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
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Description
/ Idea Prompts
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Activity
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Submissions reflecting sports and
leisure activities.
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Arts
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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.
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Bios
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Student profiles that exclude
information about birth date or age.
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Canada
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Submissions which highlight Canada.
·
How do you describe Canada to your friends or family
living abroad?
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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
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Celebration
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Occasions or events that result in
celebration!
·
Share a personal success story (big or small)
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Write about a special/milestone life event (wedding,
birth, anniversary, etc.)
·
Write about a traditional celebration
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General
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If the submission does not fit with
any of the other categories.
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Heritage
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Student reflections about their
homeland or ethnic origins.
·
What do you miss the most about your homeland?
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Describe a custom from your homeland
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Write about where you came from
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Recipe
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Special recipes that have not been
reproduced from the web or a book.
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Seasonal
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Submissions related to seasonal
themes. Some ideas for winter
·
Write a poem about winter.
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Express your feelings about winter in Canada.
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Compare winter in Canada with your homeland.
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Describe your favourite winter activity.
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What advice do you have for those with a cold or flu?
·
Write a note to Jack Frost to request cancellation of
winter.
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Settlement
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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?
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Skills
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Tips, challenges and experiences
related to finding work, working or learning in Canada.
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Workplace culture
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Looking for work / networking / volunteering
·
Studying / learning new skills
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