after school, but in study hall, we can use
it, the teacher doesn't care. In my opinion, I enjoy the study hall time, I
can finish my homework quickly, and I have more free time.
very excited for 3 reasons. First, it is because we have more free
times. For example, When we finish Mr.NAKAGAWA's work, we
don't need stay in his classroom, and listen to him. it makes me
very excited.second, it is because we do less work than in his
class. For example, when we take ESL class. We need remember
lots of English skills, and it makes us very tired. We still need to
do lots of works, but in study hall. We only have journal. I like this
feeling. third, it is because i can use dictionary. For example, When
we take ESL class, we can not use dictionary, if we use it, he will take
it and keep it until next day after school, but in study hall, we can use
it, the teacher doesn't care. In my opinion, I enjoy the study hall time, I
can finish my homework quickly, and I have more free time.
Tatum
Tatum 7th
10/13/09
First Study Hall for ESL
This is my first time going to Study Hall for ESL classes, and I am very excited for 3 reasons. First, it is because I neither have to see Mr. Nakagawa’s face, nor go to his classroom for this hour. For example, I can get a flesh air in study hall class. I feel better in this class and happy to be here. But in his class room is opposite. Because it’s dark and smaller, I don’t like it very much. Sometimes I feel depress in that class. However, I really miss Mr. Nakagawa’s class, and I wonder where he is at now. Second, it is because I can meet new friends in Study Hall class. For example, there are many students in this class. It is more than twenty students in this hour. I don’t have to sit with a few people in the classroom. I can ask for help if necessary. I can talk to them when I’m stressful. I can do my math works together. Third, it is because I hardly come to study in this class. For example, I wish I had study hall. At least, it could help me relax. This is my last hour, so I can do all my homework. If I could finish it all, then I don’t have to be worried about homework. However, the teacher who is in charge this hour is strict. She is not mean. On the other hand, she is bounteous. I always try to finish my homework as much as I can when I’m in study hall. In my opinion, study hall class is one of my favorite classes ever. I hope I can this class someday. Then I will have plenty of time to relax and study other important homework at the dorm.
10/13/09
First Study Hall for ESL
This is my first time going to Study Hall for ESL classes, and I am very excited for 3 reasons. First, it is because I neither have to see Mr. Nakagawa’s face, nor go to his classroom for this hour. For example, I can get a flesh air in study hall class. I feel better in this class and happy to be here. But in his class room is opposite. Because it’s dark and smaller, I don’t like it very much. Sometimes I feel depress in that class. However, I really miss Mr. Nakagawa’s class, and I wonder where he is at now. Second, it is because I can meet new friends in Study Hall class. For example, there are many students in this class. It is more than twenty students in this hour. I don’t have to sit with a few people in the classroom. I can ask for help if necessary. I can talk to them when I’m stressful. I can do my math works together. Third, it is because I hardly come to study in this class. For example, I wish I had study hall. At least, it could help me relax. This is my last hour, so I can do all my homework. If I could finish it all, then I don’t have to be worried about homework. However, the teacher who is in charge this hour is strict. She is not mean. On the other hand, she is bounteous. I always try to finish my homework as much as I can when I’m in study hall. In my opinion, study hall class is one of my favorite classes ever. I hope I can this class someday. Then I will have plenty of time to relax and study other important homework at the dorm.
seonjin na
First Study Hall for ESL
SEONJIN NA (13.OCT.09)
This was my first time going to Study Hall for ESL classes, and I was very excited for these reasons. First, it was my first time going to Study Hall in ESL classes. In the end of the 6th hour, I heard announcement. It said that Nakagawa class has Study Hall at7th hour. I was excited because it was my first time to go to the Study Hall instead of ESL. I wondered how I will feel at the Study Hall in 7th hour. Second, I felt free in Study Hall. If I should go to the ESL class, I have to follow Nakagawa’s rule. I can’t speak Korean and sleep in his class. However, I can sleep, talk quietly and play computer if I am done with work that Nakagawa gave to me. Third, going to the Study Hall is special to me. If I don’t have Study Hall, I meet same classmates in ESL class. However, I met friends from different classes and grades. So I had opportunity to make more friends. I went to different class room. Study Hall class room is awesome. It is a big and quiet. Especially Study Hall classroom is bright compared with Nakagawa class room. I meet different teacher. Today, Mrs. Slansky was teacher. I was excited because I never have her class. In my opinion, I like to go to Study Hall at ESL class sometime, because it makes my day in school special.
SEONJIN NA (13.OCT.09)
This was my first time going to Study Hall for ESL classes, and I was very excited for these reasons. First, it was my first time going to Study Hall in ESL classes. In the end of the 6th hour, I heard announcement. It said that Nakagawa class has Study Hall at7th hour. I was excited because it was my first time to go to the Study Hall instead of ESL. I wondered how I will feel at the Study Hall in 7th hour. Second, I felt free in Study Hall. If I should go to the ESL class, I have to follow Nakagawa’s rule. I can’t speak Korean and sleep in his class. However, I can sleep, talk quietly and play computer if I am done with work that Nakagawa gave to me. Third, going to the Study Hall is special to me. If I don’t have Study Hall, I meet same classmates in ESL class. However, I met friends from different classes and grades. So I had opportunity to make more friends. I went to different class room. Study Hall class room is awesome. It is a big and quiet. Especially Study Hall classroom is bright compared with Nakagawa class room. I meet different teacher. Today, Mrs. Slansky was teacher. I was excited because I never have her class. In my opinion, I like to go to Study Hall at ESL class sometime, because it makes my day in school special.
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
10/13/09
First Study Hall for ESL
This is my first time going to Study Hall for ESL classes, and I am very excited for 3 reasons.
First, it is because I can study anything after finish Mr. Nakagawa's assignments. For example, I can write history essay or study chemistry after Mr.s homeworks. I may finish his homework in 30min and do other homework. Maybe spend last time for writing English homework. Also I can ask questions to friends what I don’t know.
Second, it is because I can use computer. For example, I can check my grade, searh information about my homework, and play computer. I can do essay homework or type journal this period. Although I don’t have any homework to do, I spend time with computer. Like watch news about Korea.
