Journal L

Once upon a time, a child lived with her family at foot of a mountain.  Her name was Saki.  Recently she started letter exchange with her friend, Miki.  Miki lives in the other side foot of the mountain.  Everyday a bird carried their letters, and they were looking forward to receiving a letter. 

One day, they decided to meet at the top of the mountain at 1 o’clock on next Sunday.  There was a tree there, so they promised to wait under the tree.  They really looked forward to getting along with their friend, because they hadn't seen each other before.  Saki prepared accessories were made of beautiful shells for Miki because there was a very beautiful sea near her house.  On the other hand, Miki prepared a cute knit hat for Saki because she was good at knitting.  They prepared presents for each other.  They really looked forward to next Sunday.

Next Sunday came, but unfortunately it was heavy snow that day.  The weather was the worst.  Saki thought that I was going to meet Miki today, but she wouldn't come because of this weather, so I don’t have to go to the top of the mountain.  And she spent warming herself at a kotatsu at home.  However, Miki was different.  She thought that the weather was the worst, but Saki would come, so I mustn't break my promise.  And she went to the place for waiting for each other.  However, Saki wasn't there.  Miki waited for a long time, but Saki didn't come.  She gave up and went home.

Next day, Saki didn't receive a letter from Miki.  Saki asked the bird

“What was the matter with her?”  The bird replied

“She was in bed with a cold because she waited for you to come yesterday for a long time.”

Saki was shocked, and regretted what one has done.

She vowed never to break her promise.

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Journal K

I would like to write for you as Journal K.  I took Writing 1 and Writing 2 classes this year.  I learned many things from you.  I was taught from native speaker for the first time, so I really enjoyed those classes.

I wrote several paragraphs in this year, and was checked from you.  You gave me some points.  At first, I couldn’t understand what you seek, that is, I couldn’t know what to write in English.  But you checked my paragraphs and my grammar carefully, and gave me some comments.  So I became to understand what to write, that is, what you want me write.  This skill is useful for me from now on.  I was very glad to take high score.

I wrote several journals too in this year, and was given some comments and points.  I challenged to write long essay in English for the first time.  At first, it was too difficult to do, but I became to be able to write long essay in English and quickly these days.  There is no check in terms of Journal, so I worry about my grammar.  I know you are busy, but if you had a time, I hope you check my journal, especially my grammar.

I really enjoyed class activities.  I did those activities for the first time, so I couldn’t understand the rule, but you, a senior, and classmates always help me to do those activities.  Due to many helps, I could enjoy class activities with my classmates.  Happy New Year’s card was enjoyable!  The snake oil was interesting!  Making story was difficult, but I had a nice time.  Those challenges were a good challenge for me, I think.  I was glad, because I could to speak with my classmate for the first time thorough those activities.

All activities are very useful for me.  Thank you, Mr. Waterman!

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