9.30.2009

About my imaginary identity

My name is Anna. I'm from Thailand in SE asia. Iam 40 years old and I have been in Thailand for 40 yeas. I love my country. I am artist and I draw landscapes. So I often go hill, mountain and sea. My hobby is hiking. Because I can discover many things. When I find beautiful flowers while I am hiking, I draw pictures of these flowers immediately. There are many beautiful natures in Thailand. So I don't lose interest in drawing landscape. I am single but I don't live alone. I have many cats. So I enjoy my life with them.
(102 words)

5 best suggestion

First, I chose yumi's suggestion. She wrote "I think to paste a lot of pictures is interested to reader." ( yumi 2009.07.08) I think so too. So, I want to try to paste many pictures this semester. Next, I chose Manami's suggestion. She wrote "I should make more comment on my friend's blog, and I also should respond to my friend's comment." ( Manami 2009.08.12) I didn't much comment on my friend's blog and I often forgot respond comment in last semester. So I will try to write comment on my friends's blogs many times. Next, I chose Tomoko's blog because she wrote "to write blogs everyday for myself" (Tomoko 2009.07.08) I didn't write my blog everyday in last semester. I often didn't touch my personal computer. It is very difficult to write blog everyday but I will try to it this semester. Next I chose Sayaka's blog. She wrote "devise my blog more" (Sayaka 2009.07.08) If I devise my blog more, I think reader can enjoy my blog. Finally I chose Hikaru's blog. She wrote "Includ introduction and conclution everytime I write essay" (Hikaru 2009.07.08) I am not good at writing essays and I often forgot write introduction and conclusion.
(201 words)

9.26.2009

9/5 Fukuoka

I went to Fukuoka with my cousin and a friend. I was very looking forward to the day. First, we arrived in Fukuoka and we had lunch. Then we went to Sea Hawk Hotel near the Fukuoka Yahoo! Dorm. I was waiting a person. The person is batting pitcher of the Saitama Seibu Lions! He gave me the players’ signs. The signs are #1 Takumi Kuriyama and #11 Takayuki Kishi. I like them very much! So I was really really happy. They are my treasure.


Then we went to Canal City. We had walked for a long time so we were very tired. But I had a very good time. Thanks everyone.
(112 words)

V3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!The Giants have won the Central League!! I am really really....happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I watched the game, I cried. Because I love the Giants!!!! Thank you, the Giants. I want to cheer the players forever.
(35 words)

8.31.2009

20th Fukuoka Yahoo! dorm

Hello! How's your vacation? I really enjoy my vacation. I went to Fukuoka with my friend to watch the baseball game of Fukuoka Softbank Hawks vs. Saitama Seibu Lions on 20th. This is second times, I have watched the baseball games of Hawks and Lions. I have not been to Fukuoka Yahoo dorm for a long time, so I was really really looking forward to go there. We went to Fukuoka by bus. Our seats were SS!! These seats were very close from players!! So we were very excited!!!


This player is Honda. He called "Ponchan" by his fan. I like him the best in the Softbank Hawks. His position is second and he is first batter. When we back to a bus, we saw him by chance! He waved his hand for us as he drove his car. I was very very happy!!!!!!☆ I became to like him more.











Next, this player is Kokubo. He hit a homer on the day. He was the Giants player before. So I know him well. He stood at next batter's circle in this picture. Our seats were back of catcher, so we could see players who stood at next batter's circle. I thought our seats were very good position. These seats were got by my friend. I really thank her.












Finally, this picture is herointerview. Kokubo and Tanoue hit a homer. So they were hero on the day. We saw fireworks after that. It was very close! So sounds were very loud but they were very beautiful. I was impressed by the fireworks.


I like the Giants the best in all professional baseball teams. But I also like to watch the baseball games. I want to go to watch the baseball game again.
(293 words)

Traffic of New Zealand

1. Introduction
I examined about traffic of New Zealand. When I was talked with exchange students, I found the different of traffic between in Japan and in other countries. I have been interested in traffic of New Zealand since then. I especially examined how to get a driver’s license in New Zealand.

