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I Am Happy To Know You

2005-05-05T18:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Students,
Our class has come to an end. Time certainly flies.I am happy that you took my class.I am happy to know you. I hope that you enjoyed studying English . I have seen great improvment in your reading and writing skills.English is not an easy subject. Please continue studying and developing your English skills. Studying English is a life long journey. Enjoy the journey!

Your Teacher,

Uncle Barry
P.S. Keep writing in your blogs.

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2005-05-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

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The Legend of David and Goliath

2005-05-03T04:27:00.000-07:00

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David was a young shepherd boy. He lived many years ago in Israel. Goliath was a fierce soldier from Gath. He was nine feet tall. He bragged that he could defeat any Israelite. All the Israelite soldiers were afraid to fight him. However, David was not afraid. He fought Goliath. Goliath tried to kill David with a spear and a sword. David threw a sharp stone with his sling at the giant. The stone hit Goliath in the forehead and killed him instantly. David believed that the God of Israel helped him win over the fierce giant from Gath.

My Dear Students,
Please comment on this legend. Have you ever hear it before? Please share a legend from your culture with me.

Future Plans

2005-04-17T16:17:00.000-07:00

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Hi students,
I hope that you had a wonderful weekend.Please tell me what you will do this coming weekend?

Best Regards,
Unclebarry

Here's Looking At You

2005-04-14T18:50:00.000-07:00

Here's Looking At You
Originally uploaded by Uncle Barry.

It's a beautiful day here at NMC.I will be doing many things today.I am going to the Flame Tree parade this afternoon.After the parade, I will go to Sushiland and eat Japanese food for supper. After supper, I will go to the movies. After the movies I will visit you at your house. I will see you later.

Have Chi Will Travel

2005-04-14T16:56:00.000-07:00

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A Ghost Story

I walked through the cemetery late last night. Suddenly, I heard an eerie sound . It frightened me. Then I saw someone walking towards me. My legs started to shake. I wanted to run away, but I couldn't move because I was too frightened. I tried to scream, but no sound came out of my mouth. As the person came closer, I recognized him. It was my neighbor, Mr. Jenkins. He looked very pale.He walked past me. I called out to him, but he didn't answer . I ran home. When I got home, I tried to relax. I turned on the TV. The local news came on. The announcer reported a terrible car accident that occured earlier in the afternoon. Suddenly, my hair stood up and my body trembled with fear. The TV announcer said that Mr. Jenkinks died in that accident.

Have Chi Will Travel

2005-04-03T15:48:00.000-07:00

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My Unusual Mornings

My mornings are quite unusual. I get up at five- thirty and go to the bathroom. I wash my hands and face. Next, I practice yoga in my living room. Yoga is an ancient Indian exercise. It emphasizes stretching. I practice the yoga exercises for about forty-five minutes. Then I go out to my backyard and practice taichi for a half hour. Taichi is an ancient Chinese exercise. I finish my exercise routine by sitting on the ground and practicing breathing exercises and meditation. When I finish my exercises and meditation, I return to the bathroom and take a shower. After I take a shower, I get dressed and comb my hair. Next, I go to the kitchen and prepare my breakfast. I usually eat a light and healthy breakfast. I usually have oatmeal, fruit, and soy milk for breakfast. I also take vitamin and herbal supplements. After I eat breakfast, I return to the bathroom, for the third time, and floss and brush my teeth. Finally, I gather my books and papers, say a prayer, and go to work. Although my morning routine is quite unusal and demanding , I love my lifestyle and would not change it for a million dollars.

Dear students,
Please tell me about your daily routines. Answer these questions in complete sentences:

What time do you get up?
What is the first thing you do after you wake up?
Do you exercise in the morning?
What kind of exercise do you like to do?
What time do you usually eat breakfast?
Do you eat a healthy breakfast?
Do you follow a healthy lifestyle?
What time do you usually eat lunch?
What do you usually eat for lunch?
What do you usually eat for supper?
What time do you usually eat supper?
How many times do you eat in a day?
What time do you go to bed?
What is the last thing you do before you go to sleep?

Student Links

2005-03-31T22:11:00.000-08:00

Your EN71 brothers and sisters are waiting for your comments. Please read their blogs and write your comments to at least 2 blogs a week.

Sapukian's Blog
Paulping Blog
Last Cinderella
Caihongqu
Maria's English Blog
KimHaerin
Yeih
Wohuihao
RedSky71

Uncle Barry

White Crane Spreads Its Wings

2005-03-17T22:41:00.000-08:00

White Crane Spreads Its Wings
Originally uploaded by Uncle Barry.

We are always changing. Now I am changing into a beautiful bird. I am a white crane spreading its wings .I am flying higher and higher into the blue green sky. Now I am floating among the clouds. Singing birds are passing me by. I feel so happy and free. It's wonderful being a white crane . I wish I could be a white crane forever but I must return to my English Class. My students are waiting for me.

Color Me Green.

2005-03-15T15:29:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody!Let me tell you about my favorite color.My favorite color is green.I love green because it makes me feel fresh and young.Moreover, the color green fills all my senses with happiness and joy.I see green everywhere.I see green in the forest.I see green in the meadow.I see green on the earth and I see green in the sky .I like the smell of green grass and I like the feel of green leaves.I like the taste green vegetables. I eat them everyday. Someday, I hope to meet a little green man from another planet. I love the color green so much that I wrote a poem.Let me share my color poem with you .

Green

Green leaves are fluttering in the wind.
A Green tree is stretching its branches towards heaven .
Green ocean waves are crashing onto the yellow beach sand.
A green caterpillar is crawling quietly down a green stem.
I am planting green things in my green garden with my green thumb.

Green

Did you like my poem? What is your favorite color? Why do you like it? Please answer my questions and share your color poem with me.

Getting To Know You

2005-03-03T15:20:00.000-08:00

My name is Barry Wicksman but you can call me Uncle Barry.I am your teacher.I am short and muscular.I am outgoing,fun-loving,creative and humorous.I love to practice taichi and yoga.I am a vegetarian.

How about you? Describe your physical characteristics, personality traits and hobbies.

Uncle Barry

:)