Third, it is because I don’t have journal homework after school is over. For example, after arrive in dorm, I may have more free time. I can play computer, listen music, or doing other homeworks. When we don’t have Homework, I have my own free time. Also that time, I can go wal-mart trip or go to nations for eat dinner.
In my opinion, study hall give us more time to doing homeworks. I think it’s good idea to have study hall sometimes. Also, we can reduce our brainstorming time. When we keep doing homework, student may exhausted about school. So it’s better to have free time. It will help to raise efficiency.
10/13/09
First Study Hall for ESL
This is my first time going to Study Hall for ESL classes, and I am very excited for 3 reasons.
First, it is because I can study anything after finish Mr. Nakagawa's assignments. For example, I can write history essay or study chemistry after Mr.s homeworks. I may finish his homework in 30min and do other homework. Maybe spend last time for writing English homework. Also I can ask questions to friends what I don’t know.
Second, it is because I can use computer. For example, I can check my grade, searh information about my homework, and play computer. I can do essay homework or type journal this period. Although I don’t have any homework to do, I spend time with computer. Like watch news about Korea.
Third, it is because I don’t have journal homework after school is over. For example, after arrive in dorm, I may have more free time. I can play computer, listen music, or doing other homeworks. When we don’t have Homework, I have my own free time. Also that time, I can go wal-mart trip or go to nations for eat dinner.
In my opinion, study hall give us more time to doing homeworks. I think it’s good idea to have study hall sometimes. Also, we can reduce our brainstorming time. When we keep doing homework, student may exhausted about school. So it’s better to have free time. It will help to raise efficiency.
max
This is my first time going to Study Hall for ESL classes, and I am very excited for 3 reasons
First, it is because, I do not have to see Mr. Nakagawa. It is mean but oh well. Every class I had to see Mr. Nakagawa, but this time he is gone. I am happy that we do not have to do works. Also I do not have to listen to him what he is talking about.
Second, it is because we can talk in the class, when we talk in the class Mr. Nakagawa gets mad all the time. However, we can talk in the study hall. I mean we cannot talk very loud but we can still talk to each other. Also I do not know if I can tell this but we can share some answers. And we talk our own language only for today.
Third, it is because, it’s first time having study hall in Mr. Nakagawa’s class. I never had study hall in Mr. Nakagawa’s class. This will be first and last study hall for Mr. Nakagawa’s class I think. If I had bunch of study halls I will not feel excite about the study hall. However, since I do not have any study hall for ant classes.
I do not think I am not going to have another study hall forever for Mr. Nakagawa’s class. However, I was excited for first study hall in Mr. Nakagawa’s class.
First, it is because, I do not have to see Mr. Nakagawa. It is mean but oh well. Every class I had to see Mr. Nakagawa, but this time he is gone. I am happy that we do not have to do works. Also I do not have to listen to him what he is talking about.
Second, it is because we can talk in the class, when we talk in the class Mr. Nakagawa gets mad all the time. However, we can talk in the study hall. I mean we cannot talk very loud but we can still talk to each other. Also I do not know if I can tell this but we can share some answers. And we talk our own language only for today.
Third, it is because, it’s first time having study hall in Mr. Nakagawa’s class. I never had study hall in Mr. Nakagawa’s class. This will be first and last study hall for Mr. Nakagawa’s class I think. If I had bunch of study halls I will not feel excite about the study hall. However, since I do not have any study hall for ant classes.
I do not think I am not going to have another study hall forever for Mr. Nakagawa’s class. However, I was excited for first study hall in Mr. Nakagawa’s class.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Max
Junil Kim (My younger brother)
My brother’s name is Junil Kim. He is my younger brother. He is the only younger brother I have. He is 14 years old and he is little bit chubby. His face is round and has long black hair with black eyes. He is little bit shorter than me and tall for his age. He also wears glasses. Sometimes he is very funny and kind but very naughty too. When he does something he want or not his always positive. He does not like to be sad. He is always happy. He goes to the Daesung middle school where I graduated. His homeroom teacher was my math teacher when I was in the Daesung middle school. He loves to go to school but he does not like to do the homework. He likes to play basketball, videogames, and watch T.V. I think he is still a baby for me but I love and miss him.
My brother’s name is Junil Kim. He is my younger brother. He is the only younger brother I have. He is 14 years old and he is little bit chubby. His face is round and has long black hair with black eyes. He is little bit shorter than me and tall for his age. He also wears glasses. Sometimes he is very funny and kind but very naughty too. When he does something he want or not his always positive. He does not like to be sad. He is always happy. He goes to the Daesung middle school where I graduated. His homeroom teacher was my math teacher when I was in the Daesung middle school. He loves to go to school but he does not like to do the homework. He likes to play basketball, videogames, and watch T.V. I think he is still a baby for me but I love and miss him.
Jacky
Ajay
10/12/09
He is my roommate this year again, and he is 17 years old now. He is very kind for everybody, and he is very crazy when we have party in the room because he always acts crazy. Then everybody laughs together. For example I remember last time we had party in the room. We could not find Ajay in the dorm, and then after few minutes we saw him wearing the superman costumes and began to make some loud noisy in the room. Second he is smart person because he always teaches me English homework, so I get high grade. For example if I have English question he always spent the time teach me until I understand. He also likes to run every day after school, when he has time. For example when I arrive, I always see him ready to run, and he will ask me” Hey Jacky, do you want to run with me?”, and sometime I can see him running around the school. In my opinion I am very lucky because Ajay this roommate is best in the dorm, and he can teach me a lot of English and conservation, so that’s why I can learn English very fast.
10/12/09
He is my roommate this year again, and he is 17 years old now. He is very kind for everybody, and he is very crazy when we have party in the room because he always acts crazy. Then everybody laughs together. For example I remember last time we had party in the room. We could not find Ajay in the dorm, and then after few minutes we saw him wearing the superman costumes and began to make some loud noisy in the room. Second he is smart person because he always teaches me English homework, so I get high grade. For example if I have English question he always spent the time teach me until I understand. He also likes to run every day after school, when he has time. For example when I arrive, I always see him ready to run, and he will ask me” Hey Jacky, do you want to run with me?”, and sometime I can see him running around the school. In my opinion I am very lucky because Ajay this roommate is best in the dorm, and he can teach me a lot of English and conservation, so that’s why I can learn English very fast.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Max
Jacky Yu
Jacky is my friend. I just got to know him this year. He is from Taiwan I believe. He likes to listen to music. He goes to lifting sometimes. He is not that tall but he is really strong. He has short hair with little bit of orange color on. He is buff. I have P.E. class with him. He is nice and kind. Sometimes he is really aggressive. Whenever we play games in the P.E. class he tries really hard. He played football last year but he have problem with his body so he does not play this year. He is junior this year like me and I heard he will graduate at TMP. Jacky is nice friend to have.
