One rule you should follow when you give a presentation

1. Reading like a storyteller or story listener helps you make connection closely with the story you are reading more easily.

As a language major, you'll have a lot of chance giving presentations. You may have learned this since high school, but  it is usually the story you tell that attracts audience, communicate your ideas, and reflects upon your true learning. Take a quick perusal of this passage that will help you in all classes.

http://www.businessinsider.com/ted-talk-rules-for-presentations-2016-3

2. Have you picked a book and started reading? At the beginning, it's ok to pick and change books. But reading a book you don't like may also help develop your ability to critically think and evaluate a book, its writing style, its story line, etc.

3. Please note that the gradesheet notifying deadlines for all assignments has been uploaded; when you click into it, you will be directed to the link of request, then I'll approve your request.

4. The very first assignment "My reading history" will be due this coming Monday/Sunday. I only ask you to give a brief account of the following:
    a. Do you consider yourself a reader, either in Mandarin or English?
    b. If yes, do you remember the book/books you have read and still like very much? Why?
    b. How did you become a reader in either language; or why do you think you are still not a reader? Because of exams? Parents' or school's requiring you to study for better grades?
    c. Can you also tell who made you a reader? Please describe also the environment (home/school/ friends) that has made you a reader?

It's certainly ok if you are still not a reader. It will be the purpose of this class: to help you become one.

Note: Please give your name in the box of 標籤; like 'syl' for me.  Thank you!