1.7 A blog post

Throughout the module you have read many examples of blog posts on a variety of topics. And in section 1D you learnt some tips on how to write one. So now it is your turn to write your own!

You can choose ONE of the following options:

OPTION 1

You are a parent who has felt the urge to set up a blog to share your everyday life in the hope of connecting with other parents who might have similar concerns and experiences. Write a blog post describing your greatest challenges (180-210 words)

OPTION 2

You have heard there is a thriving blogging community of language learners like you, so you set up a blog to keep record of your progress and reflections in the hope of connecting with other learners who share their opinions as well. Write a blog post describing your language learning objectives and background (180-210 words).

Remember the characteristics of this kind of text which your learnt in section WRITING in Learning about it.

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Your teacher will give you specific feedback based on the following

1. Effectivenes:

• • points are developed with suitable content
  • main ideas are highlighted, subtopics integrated and a conclusion included
  • ideas are clear, convincing and well-supported

2. Adequacy:

• • natural style
  • appropriate level of formality
  • suitable format
  • adequate extension

3. Cohesion:

• • appropriate use of a variety of cohesive devices
  • logical paragraph organisation
  • correct use of punctuation

4. Use of grammar:

• • variety of complex structures
  • very few mistakes

5. Use of vocabulary:

• • wide and precise vocabulary range
  • very few mistakes