Miyazaki

March, 22th and 23th

We went to Miyazaki with my family to sightseeing.This time is special. Because, my grand mother come to Miyazaki with us, too. So, I'm looking foward to coming this day! I like my grand mother. My grand mother is very kind and happy person. First of all, we went to

Today's Lunch

I went to " Umeno Hana" to have a lunch.

The shop is Japanese style. So, I was nervous a little. The shop locates ner by " Youme Town ". We had tofu dishes. I had a " Yuba". It is first time to have a "yuba". It was so deliciouse for me. I could spend nice time with my boss and colleagues of part- time job.We talked about our furture. It is good for me.

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My favorite shop

My favorite shop is ethnic style shop. The shop is " ISEEY ". ISEEY sells clothes, necklaces, bracelets, anitique funiture and shoses, rings, and so on. I like ISEEY very much. So, I visit the shop frequently. Because, ISEEY locats near by house. It takes 5 minutes only. Now, I am ordering a lether belt. I am looking forward to receiving the belt. Tommorow, I will go to IEEY again!

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Writing Placement essay for Writing 3

Hello.
My name is Haruka K. I am 20 years old. I’m from Kumamoto. I have a young sister. And, I have a Yorkshire terrier. We love him very much. My hobby is playing the Japanese drums. Because, I belonged to Japanese drums club when I was high school student. We practiced the drums so hard. So, we could take part in a contest of Japanese drums in Kyushu. We retired the club, but we sometimes play the drums yet.
We like to play the Japanese drums. I can feel refreshed by playing the drums. And, I went to Minnesota in this summer vacation. My host family is warm person. I got a genial welcome. They are Peter and Kelly. They are very kindness. So, they helped me everything everyday. Therefore, there is nothing else to take the strain. Above all things, my host mother, Kelly’s smile is special for me. I can not think thank you enough. In Minnesota, I examined about Zoo. Especially, I could find differences Kumamoto zoo and Minnesota zoo. First of all, Minnesota zoo is larger scale than Kumamoto zoo. The Minnesota zoo is three times the size of as large as Kumamoto zoo. I was surprised at that area. And, I felt that it Minnesota’s people make a point of Species Survival Plan. Second, I found about barrier free. Minnesota zoo is as same as Kumamoto zoo. There are multipurpose toilets everywhere. And, Ground is a slight slope or flat land. So, it is easy for challenged person to watch all animals. Therefore, I had really good time in Minnesota for one month. Peter and Kelly made me happy. Thank you very much.

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Introduction

Hi
My name is Haruka K.　I am a girl. And, I am 20 years old. my major is English. So, I am studying English. My hobby is to play the Japanese drums. Because, when I was high school student, I belonged to Japanese drums club. Everyday, we practiced the drums very hard. But, I enjoyed playing the drums so much. So, I am continuing the club. So, we sometimes are playing the drums now. The term is Hitsuyuukan Wadaiko. Thesedays ago, we had a dinner with our teacher. We enjoyed spending time so much.And. I have a pet. He is a dog. He is 5 years old. He made me happy. He healed my sorrow.

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Syou

I have a dog. His name is " Syou ".
He is 5 years old. His birthday is March 13 th.
So, exactly one week ago to the day, he became 5 years old.
He is Yorkshire terrier.
He is loved by my family very much.
He made us happy. And, He sometimes healed my sorrow.

But, Syou have a weak point.
He does not like shower and cut so much.
So, It is difficult to catch and go to the pet grooming store.

Today, my parents deceided to cut Syou's hair.
So, His hair changed.
Please look at new hair.

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My home town

My home town is " Kokufu ".

Kokufu is near from my college.

It takes about 15 minutes by bicycle. Kokufu is very nice town.

Because, the town is near by " Suizenji Park ", " Lake Ezu " and "Downtown" too.

Kokufu is locating on good site.

It is very convenient that we live so close to many friends.

Also, my part time job lies to " kokufu " too.

So, everyone seems acquaintance when I walk my home town.

And, I think that almost people are kindness.

Please, come to my home town.

Therefore, I like my home townvery much.

In the future, I want to live Kokufu!!

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Reflection

I will try next time.

Because, I could not get credit of Writing Ⅳ.
I have to reflect on myself so much.
From now, I want to insert diary in my blog everyday.

I think, I must study English harder than last year.
And, I want to take enjoyment in my work.
Also, I want to entertain my self by reading books.
Finally, I will try my best.

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Writing ⅣcExams

I have a lot of reflections.

