Week 8

G'day all!

It's only fitting to end this semester with a topic we studied very early on in the course. I'm talking of course about Azaria Chamberlain story. It's been in the news again these past few days as the findings of the inquest were handed down. Azaria's death certificate has been amended to say that her death was caused by a dingo.

One of Australia's well known comediennes, Wendy Harmer, has written an apology to the Chamberlains in her blog. Have a look at it and compare it with the news article about the same topic. While you've got Wendy's blog open, check out the link to Lindy Chamberlain's home page.
Here's an interesting interview with a former park ranger who worked at Uluru. Read and perhaps listen too, to the interview with him from yesterday morning's AM program. I found this most enlightening!

When you've read a few articles you can then post a response in your blog! Perhaps you can give your unbiased opinion as a person who was not even born in 1980 when this happened or someone who was not in the country at the time! Your call! Just a few sentences will do! If you're unsure what I want you to do then just ask!

Well, this is the final post for this semester. Thank you for all the effort you put into your blogs and this class. I hope you take something useful away. Remember to visit the blog if you have time next semester or even after that! There will always be useful links for you to use and access. If you post anything on your blogs in the coming months post a comment to me and I'll check it out and/or reply to you.
The very best of luck to you all in the future. I hope all your plans work out and that your dreams come true!

Keep blogging!

Week 7

G'day all

I hope you've all had a good week and not struggling too much under the weight of assessments! At least your oral presentations are over now and I'm sure you all went well! This morning you did the collaborative activity very well so, well done!

The weather has really been very cold and wet, hasn't it? It makes me just want to stay at home with a warm drink, a good book and a lovely fire! Of course that's not possible but it's okay to dream! However, for some people weather like this is a real problem that stops them from functioning properly in their day to day lives. They suffer from what's known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)  I thought it might be interesting today to take a look at some information about it. Open the Moodle and the reading is called Wintertime Blues. Print it off and work on it.

Today is also your second last chance to complete some blog activites before next Thursday's deadline!

Enjoy the long weekend and happy blogging!

Week 6

G'day

Well, we had a short blog post last week because I was just so busy to prepare one properly! This week has been a bit hectic too! It must be getting to the end of the semester!!!!

I hope your blogs are all up to date! The LAST day to get your blog posts checked will be 14th June! Everything should be completed by then so I can check that you've submitted work to be assessed in this part of the reading skills course.

Today is World No Tobacco Day! What does this mean? Who runs it? Is anything happening at a local level? (ie here at TAFE) Is the Australian Government doing anything? Do an internet search and then write a summary in your blog. Add a picture of the logo if you can!

Then, look at the Moodle and complete reading task 11.

Happy blogging!

Week 5

G'day all

I'm sorry that I haven't had a chance to prepare some blog activities for you today! It's been a really hectic week and I just didn't get an opportunity to work on it. Sorry!

There are so many useful links on the sidebar that I'm sure you can find plenty to do without waiting for me to give you a set task! Try out the Textbuilder again and complete some of the online tasks. Speaking of online tasks, I hope you enjoy looking at the Dating Customs and traditions in different countries and cultures.

Happy blogging!

Week 4

G'day all!

Well today we've been invited to join in the Pathways session for students from EFS, AEFS and D4. There will be information for students by teachers/students from other sections such as ABE, CEEW, TPC, Communication Skills etc. Meri has said she'll talk for AEFS but if anyone else would like to contribute, please just let me know! It's a good opportunity to find out about some other courses available for 'exiting' language students especially if you're unsure about what to study next!! It's also a good opportunity to listen to other teachers/speakers and see how much you can understand! There will be a grid for you to complete to help you remember all the information!!

I'm sure you all enjoyed the excursion yesterday! You certainly had  lovely weather for the day! As you saw some iconic buildings on the excursion, today's reading text  about the Sydney Opera House continues this theme! Go to topic 10 in the Moodle and print of the questions and the text! Complete the tasks and hand them up to me.

Happy blogging!

Week 3

G'day all

I hope you've all had a good week. The weather has been a bit strange going from quite cold mornings to pleasant days. However, in my office it's been winter for a few weeks now!

Some of you produced very good summaries last week. Well done! Your posts on the wallwisher were interesting too!

As you are aware, Sunday 13th May is Mother's Day. Do a little web search and find the answers to these questions. When was the first Mother's Day celebrated and why? Is it celebrated all around the world? Is it on the same day? How do people celebrate this event? Is it celebrated differently in your country? Write your answers in a short report on your blog. Include a photo if you can. (Ask me how to do this if you don't know)

For today's other activity, I'd like you to check out Topics 8 & 9 on the Moodle. (See the link on the sidebar on the right hand side of this page) Read the newspaper article and answer the attached questions! Print it out and complete the exercises. Hand it up to me when you've finished it.

To all the mothers in the class, Happy Mother's Day for Sunday. I hope you have a lovely day.

Happy blogging!

Wallwisher posts

Here is the wallwisher from last week. Scroll up/down or across to see your post. If you haven't added anything please do so now!

Thanks