Some writers' groups, particularly statewide writing guilds, sponsor literature festivals that may include writers' workshops. Smaller groups that don't offer workshops can obtain information about workshops from other groups and disseminate this information to their members through their newsletters or email groups. In addition, the other members of your group can give you advice based on what writers' workshops they've attended in the past, including those you're considering. Libraries and bookstores often host writers' groups and sometimes put on literature-related events and consequently are aware of similar events located elsewhere. You can visit the library or bookstore in person, by telephone, or check its website. Universities and community colleges normally offer non-credit or continuing adult education classes on a semester, trimester, or quarterly basis and usually send out the next session's schedule prior to its start. You will find listings for any writer's workshops, which include a short description of the class, its schedule, and the instructor's name, whose credentials may also be included in the class description. In addition to visiting the websites of the sources listed above, you can also type "creative writing workshop" or "writer's workshop" into an Internet search engine, along with a literary genre or prospective location, and receive a list of upcoming workshops. Visit the sites of those workshops that interest you and use the criteria under "What to Look For" to decide on which workshop is best for you. Some websites maintain their own lists of writing conferences, festivals, and workshops, such as that at http://www.newpages.com/writing-conferences/, which lets you narrow your selection geographically.

Summary: Check with your local writers' group. Check with your local library or bookstore. Check college class schedules. Search the Internet.

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Summary: Preheat the oven. Bake the rolls until they're golden brown. Cool the rolls on wire racks before serving.

Schwa sounds like a short "u," as in "cup," or the "a" in "about." It's the most common sound in the English language, and using it makes pronunciation sound more natural. Since native speakers commonly use it in place of precise pronunciation, it can also pose a challenge for ESL students. Examples of schwa include the second "o" in "doctor," the "a" in "wizard," and the "e" in "summer." Schwa is frequently used to reduce words and syllables. Note examples such as "wanna" instead of "want to," "gonna" for "going to," and "gotta" for "have a" or "have got to." Write words on magnetic blocks or other objects that can be joined together. Stick the blocks together to show how vowels and consonants blend into each other when words are used in a sentence. Writing phrases phonetically will also help students understand liaison, or how words blend together. For example, when the same consonant ends 1 word and begins another, it's usually only pronounced once: "Sam made that," or "Sammade that." A consonant at the end of a word usually blends with the vowel that begins the next word: "Sam made that at school," or "Sammade thatat school." Play a variety of movie clips, radio and television programs, podcasts, and other media. Choose examples that frequently use contractions. After playing a short sample, have students identify which contractions they heard. Students might easily recognize "what'll" or "they're" in writing. However, it's more difficult to understand contractions during an actual conversation. In addition to contractions, slang and idioms can pose significant challenges to ESL learners. Use a range of media examples to provide students with an assortment of individual and regional language quirks.To assess their understanding, try playing 1 part of a recorded conversation, then have students respond using their own words. Pronunciation is usually taught with clear examples and written texts. However, students must learn how to recognize the spontaneous speech habits of native English speakers in order to master conversational skills.

Summary: Describe the schwa sound and its role in natural English pronunciation. Explain how words blend with magnetic blocks and phonetic writing. Use listening exercises to help students recognize contractions. Play recordings to expose students to slang and idioms.

Many programs that lead to illegal downloads are Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and use file sharing to make songs on one computer available to another. Disabling file sharing will save your computer from these harmful downloads with potential viruses. To disable file sharing, follow these steps: Click Start, My Computer Go into Tools Choose Folder Options Click View In Advanced Settings, click Use Simple File Sharing to clear the check box Click OK Downloading files that you haven't paid for without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. This happens mostly through P2P software. The most popular examples of P2P software are: Limewire Kazaa Bearshare BitTorrent Ares Using the P2P software not only puts your computer at danger, but also puts you in line for potential fine and jail times. It is illegal to download without permission of the copyright holder. These programs allow you to legally download music: Ruckus iTunes eMusic Amazon Napster
Summary: Turn off file sharing. Avoid illegal activity. Use safe programs.