Final writing project: the Small Book of Big People 2nd review

Hello to all my students,

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Hello! I thought I should repost more of your Small Book of Big People paragraphs from the spring as more refreshers for you on writing about people. Please enjoy again! 

I respect my teacher when I was junior high. His name is Akihiko Kurushima. He is my tennis club teacher. He is very strict about manners and practice, so my club is very strict. But it was his affection for us, and we can learn about manners. When I graduated junior high, I knew about that. He has not only strict but also love, and he told us why people should keep manner. So I respect him. 

That was great! Here's another:

I esteem Haruki Murakami for his writing ability. For example, he wrote the books which composed of a unique statement and metaphor. They attract readers. When I read his books for the first time, I was also attracted to them. Norwegian Wood was especially attracted me in the book written by him. This book made me little sad and it was in a strange feeling. I want to be a novelist. I want to imitate his writing ability and I also want to be a novelist like him.

That's a really good one, too! How about this one?

My exceptional person is Ogura Shinsaku. He is a high school teacher and my wind orchestra conductor. Before he became a teacher, he was a chorus conductor. He is loved by many students because he is very interesting and fearful for everybody. He helped me when I was difficult to play the oboe. He was my emotional mainstay. So he is my exceptional person. 

What do you think? Here's another one:

I respect for the singer Yuki. She is so cute in spite of 40 years old. And her songs give me many powers. Especially, there are many songs about love in her songs. For example, “Sunset of Stardust” makes me happy. But I feel heartbreaking when I am in love with someone. “Prism” gives me many powers too. So I could have ever done my best. And the way of her life sets a good example for women. I want to be a sparkling woman like her.

Finally, here's this one: 

I respect Tadataka Ino. He is surveyor of the Edo period. He was born in 1745 and died in 1818. He made a map of Japan for the first time in the history of Japan. He completed the map of Japan over 17 years to 1800-1816. His surveying skills was high equal to modern technology. His map was recognized as an official map for the first time in Japan. He also began to survey the map in 55 years old. At that time, to go around the Japan it is difficult, but he was also to survey. He is a great person.

I hope these refresh you on writing about people. Remember that you can write about characters on movies, TV dramas, and even in songs in the same way.

Have a great holiday and a happy new year!

Our summers (Part 4)

Hello to all my students,

Here is Part 4 in our series of summer paragraphs! Let's look at these:

I went to Hakodate with my family for seven days. I went to Mt Hakodate and mother’s parents house and I ate Chinese noodles, a lot of seafood and melons. I saw the beautiful view and sea from Mt. Hakodate. Hakodate is a very beautiful city, so I liked it, and the view, very much.

After my trip, I started a part-time job at a drug store. It is a hard job, but I also really enjoyed it. Even with this work, I really enjoyed the summer vacation.

Okay! Now let's look at this one:

I went to an amusement park in Yamanashi with my friend. We went there by train. There were many roller coasters and everyone screamed when they rode on them. It was very fun! During the summer vacation, I also worked a part-time job in a bar. Many customers came and I had many chances to communicate with them. My place of work was very fun.

I returned to my family home and went shopping with them, and met my sister’s son for the first time. When I brought my hand close to him, he grasped my finger. He was very cute!

I watched a movie called Armageddon. It was a man’s story, who was an oilman. I was very moved by it, and I listened to its theme song many times. 

I also read many novels written by Mitsuki Tsujimura. I’m a big fan of her work. Her novels made me feel sad and painful, but they are interesting, so I can be absorbed by them. 

Check this one out too!

I had a part-time job during almost the whole summer vacation. I worked at McDonald's. From working so much, my skills have developed much better. I can do a lot of things much more than before, so it was a good experience.

Not all was work, however. I went to Tokyo Summerland too, even though I hate water that so many  people like to play in. It has an amusement park, however, so as a result I could enjoy the day, even being afraid of the water!

How about this one:

I went to Niigata with my friend by shinkansen. We got driver’s licenses there. We went to a driving school, studied driver’s education, and practiced driving everyday. We went to the beach after school and ate some nice dinners every night, mainly Japanese or Chinese food. some of the dishes we had were things like tenshinhan, tonkatsu, and hiyashityuka. We shared a room with both Japanese and Chinese students. One Chinese student we got to know was very smart. He could speak Chinese, Japanese and English fluently. Overall, it was a great trip and great summer. 

Great! Now here's this one:

I went to Yamanashi with my teammates for one week. We joined a training camp. It was very hard, tired and long, but full of precious, happy memories. We did many things there, and tried some new things. For example, I ate a camembert cheese parfait. It was delicious!! Near there, we could enjoy Mt. Fuji. It was beautiful and large. I enjoyed this summer vacation.

These sound like great summer memories!

I'll see you all after the university festival. If you participate in it, good luck. If you go there, have a great time!

See you later!