Comparing

Hi Class,

This week we will be doing a comparison/contrast essay. Since I was just in India, I thought of several differences between India and the U.S. One in particular is breakfast. At all the hotels in India we were served American breakfasts, if that is what we wanted; however, we also had the choice of Indian food for breakfast. Sometimes I had soup with lentils, rice, fresh fruit and Indian bread. We always had tea with milk too. In Tucson I usually eat oatmeal with walnuts and raisins, toast with butter and jam and tea for breakfast.
I really enjoyed the Indian breakfasts, but I was also happy to have my usual food in my home too.

I would like you to compare something between your country and the U.S. (or just Tucson). What is one difference? Maybe it has to do with food, meals, clothes, or customs. Tell your classmates about it and respond to two people. Do this by Friday, the 24th.

Parallelism

Hi Class,

Since we have been talking about parallelism this past week, I have been thinking about things that are similar or different. This week we listened to music by Steve Reich and it is similar to music by Phillip Glass. Both are favorites of mine, although when I first heard their music, it did not appeal to me immediately. I also like classic rock music and The Beatles. What about you? What two things to you like that are similar? Do you dislike two things? Write about that and respond to two of your fellow classmates.
Do this by Friday, the 10th.

Ellen

Happiness

Dear Class,

These next two weeks we will be working on cause essays and effect essays. I have been thinking about the concept (idea) of happiness and its causes. I think that it comes from inside a person, not from others. I am happy because I have a loving close family, I feel healthy and I have a great job. What about you? What makes you feel happy?

Please respond by Friday at noon to get full credit.