DOLPHINS `07 - `08

Assignment:

Contact a student from another country from our blogging buddies list. Leave a comment on their latest post asking them the what do they think of when they hear the words “United States.” What are some symbols they would use to represent the United States. In your post please include the address of the blog you left a comment on, and then include the answer when they reply.

This is the comment I left on this blog:

Hi, Karen. I am from a class in the USA. We were just given an assignment. The assignment is to find out: What do people in other countries think when they hear the words “United States?” So, what do you think of when you hear the words “United States?” What are some symbols you think represent the United States? Please respond on my blog.
my blog: www.adr08.learnerblogs.org
Thanks =] Dolphins10

This is her response:

When I hear the words “United states” I think about the war of Iraq. About symbols, I don’t know what to think.

In just six months a great majority of eighth grade students will be going to High School. It is obviously a totally different world than Middle School. I am looking forward to High School but I am also a little nervous. This is mostly because I don’t have any siblings in High School right now. I do have friends that will be seniors next year and they might be able to help me.

I think I would feel better if I had an older sister/brother that was in High School. The main thing I am nervous about is grades. I believe I am a good student but I don’t think there will be enough time in the day for me to get done what I have to. I am hoping the work will not overwhelm me. I am hoping that I keep my grades up and do well in the classes. I also hope I will know the people in my classes. I don’t want to be with a bunch of people that I either don’t like or don’t know.

I also think that High School will be fun. I plan on joining the swim team and I think that would be a good experience. I also think it will be fun to have a bit more freedom while at school. In the classroom I plan to stay focused and work hard.