BR 2-18: Oliver & Amanda and the Big Snow

"Inside, Mother was waiting with hot chocolate and cookies fresh from the oven" (Van Leeuwen & Schweninger, p.16).

I chose this book because picture looks fun. Also, the season is just winter, so I decided to read this book. First of all, Oliver and Amanda are interested in snow. Then they enjoy a snowball fight, a sledding, a snowman, and so on with their father and mother.

I remember that I had a snowball fight and a snowman when I was a child. In those days, it was snowing better than in recent years. Therefore I was able to touch the snow at that time. Then I thought that Oliver and Amanda were able to valuable experience with snow. After that, I chose a sentence that it is the warmest thing in this book, I think. Also, my heart was warmed after read the sentence.

Reference

Van Leeuwen, Jean. & Schweninger, Ann. (1998). Oliver & Amanda and the Big Snow. New York: Puffin Books.

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BR 2-17: Good Night, Good Knight

"Could you bring me a drink of water? Please. Then I can go to sleep" (Thomas & Plecas, p.11).

I chose this book because night and Knight are same pronunciation, so I thought that this title is good and interesting. First of all, there are three little dragons. They ask each wish to knight.

I think that the knight is very kind, and a part is like a mother. Then three little dragons are very cute. Then this story is interesting, because their wishes are added whenever knight comes there. However, I think that they are interesting points in this book. After that, I thought where is there their mother and father. When I think so, I was sad. Then I thought that the knight is wonderful, because he is able to carry his project through.

Reference

Thomas, Shelly Moore. & Plecas, Jennifer. (2002). Good Night, Good Knight. New York: Puffin Books.

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BR 2-16: Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game

"That's amazing. He guessed the exact number of dinosaurs" (Adler & Natti, p.18).

I chose this book because I thought what the dinosaur game, so I wanted to know it. First of all, Cam and Eric go to Jane's birthday party by Mr. Jansen's driving. They arrive Jane's house, and there is a jar of dinosaurs. Then participants of Jane's birthday party guess how many dinosaurs in a jar.

I think that dinosaur game is difficult, because it is only seeing. However, there are a lot of dinosaurs, so I think that they were able to enjoy seeing them. Also, dinosaurs are very colorful. After that, they eat a cake, and they play musical chairs. Therefore it looks fun, but there was a happening. However, Cam has good memory, so she demonstrates. Therefore it is the highlight of this book.

Reference

Adler, David A. & Natti, Susanna. (1998). Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game. New York: Puffin Books.

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BR 2-15: Annie and Bo and the Big Surprise

"Annie could hear Bo running a round" (Partridge & Weston, p. 17).

I chose this book because I like a surprise. Therefore I decided to read this book. First of all, main characters are Annie and Bo. Then they go to skating. However, Bo wants to surprise to Annie, so Bo thinks about it. Will it success the surprise?

I think that this surprise is good. Also, this book is a heartwarming story. Therefore I like this book. Then I think that a surprise makes each other happy, so I think that a surprise is glad thing. After that, I knew that Bo surprises from the heart. There is also happening, but Bo and Annie are very thick together, and they looks fun. Finally, I recommend this book to you.

Reference

Partridge, Elizabeth. & Weston, Martha. (2002). Annie and Bo and the Big Surprise. New York: Puffin Books.

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BR 2-14: Stories of Dolls

"Soon she was marching, talking and singing all at once" (Davidson & Wanert, p.29).

I chose this book because I remember that I liked dolls when I was a child. However, I think that dolls are cute even now. Then this book has three chapters. I like especially chapter 2 which is the singing doll. After that, Kate's best doll is Emily. However, there is Florinda of new doll. She is able to act like a person.

I think that if actually dolls move, it is fearful. However, this book has a dream. Therefore this book makes us fun. Then Florinda's action is interesting. After that, this story is able to understand in the end. Therefore I was relieved about Kate's best doll, Emily. As was mentioned before, this book has some kinds of story, so I think that you will be able to enjoy each story.

Reference

Davidson, Susanna. & Wanert, Amandine. (2006). Stories of Dolls. London: Usborne.

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BR 2-13: The Reluctant Dragon

"The dragon told stories of long, long ago" (Grahame & Daynes & Blunt, p.12).

I chose this book because a picture is cute. Also, this year is just the year of the Dragon. Therefore it is nice timing. First of all, Shepherd saw something terrible outdoor. Then he tells his wife and his son about it. After that, his son goes in search of something terrible.

