I think.....(Taiwan)

• (Annie, Jason)I think the 1st dragons look like that they are fighting.

• (Cindy) I think the 2nd dragon is flying.

• (Cindy) I think the 3rd dragon is looking around.
• (Cindy) I think the dragon is roaring.

What do you think the dragons in the pictures are doing? Tell us what you think! Thank you!

The basic infomation about Chinese dragons(Taiwan)

( Wendy)
The dragon is the ancient to the fish, the alligator, the snake, the pig, the horse, animal and so on cow, with the fog, the thunder and lightning, one kind of sacred animal which the rainbow and so on the natural celestial phenomenon fuzzy set produces. The dragon image "three stops nine resembles", " three stops " is refers to ' from head to the upper body, form the upper body to the waist, ' from waist to the rear part are equally long ;" Nine resembles "is refers to" the angle to like the deer, the head resembles the camel, the eye resembles the rabbit, the item resembles the snake, the abdomen resembles the big clam, the large male deer resembles the fish, the fingernail resembles the hawk, the palm resembles the tiger, the ear resembles cow "..
The Chinese calls self for dragon teaching other people, in daily life common dragon image, like temple construction decoration, folk custom celebration dragon dance, even is the daily life appliance pattern.
From the Yellow Emperor time, the dragon becomes the Chinese nation the symbol, but from the B.C. three the beginning of centuries, Han Dynasty Emperor Liu Bang takes the dragon emperor's symbol.
The dragon is governs the water in the folklore the god, can incur the cloud to rain, also can surrender the monster.
Sources from http://www.yjs.com.tw/CULTURE/CULTURE1_4_1.HTM
http://www.draconian.com/dragons/chinese-dragon.php

What Chinese Dragons Look Like(Taiwan)

People said dragons looks like nine animals.
(Click on the photo, you can see it more clearly)

Hi! I'm Soonyung Han.(South Korea)

Hello, everyone. nice to meet you.
I visited this blog because of my English teacher's suggestion.
I'm from South Korea. My name is Soo-nyung Han and my English name is Cindy. I'm a 6th grader in Ochi elemantary school. I'm a girl.
There are 3 members in my family; my daddy, my mommy and me. I'm only child so I feel little bit lonely.

I'm interested in English so my English teacher suggested me join this activity. I think this blog is very exciting. I like society and English. What's your favoriter subject?

When I grow up, I want to be a management consultant, what do you want to be?

I want to become your friend.

Hi! I'm Minjae Kim.(South Korea)

Hi, nice to meet you. My first name is Min-je and my last name is Kim. I want to introduce myself to you.
There are four members in my family; my dad, mom, my younger brother and me. My dad is an officer. He works in the office. My mom is a housewife. My younger brother is Kim min-soo. He is a third grader and go to Ochi elementary school. I'm a sixth grader and go to Ochi elementary school like my younger brother.
There is something fun about me at school. I'm sixth grader, and sixth class, and My student number is six in our class. isn't it fun?
My hobby is writing a story. When I was ten, I wrote a story. My friends and family read it. when they finished reading, they said to me. "Min-je, you are a good story writer. I love this story." I'm so happy when I heard their commet. I even felt like flying in the sky! .
I want to meet new friends and new information about dragon in this blog.

Hi! I'm Takhyu Lee(South Korea)

Hello!

Let me intoucuse myself. My name is takgyu Lee.
I'm 11years old. There are 4 members in my family;
father mother older sister and me.
Oh! I have another familiy member.
It is my dog. It's name is ccameo
Whenever I cry my dog comes and
licks my tears. I love my family and dog..
My hobby is baduk, it is Asian chess. It's very interesting.

Hi! I'm Jaeyoung Park.(South Korea)

Hi, My name is Jae-Young Park, and English name is Ford.

I'm in Gwangju, Korea. I'm 13 years old and my hobby is playing basketball and read books.

I have 4 members in my family; Father, Mother, younger brother and me.

If I join this Dragon activity, I'll be able to know about different cultures, especially dragons.

I want to see many kinds of Dragon's legend and I also want to show you Korea Dragon's legend.

I hope this dragon blog becomes more popular and informative.

Io sono Alfredo (Preggio, Umbria, Italy)

Dragons' legends

Buongiorno, io sono Alfredo. I am Alfredo.
I live in Preggio, Umbria, centre of Italy.
I am a boy. My father Sandro is Italian, my mother Alexandra is Polish. My grandfather is nonno Riccardo, my grandmothers are nonna Marianna and nonna Enrica. I also have an older sister, her name’s Marianna; she’s attending the Middle School “Mavarelli – Pascoli” in Umbertide (first year).

