Kaplan Digital EAP 111 padlet by Sue Birch https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx en-us 2017-11-15 12:54:08 UTC 2026-01-07 10:44:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Thesis Statment 1 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362972870 It could be argued that Online learning is beneficial providing that students are well motivated and have better time management skills. However, a certain level of responsibility is also needed from the students to complete set of tasks given to them and not use the freedom of home to ignore the aid of teachers.]]> 2022-10-31 09:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362972870 Thesis 2 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362973665 This essay discusses the arguments about the  beneficial effects of online learning which provides a better and easier way to learn for many students especially during emergency periods, while many other students may be negatively affected by online learning.]]> 2022-10-31 09:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362973665 Thesis 3 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362974177 The context of this essay will be about the benefits of online learning and effective way of learning.]]> 2022-10-31 09:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362974177 Taking a position suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362977603 Your thesis statement must:
Take a position 
Be clear and not ambiguous
It must summarize your position in your whole essay
It must not go into details (giving reasons for your argument) 

Which of the thesis statements best 
achieve this ?
Add comments to the post]]> 2022-10-31 09:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362977603 Thesis 4 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362988113 For the advantages of online lessons, students can record the lesson videos, so they can watch the video again after the lesson to review. When student forget some knowledge points, they can always watch the lesson video again to remind themselves. As for disadvantages, it is harder for some students to focus on the lesson, because teachers cannot check students conditions during the class. Students might play computer games, watch movies online at the same time. ]]> 2022-10-31 09:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362988113 Thesis 5 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362992247  This essay will argue that although online learning is gradually becoming better, it will never surpass classroom based learning as the immediate interaction between a student and the teacher will never be the same online. Classroom based learning will always have more advantages than online learning.

]]> 2022-10-31 09:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362992247 Thesis 6 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362993349  We totally agree with students going online to learn (1) first of all, about their health, many people are getting infected due to COVID-19. But studying at home can avoid getting sick. The second is the cost problem, because students go to school offline, need to rent a house, and some living expenses, but at home can avoid some rent. Third, it is more convenient, students can study at home, and at the same time, they can accompany their families and avoid the homesick.]]> 2022-10-31 09:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362993349 Thesis 7 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362993404 We agree study online.The space and time are not limited by the accident which is flexible.We can study at everywhere.Besides,we can select more effective course and teacher to study .Thirdly,with the technology improving,we have more platforms to realize the full interation between teacher and student.]]> 2022-10-31 09:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362993404 Thesis 8 )In this essay it will be argued that classroom based learning is superior to online learning (1) First of, the environment of a classroom allows teachers and students to have a better understanding of one another. Secondly, students are able to focus more when they are in class. Another big issue with online learning is IT issues, such as missing or joining a wrong class. Lastly, classroom based learning allows students to gain a new perspective of the world as they interact various cultures. https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362995634

]]> 2022-10-31 09:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362995634 Thesis 9 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362998754  I partly agree with that study in classroom has its own advantage.I think that classroom study will be more effective.If I have some problems I can solve these face to face.]]> 2022-10-31 09:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2362998754 Week 1 Homework task: suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2363559675 1. Look at the feedback on the  posts ( you will all have this by Tuesday lunchtime)  Edit your post and make the changes you need for a good thesis statement
2. Do the vocabulary preparation for the lesson on Wednesday (This is a pdf copy of the unit of your ebook)
Do all the questions on the first four pages
 ]]> 2022-10-31 15:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2363559675 1.2 Vocabulary Task (Homework for Monday) suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2365197371 Record some key vocabulary ( 10 vocabulary items - words or phrases ) you would use to answer these two questions:
"To what extent is your city a good place for young people"
"People in cities are more selfish and don't have a sense of community like people living in the countryside. How far do you agree "
You can use: Padlet, Quizlet, flashcards in your ebook or your own method
In the next lesson, you will show your classmates how you recorded the vocabulary.

]]> 2022-11-01 16:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2365197371 1.2 VLE Tasks suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2366870770 2.1 interactive Book 
Parts 1 and 2 Discussion and Vocabulary]]> 2022-11-02 15:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2366870770 Lesson suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2372599885 1.Do interactive book 1.2 under Theme 1 (City Solutions) on the VLE. There is a short writing activity on this ( just one paragraph to give 2 reasons why ubanisation is beneficial )
2. The practice multiple choice reading test (Pathways Unit 1 Supplementaty MCQ)

]]> 2022-11-07 07:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2372599885 Formative exam suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2378904451 Aim: To log on to Proctor Track and Kite
On the VLE:
Watch the video on the exam
Log on to Proctortrack and Kite  (use the PDF Files to help)
Do the Online Exam Demo (Click on Try Test option) 
The links you need are in your exam email 
Add a comment if you are having technical problems


]]> 2022-11-10 16:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2378904451 Exam Lesson notes suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2382580330 2022-11-14 09:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2382580330 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2395237589 Do ex on page 35 first in a group of 3 
Do ex 31 -prepare you answer
10 minutes]]> 2022-11-23 08:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2395237589 Exam Writing Class Feedback suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2403165965 Mobile phones are a distraction in classrooms and should not be allowed in lessons. How far do you agree ?

1. For a higher mark, you will need a more complex argument. This can be done either by
a) a more complex thesis statement which does not just simply agree totally with the statement. It states very specific circumstances for agreeing e.g
This essay will argue that while mobile phones do have some uses in study, they are a distraction in the classroom and use should be tightly controlled.
b) You need to write a counterargument, which is the paragraph after stating your position where you deal with the strong ideas from the opposite side e.g
Paragraph 1 -argues why mobile phones are useful learning tools in the classroom
Paragraph 2 It is true that mobile phones have some uses in study. However, they ...can be a distraction if (reasons and examples).
Look at the title and discuss a) your position (argument), and reasons for this b) your counterarguments and reasons

2) Look at your structure - use paragraphs and appropriate linking words. Put the thesis statement at the end of the introduction

3) Avoid personalised expression e.g I personally think ..
or When I use a mobile in the class I am not concentrating
In the comments box below, show how you would rewrite the same ideas so they do not have personal expression]]> 2022-11-30 07:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2403165965 Speaking exam part 1 tips suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2403209179 2022-11-30 08:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2403209179 Speaking exam part 2 tips suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2403209535 2022-11-30 08:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2403209535 Speaking exam part 3 tips suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2403209703 2022-11-30 08:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2403209703 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2433330959 1)Review the lesson notes (below) and add more examples to the countable/uncountable examples of a large number of/ a large amount of
2) reading and vocabulary: ebook pages 47-53 to be completed for the lesson on Monday.Please email your reading answers to me before the start of the lesson]]> 2023-01-04 09:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2433330959 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2433331471 2023-01-04 09:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2433331471 Cause and effect worksheet answers suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2437461733 In an argument essay you need to give reasons to support your argument. Cause and effect relationships are one way to do this.
You also need to know a number of different ways to explain so that you are not just repeating the same linking words.
For higher marks, you need to know more than because and so
Do the work on page 54 in your ebook
Do the worksheet above
Do the exercises on page 63 in your workbook (using If statements)]]> 2023-01-09 08:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2437461733 Cause and effect - Lesson worksheet suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2439491506 To improve your writing ( and get a better mark) you need to go beyond using so and because as linking words. This worksheet will give you practice in this. Post your cause and effect sentences to padlet ( you can use an image on the post)]]> 2023-01-10 15:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2439491506 Tourism speaking suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2439502258 Record your answer (2 minutes) to this exam question:
Holidays abroad have become more popular, but the result of mass tourism has been enviromental damage and pollution.
People should therefore take holidays only in their own country.
Email your recording to me during the lesson for feedback

]]> 2023-01-10 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2439502258 Cause and effect linking suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2447987199 2023-01-18 08:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2447987199 Padlet post suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2452935511 Give your answer to one of the questions in writing (max 50 words). Give reasons and examples to make the point as clear as you can. Post an image with your writing]]> 2023-01-23 09:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2452935511 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2452938125 See writing exercise below

]]> 2023-01-23 09:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2452938125 Essay Structure suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2461733563 To write a good essay, you must have a clear structure. This will help you to 
-give a clear argument which is 
-supported by full and developed reasons. 
- consider the alternative perspective. You need to demonstrate all of these to get 60+ in your writing exam]]> 2023-01-30 16:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2461733563 Essay Structure Document suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2461745664 2023-01-30 16:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2461745664 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2461748862 Homework: follow the instructions and write your own introduction to this essay for Wednesday
Follow the structure given for the essay introduction ]]> 2023-01-30 16:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2461748862 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2464311911 Homework:
Writing
1)write an introduction (which includes thesis statement at the end) for this essay
2) Write you answers to ex A 1) and 2) on page 84
Vocabulary:
Review the vocabulary on page 82/83
Listening:
Do the listening on page 84/85 all listening exercises


]]> 2023-02-01 09:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2464311911 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2473050445 Writing:
If you have not yet done an introduction and supporting paragraph for the visa introduction, please do that 

Thesis Statement: Here it will be argued that since the economies of most countries depend on tourism and trade, there should be an accessible and flexible visa system, although there should be some controls in place.
Supporting reason:
1 Tourism is a key part of the economy of many countries, but particularly developing economies such as Vietnam and Thailand. (Topic sentence) Write your paragraph from here

Listening to linking words:P84 B  P84 C - answers at 9.30
Page 90 for context
Page 92 Vocabulary
Reading p93-97 (Homework if you don't finish in the lesson)
]]> 2023-02-08 08:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2473050445 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2473051658 The requirement for a visa when travelling to foreign countries should be removed for all nationalities.]]> 2023-02-08 08:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2473051658 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2478587321 This is a map for how your essay should be structured and includes signposting or structuring phrases you can use to construct your argument

]]> 2023-02-13 08:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2478587321 suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2478587652 2023-02-13 08:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2478587652 Vocabulary and reading - design suebirch1 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2496016393 1) Reading and note taking: Google Offices
find information on the Key Design features of the office ( e.g colour, space, facilities)
Why does Google design its office like this ? What is the effect for workers ?
Interactive book 11.1 on the VLE

2) Ebook page 116-117 - reading for learning vocabulary. Think about your answers to the questions on page 117

]]> 2023-02-27 08:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2496016393 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2499810884 2023-03-01 16:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2499810884 https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2499811917 2023-03-01 16:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplanpathways/tkci3bqghjfx/wish/2499811917