Something you learned

What is the most interesting thing you learned this week? In 150 words, explain it. What happened? Did you solve something? Did you make something? Finally, why was this interesting to you?

Spring break!

Create a top 10  list of the best things that happened over spring break. Write a short paragraph explaining #1 and another paragraph explaining #2.

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday, but a lot of people in the United States like to celebrate it, too. Research St. Patrick's Day. Explain why it is celebrated and how it is celebrated. Why is it so important to the Irish people? Do people in Ireland and in the United States celebrate it the same way? What about in your country? Do people celebrate it there, too?

Plans for the future

I believe that everybody has some plans for his or her future. This future may be a distant one or a short one, for example: the next day.

But it cannot be denied that we plan very often. The plans for the future are often connected with dreams. Dreams of a better life, a  more interesting friend group, future job, family, etc.  Sometimes thinking about the future is a fun escape from reality.

You are going to think carefully about your future plans after you graduate from Webb.

Take into account the following: (150 words)

Be specific with details. Where? When? How? Who? How many children? Married or Single? Specializations? Where? How ? Pets? Travels? Where? When? Sports, Places you are going to visit, job.

Use the connectors: First, however, moreover, besides, therefore, after that, next, then, before, and, finally. And adjectives of feelings: Worried, interested, excited, disappointed, nervous, scared, confused, proud, confident.

Here are some examples of ideas and sentences:

I often think about my future…. When I finish…/I never think about my future but I will try to do I first…./ My future plans are: First/ When I finish….

I don’t know where I’m going to live in the future. I would like to have an apartment/house./ I would like to live near the beach/downtown because… /I’m going to live in ……. because…

Kugelmass Episode -- ELL 2

If you could jump directly into a book you’ve read or a movie you’ve seen, what book or movie would you choose, and with which character would you choose to spend time? Why? How would you spend your time together? Describe your day. 350 words

10 Things

In complete sentences write "10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Me."

Thanksgiving

Research the first American Thanksgiving holiday and answer the prompt below:

Pretend you were at the first Thanksgiving as a pilgrim. Write a journal entry about your day.