Your Reaction

Hi everyone!  We are getting near the end of this session, and actually today will be your last post.  We have just finished watching the documentary "Guns in America".  I imagine you have some thoughts about what you saw.  For your post today, you can discuss those thoughts and about your opinion on gun ownership.  Some questions you might want to write about:

How does gun violence in your country compare to that in the U.S.?
Are you ever afraid living in Chicago?
Do you think gun violence in Chicago is bad compared to other cities nationally or internationally?
Do you think it is every person's right to own a gun?
What do you think could be done to stop gun violence?
What can you say about the mass shootings in places like Columbine and Newtown?

Clearly, this is a serious topic and one that provokes many emotions.  I look forward to reading your posts.

Thank you for doing a great job this session with your blogs and keep writing in English in whatever form you choose!

See you next week for the end of session class party and final test!  Bring something to share (food or drink).  I will provide plates, cups, and utensils. 

Why do we do what we do?

Hi everyone.  Another snowy wintry Saturday in Chicago.  It's hard to imagine springtime coming, right?  But it's March 1 and it can't be too much longer.

Anyway, I'm glad you are all here today.  Our topic for the class this week is about reasons (CAUSES) and results (EFFECTS).  I'd like you to think about an important decision you made.  What were the reasons for the decision OR what were the consequences of that decision.  One idea to write about is your decision to come to Chicago. 

Good luck and as always, please take some time after your post to read and comment on your classmates' blogs.