freshman camp

This weekend I took part in “freshman camp” as a camp staff. I planed game1, flute basket. Planning good way to entertain freshman with this game was a little hard work for we. We discussed several times. Actually I had a little worry about doing this game but I think it succeeds. I was glad to see freshman’s smile. I made many friends in this camp not only Japanese students but also exchange students. It was also good things for me.

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L change the world

I watched “L change the world” with my family. But we thought we can get better seats because this movie has shown since February 9, so we thought this film may be not so popular now. It was different. There were no best seats but bad seats; forward seats. We have to look up the screen and watching full screen was tough work and it makes me stiff shoulder. Of cause this film are fun but we were rtired.

This film is the spin off of a series of “Death note”. “Death note” are very popular films so I think “L” become popular one too. We arrived at theater 15:30, it is time for this movie’s start.

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Where is my key??

I lost my apartment’s key. Yesterday when I came back home from barber, I am sure opened the door by my key. So may be my room key is in my apartment. But I couldn’t find my key. I called my boyfriend and asked him to bring my room key. I made a spare key. But the key was worthless. It cannot open the door!! I went the key shop twice and repair the spare key. But it is still worthless key. I have to go the key shop tomorrow…

I want to find my original key!!!!

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BLOOD DIAMOND

I watched Blood Diamond on DVD. This film is directed by Edward Zwick and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This is an advancer film. I was surprised to know that many people have killed for diamond.

Not so long years ago, civil wars had broken out in Sierra Leonean. One day Solomon’s town were raided by RUF - Revolutionary United Front. He could save his family but he was captured from RUF. His work was searching for diamond. Many prisoners were working at there and many RUF soldiers overlooked prisoners. If prisoner put diamond in his pocket, he killed immediately. One day, Solomon found big pink diamond. He put is between his toes. He pretended to go toilet and tried to bury it. But the RUF boss was looking him. At that time, attack from government was started. He buried it and ran away but he caught by government and he entered jail.

At the jail, Solomon met Danny. Danny is a diamond buyer and he thought rob Solomon of his pink diamond. Danny and Solomon went to Sierra Leonean again and looked for the diamond. Many people aimed them and diamond.

Finally Danny and Solomon got the diamond. At first, Danny plotted to grab the diamond, but he shot and he couldn’t move any more. So he said to Solomon that get much money and get back him family by this diamond. Danny instructed to deal with London’s big diamond company and ask Solomon to disclose the company’s injustice. Unfortunately, Danny died, but the numbers of blood diamonds were decreased.

In fact, many blood diamonds were sold for people. In 2003, the regulation for blood diamond was established. But it is not clear if there are no blood diamonds on market. We must keep in mind that many people have been killed for diamond.

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Sweeney Todd

I watched Sweeney Todd with my friend. It is directed by Tim Burton. Jonny Depp play the leading character in this film. Under 15 years old persons are not allowed to watch this film, because it is very grotesque one. Todd (Jonny Depp) kills many persons by razor blade in this film. Many times blood was splashed. I was really felt badly. I had already known that this film is grotesque and many people were killed by Jonny before I watched it. But I love Jonny and I was waiting for its release and go to movie… Almost film makes me happy or satisfactory. But this time, it’s not. I don’t want to see this movie again. However songs are good. Especially I like Johanna. It is song for a Johanna who is enclosed in house by her guardian. A man looked her and felt in love and he tried to steal (help) her. I would like to my lover say “I fill you, and I’ll steal you” to me in my future.



By the way, I was late for appointment time with my friend. So we couldn’t see opening. I was really sorry(>д<)

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Spring vacation's plan

Spring vacation in university is long, it is for 2 months. I want to use this vacation usefully. Every vacation I had hoped so but I couldn’t. For spend good vacation, I’ll write down spring vacation’s plan here.

First, I’ll study English. I want to and have to get good scores on TOEFL-ITP. I’m poor in grammar section so I’ll read grammar text and do workbook. For improve my listening skill, I’ll watch DVD without caption. Maybe it is very hard work for me so I’ll watch same movie again and again. After the watching I’ll write review on this blog. I know to gain good score is not easy. But I’ll try my best.

Second, I’ll prepare for study abroad. I have to write applications, get visa and ticket. Before go to Canada, I have to move my apartment so I have to clean my room little by little. I would like to plan to trip in Canada too.

Third I want to spend many times with my friends. On March we will go to Space word in Fukuoka. I like roller coaster very mush so I can’t wait for it. I’m not make plan clearly but I want to go somewhere with my boyfriend.

I want to spend very good vacation!