2. In Kumamoto
At first people who are older than 18 years old must go to the driving school to get a driver’s license. People must take a lot of lessons and they also must take classes of actual technique at on the grounds and on the street. People acquire a temporary driver's license, and to be able to acquire a driver's license formally after having passed examinations. In this way it is generally two phases in Japan.

3. In NZ
On the other hand, more than 15 years old people can get a driver’s license in New Zealand. But there are three phases not two phases, called Learner License, Restricted License and Full License in New Zealand. People can acquire Learner License by passing a written examination and an eye test. However, a director maintaining Full License more than two years must ride with the seat next to the driver when it runs. When people acquire Learner License, and six months pass, they can apply for Restricted License. As for the people, its acquisition is enabled by passing an eye test and a practical examination, but the examinee must prepare an appointed car by oneself. And when the people who acquired this Restricted License runs in time from 22:00 to 5:00 a.m., that a director takes the seat next to the driver is decided, and people who have Restricted License must not to pick up the person except the companion child of a spouse and a child and the spouse when a director is not. And finally, if there are people who older than 25 years old in the holder of Restricted License, musts have passed six months. If people younger than 24 years old, they must have passed eighteen months. After that, people can apply Full License. The examination contents are an eye test and practical examinations. And you must prepare a designated car by oneself then. By the way, it is ten years on expiration date of Full License. Associate it in this, as for the international driving permit, they can drive a vehicle mentioned in a driver's license for longest one year in New Zealand if they maintain the international driving permit which people acquired in Japan.
The New Zealand traffic rules are keeping to the left as well as Japan. However, it is usually Japan to be different from Japan and the car which makes a left turn than the car turning right is given priority, but must always give priority to an approach or cars turning right from the right side in New Zealand. And people must always put on helmets when they drive a motorcycle and a bicycle.

4. Conclusion
I examine a thing about the New Zealand traffic this time, and there are many points unlike Japan than I expected it and they were surprised me. I want to observe a, besides, Japanese mark and a New Zealand mark with care what kind of point the driver runs it carefully at if I go to the New Zealand, and there is an opportunity in a car.

5. Bibliography
Retrieved from the World Wide Web:
http://nzdaisuki.com/living/enjoy/vehicle.html

(575 words)

7.29.2009

Portfolio for Writing III


Student ID: 08115

Portfolio for Writing III, Section 1A OR 1C



(See: Note 1, below)

0.0. Overview

Reviews, Posts, Words, and More

(See: Note 2, below.)


1.0. Essays

(See: Note 3, below.)

Please complete this table with data gathered from essays on your blog. See the Key (below) for definitions of the symbols in row one, and complete columns four through nine with numerical values (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).


1.1. Showcase

Short titles with links to blog posts

Dates
yyyy.mm.dd

W

C

L

P

M

1-01a (2009.04.08)

Letter to a host family

2009.04.08


269

0

0

0

0

1-01b (2009.04.20)

Letter to a host family

2009.04.19


372

0

0

0

0

(1-01c)









1-02a (2009.06.01)

Essay

2009.05.31


300

3

0

0

0

1-02b (2009.07.06)

University life

2009.07.06


341

0

0

0

0

(1-02c)









1-03a (2009.06.29)

Lilo&Stitch

2009.06.29


244

1

0

0

0

1-03b (2009.07.13)

Lilo & Stitch

2009.07.12


369

0

0

0

0

Totals

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Key:

¶: number of paragraphs five (5) 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 in post

1.2. Best Essay

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

2.0. Comments

Showcase

Titles of posts with links

Dates of comments yyyy.mm.dd

Numbers of words in comments

Qualities of comments**

2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*





2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*

---☆★University Life Essays★☆---

2009.05.27

15

I wrote about her hometown.

2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*

Essay


2009.05.31


58


She wrote about not only my hometown, but also hers.

