Saturday, June 28, 2014

Time to Dust off the Old Keyboard for NewsLINC!

Our class submission deadline for the next edition of NEWSLINC is August 12, 2014. Make sure to update your blogs with summer-fresh stories and articles before that date, and we'll work on polishing them up for publication!



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 fall:
 Write a poem about fall in Canada.
 Describe your first Thanksgiving dinner.
 Compare summer and fall.
 What is your favourite fall activity?
 Share a memory about your child’s first day of school.
 What does fall look, smell, sound, taste and feel like?

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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