EPAL PROJECTBy Bobby and Zion

Our Epals

Zion’s epal, Janet from Turkey.

Bobby’s epal, Pierre from France.

Geography of Turkey

Has eight border countries

There is a high central plateau, narrow coastal plain, several mountain ranges.

French Geography

Government of Turkey

Resembles England’s system of government.

Separation of powers with a judiciary, legislative, and executive branch.

The legislative power is exercised by the Turkish Grand National Assembly, executive power is exercised by the president and Council of Ministers, and the judiciary power is exercised by the independent courts on behalf of the Turkish nation

Government of France

French Schooling The school that I attend is

Gérard De Nerval. I'm in " 3ème ", it means that next year, I will go to High School like you. I like History and English. My classes start at 8:15 and they finish at 5.

Turkish Schooling

Attends Esayan School

Favorite subject is math

Shes in 8th grade

Family Life in Turkey

She has a typical family with a mother father and a brother

They have pets in Turkey there but Janet specifically does not have one

Look highly upon grandparents because she said her hero was her grandfather and her heroine was her grandmother in a chart of information she sent to me

French Family Life

Turkish Customs and Traditions

Turkish Baths have a very important place in Turkish daily and historical life because of the importance of cleanliness by Islam. Since Medieval times public bath houses have been built everywhere in Turkey.

Coffee-houses are very specific to Turkish people. Even the smallest village has at least one "kahve.“

They, like us, celebrate Christmas

Customs and Traditions of France

Current Events in Turkey

Turkey and Israel have been having growing tensions over foreign policy in Iran.

Political parties submitted on their final candidate lists Monday (April 11th) for the June 12th general elections.

French Current Events

Excerpts from Janet“ I am sending you a form to fill”“my name is janet.Im 14 years old. Im going to esayan school .I love my friends . I love little brother.I love playing bowling and listening to pop music. My favorite food is spaghetti. I love chatting with my friends. “

Excerpts from Pierre

Zion’s Works Cited

"Geography and Map of Turkey." Geography Home Page - Geography at About.com. Web. 14 Apr. 2011. <http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcturkey.htm>.

"The Turkish Government." Turkey Central. Web. 14 Apr. 2011. <http://www.turkeycentral.com/articles/featured_article.php?article_id=66>.

"Customs and Traditions, Turkey." Travel in Turkey, The Ultimate Travel Guide for Turkey. Web. 14 Apr. 2011. <http://www.enjoyturkey.com/info/culture/Customs.htm>.

"Turkish News & Turkish Current Events Articles. News from Turkey." World News, Current Events, Politics, Finances, Technology, Health, Lifestyle, Entertainment & More. Web. 14 Apr. 2011. <http://www.ihavenet.com/turkey.html>.

 

Bobby’s Works Cited

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