Saturday, November 30, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Every fourth Thursday of November Americans celebrate this epic holiday. In Canada Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October. What other facts do you know about Thanksgiving?

Dying for more details on this holiday? Take a look at this History Channel Video: 
Bet You Didn´t Know: Thanksgiving
 

Another interesting tidbit from the History Channel are these facts and figures...

Thanksgiving By The Numbers Infographic

Traditional Recipes
Here are some of my personal favorites, yum!  Turkey     Gravy       Stuffing

   And save the best for last. Pumpkin pie is a classic.  




Saturday, November 23, 2013

Sequencing and Story Telling

How do you make the perfect cup of joe?
 How do you get to Ondas?
How does the photocopier work?
When telling a story or giving instructions, it is important to be succinct so that the person you are talking to is able to follow.  When giving instructions, you can you these basic sequencers:
  • First, (you) . . .
  • Then, (you) . . .
  • Next, (you) . . .
  • Lastly, (you) . . .

For more intricate instructions and telling stories or narratives, these connectors are helpful: 
Starting out
  • Before you begin, (you should . . .)
  • The first thing you do is . . . .
  • I would start by . . .
  • The best place to begin is . . .
  • To begin with,

Continuing
  • After that,
  • The next step is to . . .
  • The next thing you do is . . .
  • Once you've done that, then . . .
  • When you finish that, then . . .

Finishing
  • The last step is . . .
  • The last thing you do is . . .
  • In the end,
  • When you've finished,
  • When you've completed all the steps,