The dragon of this book looks kind, so I think that Shepherd's son was able to talk with the dragon. Also, the title of this book is interesting. When I was reading this book, I knew the meaning. Then my favorite scene is the last. The dragon acts in a cute way. After that, the last scene makes me happy. Therefore if you would like to know the last scene, please read this book. Also, I recommend this book to you.

Reference

Grahame, Kenneth. & Daynes, Katie. & Blunt, Fred. (2009). The Reluctant Dragon. London: Usborne.

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Essays 2-03b: Who am I?

I will introduce myself. I will show you about my name, hometown, family, schools, hobbies, favorite clothes, club activities and favorite seasons.

My name is Yukiko. I'm called Yuki, Yukko, Yuki-chan and Yukko-chan by my friends. However, I'm also called Yukiko. My hometown is Shiranui. There are a library, a heated pool, a hotspring and a roadside station. They are big institutions in Shiranui. Then Dekopon is the most famous fruit in Shiranui. It is an orange. I have four in my family that my father, my mother, my older sister and I. My father is medical office worker. Then my mother is a housewife. My older sister is also housewife. Now, she lives in Osaka. Then I'm a university student. I went to Shiranui primary school by on foot. It took about 10 minutes. Then I went to Shiranui junior high school by on foot. It took about 20 minutes. After that, I went to Buntoku high school by train. It took about 40 minutes. Then I'm going to KGU by train and on foot. It took about an hour.

My hobbies are especially listening to music, and shopping. I will show you their details on next pages. I like BIGBANG and 2NE1. They are Korean singer groups. I recommend you "HaruHaru" and "I don't care" respectively. I also like to listen to Western music. I listen to various singers’ songs. When I go shopping, I often go to PARCO, New-s and AEON MALL Kumamoto. I buy mainly clothes. Then I also like to go to Fukuoka, because there are a lot of kinds of shops and my favorite clothes shops. My favorite clothes are EMODA, dazzlin and MURUA. They have different tastes, but same group. Then I'm looking forward to seeing new clothes from now on.

I belonged to a badminton club for three years when I was a primary student. After that, I belonged to a soft tennis club for three years when I was a junior high school student. I enjoyed them, so I would like to play them again. My favorite seasons are spring and autumn, because their climates are much more comfortable. Also, my birthday is spring.

In conclusion, I have to be thankful for a lot of people. Also, I think my hobbies won't change. It's because listening to music and shopping are very fun for me. Then I am able to refresh with them. After that, I like clothes, and they make me happy. Then if I play sports future, I would like to play especially soft tennis. Also, I would like to enjoy seasons and my life. Thank you.

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Reflection on Writing IV

I think I developed informal English, reading and writing skills in Writing IV. Then I wrote 12 book reviews now, so I have to write 6 or more book reviews. Also, I will write them today. Also, I wrote 5 essays now. Therefore I have to write 1 essay today. After that, I finished all of typing homework yesterday. Then I was able to wrote a lot of comments. I also received a lot of comments, so I was glad. Then I thought I had to write weekly posts more.

I was able to learn especially writing in English. I think I was able to understand better than before. Writing in English is difficult, but it is interesting. I was able to enjoy it, and I thought I would like to practical use.

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My favorite high school memory

My favorite high school memory is a school festival. I like especially it when I was a second-year student. First of all, the school festival was close to a Halloween. Therefore I went shopping to buy clothes with my friends. T-shirts were same my classmates, so we bought skirts and hair ornaments. Then we decorated our class room all together. On that day, we made sandwiches. We used green peppers, onions, cheeses, eggs, hams, fruits, chocolate sauce, and so on. Then we recommended especially hot sandwich. However, all kinds of sandwiches sold out immediately, so we were glad to success this project. After that, I went to other classes with my friends, and we enjoyed respective programs. Also, we enjoyed to see a stage show. Then this school festival was very fun, and it was good memory. Also, I think that this school festival is most deeply impressive memory in high school.

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My favorite junior high memory

My favorite junior high memory is an elective class. I chose music among home economics, physical education, music, and so on. Their subjects are also required subjects. However, we were able to learn different contents in elective classes. Then we learned Japanese drum in music class. It is especially deeply impressive for me in music class, because I tried Japanese drum for the first time. Then we made each drumstick for Japanese drum. First of all, I learned a basis. After that, I chose Japanese drum of medium-sized, and I practiced it even during a summer vacation all together any number of times. Japanese drum was difficult, but I was glad when it was completed drumming all together. Then we memorized the music. After that, we performed it in cultural recital at school. At that time, I was nervous. However, Japanese drum was very fun, and I think I was able to do a valuable experience.

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