Dear Students,
This is our first week for reading
journal assignment. This week we read two texts : “A Family Sees America
Together” and “Courtney’s Texas-Big History, Big Cities, Big Hearts.” You will
write a reading journal entry (between 120-150 words) using the reading prompts
on the blog.
You will write your entry as a
comment of this post.
Click on the” comments” part
and the blog will allow you to write a comment .
Good Luck!
Have a great weekend!
Due date: 24th October 2011, Until Midnight
Seda Öztürk & Aslıhan Akın
A Family Sees America Together
ReplyDeleteI will write my thoughts about this story.I think, this story is very boring because this event is impossible.Craig and Marlene don’t earn money a whole year.Courtney doesn’t study her lessons a whole year.I think, they lost a lot of things.For the reason, the author is dreamer.I don’t understand what does he do, what’s his intention?But a few sentences are exciting.One of them ‘School children from all over the United States followed the Graham family’s trip by using computers at home and in school.’.Characters are really different from me.They like traveling, but I don’t.I learnt an important situation from this story.It is the American people know a lot of things their nationality,people,etc.If I were the author, I was realistic.
-Courtney’s Texas-Big History,Big Cities,Big Hearts-
This story is very fantastic because Courtney write everything.I learnt a lot of things in this reading text.Some of them, Texans, Davy Crockett,etc.I think, main character is Davy Crockett in this text.He is a president.This character remind me of someone I know.I remember him.He is like Nelson Mandela.If I were the author, I don’t change anything because I don’t tell everything very nicely like the author.The characters seem realistic because the author tells real history.At the end of my journal I want to say the same thing.I really like this text and it is very nice.
“A Family Sees America Together”
ReplyDeleteMy opinion of this reading is not bad but could be better because must provide more information about places to go.This is a very long period of one year but this time need they evaluate the best.I would go by plane. it would be easier to.
“Courtney’s Texas-Big History, Big Cities, Big Hearts.”
this story is very nice or even the impressive because the author has given a lot of information. the writer very well explained at texsas but I would go to italy because I want to see there. It is all the good.
In my opınıon,both of texts are interesting.First of all,their dream came true.This is very important for many people.This reading text made me realize that people have crazy dreams.This trip is too long.I think travelling in a van is not comfortable.But The Grahams had many wonderful experiences.They could make this travel to across the America in their holidays during four years.In that way,they also have their jobs.Second text gives more informations than the first one.Second text is more detailed than first text.Second text includes Courtney's feelings and opinions about Texas.We can learn a lot of things about Texans and their history.Finally,I think the author is trying to say that dreams are very important for many people.Making a dream come true makes people happy even if they lost their jobs and houses.
ReplyDeleteWe read two texts with Ms.Öztürk in this week.First text:A Family Sees America Together
ReplyDeleteThis reading text,dreams materialize.This text reminded me our holiday.My opinion of this reading text is very fantastic.My favourite part is the middle of the paragraph because this paragraph is many examples.I like this reading text because just like my dreams.The characters in the reading passage seem unrealistic because very few people make them.İf only this family earn money for travelling.Their children are a problem.They don't go to school.This is a bad event.I was very happy while reading to text.Finally the strange text is fluent.
Second text: “Courtney’s Texas-Big History, Big Cities, Big Hearts.”
Courtney lived to write the journal.This text is one of them. This text made me realize the story of Texas.Texan is friendly.Courtney looks like my sister because my sister write everything.I dont like to writeThis reading text made me wonder about Texas.I wonder Texas.My favorite part is 'Davy Crockett' story in the text.Courtney seem realistic because a lot of people write memoires.Finally I read first text in despite of I read second text.
A FAMILY SEES AMERICA TOGETHER
ReplyDeleteThis reading text made me realize that there are many interesting places to visit with the families.This reading text reminded me of holiday.I had with my family when I was in primary school.I would you like to ask the author why there is no the names of the places the visit ? The places which the author mentioned seems unclear because the names of the places are not given and the time they begin to travel must be important because it repeots overand.My opinion of this reading text is different from the texts that I have read before but I think they should travel on holiday.My favorite part is the third paragraph the third paragraph very important because they share the information about different places Another thing is that they make the information be parmanent.I noticed that the first thing the author underlines is the importance of travelling this reading text made me wonder about the places they visited and the American people.If I were the author I would change the time they travel because firstly they should travel on holiday secondly the children should ignore the school.I was very angry when I learned the period they go on holiday.Courtney reminds me of my friend.I love travelling to different places as the mein character.I would because I want to listen to the stories about the places they visit.Courtney is my favorıte characters.I like the way she tells the stories about their travels.I would tell my own stories about the places I visit.My friend should read this text because she is interested in these kinds of text.I learned something about the Independence Day.The setting of the story is interesting enough to read the author's words made a picture in my mind of a different world.