Jacky is my friend. I just got to know him this year. He is from Taiwan I believe. He likes to listen to music. He goes to lifting sometimes. He is not that tall but he is really strong. He has short hair with little bit of orange color on. He is buff. I have P.E. class with him. He is nice and kind. Sometimes he is really aggressive. Whenever we play games in the P.E. class he tries really hard. He played football last year but he have problem with his body so he does not play this year. He is junior this year like me and I heard he will graduate at TMP. Jacky is nice friend to have.
Tatum
Tatum 7th
09/22/09
Billy Chow
Billy Chow is from Taiwan, and he is my roommate in the dorm. He is studying at Thomas More Prep Marian high school. He has flossy black hair all the time. Especially when he wakes up in the morning, or after he takes a shower. He’s a junior this year, and seems like he’s a smart guy. However, he is a bit lazy. I always see him sleeping even it’s in the morning or in the afternoon. Also, he loves to play games with his friends at night while I’m sleeping. Last Sunday, he was playing Warcraft with his friends, and he didn’t sleep at all. I usually wake him up in the morning, If not he’s not going to wake up by himself. One day, I left the dorm for school early, and he didn’t wake up on time. So, he missed the bus. Therefore, he had to walk all the way to school because of his laziness. In my conclusion, Billy Chow is independent and reasonable. He is a great man, and I'm lucky that I have him to be my roommate.
09/22/09
Billy Chow
Billy Chow is from Taiwan, and he is my roommate in the dorm. He is studying at Thomas More Prep Marian high school. He has flossy black hair all the time. Especially when he wakes up in the morning, or after he takes a shower. He’s a junior this year, and seems like he’s a smart guy. However, he is a bit lazy. I always see him sleeping even it’s in the morning or in the afternoon. Also, he loves to play games with his friends at night while I’m sleeping. Last Sunday, he was playing Warcraft with his friends, and he didn’t sleep at all. I usually wake him up in the morning, If not he’s not going to wake up by himself. One day, I left the dorm for school early, and he didn’t wake up on time. So, he missed the bus. Therefore, he had to walk all the way to school because of his laziness. In my conclusion, Billy Chow is independent and reasonable. He is a great man, and I'm lucky that I have him to be my roommate.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
10/09/09
My friend "Yula"
“Yula” have black short hair, big eyes, and pimple on the face, and she is a slim shape. Also she has average height like me. She is very special to me because she became my best friends after I came to the Kansas. We are both Korean, and had similar situation, so we get along with well. She and I both had study aboard last year, so we understand each other how hard it was. One of our common is she is an oldest in her family, her parents had big expectation to her. She gets stressful about that, but she has been doing a great job in her school work; She was a ‘A’ student last year. So, I asked to help and she helps my homework and takes care of me. However if I’m not going to visit her for any reason, she is not going to meet and talk to me. Because she is very shy, she likes to stay alone, in the room all day and sometimes walks to school for relax. Also, she is very responsible and nice person. So, we support each other.
10/09/09
My friend "Yula"
“Yula” have black short hair, big eyes, and pimple on the face, and she is a slim shape. Also she has average height like me. She is very special to me because she became my best friends after I came to the Kansas. We are both Korean, and had similar situation, so we get along with well. She and I both had study aboard last year, so we understand each other how hard it was. One of our common is she is an oldest in her family, her parents had big expectation to her. She gets stressful about that, but she has been doing a great job in her school work; She was a ‘A’ student last year. So, I asked to help and she helps my homework and takes care of me. However if I’m not going to visit her for any reason, she is not going to meet and talk to me. Because she is very shy, she likes to stay alone, in the room all day and sometimes walks to school for relax. Also, she is very responsible and nice person. So, we support each other.
Tatum
Tatum 7th
Oct 8, 2009
Ing + Sub Playing basketball is so much fun.
Ing + Obj My hobby is playing games.
Ing + Sentence Eating Chinese food, it was really good.
To reason I have a job is to study hard
To reason I go to the mall to shopping
Ed Sentence Kissed by my girlfriend, I was in love.
Ed Sentence Fixed by my dad, my computer is working now.
Oct 8, 2009
Ing + Sub Playing basketball is so much fun.
Ing + Obj My hobby is playing games.
Ing + Sentence Eating Chinese food, it was really good.
To reason I have a job is to study hard
To reason I go to the mall to shopping
Ed Sentence Kissed by my girlfriend, I was in love.
Ed Sentence Fixed by my dad, my computer is working now.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Aaron Yu
1.Playing basketball is fun.
2.My grate is getting better.
3.coming back to China, I missed the plane.
4.I called my parents to let them know I miss them.
5.I went to TMP to study.
6.To get good grate, I study hard.
7.Cooked by my mother, the food taste very good.
8.finished by me, the test was failed.
2.My grate is getting better.
3.coming back to China, I missed the plane.
4.I called my parents to let them know I miss them.
5.I went to TMP to study.
6.To get good grate, I study hard.
7.Cooked by my mother, the food taste very good.
8.finished by me, the test was failed.
Jacky
Sleeping is good for body.
My finger is getting hurt.
Cutting my hair, i have to buy the scissors.
I go to my friend's hourse every weekend.
I'm sleeping in the study hall to relax.
To play basketball make me tired.
Fixed by Mr.Flex, Max get the hair cut.
Kicked by Aaron, Max was cry.
My finger is getting hurt.
Cutting my hair, i have to buy the scissors.
I go to my friend's hourse every weekend.
I'm sleeping in the study hall to relax.
To play basketball make me tired.
Fixed by Mr.Flex, Max get the hair cut.
