WSC Collaborative writing

Hello!

In today’s lesson we will talk about collaborative writing

1.

Types of writing

2.

Essay structure ideas

3.

Logos, Ethos, Pathos

4.

PEEL arguments

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We will have a short break about halfway through

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After the break, students will write on WSC topics

Later, we’ll debate!

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Devices are not allowed at any time
during collaborative writing

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You may only use paper notes

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There is a massive amount of
information covered at the WSC. It is
crucial that you take lots of
handwritten notes

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Take notes!

1st part: Collaborate

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You will be given six different topics.
Each team member must choose one
topic to write about

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Teams will have 20 minutes to work
together and help each other

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Talk with your team, exchange ideas,
ask for advice, give advice

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Remember, no devices allowed. You
can only use paper notes

Multiple Choice

Is it important to work with your team mates to develop ideas during the first part of the collaborative writing?

• Not really

• Yes, you should work with your team

2nd part: Write

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You will have 40 minutes to write
your essay

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No talking. Everyone works alone

Multiple Choice

Can you use devices, like laptops or smartphones, during collaborative writing?

• Yes, but only if you use Samsung

• No devices are allowed

• Yes, but only if your device is on silent

Multiple Choice

Can you talk during the writing time?

• Yes, you should talk loudly

• No

3nd part: Review

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Teams will have 15 minutes to work together again

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Read each other’s papers. Give suggestions. Point out mistakes

How is the logic?
How is the grammar?
Does it make sense?

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How can your teammate’s writing be improved?

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Try to maximize your team’s score

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Clarity

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Content

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Style

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Originality

Common mistakes/style issues to avoid

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Beginning a sentence with: so, and, but, or

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Overusing the ellipsis

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Spell numbers less than ten

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Comma splice

Common mistakes/style issues to avoid

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Beginning a sentence with so, and, but, or

“I like chocolate ice cream the most because I like the richness of
chocolate. But some people think that chocolate is too bitter. And other
people think that ice cream is too sweet. So they tend to avoid it, and
instead eat other things. Or they eat fruit for dessert.”

“I like chocolate ice cream the most because I like the richness of
chocolate. However, some people think that chocolate is too bitter.
Furthermore, other people think that ice cream is too sweet. For this
reason, they tend to avoid it. Instead, they eat other things, like fruit, for
dessert.”

Common mistakes/style issues to avoid

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Overusing the ellipsis

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What is an ellipsis? An ellipsis is a punctuation mark consisting of three dots
that indicate omitted information “…”

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Stop using the ellipsis! It makes your writing look lazy

“There are many noodle dishes in Hanoi, such as bún chả, bún cá, … My
favorite, however, is bún đậu mắm tôm … Some people can’t handle the smell
of the fermented fish sauce … but I think the flavor is nice.”

“There are many noodle dishes in Hanoi, such as bún chả, bún cá, and many
more. My favorite, however, is bún đậu mắm tôm. Some people can’t handle
the smell of the fermented shrimp sauce, but I think the flavor is nice.”

Common mistakes/style issues to avoid

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Spell numbers less than ten

“I was born in nineteen eighty two. The 1st time I came
to Vietnam was in two thousand eighteen. I have 2 sons.
1 day I hope to live by the sea.“

”I was born in 1982. The first time I came to Vietnam
was in 2018. I have two sons. One day I hope to live by
the sea.”

Common mistakes/style issues to avoid

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Comma splice

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What is a comma splice? Comma splices occur when two independent clauses
are incorrectly joined with a comma. In other words, the words on each side of
the comma could form their own sentence.

“The clouds were dark, we thought it would rain. I bought a coat, however, it did
not fit.”

“The clouds were dark. We thought it would rain. I bought a coat. However, it did
not fit.”

Comma Story Ted Ed (5:00)

What kind of writing is acceptable?

You can write a standard five-paragraph essay like you would for school if you
want

You could also do something more creative, if you feel really confident

You could write a story, letter, memoir, dialogue, play script, comic, or diary entry

Whatever you choose, you should have at least three main points

Remember that you’re trying to convince your readers and provide them with
something they will remember

Multiple Choice

Would it be ok to write a fictional story about the topic you choose?

• no

• Yes

What shouldn’t I do?

Write something with little to no text at all so they have
nothing to score

Spend too much time on the art without writing anything

Try to do something you haven’t practice much before (unless you are truly feeling
inspired!)