A Famliy Sees America Together / Courtney's Texas-Big History,Big Cities,Big Hearts
ReplyDeleteI think this text is very interesting but first of all if I were a member of Graham family I don't spend a whole year maybe I can travel for two or three months.
They visited big cities and small towns in all 50 states but they wrote anything about any place or something.They could give some advice for the people.I think they
didn't miss their routine lives.
I think we can learn a lot of thing about TEXAS in this text.Author wrote some important things in text but in my opinion these informations aren't enough for us.
I didn't like both of these texts because both of them aren't a hundred percent travel writing.I couldn't find informations what I need.
At first hand, I want to say something "A Family Sees America Together."
ReplyDeleteI think this reading text very crazy because Mr. and Mrs. Graham did not go to work, and their children did not go to school.It can not such a something thing accept.Actually I rather like this text as much because this people returned tell about story of America so much .This family traveled 54,944 and they are so enjoyed very much
Secondly I want to speak "Courtney's Texas-Big History, Big Cities, Big Hearts.”
This text according to first text realist. because
no information about children's school state and parents work state.Anyway this paragraph is giving a lot of information the history of Texas.I can learn a lot of things about Texans and their history. I can learn Texans are very friendly people.This is a really cool state.I hope someday I see this state.
I love all of them. both of two texts are interesting for me.
ReplyDeleteA Family Sees America Together
I love it but this is not for me.if I was craig , I didn't let her for holiday , because her education is very important. She want to go there,I think she will go end of the education.I think her family is very irresponsible whatever they know..
Courtney’s Texas-Big History,Big Cities,Big Hearts-
I love story's caracters , oh sorry it is not a story, it's real. it is better than first text , because it is real. more real. this situation is exciting for me.I like excitement. story's end is fantastic that's all.
you're welcome:)
A Family Sees America Together
ReplyDeleteI think The Graham Family is very crazy.Because,Their daughter Courtney didn't go to school for 1 year.It's very important.Perhaps,Courtney expulsion from school and she didn't tell her family.An important part,they started their trip on July 4,Independence Day.They said all the world ''We are free!'' It's very interesting..All of the school children followed the Graham family.Because school children said 'Mom! Dad! Come on! Look at the Graham family.They love their children.but you don't love me.They went to the trip for 1 years.'' And school children begin to cry..As a result,the Graham family to proclaim freedoom.They love trip.
Courtney's Texas-Big History,Bit Cities,Big Hearts
I love Texas,and I want to go Texas.It's really amazing and crazy decision.If I learn English exactly,I will go to Texas and I will write a diary.I have a self-confidence.I will.I'll write you a letter in Texas..
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ReplyDeleteA Family Sees America Together
ReplyDeleteI am not like Graham family.Because I don't like long trip.This reading text reminded me of my short cultural vacation.My opinion of this reading text is different and interesting.It gives to us knowledge.If I was the author,I changed title.Because it's not enough and explanatory.I want to Courtney's friend.If I become Courtney's friend,I asked about their trip.I like this reading text because it has very information about their trip,but I think not necessary numerical information.My favorite part is first paragraph.We had our holiday,the title would have been more beautiful.
Courtney's Texas-Big History,Big Cities,Big Hearts
I think title is very bad!Author should choose than good title.Third paragraph is very important because I don't hear them about in San Antonio.It's very interesting!I wish I will go to the Texas in the future.Finally,Courney is great writer.
In my opinion first text is really interesting.The family's adventures are fantastic for alot of people but maybe it is'nt necessary for their children because they must be at school for their education.
ReplyDeleteIf i need to talk about second text, Texas is amazing city.If have a chance, i want to visit this city and i want to write my experience.