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suggetions for successor

I have 3 advices to success in Writing IV.
First, you should make schedule for your blog. In this class, you should post many articles so if you idle about post, you might regret.
Second, you have to writing in Word. If you use Word, you can find mistakes easily. Finding grammar misstates are difficult for me. So it was useful tool for me. And word account was also useful tool. You should count how many words on your blog. If you use Word, you can do it easily.
Third, you have to try write long post. I know, to write long English sentences are hard work. At first, it was very hard for me. But now, it was not so hard. I think practice makes it easily.

Please enjoy making your blog and polish up your writing skill. I think write many sentences are good way for develop your skill. Please do your best!

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farewell party

Yesterday we held a farewell party at Jeff’s bar. It was for Yui and Hideyuki. They will go to Australia very soon. The party was very fun! We talked about study abroad. To study abroad is very good chance for us. We can improve our English skills and change thinking. Maybe we can make many good friends. I have a little worry about to study abroad but I’m exciting! I can’t wait for this summer!!

Bad first of all, I have to study English very hard and write application.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE -Englosh virsion-

I like this song very much. This song’s Japanese version is very famous but I think English version is not so famous. English version is also good! Why don’t you listen it?



You can look lyrics on this site:LOVE LOVE LOVE -English Version-/Dreams Come True - 歌詞ＧＥＴ

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Mario world

It is interesting video.

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typing

I am not good at typing before took writing III and IV class. Of cause I can type Japanese. But I could not type English very first. Now I become a little faster than before. I like typing game. I found many typing game on web site. I usually competition with my friends or my sister. I can win for my friends, but I cannot win for my sister. She is very good typist. She can type Japanese and English. I was practice very hard, because I want to win for my sister. Thanks of these practice, now I can win for my sister sometimes but no always. I want to win for my sister.

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Writing IVc: Portfolio

Student ID: 06166

Writing IVc: Portfolio

(See: Note 1, below)

Reviews, Posts, and Words

(See: Note 2, below.)

Months	08	09	10	11	12	01	Totals	fn	Indices
Book reviews	0	0	2	6	7	5	19	19/18*.2
Blog posts	9	5	15	22	39	13	103	103/150*.2
Words	616	221	3117	2835	4082	990	11980	11980/7500*.2
TOTAL	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

1.0. Essays

(See: Note 3, below)

Essays	Short titles [+ links]	Dates yy.mm.dd	¶	W	C	L	P	M	Notes
Mega- essay 07.10.12	Mega essy	07.10.10	22	1487	1	0	0	0
Favorite place(-s) 07.10.26	Favorite place	07.10.24	5	315	0	0	0	0
Movie review 07.11.11	movie review- Toy story (1st story)	07.11.07	5	491	2	1	1	0
Community life 07.11.25	brass band	07.11.23	5	470	1	1	2	0
TV in Japan 07.12.09	TV in Japan	07.12.07	6	371	0	7	1	0
Leaning with computers 07.12.21	Learning with computers	07.12.17	8	486	6	0	0	0
Totals	---	---	51	3620	10	9	4	0

Key:

¶: number of paragraphs three or more sentences in length

W: number of words

C: number of comments

L: number of links

P: number of photos or other graphics
M: number of other media included

1.2. Best Essay

Selection and Assessment: Which of those essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

I think my Community life essay is the best in my essays, because this essay has catcy title, links and photos. I think it is unique essay.

2.0. Comments

Showcase	Titles of posts with links	Dates of comments (yy.mm.dd)	Numbers of words in comments	Qualities of comments**
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*	Kenji & pab in Seattle	07.08.15	17	bad
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*	Friendship ＆Adventure	07.11.14	33	better
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*	Toy story	07.11.14	39	good!
2.4. Most comments on:	Titles of posts with link	Dates of posts (yy.mm.dd)	Total number of words in comments	Qualities of comments*
2.4.1. Any one of your essays*	Learning with computers	07.12019	26	good
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---	07.12.19	---	---
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---	15	short
2.4.2. Any of your other posts*	。・＊’。°coming of age day 。・＊’。°	08.01.06	16	better
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---	08.01.09	---	---
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---	23	better

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* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post.

2.5. Recent comments display

Does your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where or why not?

• Yes, I do. I have it in a sidebar

2.6. Additional reflections on comments

Hello, asu. I read your post. I have never watched this movie but I can know its story. It's interesting. I can understand easily. However I think you write about its director. And I think you put others photos.

--I receive this comment from ss partner.

3.0. Typing Speed Trials

Showcase	Numbers of words	Dates (yy.mm.dd)
3.1. Worst typing speed trial*	59	07.09.26
3.2. Best typing speed trial*	138	07.11.14
3.3. Improvement (best minus worst)	79	---
3.4. Average speed for three (3) most recent speed trials**	104

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* Current semester typing speed trials (five minutes)
** Please list all three dates.

