BR 2-10: More Macdonalds

"Later that same night the twins were woken by strange noises." (Strong, 2001, p.16)

First, I wonder this book's title means fast food shop. I love McDonald, so I wanted to read it! But actually, this "MacDonalds"didn't mean fast food shop. The mean is "Macdonalds family".

Mouse and Jojo's father came up with a new plan about building a new room. They were very happy and they talked which person can get the new bed room. They quarreled each other. The family have a humstar, called "Jumbo". When the house construction started, she wasn't calm. Her behavior was little strange and she ate meals a lot. What happened with her?

After I read it, I felt the warm family. First the twins quarreled about the new room. They thought only themsselves, but by Jumbo, they changed their minds. they could become to think other members of the family. Mother and father understood their feelings and they looked more happily. If you pay attention how change their feelings.

Reference: Strong, Jeremy. (2001). More Macdonalds. London: Pearson Education.

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How I have learned languages

I have learned languages by listening music and watching movies. For example, I have learned English over 10 years. In elementary school, I have learned it by watching a English TV program. It was better way to learn English for little students. In junior high school, I had some times Oral communication class. Native English teacher came to my class and taught us English pronunciation.  We also had a time to watch a English TV program. When my native English teacher came to my class, we felt fresh. New teacher, new language and new environment, so it was so fun. But I like to listen music foreign country, so I often listened to music and I payed attention to listen what the singer singing. Some times, I watched movies in movie theater or at home. It was difficult for me to follow the speed that people spoke.  But  I found these things were good way to approach real English in my high school days.

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BR 2-09: The Girl with Red Hair

"He laughs and walks away, but I can't stop looking at the screen." (Lindop, 2009, p.5)

This book's cover page was cute. A girl with red hair picked a pink shirts, and her eyes looked smile. That is why I felt like reading this book.

The main character is Mark who works in security in Mason's store. He falled in love a girl with red hair when she came there first. Her smile attracted him and she was beautiful. She came there with a child every Wednesday night. Is she married or single? He thought a lot. He loved her in any other girls. I cheered his love because he couldn't talked her so much, every time he just looking her.

If we fall in love someone, we have to talk he or she that have a courage. It may need a lot of efforts for us. But first, it's important for us to understand wach other. Step by step, we can approach someone who we love.If I have a time, I'd like to try to make it.

Reference: Lindop, Christine. (2009). The Girl with Red Hair. New York: Oxford bookworms.

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Essay 2-02b: Group movie reviews

Yuka watched a Robin Hood 2010 version, and Momo watched *Robin Hood of Disney. There are some different scenes each other, but a few main scene were same. Both Robbin who appeared 2010 and Disney were brave. Thanks to him and his friends, the villagers were helped by misgovernment. We are going to tell about our favorite scene of Robbin Hood.

Yuka watched a Robin Hood 2010 version, and Momo watched *Robin Hood of Disney. There are some different scenes each other, but a few main scene were same. Both Robbin who appeared 2010 and Disney were brave. Thanks to him and his friends, the villagers were helped by misgovernment. We are going to tell about our favorite scenes of Robbin Hood.

Yuka’s favorite scene in this movie is that Robin fight with Godfrey. It is a climax of this movie and also important scen. Their fight in the sea was so hard battle and we were attracted this scene naturally. Robin really wanted to win because of avenge on Marion's husband and her father. Godfrey's crime can't  allow. He killed many innocent people and he injured people's feelings. He is  more crueler than the others. His doing is not correct. It is not justice, We believe Robin because his thought convinced me. He taught real justice and don't give up however the lower status. This is why we like this scene. We understood this battle's mean and Robin is the real hero in Middle Ages.

Momo’s favorite scenes of Robbin Hood is that Robbin Hood disguised a poor person, and he gave his bow and arrow for rabbit boy who robbed his birthday present from a government official. Robbin was  kind for everyone, so he was liked by almost all the villagers. Robbin always helped them when they were in troubles because the King levy a heavy taxes. 

Our third favorite scene is that Robbin and his friends beat a bad king cooperation. The villagers were distressed by a levy and self-centeredness of a bad king. Robbin used arrows, and the part of the king used swords and cannons. However, Robbin won. We think Robbin could not win without cooperation of his friends. Through this battle, their ?bands were very strong.

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BR 2-08: Super dog

"Suddenly, Floppy saw something happen." (Hunt & Brychta, 1993, p.19)


Can your dog run faster or doing something well? I have a dog, and I've imagined my dog became a super dog. I was remembered it by this book.


Floppy is negative dog. He prefer to be alone. He is happy while his owner is going out. He can stay safe at house and he is free. One day, he slept his owner's bed alone and he saw an interesting dream. He saved old woman, baby, drowned child, lost dog! He was so cool and her was a hero. But it was a dream...


I think it was funny book. It's because Floppy's face is always cute. Sometimes serious, happy, angry, sad... His face made me laugh. He couldn't do well in real world, but if he practice many times, he'll be strong. I think he has a possibility that he doesn't know.

Reference: Hunt, Roderick & Brychta, Alex. (1993). Super dog. England: Oxford University Press.

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BR 2-07: The Clumsy Crocodile

"Finally, Cassy put on her Everglades badge and admired herself in the mirror. She looked perfect!" (Everett, 2007, p.27)


Do you know the words "Clumsy"? It shows crocodile! When I looked for the word on my dictionary, I wanted to read this book more.


The cute crocodile's name is Cassy. She was exciting for her new job. But she couldn't work well, so her boss mad with her. He told her to quit her job right now. She cried but she wanted to work there. However her life was changed. She didn't do anything, but she became a super hero only one day!


I like this story. Cassy's behavior is pretty. She was crocodile, but she worked hard. I'm happy that her sprint was admired. She isn't sad now and she doesn't weak.


Reference: Everett, Felicity. (2007). London: Usborne.

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BR 2-06: Sleeping Beauty

"Florien's heart fluttered like a bird when he saw he." (Knighton, 2006, p.44)


I've read like this book in my childhood. I haven't read it in English, so I tried to read it.


Rose ought to be the most happiest princess in the world, but she was casted a witch craft when she was a baby. When she grew a beautiful princess, the witch appeared in front of her again. Every one slept in the floor and princess Rose, slept too. They has been slept over 100 years. Who can help them and Rose?


After I read, I felt "Power of Love". Her life was changed worse, but finally she was saved. It took many years until she was saved. It's difficult to save them bravely. I'm sure her life will be shining.


Reference: Knighton, Kate. (2006). Sleeping Beauty. London: Usborne.

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