Kicked by Aaron, Max was cry.
seonjin na
1. Eating food is happy in my life.
2. My goal in high school is getting scholarship.
3. Riding the bicicles, i lost 20 pounds.
4. I took a SAT test to enter a university that i want.
5. I want to save the money to doncate for unprivileged people.
6. To play ping-pang makes me to exercise.
7. Done by me, American Government homework was hard.
8. brought by my friends, the coat was so warm.
2. My goal in high school is getting scholarship.
3. Riding the bicicles, i lost 20 pounds.
4. I took a SAT test to enter a university that i want.
5. I want to save the money to doncate for unprivileged people.
6. To play ping-pang makes me to exercise.
7. Done by me, American Government homework was hard.
8. brought by my friends, the coat was so warm.
max
Playing video game is fun.
My job is going to school.
Doing homework this morning, Jacky did not like it.
Max is playing to have fun.
I am listening music to relax.
To get A is my goal.
Fixed by Jacky, the car was old.
Loved by many students, Max is still loved.
My job is going to school.
Doing homework this morning, Jacky did not like it.
Max is playing to have fun.
I am listening music to relax.
To get A is my goal.
Fixed by Jacky, the car was old.
Loved by many students, Max is still loved.
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
10/08/09
ind sub : Going to the party is fun.
ing obj : I like to playing game.
ing sent : Preparing drama, teacher work hard.
to reason : I practice serve to improve my vollyball skills.
to reason : I went to the mall to get clothes.
to sub : To get good grade, I worked hard.
ed sent : Participated in game, I had fun.
ed sent : Provided by Joann, Foods were gone.
10/08/09
ind sub : Going to the party is fun.
ing obj : I like to playing game.
ing sent : Preparing drama, teacher work hard.
to reason : I practice serve to improve my vollyball skills.
to reason : I went to the mall to get clothes.
to sub : To get good grade, I worked hard.
ed sent : Participated in game, I had fun.
ed sent : Provided by Joann, Foods were gone.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Tatum
10/05/2009
Culture Shock
I have been here in the United States of America for one year and a half already. The first month, I was so excited about getting around American people. But in Thailand which is the country I was born in, we have many different cultures, festivals, food and greeting. When I came to United States, I was surprised because I got many hugs from people, whom I had never known them before. We hardly do that in Thailand, but we just say “hello” to each other, with no shake hands or hugs. American people always smile and nice to me, even I did something wrong or by my mistakes. Food is so different between my own country and the United States. The main food in my country is rice. Also, we eat chickens, pork, or seafood. In the U.S., they have hamburgers, pizzas, tacos, and fried chicken. However, I really like food, cultures, and people in the U.S.A. a lot.
09/01/09
Activity
We had a fun activity in ESL writing class that we enjoy each other. For example, we drew our friend’s faces on the mirror. Even thought our faces did not come out really good, but we had fun together. Laughing together, we smile at each other. I drew Jacky’s face, which I messed up his right eye. It appeared that he got punch right into the eye. Painting Jacky’s face with the ink, I drew his face pretty well. However, we enjoyed this activity a lot. Afterward, we sat back in our own seats, and we started writing these essays. In my opinion, I like to do activities with my classmates, for getting closer to each other and had fun together. Studying in English class, it is wonderful to have my classmates by my side.
Tatum 7th
Oct 5, 2009
My greatest woman in the world
My greatest woman in the world is no one else, but my only wonderful mom. Let me describe about her. She has long and black hair with some highlight on it. Her name is Plernpit Napawan, and she is around forty years old. Also, she’s healthy and strong. She is abundant, amiable, bounteous, plentiful, and extremely magnanimous. She has been taking care of me, for an about sixteen years. She always teaches me what is good, or what is bad, also how to live my life. Moreover, when I did something wrong by my mistakes or misunderstanding, and I feel miserably and guilty, then I apologize, she usually forgives me. She is good at cooking, so I love and miss her cooking a lot. When I was little, my mom often took my brother and me to swim, play basketball, watch movies. For example, she took us to the pool every weekend for swimming. Finally about my mom, she is the world’s greatest woman, for my dad, my brother, and me. She is the most important person in our family. Whatever it happens, and whatever is takes for my mom, she always be with me by my side. I can feel that all the time, even I am the one who stands alone in the big world.
Culture Shock
I have been here in the United States of America for one year and a half already. The first month, I was so excited about getting around American people. But in Thailand which is the country I was born in, we have many different cultures, festivals, food and greeting. When I came to United States, I was surprised because I got many hugs from people, whom I had never known them before. We hardly do that in Thailand, but we just say “hello” to each other, with no shake hands or hugs. American people always smile and nice to me, even I did something wrong or by my mistakes. Food is so different between my own country and the United States. The main food in my country is rice. Also, we eat chickens, pork, or seafood. In the U.S., they have hamburgers, pizzas, tacos, and fried chicken. However, I really like food, cultures, and people in the U.S.A. a lot.
09/01/09
Activity
We had a fun activity in ESL writing class that we enjoy each other. For example, we drew our friend’s faces on the mirror. Even thought our faces did not come out really good, but we had fun together. Laughing together, we smile at each other. I drew Jacky’s face, which I messed up his right eye. It appeared that he got punch right into the eye. Painting Jacky’s face with the ink, I drew his face pretty well. However, we enjoyed this activity a lot. Afterward, we sat back in our own seats, and we started writing these essays. In my opinion, I like to do activities with my classmates, for getting closer to each other and had fun together. Studying in English class, it is wonderful to have my classmates by my side.
Tatum 7th
Oct 5, 2009
My greatest woman in the world
My greatest woman in the world is no one else, but my only wonderful mom. Let me describe about her. She has long and black hair with some highlight on it. Her name is Plernpit Napawan, and she is around forty years old. Also, she’s healthy and strong. She is abundant, amiable, bounteous, plentiful, and extremely magnanimous. She has been taking care of me, for an about sixteen years. She always teaches me what is good, or what is bad, also how to live my life. Moreover, when I did something wrong by my mistakes or misunderstanding, and I feel miserably and guilty, then I apologize, she usually forgives me. She is good at cooking, so I love and miss her cooking a lot. When I was little, my mom often took my brother and me to swim, play basketball, watch movies. For example, she took us to the pool every weekend for swimming. Finally about my mom, she is the world’s greatest woman, for my dad, my brother, and me. She is the most important person in our family. Whatever it happens, and whatever is takes for my mom, she always be with me by my side. I can feel that all the time, even I am the one who stands alone in the big world.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Max
United States gave me few cultural shocks. First, it is school. In Korea we go to school at 7:30 till midnight. It means students in Korea spend more than 12 hours in school. The school provides suppers too. It was so awesome and cool that school is done between 3 and 4 p.m. I was so excited. I felt days are going so fast. These days I got used to but first time it was hard to be that way. Second, American people do not take off their shoes when they are in the house. In Korea we have to take off our shoes because if we do not take shoes off, the floor’s going to get dirty. I got used to that one to but first time it was a shock to me. Last, I cannot understand how can eat the fast food for everyday? It was just disgusting. I mean I like fast foods but for every day, I don’t think so. These are the cultural shock that I had when I came to United States for first time. Now I am all fine with cultural difference stuffs but it was just awkward.