4.0. Book Reviews

4.1. Showcase	Short titles with links	Dates (yy.mm.dd)	Words	Comments
Example:	Vampire Killer	07.05.16	39	1
2-01	MOBY DICK	07.10.02	118	o
2-02	Anne of Green Gables	07.10.07	127	0
2-03	Mr. Bean	07.11.01	115	0
2-04	GUCCI	07.11.03	96	0
2-05	BRAD PITT	07.11.10	158	0
2-06	JUMANJI	07.11.14	123	0
2-07	Hulk	07.11.17	74	0
2-08	Lost Love and other stories	07.12.02	141	0
2-09	Gandhi	07.12.03	74	0
2-10	MOONFLEET	07.12.07	88	0
2-11	Audrey Hepburn	07.12.10	61	0
2-12	Project Omega	07.12.15	217	0
2-13	TITANIC!	07.12.22	67	0
2-14	The legends of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle	07.12.23	115	0
2-15	Curious George Goes to the Hospital	08.01.05	112	0
2-16	Mr. Gumpy's Outing	08.01.05	40	0
2-17	Leo the Late Bloomer	08.01.05	53	0
2-18	Clifford's puppy days	08.01.05	92	0
2-19	Caps for sale	08.01.05	78	0
---	---	TOTALS:	1988	0

Note: Please calculate book review words and comments totals without the example (above).

4.2. Best Book Review

Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

• My best book review: Project Omega
• There are many words
• I can understand about this story easily.
  

5.0. Blog Layout, Labeling, Linking, & Media

Showcase	Yes	No
5.1. Does your blog have an archive?	0
5.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?	0
5.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?	0
5.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?	0
5.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar?	0
5.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):	---	---
"books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)	0
"essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")	0
"quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)	0
"links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)	0
"movies" (plural) AND "photos" (plural)	0
5.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?	0
How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts? __2_ other labels attached to three or more posts	---	---
Which labels, and to how many posts each? Please list those labels instead of www, xxx, yyy..., and list numbers of posts instead of n, m, o... (in parentheses), below. diary (78) photos (65) reviws (44) bookd (32) quickposts (23) essays (12) links (14) movies (10) cooking (7) portfolios (5) media (4) news (1)	---	---
5.3. Links & media	---	---
5.3.1. Does your blog include pictures or other graphics?	0
Does your blog profile include a picture or graphic representation?	0
How many of your blog posts this semester include pictures or other graphics? 63 posts including pictures or other graphics	---	---
5.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links?	0
How many of your posts this semester include three (3) or more links?* __3_ posts including three or more links (including this portfolio!)	---	---
5.3.3. Does your blog include other media?	0
How many of your blog posts this semester include other media? __3_ posts including other media	---	---
What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list them here: short movie (taken by cellphone) song with picture (download from You tube) funny movie (download from You tube)	---	---

5.4. Overall presentation

What have you done to enhance the overall presentation of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes or enhancements that you have made on your blog this semester.

1. layout
   
2. photos
   
3. links
   

6.0. Additional reflections on your blog writing

• I think writing many sentences in English are good for improving our writing skills. I can remove my dislike for writing in English. But sometimes I write wrong English on my blog. I am not good at English user still, so I couldn’t find my mistake. I usually use Word for creating posts, but it is also cannot to find my mistake. I think I need study English grammar more and more and I want to check my blog from native English speaker.

7.0. Suggestions for your peers and successors

• At first, writing many posts in English is very difficult and tired work for me. But now, it is not so hard. I did not post many times on September and October so I had to post many times on December and January. Writing many book reviews was very hard work for me. I think it is important for us to make up schedule for blog.

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Notes:

1. This portfolio template amplifies the template for Writing IIIc portfolios.
2. The overview section (0.0. Overview, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-01.
3. The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-02.

My grandmother's birthday

Today is my grandmother’s 73th birthday. I didn’t know her age but I hared that, I was very surprised, because she looks like very young. Our family ate a hot pot cooked at the table. It was so delicious and I ate too much. After the eating my grandmother, cousin, sister and I went to bowling. We did 2 games. On the first game, I was bottom person. I really regretted because I lost to my cousin –he is only 7 years old. On second game I was a second person. I was glad but the first was my grandmother. I think she is very powerful woman.

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Book Review 2-19: Caps for sale

There was a peddler. He was sale caps but not ordinary peddler. He carried his caps on top of his head. Many caps were on there. These caps were not sale day and day. He felt tired and took rest with his caps on top of his head. He slept very well. When he awaked there were no caps on his head. Many monkeys had his caps. He took back caps from monkeys and backed to his hometown.

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