Writing and Listening

IELTS / IB - English Class

Have you ever experienced a cultural shock situation?

Answers!

1. C.

2. D.

3. E.

4. G.

5. China

6. China

7. Japan

8. China

9. Japan

10. B

Answers!

1. B.

2. F.

3. G.

4. rest/nap/sleep

5. sales/business/advertising/marketing

6. free/able

7. D.

8. B.

Criteria 

• Language: variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Accuracy of language to communicate effectively.
• Message: ideas are relevant, the response is structured and supports the delivery of the message.
• Conceptual understanding: choice of the type of text is appropriate to the audience and context.

Writing a Blog!

What is a blog? Blogs are a type of regularly updated websites that provide insight into a certain topic. The word blog is a combined version of the words “web” and “log.” At their inception, blogs were simply an online diary where people could keep a log about their daily lives on the web. They have since morphed into an essential forum for individuals and businesses alike to share information and updates. In fact, many people even make money blogging as professional full-time bloggers.

Taken from: https://www.wix.com/blog/what-is-a-blog

• Context: issue in which the blog is inspired.
• Audience: people interested in the subject of matter.
• Register and tone: formal, semi-formal, chatty, fresh, direct.

*Personal blog.

*Professional blog.

Language

* will adopt a semi-formal to informal register.

* will have an eye-catching title.

* will use first person narration & will show awareness of the reader, e.g. through direct address to the reader.

* may include a direct request for comment and response at the end.

* past tenses, time connectors, imaginative language, chatty (if required).

Taken from: https://senorabozzone.weebly.com/ib-writing---blog-text-type.html

Personal blog

Personal Blog

• Toward friends or peers interested in writers, opinions and personal experiences.
• It could be similar to a personal diary (it's about struggles and accomplishments).
• Could be emotional and reflective. 
• It's important to capture readers attention (vivid/emotional/reflective/questioning).

Structure

What's the structure of the blog?

Structure

Title: catch reader's attention.

Introduction: overview of the topic, statement which engage the reader.

Background: understand the context, information or facts. Make a meaningful experience.

Main body: share your story (feelings and thoughts).

Conclusion: lasting impression. Personal connections with the reader.

Comments

Writing a blog!

• Mental health.
• Lifestyle.
• Books.
• School experiences.
• Love.
• Traveling.

Professional Blog

• People who are interested in business or professional issues.
• These texts have a very clear purpose and facts to support any opinion/statement.
• Formal in nature.
• Reasoned arguments.

What would you write about in a professional blog?