A Writing Lesson by vasotsatsi https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x Write a letter of advice and win the competition! en-us 2022-12-28 13:08:48 UTC 2023-05-21 10:35:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270d.png 1. Click on the picture and look at it carefully. Answer the following questions and leave your comment below: tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2429861162
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Is there anything strange for you?
3.  Do you think they are friends, relatives or something else?
4. How do you react when you see someone different?
5. What do the words 'same' and 'different' mean to you?
 Make a list of words related to the picture and the feelings it provokes. Check your answers with your classmates'.  ]]> 2022-12-28 13:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2429861162 2. Here is the story... tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430275181 Ok! Now, I want you  to watch the story till 03:00'. 
Be careful! Do not watch it till the end!
 What do you think happened next? 
Write down any ideas that come through your mind. You have 5 minutes to do so!
Then, check your answers with your classmates'.
Is there anything you want to change?

]]> 2022-12-29 11:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430275181 3. Read the following posts on a teenagers’ forum. tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430297141
  • Writing topic
    • Your friend feels that he/she cannot have any friends because he/she is different from anyone else.  Write a letter to him/her to give your advice.
    Tasks 4 and 5 below can help you organise your thoughts.

    ]]>     2022-12-29 12:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430297141     4. Organise your ideas -Try to write down the reasons that make the above teenagers feel different. tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430299360 2022-12-29 12:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430299360 5. Work in pairs and answer the questions tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430301590

    v  What kind of writing are you going to produce?       ……………………………………………………
    v  Who are you writing to?
    ……………………………………………………
    v  What kind of language will you use?
    ……………………………………………………
    v  How will you start and finish your letter?
    ……………………………………………………
    v  How many paragraphs are you going to write?
    …………………………………………………...
    v  Is justification necessary?
    …………………………………………………...

    ]]>     2022-12-29 13:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430301590     6. Pair-work. Briefly, mention what each paragraph includes. tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430302272  

    Start with         ……………………………………………

    Paragraph 1    ……………………………………………..

    Paragraph  2  ………………………………………………….

    Paragraph 3 ……………………………………………………

    Paragraph 4 …………………………………………………….

    Sign off………………………………………………………….. 

    Now:
    You have 15' to write your  letter,in about 100-130 words, giving your advice on how he/she can handle this situation. 
    ]]>     2022-12-29 13:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430302272     7. Exchange drafts with your classmates and try to evaluate them. You can do the assessment based on the following questions. tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430303628
  • Does your classmate start and finish the letter appropriately?
  • Is the reason for writing included in the introduction?
  •  Does he/she use suitable language and justify each advice?
  • Are  linking words used to connect the paragraphs?
  • Are there spelling and punctuation mistakes that make the letter difficult to read? 
  •  Does he/she ‘’send’’ positive thoughts at the end of the letter? (For example ''I hope I have helped you...''
    • Discuss your ideas with your partner.


    ]]>     2022-12-29 13:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430303628     8. Editing-Your second draft tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430305146
    Get your own piece work back and use any comments that you consider suitable to change or adjust your piece of writing. Remember to proofread your letter since it is quite helpful in order to detect any ‘’silly’’ mistakes on grammar, punctuation etc..

    ]]>     2022-12-29 13:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430305146     9. Your letter is finally out!! tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430319765 It is time to post it on our Padlet!!]]> 2022-12-29 14:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430319765 12. It's 'quote time' tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430320211 Leave a comment telling your opinion. Do you agree? Why or why not?
    What things about us might be weird to some people?]]>     2022-12-29 14:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430320211     11. Class- conference tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430321534 Find out how the story ended and discuss with your classmates and teacher about the acceptance of being different.Is it important? Why?
    Think about the steps you followed to write this letter. While discussing, reflect on the following questions:
    - Were you interested in the topic?
    - Did you learn something new?
    -Was it easy or difficult for you to write this letter? Why?
    -Is there something you would have done differently?

    ]]>     2022-12-29 14:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2430321534     10. Vote for the best letter...!! tsatsiv2 https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2434732590 DO NOT FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE BEST LETTER by clicking the heart button!!
    This padlet is going to be uploaded on the website of the school on the International Day for Tolerance on the 16th of November (https://www.unesco.org/en/days/tolerance)
    The letter that receives the largest number of  ''hearts'' wins the competition!!
    GOOD LUCK!!]]>     2023-01-05 14:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tsatsiv2/tavnx9kzjwaeo87x/wish/2434732590