I really like to play soccer. I played soccer for long time. However, I never played for school, so this time I joined soccer for TMP. The practices are hard but I really like to play. Since soccer is one of the dangerous sports we gets hurt a lot of time. You can break leg and ankle. We had few games already. I had so much fun because I never had real soccer game. We never won yet but before season is over we will win less than a game. From soccer I learned few important rules and teamwork. If I come next year, I will definitely going to play soccer.
I really like to play soccer. I played soccer for long time. However, I never played for school, so this time I joined soccer for TMP. The practices are hard but I really like to play. Since soccer is one of the dangerous sports we gets hurt a lot of time. You can break leg and ankle. We had few games already. I had so much fun because I never had real soccer game. We never won yet but before season is over we will win less than a game. From soccer I learned few important rules and teamwork. If I come next year, I will definitely going to play soccer.
seonjin
My Memories
Seon jin Na (5.0ct.09)
I have a bad and short memory, so I usually can’t keep in my memory. That’s why I write homework, school events, tests, someone’s birthday and my plans on my diary. Last year when I was in America, I had forgotten my mom’s birthday. I didn’t even write her birthday on my diary because I thought I surly will remember her birthday. My dad sent e-mail to me about I forgot her birthday and I called to my mom and explained why I forgot her birthday. My mom understood me because I was adapting in America high school, so I was busy. However, yesterday was my mom’s birthday and I knew her birthday by checking e-mail from my dad again. Right now, I am really guilty I think I am not good daughter for her and never think of my family. I should have put my family’s birthday in my diary, but I didn’t because I didn’t know how my memory is really bad. I think I should call to my mom right now and sing the birthday song or send a birthday card. I hope my memory is like computer
Cultural shock
Seonjin Na (4. Oct.09)
Before I came to America, I had known about foreign culture by watching the television programs and reading books. Also, the difference of culture between Korea and other country didn’t affect to my life. However, I live in America and attend high school, so the differences of American culture are important to me. First, school is totally different from my Korean school. American high school is the place that provides to students opportunity to experience sports, art, music and volunteer. However, Korean high schools are separated the fields of study, sport, art, music and engineering. If I choose the school for study, it is hard to experience sport, art and music. Second, America high schools start at 8:00 am and dismiss at 3:30pm, so students have more time to sport, work and do whatever they want. However, Korean high school starts at 7:30 am and dismiss at 10:00pm, so students don’t have time to enjoy their life not in school. Third, I had not been party in my life so never wear party dresses and care about partner. Since I was in America high school, I went every party that school have and had fun of dancing and hanging out with friends at party. I really like to know culture and feel of shock from differences because it makes me to realize how big world is and wonder about more culture.
Seon jin Na (5.0ct.09)
I have a bad and short memory, so I usually can’t keep in my memory. That’s why I write homework, school events, tests, someone’s birthday and my plans on my diary. Last year when I was in America, I had forgotten my mom’s birthday. I didn’t even write her birthday on my diary because I thought I surly will remember her birthday. My dad sent e-mail to me about I forgot her birthday and I called to my mom and explained why I forgot her birthday. My mom understood me because I was adapting in America high school, so I was busy. However, yesterday was my mom’s birthday and I knew her birthday by checking e-mail from my dad again. Right now, I am really guilty I think I am not good daughter for her and never think of my family. I should have put my family’s birthday in my diary, but I didn’t because I didn’t know how my memory is really bad. I think I should call to my mom right now and sing the birthday song or send a birthday card. I hope my memory is like computer
Cultural shock
Seonjin Na (4. Oct.09)
Before I came to America, I had known about foreign culture by watching the television programs and reading books. Also, the difference of culture between Korea and other country didn’t affect to my life. However, I live in America and attend high school, so the differences of American culture are important to me. First, school is totally different from my Korean school. American high school is the place that provides to students opportunity to experience sports, art, music and volunteer. However, Korean high schools are separated the fields of study, sport, art, music and engineering. If I choose the school for study, it is hard to experience sport, art and music. Second, America high schools start at 8:00 am and dismiss at 3:30pm, so students have more time to sport, work and do whatever they want. However, Korean high school starts at 7:30 am and dismiss at 10:00pm, so students don’t have time to enjoy their life not in school. Third, I had not been party in my life so never wear party dresses and care about partner. Since I was in America high school, I went every party that school have and had fun of dancing and hanging out with friends at party. I really like to know culture and feel of shock from differences because it makes me to realize how big world is and wonder about more culture.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Jacky
National day
10/05
Jacky
This Saturday is our National day, but I am in the American, so I cannot join the activity in Taiwan. I remember this day, I always hung out with my friends, and we would talk about what will we going to play in the day. Last time we went to supermarket buy the beer and firework. After we bought that, we will go to big park, and we could see every body play firework around park. Being play firework, we saw the firework and drank the beer together. Important think was we had good, happy, and crazy time in National day. After firework, we almost got the drunk. We had to go back because we didn’t want to get the clutch from . In my opinion I really like National day because I always have good time in National day. I already miss two time hung out with my friends in National day, so I think my friend will kill me when I go back to Taiwan.
Aaron Yu
This year is my last year study in the TMP. I am so happy that i can leave hays, I remember when I was the first time to come to America, I was so exciting because I think America is the best country in the world, but when i arrive in denver and ready to boarding, I saw the plane, I was really surprised because I never took this plane before. It was really small, and I don't even believe it's safe enough. on the way, I felt it always jolt, I was so anxious, though the window I saw lots of fields. It looked like a country side, when i arrived in hays airport, I was really despaired, I don't even think it was America, and my cellphone was no signal anymore. It was really bad for me.
