Family Life

Next week is our final topic of the first half of the semester. For homework please answer the questions in the textbook on page 14, section 4 a-f. Do not give one sentence answers, but explain them by giving evidence and examples.

Also, next week we will have a speaker. Along with the speaker, the Saudi Arabia and Russia groups have presentations on the topic of family lives.

We have been checking the blogs on a weekly basis and have noticed that most of you have not commented on other blogs. This is also part of your homework. Please leave a comment on at least 3 blogs per topic. Your classmates will enjoy your comments. In addition, you should reply to comments left on your blog. This is proper blog manners!

Please see me after class!

The following students must see me to discuss their blog addresses.
R. Umeda
M. Izuwa
M. Fukushima
M. Nakashima

Also I need to talk to K. Yoshida and M. Yunaga

Lesson 6 Names and Addresses

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Update your blogs.
Time is running out!!!!



Today's homework in preparation for next week's class:

1.Are feelings emotions and facial expressions universal across borders, happy, sad, etc..?
2. Try to name as many feelings as possible in Japanese. ( 10 minimum) Now write the English translation.
3. Are there any feelings in Japanese that cannot be translated into English?

Names and addresses

Next weeks class is about names and addresses. To prepare for the class, answer questions in the textbook on page 9 number 1,3 and 7. See you Monday.

Class Blogs

Here is a list of blogs that you must read and comment on every week. I would like you to comment on at least 3 blogs every week.
http://kotokotone.blogspot.com/
http://rolftheta.blogspot.com/
http://hatokichichan.blogspot.com/
http://lionking-hello.blogspot.com/
http://nyaa-nyaa-nyaa-nyaa.blogspot.com/
http://www.ilovegrandhaven.blogspot.com/
http://marimo-guapa.blogspot.com/
http://chirorikuume.blogspot.com/
http://boone-shannon.blogspot.com/
http://kira-kira-boshi.blogspot.com/
http://taihendesu.blogspot.com/
http://miffy-blackcat.blogspot.com/
http://munerinrin-52.blogspot.com/
http://cat-of-footprint.blogspot.com/
http://seaman-lovedancing.blogspot.com/
http://moorlandroad-brigitte.blogspot.com/
http://sunny-side-up-egg.blogspot.com/
http://haveagoodday0910.blogspot.com/
http://thetwinkleofthestars.blogspot.com/
http://bright-dark.blogspot.com/
http://www.riddledsphinx.blogspot.com/
http://yoppy-days.blogspot.com/
http://buri-buri-zaemon.blogspot.com/
http://rolftheta.blogspot.com/
http://carrie04green.blogspot.com/
http://la-suerte-buena.blogspot.com/


If you have any problems with the blog addresses, please let me know.

Class #4 Islam

I hope you enjoyed today's speaker. Did her speech change your views of Islam? Please comment on this speech today in your blog. Also, for homework, read pages 4-7 in the text. To prepare for the next class, answer these questions in your blog:
1. How do you greet people in your life? Is it different for different people? Why?
2. Do you touch people when you talk to them? Why? Or Why not?

Don't forget! Russia and Turkey have their first presentations next class. Have a good week