At first, I could not achieve 100 words on Typing Speed Trial.
I thought it is important to write or read a long essay of English everyday. But, I'm so glad to hit a new high.
Second, I could not renew a blog everyday.
So, I thought we have to look own blog and gmail everyday. Because, We can get new information about next class. Teacher tell us how to use something.
Third, I did not enjoy studying or useing a computer at first. So, I thought that it is important to take enjoyment in own work.
For example, to make own blog. to design own blog.

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Student ID: 06117

Writing IVc: Portfolio
(See: Note 1, below)

0.0. Overview

Reviews, Posts, and Words

(See: Note 2, below.)

Months	08	09	10	11	12	01	Totals	fn	Indices
Book reviews	0	0	6	6	7	6	25
Blog posts	0	2	22	26	32	10	92
Words	0					523
TOTAL	--- 0	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

1.0. Essays

(See: Note 3, below)

1.1. Showcase	Short titles [+ links]	Dates (yy.mm.dd)	¶	W	C	L	P	M	Notes
Mega- essay 07.10.12
Favorite place(-s) 07.10.26	Relax and Sleep	2007.10.27	3	0	0	0	0	0
Movie review 07.11.11	Toy Story	2007. 11.17	3	0	0	0	0	0
Community life 07.11.25	Community Life	2007.11.25	3	0	0	0	0	0
TV in Japan 07.12.09	TV program	2007.12.06	3	0	1	0	0	0
Learning w/ computers 07.12.21	To Learn Computers	2007.12.24	3	0	1	0	0	0
Totals	---	---	18	0	2	0	0	0	---

Key:

¶: number of paragraphs three 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

1.2. Best Essay

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

• [Remove square brackets, including these remarks; identify your best essay, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]
  

2.0. Comments

Showcase	Titles of posts with links	Dates of comments (yy.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*
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*
2.4. Most comments on:	Titles of posts with link	Dates of posts (yy.mm.dd)	Total number of words in comments	Qualities of comments*
2.4.1. Any one of your essays*
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---		---	---
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---
2.4.2. Any of your other posts*
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?	---		---	---
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?	---	---

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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.

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?

• ...
  

2.6. Additional reflections on comments

• [Remove square brackets, including these remarks; write out your reflections on giving and receiving comments here.]
  

3.0. Typing Speed Trials

Showcase	Numbers of words	Dates (yy.mm.dd)
3.1. Worst typing speed trial*	32	2007.10.03
3.2. Best typing speed trial*	96	2007.09.26
3.3. Improvement (best minus worst)		---
3.4. Average speed for three (3) most recent speed trials**	66

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* Current semester typing speed trials (five minutes)
** Please list all three dates.

4.0. Book Reviews

4.1. Showcase	Short titles with links	Dates (yy.mm.dd)	Words	Comments
Example:	Vampire Killer	07.05.16	39	1
2-01	Gucci	07.10.8	52	0
2-02	BROAD PITT	07.10.8	54	0
2-03	Girl meets Boy	07.10.8	54	0
2-04	American Life	07.10.10	89	0
2-05	Little women	07.10.10	29	0
2-06	marcel goes to HOLLY WOOD	07		0
2-07	Pele			0
2-08	The White ORYX	07.11.09	42	0
2-09	The Crown	07.11.13	53	0
2-10	Shotting Stars	07.11.13	47	0
2-11	Wrong Man	07.11.13	37	0
2-12	Mike's Lucky Day	07.11.13	49	0
2-13	Escape	07.11.17	43	0
2-14	New York	07.12.03	41	0
2-15	Kim's choice	07.12.11	49	0
2-16	carnival	07.12.11	27	0
2-17	Marcel and the Shakespeare Letters	07.12.11	47	0
2-18	Marcel and the White Star	07.12.11	55	0
2-19	Jennifer Lopez	07.12.11	31	0
2-20	Food and Drink in Britain	07.12.11	78	0
2-21	A Cristmas Carol	07.01.06	63	0
2-22	Hannah and the Hurricane	07.01.06	68	0
2-23	The Amazon Forest	07.01.06	89	0
2-24	One Pair Eyes	07.01.06	81	0
2-25	Flying Home	07.01.06	86	0
		TOTALS

Note: Please calculate book review words and comments totals without the example (above).

4.2. 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? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.

• [Remove square brackets, including these remarks; identify your best book review, and write out reasons for selecting it here.]

