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Fatkat Annimation

The Fatkat productions are a huge deal for such a small town like Miramichi. Through the blog and website I've learned that they have worked for very popular shows like Family Guy, Caillou, and Carl Squared, just to name a few.

The Fatcat blog is very colorful and creative. There are many videos, which I like, but I find that it is slightly confusing because it's very busy.

The Fatkat animation presentation was interesting. I enjoyed all the options you have in the work world and that it would be a fun job.

Video Comment

The video I enjoyed most was "http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-fold-a-t-shirt-in-2-seconds-explained". I liked that it was clear and simple, with easy steps. The video explained each step precisely and replayed the steps, as well. The steps are spoken and written which makes it much easier to understand. I wouldn't change anything in this video; I think it has everything it needs.

All the videos are explained in the same fashion with steps, as well as spoken instructions. The voice over is clear and reads slowly so you can understand. In all the videos the introduction explains what they are teaching, and a summary, which indicates the point of the video while keeping your attention.

How to make the BEST microwave fudge: simple and quick.

Want perfect fudge without the hassle? Then what better way than a few easy steps and a microwave! Here’s how to make creamy, white fudge in less than 30 minutes. :)

To get started, you need measuring cups, a square or rectangular pan, an electric mixer, and a large bowl that can fit in a microwave. For ingredients, open up the fridge and grab a can of milk and 2 squares of margarine. Set the margarine on a plate to soften. After that, take out the white sugar, brown sugar, and a bag of mini marshmallows.

In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of white sugar, 2 cups of brown sugar, and 1 cup of canned milk; microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Make sure to be careful because the mixture will be very hot. Next, mix in the 2 squares of softened margarine and microwave on high for 9 ½ minutes, stirring occasionally. Take the bowl out of the microwave and mix for in 2 cups of mini marshmallows and beat for 8 minutes, or until thick. It’ll be tempting, but don’t snack; the mixture will still be hot. Pour the fudge on a square or rectangular pan and place in the fridge until cool.

Cut into small squares, bite, and enjoy!

Three Grammar Writing Exercises

1- The team won (its) (it's) game. Did you win (yours) (your's), (to)(too) (two)?

The team won its game. Did you win yours too?


2- They left (their) (there) books (there) (their) (they're).

They left their books there.


3- I hear (your) (you're) about to graduate.

I hear you're about to graduate.


4- (Its) (It's) nice that (there) (their) (they're) friendly.

It's nice that they're friendly.


5- Although I get (alot) (a lot) of colds, I feel (all right)(alright)now.

Although I get a lot of colds, I feel alright now.


6- (Whose) (Who's) prettier (then) (than) you?

Who's prettier than you?


7- Are you tired? I'm out of (breathe) (breath), (too) (to) (two).

Are you tired? I'm out of breath, too.


8- Run back and (fourth) (forth) from (hear) (here) to (their) (there).

Run back and forth from here to there.


9- (Your) (You're) about to (loose) (lose) (your) (you're) book.

You're about to loose your book.


10- Everyone will (accept) (except) the prize (accept) (except) you.

Everyone will accept the prize except you.


11- Do you know (weather) (whether) or not he will give me the prize.

Do you know whether or not he will give me the prize.


12- Many people (choose) (chose) to live in large cities.

Many people choose to live in large cities.


13- Is the doctor (through) (thorough) (threw) with my exam?

Is the doctor through with my exam?


14- What (affect) (effect) does the school (principle)(principal) have on you?

What effect does the school principal have on you?


15- What did he (advice) (advise) you to do? Did you take his (advice)(advise)?

What did he advise you to do? Did you take his advice?


16- (There) (Their) (They're) are (alot) (a lot) of (your) (you're) friends in the boat.

There are a lot of your friends in the boat.


17- I will (buy) (by) a book (buy) (by) Ray Bradbury.

I will buy a book by Ray Bradbury.



Identifying Sentence Structure [cs][frag][ro] Errors in Student Sentences
This quiz will test your ability to recognize the correct use of sentence structure in sentences written by secondary-level students. Remember that if this type of error appears in your students' writing, the correction symbols will be [cs][frag][ro]. Directions: If the sentence is correct, mark [A] (no error). If the sentence is incorrect, mark the response that will make the sentence correct.Useful links: http://e3.uci.edu/programs/esl/sslink.html
Thank you. Your responses have been computer graded. Here are your results.

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Grammar Exercise #1

1. Some radio stations have powerful signals; they can be heard in nearby cities.
2. One disc jockey reads letters, and he also jokes with callers.
3. Several stations hold contests; prizes are often albums.
4. Tanya won one contest; she named a song correctly.
5. The sound system is complex; infact, few people could operate it.
6. The Reds won the pennant. They will play in the World Series.
7. Last summer we camped, and it was the best vacation ever.
8. Tony has a set of barbells; he lifts weights every day.
9. We saw an old Hitchcock film; it was a classic thriller.
10. A raccoon visits our back porch every evening, so we call him the Lone Ranger.