Reminder

Hi Class,

Just a reminder that we are half way through the program and some of you have done little or no work on your blogs.

Sherry

Population

In your next blog assignment we would like you to blog on the following questions:

1. How many children did your grandparents have? What about your parents? How many children do you want to have?

2. What is the population of your country? What impact does the population have on the quality of life there?

3.Has there been a significant shift in your country from rural areas to urban areas? If yes, what are the consequences?

Giving Thanks

This weekend many Canadians will celebrate Thanksgiving with their families and friends. We use this day to give thanks for what we have. What are you thankful for?

Reaction Writing

In your next blogging assignment, I'd like you to view the two video links below which explore both sides of a controversial issue we will focus on in class next week. When you view the videos, ask yourselves the following questions:



What is the issue? What are the sides of the issue? How do the producers use the video footage in a persuasive way? Did it work? Which side do you support? Why??



You should complete this assigment for Tuesday. Please reaction exploring the above questions but in paragraphs - in other words, no one word/two word answers. We will discuss the content of these videos in class. I apologize in advance because they will trigger an emotional reaction in some of you who are sensitive to the topic, but isn't that the point of a debate?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulr3yVd8MtA



www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvXcUmlk1HA

Did you know???

In the late 1700's, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long wide board folded down from the wall, and was used for dining. The 'head of the household' always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor. Occasionally a guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the 'chair man.' Today in business, we use the expression or title 'Chairman' or 'Chairman of the Board.'

Join Our Facebook Page

Are you on facebook? Did you know that the Centre for Continuing Education is doing a campaign on facebook? For every fan on their page, the school will create a $500 bursary for students. That could be you! Join us at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/concordia.cce?ref=nf
Spread the word to your friends & remember all you have to do is become a fan!

Sherry

Process Writing

Tonight's homework requires a bit of listening of a process. Some of you may know how to do this activity, but have you ever had to explain it to someone else in English or better yet, write about it?

Watch the following video from youtube (see link below) and take notes. I'd like you to write up the instructions into a process paragraph. Don't forget to outline the important steps or you might not get it just right!

Good luck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7X7SpkkEMY&feature=related