My favourite game is the Play Station 2; I also like riding my bike and my go-kart.
I am not afraid about dragons, even if in Europe they are not considered as good animals.
My favourite animals are the cat, the dog and the lion. What about yours?

Good bye to you all from Alfredo.

Ciao Ciao da Chiara! (Preggio, Umbria, Italy)

Dragons' legends

I live in Preggio in the Umbria Region, centre of Italy.

There are eight people in my family: my father Massimo, my mother Simona, my sister Sara, my aunt Monica, my uncle Davide, my aunt Lilly, my uncle Franco and I.

I like to go to school, my favourite subject is mathematics.
I like also to use the computer for drawing and coloring. I can use the computer at school and at home too. Do you like computers?
My favourite colour is fucsia. What abou you? What are your favourite colours?

I am very glad to meet you. Thank you for your friendship.
Bye bye da Chiara.

I am Giorgia (Preggio, Umbria, Italy)

Dragons' legends
Ciao, I am Giorgia and I am five and a half years old.

I live in Preggio, on a green hill in the province of Perugia.
There are 7 people in my family: my father Davide, my mother Monica, my aunt Simona, my uncle Massimo, my grandmother Marisa and my grandfather Liborio and I. Vinci, Palma and Mauro are also my grandparents.

I like to play with my doll Barbie in the Castle. I like also to watch and to observe wild boars and dogs living and walking in our area.

I am very very pleased to meet you!

Ciao a tutti da Giorgia.

Ciao a tutti! I am Michela (Preggio, Umbria, Italy)

Dragons' legends

Buon giorno! Good morning!

I am Michela and I am eight years old.

I live in Preggio, in the Municipality of Umbertide, in the province of Perugia, Umbria region, Italy.

I am in the Classe terza at Preggio Mountain Single ‘Pluriclass’ Primary School, 632 metres above the sea level. We are nine pupils in the school: Chiara, Giorgia, Alfredo, Myrijam, Giulia, Martina, Michela, Maicol and Alessandro.

There are five people in my family: my mother Giovanna, my father Nicola, my uncle Tonino, my cousin Angelo and I.

My favourite activity is playing with my doll and I also like travelling by ship to Sardinia, my parents’ region.

Ciao e alla prossima!
Michela

Ciao! I am Maicol (Preggio, Umbria, Italy)

Buongiorno!

My name is Maicol and I am eight years old.
I am an Italian child and I live in Preggio, a small village located in the countryside, in the Municipality of Umbertide, province of Perugia, Umbria Region, Italy.

This year, I am in the Classe Terza at Preggio Single Mountain ‘Pluriclass’ Primary School, 632 metres above the sea level; ‘pluriclass’ means only one class composed by pupils of various ages.

In my family there are six people: my father Marco, my mother Antonietta, my brother Christian, my sister Jessica, my grandmother Lidia and I.

My favourite sport id football and I like to spend my life with my friends in Preggio.

Once, I saw a dragon on Tv.

Ciao a tutti! - Maicol

Hi, my name is Martina! (Preggio, Umbria, Italy)

Ciao a tutti! Hello, everyone!

My name is Martina and I am 9 years old.

I am Italian and I am a girl. I live in Preggio, a village located in the province of Perugia, Umbria region, Italy.

This year, I am the Classe terza together with Giulia, Michela and Maicol.
My school is a mountain Primary school because it is based on a green and beautiful area, 632 metres above the sea level. Here you can find and see various animals: boars, horses, porcupines, wolves, sheep, hawks.

In my family there are six people; my father, my mother, my brother, my uncle and I.

My favourite activity is playing volleyball with my friends; in addition, I like living here very much.

I don’t know much about dragons but I will learn more this year together with Taiwanese and American students.

Thanks to you all!

Martina.

Ciao, I am Giulia! (Preggio, Umbria, Italy)

Ciao a tutti! Hello, everyone!

I am Giulia, eight years old.

I am an Italian child and I live in Preggio, a small village in the Municipality of Umbertide, Umbria region, Italy.

This year, I am in the Classe Terza at Preggio Primary School.

In my family there are five people: my father, my mother, my brother and I.

My favourite sport is playing volleyball with my friends.

