Prime Time 5/6, Writing, Arbeitsheft

3 42 Text types Working with words: Paraphrasing someone else’s view a) Skim the four blog comments from task 28 on page 41 again. b) Then look at the sentences below and match them with the four blog comments. Maureen Stephen Nigel Esther 1. The writer comments on the clothing Scouts and Scout leaders are expected to wear. 2. The writer describes how young people may change during their time with the Scouts. 3. The writer explains why he/she never finished the application process to be a Scout leader. 4. The writer expresses respect for people who work with children professionally as well as in their free time. 5. The writer gives a good reason why not enough men decide to become Scout leaders nowadays. 6. The writer observes that in a number of jobs nowadays men are afraid of being regarded as child abusers. 7. The writer points out that being a young mother may conflict with becoming a Scout leader. 8. The writer suggests how to deal with clothing regulations. c) Study how the paraphrasing has been done. Writing: Paraphrasing someone else’s view Paraphrase the following sentences from the blog comments on page 41 in your own words. 1. “It’s the uniform and neckerchief with which I mostly struggle.” 2. “I have always had admiration for Scout leaders, especially as I know so many who are school teachers.” 3. “I wanted to become a Scout leader once, having enjoyed many years in the organisation as a child.” Writing: Commenting on a posting Join the discussion on page 41 and comment on one of the four postings. • Identify the main topic of the comment. • Decide whether to agree or disagree. • Draft your own comment. • Refer to the useful language on page 41 for suitable expressions. 29  30  31  Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv