Fay

17 April 2007

The role of webquests in reading and writing instruction.

It is an authentic task that attempt to encouraged students to read and write. They will be joyful to do assignment on the Interent. Students become more creative, independent and motivated while finishing their webquests. The indication is clear with the poper direction. Students learn more than in traditional leanguage teaching context in the form of a systematic quest. Therefore, the main target for the task is to create extension activities after finishing their quest.

10 April 2007

My winter vacation-- Riding a bicycle in the countryside

Spring is coming, weather is getting warm, and flower is blooming. My friends and I went to er-shui town in zhang-hua County. It locates in middle of Taiwan, surrounded by mountains. We rented bicycles, rode around the whole town, and visited many spots.

Leisurely, we rode bicycles and went along a path. We went a long a path and saw an old engine which was about one hundred years old and it was the first train made in U.S.A. Then we went the historic temple that commemorated a great man. We went along the countryside, we saw a big coreopsis's field that had many kinds of flowers and a lot of butterflies and birds flew around it. We rode bicycles in warm sunshine, and a gentle breeze was blowing on my face. It was a beautiful scenery.

Along the farm, we found a grocery store and had a break. While I drunk cold beverage and sat on the bench. I looked on children playing delightedly. At that moment, I recalled my childhood memories and friends. And, when I looked an old woman who wandered slowly with a basket on the road, I remembered my grandmother's dishes.

In the country, everything seems easy and slow. We have a lot of fun in here. It was quiet and pleasing. It not only has a fine view and clean air but people are friendly. I feel comfortable and relaxed. I am aware of peace and full of vitality. Er-shui is a good place, it makes me feel great.

The big hot pot of the public

The big hot pot of the public (全民大悶鍋) is a popular program in Taiwan. It is a funny TV show. It performs the impersonation of politicians and celebrities. The show principally reflects and discusses about events and current social issues. Most of audience wildly include the young, office workers, and politicians. It seems a popular and open program.

Actually, the director of TV show tends to mock politicians and celebrities with their news reports. Furthermore, they would open particular shows to reflect current affairs and impersonate some of special people. For example, they compose a unit of the show for imitating President Chen's gestures, tone, and features. There is a tendency to entertain the public.

The big hot pot of the public is a relaxing TV show. It uses breezy viewpoints to discuss news events and national issues. And it provides chances to audience their thoughts and complaints. Although a minority of audience is crazy and sharp, mimics in the TV program try to make show funny and interesting. It accompanies me many nights and I enjoy watching it very much.