ZOTERO:new tool

Yesterday, our ARW class was in ILC, because we used the computers. We learn how to use "Zotero" I'm not good at using computer, so it was complicated for me. However, I can't live in this information-oriented society without using a computer. I need efforts. Hum~~~~~~~~~.


Final test is coming soon. Then, Summer vacation is coming soon!!! I can't wait to go to Canada. I'm looking forward to it. Looking back this term, I feel time flies like an arrow. Although study is very hard for me, college life is filled with new things and happiness. New friends are my emotional support. Moreover, I can do my favorite dance than before! Thanks!

MacBook Air ~light as if air~

Our class finally reached the end of 5 paragraphs essay. Last one we are going to write is Introduction part. You think it is strange that to write Introduction last, but it isn’t. We understand the topic well after we write the body paragraph and conclusion. So, we will write Introduction. Deadline of 5 paragraphs essay is next Monday! 

Yesterday, I went back to the dormitory. I woke up at 4:30 and left the home at 5:10, so I was very sleepy. I had practice of smooth steppers. Next week, we will show the part of the summer event dance in front of members of smooth steppers. Therefore, I have to practice hard. Another thing that I care about is team dance. I and one of my dormitory friends planned to appear the summer dance  event as “Zels." Our dormitory name is zelkova house. So we decided this team name. We chose the music, but dance have not finished. It is “YABAI." And I also have Kick out, a dormitory event for students who will leave the dorm on June. I will also dance “carry pamyu pamyu (Japanese musician)” in this event. Very busy. 

By the way, my parents bought me MacBook Air last Sunday. I am writing this blog from MacBook now:)

Never give up

I read the article about thems of "the old man in the sea". It said Santiago continued to struggle against nature, other fishmen, fish and sharks. Death is inevitable, but he struggled against defeat. This shows his pride, honor and brave. 

By the way, I am in Chiba now. Chiba is my home town. The reason why I am in home town is SEA program. I'm going to go to Canada next month, so I have to prepare for it. I have a summer dance event in7/4, and departure of SEA program is 7/6. No time! Then, I decided to prepare this week. Today, I am in Ario(shopping mole that is near my house) with my family. We have finished shopping, lunch now. 

What are 3Bs?

First, I will introduce what are 3Bs. These are Background, Biography and Bias in fiction. Now, our class are reading "Old man in the sea," to we should understand 3Bs of OMS. Background means the situation and event that could influence the author at the time of writing a book. Biography is information about the author. Bias is a kind of prejudice that the author brings to the world of the book. If we know these 3 things about the novel, we can enjoy more.

YABAI!

Our class are learning about OSM(the old man in the sea) written by Hemingway now. I read an article about Hemingway. I was surprised that he was not the greatest American writer of the 20th century, but he was reminded more than five decades after his death. Though I had never read his book, I knew his name. 





Today, we had a swimming class. I went into swimming pool at the first time in this year! So, it was very fun. But, I feel very tired now. I have a lot of homework to do. Do you know how Japanese students describe this situation? We say, "Yabai,"  "Owakon" and "Thunda". See you~!!

Happiness!

Friday was CWT(course wide test) day from LBH(the little brown handbook) and print of fallacies. It was difficult because there are similar fallacies. I couldn't distinguish correctly, but after I had heard teacher's explanation, it became clear. I am always in a hurry when I take tests, but this time there were a lot of time. So I could concentrate on the test. 



Yesterday was the day of the sea program explanatory meeting. I will go to Victoria of Canada this summer! The explanatory meeting  was so long so I was  tired. It is important to prepare before I go to foreign countries; I have a lot of things to do. I heard that people who went to Victoria brought "Yukata"(Japanese traditional wearing) last year, and I couldn't find "Yukata." So, I' m considering about it.  I also went to a social gathering of sea program member in Kichijyoji. It was very fun. 



By the way, I want to talk about "Happiness" moment the latest days. When I arrive zelkova dorm, I feel relieved and quite comfortable. To go to a convenience store and buy ice cream after club activity is also my "Happiness" moment. One of my friends use the word "Happiness" so much time, I am affected by this friend.

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Our class learned about Fallacies. Topic is these. 

･Begging the question・Non-sequitur・Red herring・Appeal to pity・Band wagon・Ad hominem・Sweeping generalization 



I also reconsidered about Writing Help (Support) Desk. We can get advice and improve essay in the library. I know about it, but I have not used, so I want to use this system.





I belong to dance the club called smooth steppers and practice began this Monday. I decided to join hip hop genre. I  enjoyed it. July 4th is the day of first dance event for freshman. I will appear it as a member of hip hop team. Also, I and one of my dormitory friend teamed up and plan to participate this dance event. Therefore, I will become busier. I have to try hard both study and club.