I don’t know much about dragons but I would like to learn more about them.

Tanti saluti – Best greetings,

Giulia.

Hi, my name is Alessandro! (Preggio, Umbria, Italy)

Good morning, everyone!

My name’s Alessandro and I am 10 years old. I am a student at Preggio Mountain Single ‘Pluriclass’ Primary School (Direzione Didattica Statale II Circolo “Giuseppe Di Vittorio”, Umbertide.
We are nine pupils (me, Giulia, Maicol, Martina, Michela, Myrijam, Alfredo, Chiara and Giorgia), one caretaker (Luciana) and four teachers (Daniela, Giovanna, Vittoria, Andrea).

This year I’m in the fifth grade and next year I will attend my first year at “Mavarelli – Pascoli” Middle School in Umbertide (Pg).

I live in Preggio with my family; there are three people in my family: my mother, my father and my sister. Preggio is a beautifull hill in the Municipality of Umbertide, in the province of Perugia, Umbria region, centre of Italy. Our village is located 632 metres above the sea level.
I like living here: in the morning, I go to school (this year, I’m the only pupil in the fifth grade); I have lunch at 1.15 p.m. After lunch, I like watching cartoons on TV. At about 2.30 p.m., I do my homework; at four o’clock, I go out and I play with my friends; we like riding our cross or mountain bikes, playing football, talking and having fun together.

Dragons are very interesting animals even if I think they don’t exist. Some years ago, I saw a Tv programme about Dragons. A group of researchers had discovered a particular kind of dragon’s skeleton.

Dear children, I’m very glad to know Taiwan “Mingde” Elementary School as well as American students and teachers.

Ciao a tutti e alla prossima! – Alessandro.

Beachwood Elementary Says Hello!

We finally are sending our picture to you. This was taken in front of our school building on October 25, 2006 at 1:00 p.m.

Hello, my name is Adam. (Beachwood, NJ USA)

Hello, my name is Adam. I live in New Jersey. I am an elementary school student. I am 10 years old. I have a Chinese name and it is Ai da Han. I am in a gifted program like you. I chose my Chinese name off of http://www.mandarintools.com/.
I like the summer because I can do lots of sports like soccer, football, and baseball. I also like to hang out with friends. I am a little brother. I have one sister named Kelsey. She is 15 years old. I have two parents. I also have a dog named Chase.
I’m on a soccer team called Ajax. But it’s pronounced [eye-ax]. My team is undefeated. We’re in first place. I play Midfield, Defender, and Striker. I have a coach from England and he is really good.
Over the summer I have went to Six Flags [an amusement park.] It has roller coasters, ferris wheels
and a big beach. You’re probably wondering what a beach is? It is a section of land that half of is covered with water and the rest is covered in sand.
I’m wondering what Taiwan is like? I hope I learn more about it. Write back please.
Zai jian,
Adam

Hi, my name is Ashley. (Beachwood, NJ USA)

Hi, my name is Ashley. I was born in 1995 and I am the first child in my family. In my family there is mom, dad, brother, and me. I have one pet, a dog. I live in Beachwood, N.J. My family is big soccer fans! I have soccer practice Monday and Thursday. I play right midfield and left defense. I like to score a lot!!!
In 5th grade you do a lot of interesting things. Some stuff is projects, Student Council, Chorus, and intramurals.My favorite is intramurals. What’s your favorite subject??
Over the summer I did a lot of fun things like go to Six Flags, the beach, and camp. My family owns a pretty big-sized camper! My camper is located in Cape May, NJ. In Cape May we went to the beach a lot! At the beach I saw dolphins and conch shells. It was really cool!!!
Talk to you soon,
Ashley

Hi everyone, my name is Valerie! (Beachwood, NJ USA)

Hi everyone, my name is Valerie! I’m in the 5th grade. In my spare time I like to read and hang out with my friends. Also I’m very good at tennis. I’ve been playing for three years. In addition I also play softball. My position is third base! I’m also in the gifted class.

In the summer I like to go swimming and playing outside games. In the winter I like to play in the snow and go skiing. I have six pets, three birds, one dog, one cat, and a guinea pig! This summer I went to the beach. It’s called Seaside Park, and I go to the board walk! A board walk is a long path with games where you can play games and win prizes and there are rides to ride!

I’m very intrigued that we can talk to each other! I can’t wait to here back from you!