Jacky
Culture shock
10/05
Jacky
I think two big culture shock between American and Taiwan are religion and smile because our religion is more different, but I never believe have god in the world. When I first day came here, I could see every American students smile every time. For example first day I saw the Lock who was big power, and worked in the dorm. He opened the door and than gave me big smile for me. Also RA gave me big smile too. At that time I was thinking about what’s wrong for them?? Why they gave me big smile. I never got big smile in Taiwan, when first day I came to school. In my opinion culture shock between American and Taiwan have a lot of different, but we have to respect every culture shock. If you don’t like just quit that culture. We can not do some bad for which culture you don’t like.
10/05
Jacky
I think two big culture shock between American and Taiwan are religion and smile because our religion is more different, but I never believe have god in the world. When I first day came here, I could see every American students smile every time. For example first day I saw the Lock who was big power, and worked in the dorm. He opened the door and than gave me big smile for me. Also RA gave me big smile too. At that time I was thinking about what’s wrong for them?? Why they gave me big smile. I never got big smile in Taiwan, when first day I came to school. In my opinion culture shock between American and Taiwan have a lot of different, but we have to respect every culture shock. If you don’t like just quit that culture. We can not do some bad for which culture you don’t like.
Aaron Yu
when i was the first time come to America, i really could not fit the America culture. In the TMP all the students and teachers believe catabolism, when they eat food they have to pray. In my country, we just stay in one room and teacher will come to teach, but in America it was different. The teacher will wait us to came his room and then he will teach us. In the class, when we have some questions, we can put up our hand and teacher will come to help us to answer the question, but in China every Monday, we have flag-raising ceremony, but in USA we haven't it.
In my view, there are so many culture in this world, we can learn in as possible as we can. That's will help us to learn more about this world.
In my view, there are so many culture in this world, we can learn in as possible as we can. That's will help us to learn more about this world.
Tatum
Tatum 7th
Oct 5, 2009
My greatest woman in the world
My greatest woman in the world is no one else, but my only wonderful mom. Let me describe about her, she has long and black hair with some highlight on it. Her name is Plernpit Napawan, and she is around forty years old. Also, she’s healthy and strong. She is abundant, amiable, bounteous, plentiful, and extremely magnanimous. She raises me up, feeds me, and takes care of me, for an about sixteen years. She always teaches me what is good, what is bad, and how to live my life. Moreover, when I did something wrong by my mistakes or misunderstanding, and I feel miserably and guilty, then I apologize, she usually forgives me. She is good at cooking, so I really love and miss her cooking a lot. When I was little, my mom often took my brother and me to swim, play basketball, watch movies. For example, she took us to the pool every weekend for swimming. Finally about my mom, she is the world’s greatest woman, for my dad, my brother, and me. She is the most important person in our family. Whatever it happens, whatever is takes for my mom, she always be with me by my side. I can feel that all the time, even I am the one who stands alone in the big world.
Oct 5, 2009
My greatest woman in the world
My greatest woman in the world is no one else, but my only wonderful mom. Let me describe about her, she has long and black hair with some highlight on it. Her name is Plernpit Napawan, and she is around forty years old. Also, she’s healthy and strong. She is abundant, amiable, bounteous, plentiful, and extremely magnanimous. She raises me up, feeds me, and takes care of me, for an about sixteen years. She always teaches me what is good, what is bad, and how to live my life. Moreover, when I did something wrong by my mistakes or misunderstanding, and I feel miserably and guilty, then I apologize, she usually forgives me. She is good at cooking, so I really love and miss her cooking a lot. When I was little, my mom often took my brother and me to swim, play basketball, watch movies. For example, she took us to the pool every weekend for swimming. Finally about my mom, she is the world’s greatest woman, for my dad, my brother, and me. She is the most important person in our family. Whatever it happens, whatever is takes for my mom, she always be with me by my side. I can feel that all the time, even I am the one who stands alone in the big world.
seojin na
My Memories
Seon jin Na (5.0ct.09)
I have a bad and short memory, so I usually can’t keep in my memory. That’s why I write homework, school events, tests, someone’s birthday and my plans on my diary. Last year when I was in America, I forgot my mom’s birthday. I don’t even write on my diary her birthday because I thought I surly remember her birthday. My dad sent e-mail to me about I forgot her birthday and I called to my mom and explained why I forgot her birthday. My mom understood me because I was adapting in America high school so I was busy. However, yesterday was my mom’s birthday and I knew her birthday by checking e-mail from my dad again. Right now, I am really guilty I think I am not good daughter for her and never think of my family. I should have put my family’s birthday in my diary, but I didn’t because I didn’t know how my memory is really bad. I think I should call to my mom right now and sing the birthday song or something. I hope my memory is like computer.
Seon jin Na (5.0ct.09)
I have a bad and short memory, so I usually can’t keep in my memory. That’s why I write homework, school events, tests, someone’s birthday and my plans on my diary. Last year when I was in America, I forgot my mom’s birthday. I don’t even write on my diary her birthday because I thought I surly remember her birthday. My dad sent e-mail to me about I forgot her birthday and I called to my mom and explained why I forgot her birthday. My mom understood me because I was adapting in America high school so I was busy. However, yesterday was my mom’s birthday and I knew her birthday by checking e-mail from my dad again. Right now, I am really guilty I think I am not good daughter for her and never think of my family. I should have put my family’s birthday in my diary, but I didn’t because I didn’t know how my memory is really bad. I think I should call to my mom right now and sing the birthday song or something. I hope my memory is like computer.
Max KIm
I really like to play soccer. I played soccer for long time. However, I never played for school, so this time I joined soccer for TMP. The practices are hard but I really like to play. Sometimes I get hurt and my teammates get hurt too. It is that dangerous, you can break leg from playing soccer. We had few games already but we have some games left too. The games were really hard to win. We faced really good teams and sometimes I learn few soccer stuffs from other players too. I really like to play soccer and I will join next year too.
