Letter - A trip to Cherokee

Some nice work done on this. Here a couple of great examples - Nokweed at core and PaoPao at extended.

Hi Marsha,

I’m sorry I didn’t write back to your email last week but I was so busy with my Cherokee trip last week. Therefore, I will tell you about my trip with Joon who works in the shop near my house.

I visited Qualla Boundary which is one of the Cherokee towns. There is also mountain scenery surrounding the town and that was a very nice place to visit. After that we went to the souvenir shop which I liked the most because they have a lot of history like a mini model of the town.

In conclusion, I really liked this trip because of the exotic environment and a lot of history. I will write to you soon about my next trip to Japan.

Love,

Nokweed

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Hi Yim,

Recently, I just had a holiday for one week and it was fabulous. I had a chance to go to Cherokee with my friends. Actually, I planned to visit my uncle in China but then my friend introduced me to Cherokee. By looking at the the pictures I knew that it was going to be amazing so I changed my mind.

There were lots of places to visit. For example, the Oconaluftee Indian Village has all the tribal crafts and it defines the lifestyle of the native-American 18th century. Furthermore, there was a historical pageant called Unto These Hills for me to watch. Moreover, on Friday afternoons huge crowds of people gather in a large bingo hall to play many kind of games. It was really fun.

Overall, it was the best trip of my life. Everyone in Cherokee was so amiable and I love how the village represented the 18th century very well. I wish you had been there with me too. See you soon.

Love,
Paopao

Holidaying at home or abroad

Which do you prefer? Here are a couple of great answers from Marsya and Mohammad

"Nowadays, travelling is easier than some years ago. Some people prefer to travel in their own country. Meanwhile, some people prefer to travel abroad. There are advantages to both.

First of all, a holiday in your country gives you the opportunity to know in depth about your country’s history and origins. Travelling in your own country is usually cheaper than going abroad. You can also bring a whole group of friends or family as it does not cost too much money. Finally, because you speak the local language, you will be less stressed and able to completely enjoy your vacation.

On the other hand, travelling abroad allows you to get to know traditions and customs different from yours. This may turn out to be a fascinating and captivating experience. Travelling abroad also allows us to practice other languages, which might be useful for education.

In conclusion, I think that people should travel abroad from time to time, but also visit their own country to appreciate the traditions and the customs." (Marsya, Year 10 ESL)

"Holidays are exceptionally fun, especially when you go outside the country with your friends and family. There are many ways to enjoy your stay in and out of your country. However, there are also disadvantages of staying or travelling.

Firstly, traveling within your country is cheaper and easier than going abroad. Furthermore, you don’t need to carry around unnecessary itsm such as your passport and heavy luggage. Also, traveling within your country helps develop your knowledge about your own culture and landmarks. In addition, you can take a large number of people to travel within your country with you because it costs less.

On the other hand, travelling abroad can cost a lot of money and can take a long time and could be a terrifying experience for some people if you go by a plane, boat or a train. Secondly, it would be difficult to travel to some countries as you will need a passport and might need a visa. You might also get lost in the country you travel to as you know nothing about it’s landmarks.

In conclusion, travelling abroad is more fun even though it cost more and takes more time and effort but sure it will be worth the experience." (Mohammad, Year 10 ESL)

Cycle 8 - 17/10/16 to 31/10/16

Time	Place	Content
D1-P1	ELS2	Assembly
D2-P7	ELS2	Test
D4-P8	ELS1	Exam Practice - Tourism Form-filling - SB Pg 122-123 HW - Article - Pros and cons of tourism, SB P113 (HW Due: Day 2 - Period 7)
D6-P4	ICT1	2nd draft of Cherokee letter (put here) Quizlet - Offshore Italy

Cycle 7 - 07/10/16 to 17/10/16

Time	Place	Content
D1-P1	ELS2	Quizlet - Body parts idioms Success International WB P53 Ex 8 WB P50 Ex 2 HW - Summary - Thai Cuisine - Due: Day 4, Period 8 (worksheet)
D2-P7	ELS2	Success International SB Pg 114-116 Videos - Sicily, Sardinia Quizlet - Offshore Italy
D4-P8	ELS1	Exam Practice - Tourism Form-filling - SB Pg 122-123 HW - Article - Pros and cons of tourism, SB P113 (HW Due: Day 2 - Period 7)
D6-P4	ICT1	2nd draft of Cherokee letter (put here) Quizlet - Offshore Italy

Article - Advantages of holidaying at home and abroad

Marsya wrote a fantastic article on the advantages of holidaying at home and abroad. Fantastic work Marsya! Here it is:

"Nowadays, travelling is easier than some years ago. Some people prefer to travel in their own country. Meanwhile, some people prefer to travel abroad. There are advantages to both.

First of all, a holiday in your country gives you the opportunity to know in depth about your country’s history and origins. Travelling in your own country is usually cheaper than going abroad. You can also bring a whole group of friends or family as it does not cost too much money. Finally, because you speak the local language, you will be less stressed and able to completely enjoy your vacation.

On the other hand, travelling abroad allows you to get to know traditions and customs different from yours. This may turn out to be a fascinating and captivating experience. Travelling abroad also allows us to practice other languages, which might be useful for education.

In conclusion, I think that people should travel abroad from time to time, but also visit their own country to appreciate the traditions and the customs." (by Marsya, Year 11)