Weekend of January 21st

Friday, January 21st

Hello my students,

Week 2 is over, and we are all still surviving. You've accomplished many things this week. You wrote an essay on Language Learning, you wrote a summary of a textbook chapter (Evolution), you learned about paraphrasing, and you attended and took notes on Scott's interesting 2-hour lecture. Some of you also attended a public lecture in the Hall building. It has been a big week!

Next week will also be big, but now you know that big is doable, if you take it one step at a time.

Corinna will return your essays on Language Learning, and you'll write a second draft. She'll also continue with the unit on Male - Female Communication Patterns, and you'll write an essay on that topic. She will offer more public lecture possibilities, and enjoy the first presentation.

I'll return your summaries, you'll write a second draft, and we'll finish with the Evolution unit.

This weekend, you'll finish reading your novels, and together we'll work on the book reviews. I'm looking forward to hearing 2 novel presentations on Fridays.

It's time to start thinking of your research papers. Our first library visit, scheduled for Tuesday morning, will include an orientation and an introduction to CLUES, Concordia's library catalog. Of course, it's very important to attend.

So what should you do this weekend?

Of course, finish reading your novel, and write 7 - 10 questions on part 4.  

Start thinking about the topic of your research paper. Sometimes, at university, you will have to research and write a paper on a topic that won't interest you. This time, you have a choice. If you write about something that interests you, you'll do a better job.

Look through the grammar book and choose at least 2 (maybe 3) grammar points that intrigue you and that you want to present to the class.

Your Blog assignment this week is to write an extended definition of "happiness". Next week, we'll begin the unit on Happiness. Check the unit on skyscrapers to be reminded of what an extended definition is. Remember also to comment on at least 3 of your classmates' posts (different people from last week).

You worked hard and well this week. Please continue.
This will be a cold weekend, so be careful to eat well, sleep well, go outside and get fresh air, but dress warmly. Don't fall on the ice, check your treads.

I'll see you all on Monday, well-rested and ready for a busy week.

Teresa