Reading Practice: Speed Reading

This is a good website to help you practice reading more quickly:

http://eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM

Try Speed Reading exercises 1, 2, and 3 (4 and 5 are good if you want a challenge!)

Blog Entry 3: Crime

Unit 2 discusses some kinds of crime such as fraud and identity theft.  This blog entry is going to talk about crime in general.  Do you think Calgary is a safe city?  Is Calgary safer than your hometown?  What kinds of crimes happen in Calgary/your hometown?  Finally, how can you stay safe?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, October 17.

Extra Practice - Articles

If you'd like some extra practice with articles, you can check this website:

http://englishpage.com/articles/index.htm

Blog Entry 10 - Festivals

This week, the Stampede will begin, which is the biggest event of the year in Calgary.  For the final blog entry, I'd like you to write about a famous festival or celebration in your hometown (or country).  What is the reason for it?  How do people celebrate?  Is there any special food?  Please post this entry by Wednesday, July 12.  Thanks for your work on the blogs this semester!

Blog Entry 9 - Marriage/Wedding Traditions

For this blog entry, I would like you to find out about an interesting/unusual marriage or wedding tradition from around the world.  What do people do as part of this tradition?  Which country (or countries) practice this tradition?  Why do people do it?  Please post this entry by Wednesday, July 5.

Blog Entry 8 - Opinion

In the unit 6 writing assignment, you have to give your opinion about ecotourism.  For this blog entry, I'd like you to give your opinion about something else.  Please write about a book, movie or TV show you enjoy.  Why do you like it?  What is interesting/funny/exciting (etc.) about it?  Who do you recommend this book/movie/TV show for?  Please post this entry by Wednesday, June 28.

Blog Entry 7 - Travel

Unit 6 in the textbook talks about travel and tourism.  For this blog entry, you are going to write about a unique or interesting tourist destination in your home country.  Describe some details about the place - what can people see or do there?  When is the best time to visit?  Why is it so popular?  Feel free to use lots of adjectives!  Please post this entry by Wednesday, June 21.

Blog Entry 6 - Comparison

Unit 4 talks about comparing men's and women's speech, and English vs. other languages.  For this blog entry, you are going to compare pets.  In your opinion, which pet is better - cats or dogs?  Please give some specific reasons for your answer.

Blog Entry 5 - Languages

Unit 4 also talks about the importance of language and communication.  Besides English, what is another language you'd like to learn?  Why?  What could you do with that other language (travel, work, study, etc)?  Please post this entry by Wednesday, June 7.

Blog Entry 4 - Money

Unit 2 talked about fraud and people losing money, but let's think of something more positive with money!  Imagine that you won $10 million in the lottery.  What would you do with the money?  Would you take a trip around the world...buy a big house...save some of it...or do something else?  Please post this entry by Wednesday, May 31.

Reading Practice: Speed Reading

This is a good website to help you practice reading more quickly:

http://eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM

Try Speed Reading exercises 1, 2, and 3 (4 and 5 are good if you want a challenge!)

Extra Practice: Short Stories

Here is an excellent website for extra reading practice:

http://www.eslfast.com/eslread

There are 365 stories that you can use to practice comprehension and vocabulary.

Blog Entry 3 - Crime

Unit 2 discusses some kinds of crime such as fraud and identity theft.  This blog entry is going to talk about crime in general.  Do you think Calgary is a safe city?  Is Calgary safer than your hometown?  What kinds of crimes happen in Calgary/your hometown?  Finally, how can you stay safe?  Please post this entry by Wednesday, May 24.

Blog Entry 2 - Sports

Unit 1 talks about different kinds of sports.  What is your favorite sport?  Is this a sport that you play, or only watch?  Why do you find this sport interesting or exciting?  Please post your entry by Wednesday, May 17.

Welcome!

Hi everyone, welcome to the RW 3A class blog!  On this blog, I will post your topic every week, as well as links to extra reading, writing and vocabulary websites.  I hope that this will be a valuable project for everyone, and that you enjoy your semester in Calgary!