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
10/06/09
Chu-suk
Chu-suk is Korean traditional holiday. That day, we rest 3 days in a row. So, we can gathered in the head house. We made this holiday for harmony of family. All family gathered in the head house and made food all together. Songpyon is the main food in Chu-suk. I like Chu-suk, because I can eat a lot of food, and I can get money for my relatives. However, nowadays, many people don’t go to the head house. They just call to family and ask how is welfare. The reason is they were tired about working, they prefer rest in their own house instead visit family. My family is one of example. We were live in locality, and our head house is in capital of Korea, Seoul. It takes 3~4hours to go there. In addition, dutiful people to visit their family. So, traffic problem is serious. If you go to high way, you will stuck there few hours. So, our family don’t want a go to visit family. They prefer to stay home. I went to our head house when I was elementary students. Which is bad thing, but my mom’s relatives gathered together and play around together.
10/06/09
Chu-suk
Chu-suk is Korean traditional holiday. That day, we rest 3 days in a row. So, we can gathered in the head house. We made this holiday for harmony of family. All family gathered in the head house and made food all together. Songpyon is the main food in Chu-suk. I like Chu-suk, because I can eat a lot of food, and I can get money for my relatives. However, nowadays, many people don’t go to the head house. They just call to family and ask how is welfare. The reason is they were tired about working, they prefer rest in their own house instead visit family. My family is one of example. We were live in locality, and our head house is in capital of Korea, Seoul. It takes 3~4hours to go there. In addition, dutiful people to visit their family. So, traffic problem is serious. If you go to high way, you will stuck there few hours. So, our family don’t want a go to visit family. They prefer to stay home. I went to our head house when I was elementary students. Which is bad thing, but my mom’s relatives gathered together and play around together.
Tatum
Tatum 7th
10/05/2009
Culture Shock
I have been here in the United States of America for one year and a half already. The first month, I was so excited about getting around American people. But in Thailand which is the country I was born in, we have many different cultures, festivals, food and greeting. When I came to United States, I was surprised because I got many hugs from people, whom I had never known them before. We don’t do that a lot in Thailand, but we just say “hello” to each other, with no shake hands or hugs. American people always smile and nice to me, even I did something wrong or by my mistakes. Food is so different between my own country and the United States. The main food in my country is rice. Also, we eat chickens, pork, or seafood. In the U.S., they have hamburgers, pizzas, tacos, and fried chicken. However, I really like food, cultures, and people in the U.S.A. a lot.
10/05/2009
Culture Shock
I have been here in the United States of America for one year and a half already. The first month, I was so excited about getting around American people. But in Thailand which is the country I was born in, we have many different cultures, festivals, food and greeting. When I came to United States, I was surprised because I got many hugs from people, whom I had never known them before. We don’t do that a lot in Thailand, but we just say “hello” to each other, with no shake hands or hugs. American people always smile and nice to me, even I did something wrong or by my mistakes. Food is so different between my own country and the United States. The main food in my country is rice. Also, we eat chickens, pork, or seafood. In the U.S., they have hamburgers, pizzas, tacos, and fried chicken. However, I really like food, cultures, and people in the U.S.A. a lot.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Marie Yang
Marie Yang
10/05/09
Cultural Shock
I had few cultural shock after I came to America. The one I surprised it is American called each other’s name. It doesn’t matter whatever they are older or younger. It seems they don’t respect each other. It looks really rude to me. In Korea, even if they are years older than you, you have to bow to them. Specially, in the school. Another shock was students have a lot of choices to do. In Korea, we had limited subjects and time. We had to study what school choose, and we had to study in the school untill 10pm. Otherwise, American students can choose their subjects and they have long leisure hours. So, they can use leisure hours for play sports. Other shock was they blow their nose on the meal. Why it is okay to blow their nose on the meal, but it’s not okay to talk with food? The next shock was they are not shame about gay. In Asia, even if they are gay, we are shame about it. Other shock was licnese what I jealous about. American teenagers can get their license when they turn to 16. The last thing is their driving. American drive their car carefully and they keep the rules really well. Also, even if people seat in the back, they buckled up. In Korea, all people drive crazyly. They don’t keep the traffic rule. So, we have a lot of traffic accident. But still Korean don’t care about it.
10/05/09
Cultural Shock
I had few cultural shock after I came to America. The one I surprised it is American called each other’s name. It doesn’t matter whatever they are older or younger. It seems they don’t respect each other. It looks really rude to me. In Korea, even if they are years older than you, you have to bow to them. Specially, in the school. Another shock was students have a lot of choices to do. In Korea, we had limited subjects and time. We had to study what school choose, and we had to study in the school untill 10pm. Otherwise, American students can choose their subjects and they have long leisure hours. So, they can use leisure hours for play sports. Other shock was they blow their nose on the meal. Why it is okay to blow their nose on the meal, but it’s not okay to talk with food? The next shock was they are not shame about gay. In Asia, even if they are gay, we are shame about it. Other shock was licnese what I jealous about. American teenagers can get their license when they turn to 16. The last thing is their driving. American drive their car carefully and they keep the rules really well. Also, even if people seat in the back, they buckled up. In Korea, all people drive crazyly. They don’t keep the traffic rule. So, we have a lot of traffic accident. But still Korean don’t care about it.
seonjin
Cultural shock
Seonjin Na (4. Oct.09)
Before I came to America, I could know about foreign culture by watching the television programs about other country’s culture and reading books. Also, the difference of culture between Korea and other country didn’t affect to my life. However, I am living in America and attending highschool, so the difference of American culture is important to me. First, school is totally different from my Korean school. American highschool is the place that provides to students opportunity to experience sports, art, music and volunteer. However, Korean high schools are separated the fields of study, sport, art , music and engineering. If I choose the school for study, it is hard to experiece sport, art and music. Second,American highschool starts at 8:00 am and dismisse at 3:30pm, so students have more time to sport, work and do whatever they want. However, Korean high school starts at 7:30 am and dismiss at 10:oopm, so students don’t have time to enjoy their life not in school. Third, I never have party in my life so never wear party dresses and care about partner. Since I was in american highschool, I went every party that school have and had fun of dancing and hanging out with friends at party. I really like to know culture and feel of shock from differences because it makes me to realize how big world is and wonder about more culture.
