Job Discussion Forums

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

NCTBA (The lyin' lion...)

[killthebuddha]

"Cast�
�All others as Munchkins"

"Please post photos... and weight... because I think I have to pick you up and carry you around sometimes... VS"

(I just peed myself a little, and there's milk coming out my nose.) That pretty much settles it. Something's got to be done. But johnslat should be required to edit that monstrosity of a pet peeve that he created.

[cmp45]

That ole "OZ" thread was funny back then, and it's still funny now

Thanks for the memories...

[Grendal]

[johnslat]

Dear Grendal,

Thanks - that's a great idea (so great I'd even thought of it.)

Here's part of the outline that I didn't post:

"MATERIALS
Please bring the following materials to every class:
� a 3-ring binder with section dividers (for your portfolio)
� 8.5 x 11 lined writing paper
� pencils and pens
� the textbook (provided by the school)
� a journal composition book
� COURSE ASSIGNMENTS


Products
� Weekly journal entry
� Short paragraphs and essays, reading comprehension assessments, note-taking, class presentations

Journal
Journal entries are informal reflective writing pieces. One paragraph is sufficient, although longer pieces are acceptable. The writing is generally personal, describing experiences, concerns, plans, etc. It can be handwritten or typed. If you write it by hand, use your journal composition notebooks. Write the date at the top of each entry. If you type it, make sure to include your name and date. I will respond briefly to the content of what you write. I may ask a question that you can respond to in your next entry. I will not correct the grammar and punctuation in your journals, but I will indicate where any problems may be.

Why do we do journal writing? One reason is the importance of regular practice for developing confidence and skill in writing. Another reason is the opportunity to think about yourself and your environment. Writing helps the thinking process.
Journal entries are confidential�unless you choose to share them with the class, I will not discuss the content of your entry with anyone but you.

Writing Assignments
All assignments done outside your journal notebook should include a heading with name, course, name of the assignment, and date at the top. They should be double-spaced, whether they are hand-written or typed.

Research Paper
The short research paper will be completed in stages:
� Topic and questions
� Notes on initial readings
� Outline
� First draft with outline and bibliography
� Second draft: at least 1 page double-spaced with outline and bibliography
� Final paper: at least 1.5 pages double-spaced with bibliography
� Oral presentation

Portfolio
Your portfolio will contain items from this class. A language portfolio is a selection of examples of work that provides concrete evidence of a learner�s progress in learning English. The important word here is selection. Your portfolio won't include everything you will have done throughout the course, but will contain a representational sampling of items that you and I think show what you have learned to do in English.


I really do appreciate your posting, though. Great minds, it seems, do think alike.

Regards,
John

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

Back to the "OZ" digression...whatever happened to tillymd who made the original proposal? The last I can tell, she was on this board on October 9th of last year!

tillymd, where ARE you? (Name that sitcom!)

NCTBA

[johnslat]

Dear NCTBA,

"Car 54, Where Are You?"

http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/car-54.htm

Being a geezer helps.

Regards,
John

[veiledsentiments]

I'm embarrassed to say that I can still hear the theme song... without even hitting John's link.

VS

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

Not a geezer...YET, but fond memories of that'n, "My Mother The Car" and myriad others...

What wuz the one that had the theme that went something like: "It's about time, it's about space, it's about the human race"? Oh, oh, oh...and, "The Time Tunnel" which got spoofed in one of the Austin Powers movies...

NCTBA

[veiledsentiments]

Missed out on those two. We only had 2 of the 3 networks where I grew up, so I didn't get to see everything. But... I survived...

VS

[johnslat]

Dear NCTBA,

The Show: "It's About Time"

"It's about time, It's about space,
About strange people in the strangest place.
It's about time, It's about flight,
Travelin' faster than the speed of light.
About space people and a brave crew,
As through the barrier of time they flew.
Past the Roman Senators, past an armored knight,
Past the firing Minutemen, To this modern site.
It's about time for you and me
To meet these people of amazing feats.
It's about two astronauts and how they educate
A pre-historic woman and her pre-historic mate.
It's about time It's about space
About strange people in the strangest place
They will be here with all of us
Dodging a taxi, a car, a bus.
Where will they go, what will they do
In this strange place where everything is new.
Will they manage to survive Watch each week and see.
Will they get accustomed to the Twentieth Century.
It's about time For our good byes
To all our pre-historic gals and guys.
And now, It's About Time It's About Time
It's About Time It's About Time!"

Regards,
Trivial John

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

Speaking of "time tunnels", eh...?

NCTBA