Use poor grammar or low-level vocabulary and try to hide it as “creative writing”
(still need to use professional language when possible)

All do exactly the same thing (each teammate has his/her/their unique talents and
should take advantage of this!)

Multiple Choice

Is it ok to include artwork with your writing?

• Yes, but don’t waste too much time drawing pictures

• No, artwork is not allowed

• Only if you draw pictures of alpacas

Structure

Your writing should have a:

beginning (introduction)
middle (body)
end (conclusion)

It’s a good idea to open with a “hook” to make your reader
interested

You should have about three main points about your topic

Multiple Choice

Your writing should have:

• At least three main points

• No main idea

• Lots of drawings

• Many grammar mistakes

Logos, Ethos, Pathos

Aristotle (384-322 BC)

Logos

Logos, or the appeal to logic, means to appeal to the audience's
sense of reason or logic. To use logos, the author makes clear,
logical connections between ideas, and includes the use of facts
and statistics.

“All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is
mortal.“

Ethos

Ethos (Greek for “character”) focuses attention on the
writer's or speaker's trustworthiness

“As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of
treatment will likely generate the best results.”

Pathos

Pathos, or the appeal to emotion, means to persuade an
audience by purposely evoking certain emotions to make
them feel the way the author wants them to feel.

“I'm not just invested in this community — I love every
building, every business, every hard-working member of
this town.”

Multiple Choice

Examples of this method of persuasion include statistics, research, data, and facts.

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

Multiple Choice

Method of persuasion that appeals to EMOTIONS and FEELINGS.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Multiple Choice

This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Multiple Choice

The Center for Disease Control advises everyone to get a flu vaccination.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Multiple Choice

Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones while driving.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Multiple Choice

"Something dangerous is lurking in your medicine cabinet. Is your family at risk? Tune in at 6:00 to Channel 7 to find out what medicine could cause serious harm to your loved ones."

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Multiple Choice

Directions: Read the sentence and then choose the correct rhetoric/persuasion type.

As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• None of them

Multiple Choice

Directions: Read the sentence and then choose the correct rhetoric/persuasion type.

According to CNN, Queen Elizabeth was 96 years onld and died on Thursday 9/08/2022.

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• None of them

Multiple Choice

Directions: Read the sentence and then choose the correct rhetoric/persuasion type.

Many people were emotional when Queen Elizabeth died.

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• None of Them

PEEL arguments

Point

Evidence

Explain

Link

Multiple Choice

Peel

Match

Question: What are the benefits of watching TV to students?

• It enables us to learn new things.

• It supplies us with information about nature, history, and culture.

• National Geographic, Discovery, VTV2

• has a great educational value

POINT

EXPLAIN

EXAMPLE

LINK

• POINT

• EXPLAIN

• EXAMPLE

• LINK

Match

Question: Should everyone read the newspaper?

• Everyone should read the newspapers.

• The newspapers give us the latest news happening around the world.

• For example, we get information about the latest events and discoveries of science, technology and education news.

• Thus, the newspapers keep us updated about changes that are taking place around the world.

POINT

EXPLAIN

EXAMPLE

LINK

• POINT

• EXPLAIN

• EXAMPLE

• LINK

Match

Question: Should infants be given iPads? 

• Infants should not be given iPads

• Studies show children under two can face developmental delays if they are exposed to too much screen time

• They may experience delays in speech development.

• For that reason, they should not be exposed to iPads at such a young age.

POINT

EXPLAIN

EXAMPLE

LINK

• POINT

• EXPLAIN

• EXAMPLE

• LINK

Let’s take a 10 minute break!

When we come back, you will have 10 minutes
to choose topics and work with your team

After that, you will have 20 minutes to write
individually. Teacher will check progress and
suggest changes

Finally, you will have 10 minutes to review your
peers’ work and suggest changes

1. The countries of the world spend over two trillion dollars ($2,000,000,000) every year on the military. What would happen if all of that money was spent on space exploration instead? 

2. You have to choose three animals to genetically modify for food. What animals would you choose, why, and how would you modify them?

3. Write about either: a future where AI makes life great for humanity; or a future where AI destroys humanity.

4. Imagine if all energy in Vietnam came from renewable energy sources (like solar and wind power). How would life be different in Hanoi?