Seonjin Na (4. Oct.09)
Before I came to America, I could know about foreign culture by watching the television programs about other country’s culture and reading books. Also, the difference of culture between Korea and other country didn’t affect to my life. However, I am living in America and attending highschool, so the difference of American culture is important to me. First, school is totally different from my Korean school. American highschool is the place that provides to students opportunity to experience sports, art, music and volunteer. However, Korean high schools are separated the fields of study, sport, art , music and engineering. If I choose the school for study, it is hard to experiece sport, art and music. Second,American highschool starts at 8:00 am and dismisse at 3:30pm, so students have more time to sport, work and do whatever they want. However, Korean high school starts at 7:30 am and dismiss at 10:oopm, so students don’t have time to enjoy their life not in school. Third, I never have party in my life so never wear party dresses and care about partner. Since I was in american highschool, I went every party that school have and had fun of dancing and hanging out with friends at party. I really like to know culture and feel of shock from differences because it makes me to realize how big world is and wonder about more culture.
Max 10-04
United States gave me few cultural shocks. First, it is school. In Korea we go to school at 7:30 till midnight. It means student in Korea spends more than 12 hours in school. The school provides suppers too. It was so awesome and cool that school is get over with between 3 and 4 p.m. I was so excited. I felt days are going so fast. These days I got used but first time it was hard to understand. Second, American people do not take off their shoes when they are in the house. In Korea we have to take off our shoes because if we do not take shoes off, the floor’s going get dirty. I got used to that one to but first time it was a shock to me. Last, I cannot understand how can eat the fast food for everyday? It was just disgusting. I mean I like fast foods but for every day, I don’t think so. These are the cultural shock that I had when I came to United States for first time. Now I am all fine with cultural difference stuffs but it was just awkward.
Aaron Yu
We have a fun activity in ESL writing class that we enjoy each other. For example, we draw the head portrant to each other in our ESL writing class. I draw seonjin, it was really diffcult because she moved a lot, and laughing whit us , I can not draw very well. So, when I finished, her head portrant looked like a vamoire, and it looked really bad. She was so sad. Later, who helping me to draw, seonjin made me very tried, when she finished, it looked very real. In my opinion, in ESL class we always have fun and learning with my classmates, we always have a good time. It is the best way to improve our enghish skill.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Jacky Yu
Activity
10/01/09
Jacky Yu
We had a fun activity in ESL writing class that we enjoyed each other. For example madding from the Tatum, he drew me look like not me, so I really hate him now. We put the mirror in from of the face, but we had hard time to draw because if we are not hold mirror very well, drawer will have some mistake for drawing. After we finished the drawing, we had fun together. Smiling with classmate, we enjoyed this activity. I think Senonjin Na will kill the Aaron, for that picture really ugly. Cooling picture from teacher, he drew the Tatum face. In my opinion I liked today drawing in the class, but I hate the Tatum drew me like monster. Drawing is very funny because we can smiling together, and we have fun time in the class.
Tatum
Tatum 7th
09/01/09
Activity
We had a fun activity in ESL writing class that we enjoy each other. For example, we drew our friend’s faces on the mirror. Even thought the faces did not come out really good, but we did have fun together. Laughing together, we smile at each other. I drew Jacky’s face, which I messed up his right eye. It appeared that seemed like he got punch right into the eye. Painting Jacky’s face with the ink, I made his face came out not bad actually. However, we enjoyed this activity a lot. Afterward, we sat back in our own seats, and we started writing these essays. In my opinion, I like to do activities with my classmates, for get closer to each other and have fun together. Studying in English class, it is wonderful to have my friends by my side.
09/01/09
Activity
We had a fun activity in ESL writing class that we enjoy each other. For example, we drew our friend’s faces on the mirror. Even thought the faces did not come out really good, but we did have fun together. Laughing together, we smile at each other. I drew Jacky’s face, which I messed up his right eye. It appeared that seemed like he got punch right into the eye. Painting Jacky’s face with the ink, I made his face came out not bad actually. However, we enjoyed this activity a lot. Afterward, we sat back in our own seats, and we started writing these essays. In my opinion, I like to do activities with my classmates, for get closer to each other and have fun together. Studying in English class, it is wonderful to have my friends by my side.
max
I had a test in history class that I did not enjoy at all. It was so hard. The multiple choices were alright to solve. However, essay questions were really hard, and solving essay questions, I always struggle. I did study for little bit, but not a lot. Therefore I study for; I think I fail my test. Even I studied it was really hard. It made me to quit on the test. I never felt before that to quit on the test. That tells me how much I did not enjoy my test. Having a test in history class, I did not enjoy. However, sometimes with friends having history class, I really enjoy it. In my opinion, having history class is really fun only with friends. However, taking test, I cannot enjoy it at all. Also it is not just a test, hard test definitely not make me enjoy the history class.
seonjin na
ACTIVITY
SEONJIN NA 01.OCT.09
We had a fun activity in ESL writing class that we enjoyed each other. I saw other people’s drawing, and Ho-dong, Mr. Nakagawa, Venus looked really similar with their face. I drew Aaran on a board using ink and drawing looked exactly him, but Aaran drew me and it looked not ghost without eyeball. Trying to fix my face, I recommended to Aaran about my face on the board. Tatum drew Jacky and his drawing looked pretty similar with Jacky’s face. Mr. Nakagawa drew Tatum laughing in front of him, for making fun face. It looked same with Tatum. Running away from us, Mary didn’t let us draw her. I never had this activity that drawing each other’s face. I really like it because we can get along and closer easily together. Also I want to have another opportunity that everybody can do together.
SEONJIN NA 01.OCT.09
We had a fun activity in ESL writing class that we enjoyed each other. I saw other people’s drawing, and Ho-dong, Mr. Nakagawa, Venus looked really similar with their face. I drew Aaran on a board using ink and drawing looked exactly him, but Aaran drew me and it looked not ghost without eyeball. Trying to fix my face, I recommended to Aaran about my face on the board. Tatum drew Jacky and his drawing looked pretty similar with Jacky’s face. Mr. Nakagawa drew Tatum laughing in front of him, for making fun face. It looked same with Tatum. Running away from us, Mary didn’t let us draw her. I never had this activity that drawing each other’s face. I really like it because we can get along and closer easily together. Also I want to have another opportunity that everybody can do together.
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