IF...

Task: Complete the following sentences with information about yourself.

1. If I could meet anyone in the world from the past or present, I would like to meet ________ because ____________________.
2. If I could be anywhere in the world right now, I would like to be __________________ (indicate where and what you would be doing.)
3. If I could solve one problem in the world, I would ____________.
4. If I could eliminate one class (currently taking/have taken) from my program, I would eliminate _____________.
5. If I could change something about myself (physically or personality), I would ______________ because ________________.

Example:
1. If I could meet anyone in the world, I would like to meet Rosa Parker because she was a very courageous woman who fought for her civil rights and with one simple action changed America.

2. If I could be anywhere in the world right now, I would like to be at a spa getting a massage.

3. If I could solve one problem in the world, I would end the love for money which is the root of all evil.

4. If I could eliminate one course from my program, I would eliminate the political science class.

5. If I could change something about myself, I would like to be more organized because I misplace many things and I get behind schedule very often.

Date due: May 3, 2008

Getting to Know Each Other

Your first writing assignment is very easy. All you have to do is complete the sentences with information about yourself. For each sentence mention three things.

Here are the sentences:

1. I enjoy _____________.
2. I would never ___________.
3. I'm afraid of ___________.
4. I hate ___________.
5. I would like to ______________.

Example:

1. I enjoy dancing salsa and merengue, chatting online, and reading.

2. I would never go bungee jumping, travel to Irak, or cut my hair really short.

3. I'm afraid of losing my child, having a disease, and big creepy roaches especially when they fly.

4. I hate waiting in line, being stood up, and the "I don't care" attitude.

5. I would like to go on a cruise, learn how to scuba dive, and be debt-free.

Task: Now that you've learned something about me, it's your turn. Be creative. Be specific.

• Complete the sentences.
• Make at least one comment about the sentences I wrote about myself.

Date due: April 25, 2008

Welcome to Blogging!

As part of the English 331 course, we will be doing some blogging where you can express yourself freely on the topics given. Some of the topics will be directly related to the class; others will be free topics. But all will deal with communication.

Each blog entry will be worth 10 points. Late entries (not more than 3 days) will receive only 5 points; no points will be awarded for entries more than 3 days late. Points will not be deducted for errors. Points will be deducted for not following instructions or not posting on time.

Hope you enjoy blogging as much as I do.