TOODLES FOR NOW!!!
Valerie

Hello, my name is Katherine. (Beachwood, NJ USA)

Hello, my name is Katherine, but you can call me Kue tan.

Kue tan is my name is Chinese. I think it is interesting. I have this Chinese name because in my gifted and talented program we are studying China and their language. Your whole culture sounds very intelligent

My favorite books are Nancy Drew Mystery Stories. My favorite seasons are summer and winter. Summer is my favorite season because I get to visit my friends’ houses. Also, winter is my other favorite season because I can make snowmen. A snowman is when you make a man out of snow, but it does not come to life. I have heard that the Great Wall of China is beautiful. Can you tell me if it is, if you know?

We have many amusement parks. They are places with rides and food where you can have fun. Some of these amusement parks are named Six Flags Great Adventure and Disney World. There are many more of these amusement parks but it is almost impossible to name them all. My favorite part of going to an amusement park is the cotton candy. Hope to hear from you soon!
Zia jian,
Kue tan

Hi! My name is Clayton. (Beachwood, NJ USA)

Hi! My name is Clayton (Shou-lie). I have read all of your letters and they were very interesting. In my class we are learning your culture and language. I notice how some of you included your interests. In my nice school, I like learning math and language. My favorite books are Dragons of Deltora, parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. I also like Pendragon.
Currently in my class we are learning about China. It is fun to listen to what your culture is about. We have gone on a website called manderintools.com. It lets you find out your Chinese name. That is where I got my Chinese name. I hope you have fun learning the American ways.
After school when I am done learning I love to play outside, go on the computer and play, and a lot of other stuff. I also read a lot when I am done doing everything else. Reading helps me relax. Usually on my weekends I go to the mall (a really big place to buy things and have fun), also I go get ice cream. On my vacations I go to theme parks (a big place filled with amusements, food, and other cool things). I think chatting together would be fun if we ever get the time.
Zai jian,
Clayton

Hello, my name is Frank. (Beachwood, NJ USA)

Hello, my name is Frank. I am 11 years old. I was born in August. My favorite sport is football. I play linebacker. My favorite hobbies are swimming, skiing, and fishing. I rarely go skiing but I like it anyway. Swimming and going to the beach is very convenient because I have a pool and I live close to the beach. I love going out on my grandpa’s boat to fish.

I have 5 other people in my family with 6 including me. I have 2 sisters, my parents, and a brother. My ancestry is about ¾ Italian, 1/8 Czech, and 1/16 German. I’d love to learn the customs of your country.
Zia jian,
Frank

Hi, I'm Lauryn.(USA)

Hi, I’m Lauryn,

Ni Hao, I’m Lauryn and I’m very excited about talking to you guys online. I am the oldest in my family. I have a younger brother and sister. I also have a mom and a dad. Like most people, I live in a house. My hobbies are simple I love playing softball. My favorite position is short stop. I also love swimming in my pool on hot summer days when the water is refreshing.


When I grow up I want to be a doctor. My inspiration to become a doctor is my own doctor. Over the summer I worked with her and we had tons of fun! I often watch shows like “Discovery Channel” to learn more about my future job.

My dream is to live in California. I would die if I could live in Beverly Hills. I would also love to win the gold medal in bobsledding in the Winter Olympics.

My favorite animal is a polar bear. My whole family absolutely loves polar bears. They interest me because they are a lot different than most bears. For instance, polar bears live in the North Pole and most bears live in woods or in a zoo.

These are the most interesting aspects of my life and I hope you enjoyed learning about me as much as I enjoyed learning about you.

ZIA JIAN

P.S. Xie Xie for reading!

Hi, my name is Mackenzie.(USA)

Hi, My name is Mackenzie. My Chinese name is Mu Kei Bei!!

You’re probably wondering why I have a Chinese name but we went on http://www.manderintools.com/ and we chose Chinese names. We did this because we are studying China this year! I am very excited!

I’m in fifth grade and I am ten years old. In my spare time I like to play outside or hang out with my friends. This summer I went to the Seaside Park beach, and swimming in my grandma’s pool. In addition there is a boardwalk by the beach. You’re probably wondering what a boardwalk is. It’s a long path that has rides and games. Awesome!!

I am also involved in a soccer team. We are called Liberty. I play striker which is center upfront. I score many goals and we are in first place. On the other hand I play softball and I play first base. Do you play a sport?