5.0. Blog Layout, Labeling, Linking, & Media

Showcase	Yes	No
5.1. Does your blog have an archive?	○
5.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?	○
5.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?	○
5.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?	○
5.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar?	○
5.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):	---	---
"books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)	○
"essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")	○
"quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)	○
"links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)	○
"movies" (plural) AND "photos" (plural)	○
5.2.2. 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	---	---
Which labels, and to how many posts each? Please list those labels instead of www, xxx, yyy..., and list numbers of posts instead of n, m, o... (in parentheses), below. books quickposrs essays portfolio kgks movies kumamoto media	---	---
5.3. Links & media	---	---
5.3.1. Does your blog include pictures or other graphics?		○
Does your blog profile include a picture or graphic representation?		○
How many of your blog posts this semester include pictures or other graphics? __20_ posts including pictures or other graphics	---	---
5.3.2. 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!)	---	---
5.3.3. Does your blog include other media?		○
How many of your blog posts this semester include other media? _0__ posts including other media	---	---
What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list them here: ... ... ...	---	---

5.4. Overall presentation

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

1. ...
2. ...
3. ...

6.0. Additional reflections on your blog writing

• ...

7.0. Suggestions for your peers and successors

• ...

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Notes:

1. This portfolio template amplifies the template for Writing IIIc portfolios.
2. The overview section (0.0. Overview, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-01.
3. This essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-02.

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New Years Day!

I went to Kengun shrine on December 31th to Janurary 1st. Because, I worked there for part time job. It was first time to wear a Hakama. Hakama is not warm. So, I was very cold all day. There are about 40 maidens in the service of a Shinto shrine. We had to sell several talismans and fortune slip and so on. I made many friends there. I was tired, but, it was good experience for me. I could enjoy working!

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Heavy Rainy

Today is heavy rain day. So, I had a problem. Because, I go to school by bicycle everday. But, in this morning, I was lucky! Rain was stopped. Therefore, I could go to school by bicycle. I hope the sky to be clear up in the afternoon.

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Book Reviews 2-27〔The Leopard and the Lighthouse〕

Sindi is a beautiful island off the coast of Africa. One day, a hungry leopard swims across from the mainland and hides in the lighthouse.

The leopard runs through the streets of the village. He runs up the stairs into the building. The building is the old lighthouse.The leopard stays in the lighthouse for three days .

One day, Tanza

Book Reviews 2-26〔Flying Home〕

Felix the parakeet is miserable in his cage in a New York apartment. He manages to escape and starts flying south. His hope is to go back to the Brazilian rainforest.
Felix is a bule and yellow bird from Brazil.He lives with the Baxter family in New York. His home is a big cage.Oneday, he thought " I want to be with my family again,".So, he flies out of his cage and out of the window.
This book's picture is cute.And, I could understand well.
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Book Reviews 2-25〔One Pair of Eyes〕

Tim Watson is blind. He lives on his parents' farm in the Welsh mountains with his dog, Honey. Tim's cousin Be linda Smart lives in london. She likes shops and discos. She doesn't like the country. When Belinda come to visit Tim, she isn't happy at first. But then she starts to see things trough Tim's eyes.
Tim is blind. He was born blind thirteen years ago.This story begins last summer in the school holidays. But, he retrieve Blinda fromfire. I was greatly touched by his courage.

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Book Reviews 2-24〔The Amazon Rain Forest〕

The Amazon rain forest is the largest rain forest in the world. It is 10000000 years old and many different kinds of plants and animals live here. The forest is important for the world's weather and learn about this wonderful forest and its problems.
The Amazon and the Nile are the longest rivers in the world. About 6400 kilometers long. And, there are more than 2000 different kinds of fish in the Amazon.
There are a lot of place to visit. So, I thought that I want to visit Amazon!

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Book Reviews2-23〔HANNNAH AND THE HURRICANE〕

Hannah works for old Mr Duval on his boat. They take tourists to visit the coral reef. But someone is trying to destroy their business. The hurricane begins and hannah risks her life to get to the truth.
This book is easy for me. So, I could understand the story. In Japan, there is no hurricane. So, I don't know the fear. But, Typhoon often hit in Japan in Summer.

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Book Reviews2-22 〔A Christmas Carol〕

Scrooge is a cold, hard man. He loves money,and he doesn't like people. He really doesn't like Chistmas. But then some ghosts visit him. They show him his past life, his life now,and a possible future.
I have known this story. I have already watched the movie of Disney. So, I could understand very well. This book is my favorite story.

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2008!!

New year comming!
I hope that I can spend good days. And, we can spend safely and healty too.
A Happy New Year!

December 31th

December 31th, pm3:00~
I worked part time job in K mart. The day was very very busy day. Because, the day is last day to buy something to eat or drink. So, a lot of people came my supermarket.
Many customer bought several vegetables, fish, meet, snack and so on. I thought that people meet new year eating banquet. So, the day was busy day.