Monday's Assignment

Monday's Assignment

Last Thursday we saw what happens at the municipal level of government. Hopefully, some of you have started dreaming about doing your part politically. Guess what you need to do first.
This week we begin on the theme of Canadian citizenship. What does it take to make you a citizen of Canada?

Why is this citizenship ceremony funny? What does it say about Canada?

Here are your tasks:

1. Read and list the eligibility requirements.
1. Which of the requirements is/are the biggest barrier to your getting Canadian citizenship.

1. reply: I need to language, intent to reside

1. Tell a partner what your plans are in regard to citizenship--when, how, and why.
2. Write an email to a relative overseas about those plans.
2. Read and comment below on this letter to the editor: Too Easy
1. What does the author think of Canadian citizenship?
2. List the reasons given in the letter.
3. Respond briefly with your position and reasons.
3. Class activity: review of Cheaper by the Dozen 2

1. Write down the new expressions in the movie.
2. Google for the meanings of those expressions.
3. Make sentences based on the meanings, and post everything under Comments, below.