You are probably interested to read that I have ten siblings not including my parents!! But I am not poor! My mom works on the computer and my dad is the head football coach at High School South, a high school in New Jersey. For that reason they make a lot of money! Here are the names of the kids in my family: Luary, Kristeen, Chelsea, Cailyn, me Mackenzie, Bryan, Brendan, Reilly, Delanie, Donovan, and my mom and dad!

I was really interested to meet you!! I hope you feel the same about me!! Toodles!!

Ni hao! My name is Ryan.(USA)

Ni hao! My name is Ryan. I am ten, but soon I will be 11. I am a middle child in my family. I’m in the fifth grade. During my free time I like to study multiplication facts. Also my favorite hobbies are playing soccer, football, playing video games. I play for the Ajax. My favorite video games are NFL Blitz Pro, wrestling, and Midnight Club Three. My favorite book is the Magic Tree House. My favorite season is winter because you get to play in the snow and with my friends. Finally we are learning about China and we have our own names like Rong-You Wang.

Ni Hao! I am Tommy.(USA)

Ni Hao! I am Tommy. I am studying Chinese language. I am 10 years old. I have some hobbies too! My hobbies are baseball, basketball, and swimming. I like video games, and TV! I have 10 pets. They are 2 dogs, 6 cats, 1 bird, and 1 frog!

I have a lot of friends. My favorite video game is halo 2 for Xbox. I also like Full auto for the Xbox 360.I recently got a new video game called One Piece Grand Battle. I have 1 older sister. Dragons are my favorite mythical beast. My favorite real animal is the dog. That is all for now.

Sincerely,
Tommy

Hi! My name is Eric.(USA)

Hi!!!!! My name is Eric. I am ten years old. I’m the oldest of three kids. My favorite hobby is skateboarding. My favorite trick on my skateboard is the one footed manual. My favorite skateboarder is Bam Margera. My favorite book author is Mary Pope Osborne. I also like to listen to Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, and Phish. I like to make funny videos with my video camera. Another hobby I like to do is making model cars. My favorite car is the Ferrari.

Hi, I'm Kristin.(USA)

Hello, I’m Kristin. I’m in 5th grade just like all of you! I just turned 10. I live with my mom and two older sisters. Sometimes I wish I could be the oldest but being youngest gets me all the intention.
I love school because that’s when I see my friends. My favorite things to do are draw, go on the computer, dance, and watch TV. I also talk a lot. I can also play the violin. Since I get good grades I’m in omni. With omni, violin, chorus, and dance I am always busy.
Most of the time I’m drawing because I want to be an artist when I’m older. If that doesn’t happen I’d like to be a teacher and sell things I make like my aunt. I would really love to live in Hawaii.
That is all about me. I love reading about you. I can’t wait to talk to you. Bye!

Hi, my name is Trevor!(USA)

Hello friend, my name is Trevor. I am ten years old. I’m the oldest out of three children and I live in New Jersey. I was born in the year of the pig. I have two very annoying brothers Cameron and Preston. My hobby is to play soccer in my spare time. My soccer team's name is the Ajax. I also like to read. My favorite book is Harry Potter. I also read Magic Tree House and the author is Mary Pope Osborn. My favorite season is winter because we get to give and get presents and I like to shovel out drive ways and make money. I also like to play video games. My favorite game is Need for Speed Underground.

Hi, I’m Amanda! (USA)

Hello, I am Amanda. I am fifth grader just like you! My favorite books that I have read so far are Nancy Drew Books and other ones too. A current book I am reading right now is Nancy Drew Pit of the Vipers; my dad had got it for me! One dad, I had read seven chapter books in seven hours, even a huge book of Nancy Drew. I think you can probably tell that the books I read are mostly Nancy Drew.

In my family I have a younger brother, an older sister, a mom, and a dad. I am the middle child. I am ten just like you and I am turning eleven on November 21st! Also, a lot my family’s birthdays are in November.

My hobbies are playing the flute, reading, riding my bike, going on the computer, and playing with my little brother. In school and home I am in many activities. In school I am in Band, Chorus, and am running to be on Student Council. Another thing I am in is Girl Scouts.

When I grow up I want to be a History or Science Teacher. The grade I would like to teach is High School, or grade 11th, that is in the school. If I change my mind and become something else later in life, I want to live in Washington or California.

This is all I can tell you now! I will save the rest of the stuff for my next blog. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your culture. So far I have learned a lot about all of you and already want to now more, well I got to go!
ZIA JIAN