Schools in my country

My name is Jack, and I am from Chicago. There are many schools in my country. Everybody goes to school from 1st grade to 12th grade. Some high schools are very large and some high schools are very small. My high school is free. It has 2,000 students. There are many universities in the United States, too. Universities cost money, and sometimes they are very expensive. I like the schools in the United States, but sometimes there are big problems.


What are schools in your country like? Please write a story.

Write a Letter to your Landlord

Dear Landlord,

I have a problem. The heater in my apartment is broken. I am very cold. Can you please come and fix my heater soon? Please call me.

Thank you,
Jack Eisenberg


Write a letter to your landlord about a problem in your apartment. Use your imagination.

My Favorite Room

My favorite room in my apartment is my living room. It is a big room. There is a nice sofa. Over the sofa are many photos of my family and friends. Next to the sofa is a large bookcase. In front of the sofa is a coffee table. Under the coffee table is a rug. There are two armchairs in my living room. One is green and it is next to my sofa. The brown one is on the other side of the room, next to the telephone. There are 3 large windows in my living room. There is a bookcase in front of one window. There is a small table next to the bookcase. There is a small TV on the bookcase. On the floor there is a beautiful rug. There is a lamp in each corner of the room. The walls of my living room are painted orange. I like my living room. It is very comfortable and cheerful. I like to read and watch movies in that room.

What is your favorite room in your house? Describe it. Why is it your favorite?

Job Ads

Look at job ads on www.Craigslist.org.

Pick 2 jobs and answer the questions about the jobs.

1. What is the job?
2. Where is the job? (school, office, etc.)
3. Is it a full time or part itme position?
4. What are some of the responsibilities (duties) for this position?
5. What are some of the requirements for this position?
6. How do you apply for this position?
7. What is the salary?
8. Where is the job located?

Answer these questions on your worksheet. Then, think about the next question:

Which job do you like best? Why?

Post you answer as a comment on this blog.

Jack's busy day

I have a very busy day. I wake up every morning at 7:00. I take a shower at 7:15. I eat breakfast at 7:30. I leave for school at 8:00. I teach class from 9:00 to 1:00 Monday through Thursday. I teach class from 3:00 to 5:00 Monday and Wednesday. I got home every day at 5:00. I eat dinner with my friend at 6:30. I read a book from 7:00 to 8:00. I watch TV from 8:00 to 9:00. I relax from 10:00 to 11:00. I go to sleep at 11:00.

Weather

My name is Katie. I am from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is about 2 hours north of Chicago. It has 4 seasons, winter, spring, summer, and fall. The winter is long, 4 pr 5 months. The weather in winter is cold and snowy. Sometimes it is sunny, sometimes it is cloudy. I wear boots and a sweater in winter. I wear a big black coat, gloves, and a scarf every day. I eat lots of soup and drink tea in winter. I also eat a lot of sweets.

The weather in spring is cool and rainy. I wear a jacket and gloves. I usually carry an umbrella. Sometimes I wear boots. I like to eat soup in spring.

The weather in summer is hot and sunny. Sometimes there are thunderstorms. I like to go to the beach. I wear shorts or a skirt. I wear a t-shirt or a tank top. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables in the summer. I like to eat watermelon and corn. I drink a lot of water or lemonade. I like to cook food outside in the summer and have barbeques.

My favorite season is fall. The weather in fall is cool. The leaves on the trees are beautiful colors. I wear sweaters and jeans. Sometimes I wear my jacket and a scarf. I eat a lot of apples in the fall. I eat a lot of tomatoes.



What is it like in your country?
How many seasons are there?
What is the weather?
What do you wear?
Do you eat any special foods in the different seasons?

Think about these questions and then click on Write a Comment. Write the answers to the questions.

Staying Healthy

My name is Katie. I want to keep my body strong and healthy. I stay healthy by exercising. I like to run. I run 3 times a week for 30 minutes. When it is cold in the winter, I walk instead. I also eat healthy food to stay healthy. I like to eat spaghetti, rice, and beans, and vegetables. I like fruit, especially apples. Sometimes I eat junk food, like chocolate or ice cream. I only eat a little bit.

I like to drink tea and juice. I don't drink soda. I drink only one cup of coffee a day, and I don't smoke. I do not drink much alcohol. I only drink alcohol maybe 2 times a month.

I sleep at least 8 hours a night. I try to relax everyday. If I feel sick I go to the doctor. I am careful with my body. I brush my teeth two times every day to keep my teeth healthy. I think I am very healthy.