Friday, January 8, 2016

Questions from the Korean students

Thank you so much for your presentations!  My students enjoyed watching them!

So...they have several questions about Florida, your school, and culture.

Here they are in no particular order...


1) Fried chicken is very popular in Korea.  Is it popular in America?  What fried chicken

Restaurants are popular in Korea?

KFC, Bojangles', and Popeyes are popular fried chicken places. – Julia F.

2) Someone told me that Starbucks is cheaper in the United States than in Korea.  How much are most drinks at Starbucks in the United States.

Starbucks drinks in America are $3-$7 (in U.S. dollars). – Annie F.

3) How often do you visit theme parks since you live near several of them?

Disney and Universal are the more popular theme parks.  I visit the theme parks once or twice a year. But there are many parks, so I don’t get to go to all of them often. – Aurora D.

4) I like BBQ Lay's chips.  What flavor(s) of Lay's are popular in the United States?

There are so many different kinds. Some favorites in the United States are Salt and Vinegar, Original, Barbecue, Sour Cream and Onion. I new one that many people like is Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese.– Ashley F.

5)  Before you worked on this project, did you know anything about Korea?

I did not know anything about Korea. Thank you for sharing your culture with me. –Mira-Sophie E.

6) What jobs do people in the United States want?

Acting, singing, helping, people (doctor, dentist) are well liked jobs in the United States. – Camila V.

7) What universities are famous in the United States?

Some famous universities are Harvard, Florida State University (FSU), and University of Central Florida (UCF). –Alvin Z.

8) Are students allowed to date at your school?

Yes, students are allowed to date at our school. – Ciara F.

9) What do you want to be when you are older (as a career)?

I want to have a career in a field of science. For example, chemistry, astronomy, or paleontology. – Luka V.

10)  Do people listen to K-Pop at all in the United States?

Some people do listen to K-Pop in America, but not many. – Aleena O.

11) What did you think of our presentations?

They were beautiful and filled with excitement. The presentations were very entertaining. Also, your English was amazing! – Audrey C.

12) After watching our presentations, where in Korea would you want to visit?

I would like to visit Jeju Island and Lotteria. (Yum!) –Jackson C.

13) How much does it cost to visit Disney World?

A one day and one park pass is $100 (United States dollars) per ticket. – Will C.

14) How often do you get to visit Disney?

I visit Disney once or twice a year if I don’t have an annual pass. When I have an annual pass, I visit almost every weekend. – Naomi F.

15) What clothing brands are popular in the United States and at your school?

Hollister, Aeropostale, and Nike are all popular brands of clothing at our school. – Naomi F.

16) What kinds of parties do you have in the United States?

We have birthday parties, Christmas celebrations, and parties on New Year’s, school get-togethers and dances. – Paige C.

17) How much is a Butterfinger bar in the United States?  They aren't common here.

For a classic 2.1 (United States ounces) bar it is about $1.29 (United States dollars). – Dylan J.

18) Have you ever eaten Korean food?  If so, what Korean foods do you like?

Yes, Bulgogi and Kimchi. It was very tasty. – Aleena O.

19) Who are some popular TV actors in the United States?

Steve Harvey, Sofia Vergara, Steve Carrel, Kaley Cuoco, and Charlie Sheen are all popular TV actors and actresses. –Ciara F.

20) What is your favorite hamburger restaurant?

Ruby Tuesday is my favorite hamburger restaurant. Some other hamburger places are Steak & Shake, Five Guys, and Burger King. – Nicole V.

Okay!  These are our questions!  Have a great weekend!

Thank you for the questions! We will have questions for you in return when you come back to school in March after your winter break! This was an extremely gratifying experience for us! Thank you for the opportunity!

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Travel and Tourism in America

Students talk about travel and tourism in America.



Here is the presentation to go along with the video!



Food in America.

Students talk about their favorite foods in America.



Here is the ppt to go along with the video!



School Life at SSMS

Students talk about being students at a school in Florida.




Here is the presentation!


Entertainment in America

Students discuss popular music, movies, television, and other entertainment in America.



Here is the presentation.



Favorite Fast Food Restaurants and Cafes in Korea

Students discuss a couple of their favorite fast food restaurants and their favorite dessert cafe in Korea.


Of course, here is the presentation!


Food of Korea

Students talk about their favorite Korean foods.  Also, what western foods are popular in Korea?


Here's the presentation.




Entertainment: Music and Video Games

Students talk about what kinds of music are popular in Korea.  Also, does Korea have a gaming culture?




Here's the presentation to go along with the video!




Entertainment: Movies and TV of Korea

Students present information about movies and TV in Korea.  They also discuss actors and actresses.  Enjoy!



Here is the presentation  as well!


Tourism and Travel

Students talk about great places to visit in Korea, including theme parks!




 Here is the presentation to go along with the video.


Wednesday, January 6, 2016

School Life in Korea

Here are some students talking about school life in Korea!  The presentation is included as well.






PowerPoints and Videos

We worked on our PowerPoint presentations and recorded videos to put on the blog today. We can't wait for you to see them! We will post them tomorrow (Thursday). We look forward to seeing your presentations as well.








Welcome! We are glad to work with you too!

Thank you so much for the kind welcome! South Seminole Middle School is excited about partnering with Chungmu Girls Middle School in Tongyeong, South Korea. In Ms. McEvoy's 6th grade English Language Arts class we study reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and speaking and listening skills. Since South Seminole Middle School is a Leadership and Global Connections Magnet, we are thankful for this opportunity to have a cultural exchange with your winter camp students. We greet you from sunny Casselberry, Florida outside of Orlando.


Here is another picture of our class having fun. We are pleased to meet you.





The picture is not the best quality, but we even took a "selfie" for you! :)


Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Here is a banner we made to welcome our partner school...South Seminole Middle School!  Below is the work in progress!












The lighthouse on the banner is to represent South Seminole Middle School's Leadership and Global Connections Magnet status.  The dragon-headed ship on the banner represents the Turtle Ships, the symbol of Tongyeong.  The bridge on the far right of the picture is the Chungmu Bridge, which lights up in a beautiful blue hue at night.




Here is the final product!  Glad to be working with your guys!

Welcome!

Hi everyone!  Welcome to our blog!  I'm Mr. Hendrick, the teacher who is facilitating this blog, along with a stateside teacher, Ms. McEvoy.  This blog is a partnership between my winter camp students in Tongyeong, South Korea and one of her classes that is located near Orlando, FL.  We will be using this blog for the purpose of a culture exchange.  For this exchange we will be posting presentations and videos about our respective cultures.  Feel free to leave comments once we have some material posted.   Thank you for reading!