Friday, November 7, 2014

Come Winter, Let's Get Published!





The draft deadline for the next edition of NEWSLINC is November 14, 2014. Be sure to post it to your blog by that date for us to polish it up together. Here are your recommended topics:

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 winter
·         Write a poem about winter.
·         Express your feelings about winter in Canada.
·         Compare winter in Canada with your homeland.
·         Describe your favourite winter activity.
·         What advice do you have for those with a cold or flu?
·         Write a note to Jack Frost to request cancellation of winter.

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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