Monday, April 7, 2014

Let's Welcome the Summer with an Article for NewsLINC!

After a long and, for some, dreary winter, here comes the call for our summer edition of NewsLINC, the LINC Home Study magazine of articles by learners like you.

Let's draft our articles by May 7, make all the necessary edits, and select some appropriate pictures for submission before the publication deadline. You should start thinking of the topic, which you can choose from the table below.

Would you like to write about how you're feeling a little more Canadian when you wake up each morning? Would you like to share a secret talent or skill that no one knows about? Or perhaps your plans for this summer?

Pick out a topic and post your draft onto your blog today!

Category
Description / Idea Prompts
Activity
Submissions reflecting sports and leisure activities.

Arts
Submissions related to the arts (visual arts, crafts, design, dance, film, literature, music, theatre).
·         Write a short story or poem.
·         Share your artistic talent/hobby.
·         Provide a review of your favourite book / movie / artist / etc.

Bios
Student profiles that exclude information about birth date or age.

Canada
Submissions which highlight Canada.
·         How do you describe Canada to your friends or family living abroad?
·         What do you like about living in Canada?
·         Write about a famous Canadian personality, landmark, historical event, etc.
·         Recommend places to visit or day trips in Ontario / Canada

Celebration
Occasions or events that result in celebration!
·         Share a personal success story (big or small)
·         Write about a special/milestone life event (wedding, birth, anniversary, etc.)
·         Write about a traditional celebration

General
If the submission does not fit with any of the other categories.

Heritage
Student reflections about their homeland or ethnic origins.
·         What do you miss the most about your homeland?
·         Describe a custom from your homeland
·         Write about where you came from

Recipe
Special recipes that have not been reproduced from the web or a book.

Seasonal
Submissions related to seasonal themes. Some ideas for summer:
·         Compare Canada Day with the national day from your homeland.
·         What are your summer vacation plans?
·         Describe your favourite summer destination in Canada.
·         What does “Dog Days of Summer” mean?
·         Should swimming lessons be mandatory for children? Why or why not?

Settlement
Student settlement stories.
·         Share a funny story about settling in Canada
·         What has surprised you the most?
·         What are some of the challenges you have faced?
·         What or who has helped you to adjust?

Skills
Tips, challenges and experiences related to finding work, working or learning in Canada.
·         Workplace culture
·         Looking for work / networking / volunteering
·         Studying / learning new skills


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