2.4. Most comments on:

Titles of posts with link

Dates of posts yyyy.mm.dd

Total number of words in comments

Qualities of comments**

2.4.1. Any one of your essays*

Essay

2009.05.31


115


They told me some qquestions.

2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?

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2009.05.31

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2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?

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62

I wrote some advises and told some questions.

2.4.2. Any of your other posts*

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


2009.04.30


26


Her comment very interesting.

2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?

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2009.04.31

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2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?

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20


I answered her question and gave advise.






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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. That is, explain briefly what makes them good comments.

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? Please explain.

  • Recent comment are the sidebar.

2.6. Additional reflections on comments

  • I had to write more words.
  • I had to tell more questions.

3.0. Book Reviews

3.1. Showcase

Short titles
with links

Dates: yyyy.mm.dd

Words

Comments

Example:

Vampire Killer

2007.05.16

39

1

BR 1-01

Harry HELPS OUT

2009.04.17

251

0

BR 1-02

A SNAKE MISTAKE

2009.04.22

143

0

BR 1-03

Nicky Upstairs and Down

2009.04.24

192

1

BR 1-04

Biscuit Finds a Friend

2009.04.2890

0

BR 1-05

The Flying Elephant

2009.05.09

162

0

BR 1-06

A Dog Named SAM

2009.05.27

508

0

BR 1-07

B is for Books

2009.06.11

76

0

BR 1-08

Scat, Cats

2009.06.17

97

0

BR 1-09

TINY'S BATH

2009.06.18

75

0

BR 1-10

Turtle and Snake's Spooky Halloween

2009.06.20

71

0

BR 1-11

TINY GOES TO THE LIBRARY

2009.06.22

85


0

BR 1-12

Harry goes To Day Camp

2009.06.25

68

0









































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Totals:

1818

2


Note
: Please calculate and list book review Totals for words and comments without including those from the example (above).

3.2. 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? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

・ I think BR 1-04: Biscuit Finds a Friend is my best book review. Because I think I could write content well.

4.0. Blog Layout, Labeling, Linking, & Media


Showcase

Yes

No

4.1. Does your blog display an archive?

○


4.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?

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4.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?

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4.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?

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4.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar?

○


5.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):

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  • "books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)

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  • "essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")

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  • "quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)

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  • "links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)

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  • "movies" (plural) AND "websites" (plural)


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  • "brainstorms" (or "brainstorming"), "essay prep.," AND "free-writing" (or "free-writes")

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4.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?

○


  • How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts?

    • ___ other labels attached to three or more posts

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4.3. Links & media

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4.3.1. Does your blog include photos or other graphics?

○


  • Does your blog profile include a photo or graphic representation?


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  • How many of your blog posts this semester include photos or other graphics?

    • 16 posts including photos or other graphics

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4.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links?

○


  • How many of your posts this semester include three (3) or more links?

    • ___ posts including three or more links (including this portfolio!)

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4.3.3. Does your blog include other media?


○

  • How many of your blog posts this semester include other media?

    • ___ posts including other media

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  • What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list the kinds here:

    1. ...

    2. ...

    3. ...


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  • What media content that you originally produced, if any, do your blog posts for this semester contain? Please list and explain each item briefly, and add short links and dates (yyyy.mm.dd) for reference.

    1. ... (short link, date)

    2. ... (short link, date)

    3. ... (short link, date)


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4.4. Overall presentation

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

  1. I wrote many words than before.

  2. I post many pictures.

  3. I decorated on sentnse.



5.0. Additional reflections on your blog and your writing for it

Please feel free to include reflections on both class work and homework, as well as on the content of this portfolio (proto-portfolios, showcases, and reflections).

  • It is very difficult for me to write essays.

  • Weekly typing test was usefull for me.

  • To use the portfolio is difficult but very easy to see.



6.0. Advice and suggestions for yourself, your peers, and your successors

  • I must write longer sentense.

  • I must include some links and informations.

  • I must try post blog everyday.


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