lesson 4: writing the essay 'The First Step To Your Eco-Friendly Bathroom'

THE ECO-FRIENDLY BATHROOM
a writing project - with a little use of AI...
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THE ECO-FRIENDLY BATHROOM
a writing project - with a little use of AI...

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

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 During this project you will:
  • learn useful vocabulary
    about the bathroom and get more familiar with 
    eco-friendly + zero-waste bathroom swaps.
  • write two short pitches in which you promote a chosen bathroom swap.
  • practice your own writing process by using the 'Booster' method.
  • practice writing using AI (WordTune) and learn about the risks and benefits.
  • write an essay about swapping bathroom products as a way to fight the world's garbage problem.
use the worksheets

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PERIOD PLANNER:
1

EFB
Lesson 1:  eco-friendly bathroom swaps
Write a short pitch in which you promote a chosen 'green' bathroom swap (to a friend).
An introduction to writing with AI.
6
CHRISTMAS BREAK
2

EFB
Lesson 2: zero-waste bathroom swaps
Write a short pitch in which you promote a chosen zero-waste swap (to a friend).
Learn about the risks/ dangers when writing with AI
7

Studiemeter
Finish CanDoOnline Unit 5 (words, expressions and grammar + final test)
3

EFB
Study-day!
Lesson 3: the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Learn more about the world's waste problem.
Write the introduction to your essay 'The first step to your eco-friendly bathroom', using AI (WordTune)
8

Studiemeter
SPEAK WEEK - no classes
Resits: CanDoOnline Unit 5 (words, expressions and grammar + final test)
4

EFB
Lesson 4: DEADLINE essay 'The first step to your eco-friendly bathroom'.
Finished? Start on CanDoOnline Unit 5 (words, expressions and grammar + final test)
9

Studiemeter
END WEEK - no classes
Resits: essay 'The first step to your eco-friendly bathroom'.
5
Studiemeter
CanDoOnline Unit 5 (words, expressions and grammar + final test)

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You can find the worksheets in Teams - Lease Material - Interior & Design - Y2 - Guerilla Gardening
TODAY'S LESSON:
  • Write your essay.
  • Use WordTune to EDIT your work. (first: write yourself!)
  • Extra tips for writing prompts for GENERATING with WordTune (for writer's block)
  • Evaluate your own writing goals. Was it easier to write?
    Has your writing improved?

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

You can find the worksheets in Teams - Lease Material - Interior & Design - Y2 - Guerilla Gardening
  • We will follow the 7 steps for each writing task.   --> focus on writing process!

  • The teacher will show you how to tackle each writing task on the board. You will help.

  • After writing, you will read your classmate's work and give peer-feedback on their work.
  • You will evaluate your own writing goals at the end of this lesson.
Using BOOSTER

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Which eco-friendly bathroom swaps do you remember?
BRAINSTORM
eco-friendly
bathroom

Slide 6 - Woordweb

rubbish, trash, litter, waste, clutter
Which zero-waste bathroom swaps do you remember?
BRAINSTORM
zero-waste
products

Slide 7 - Woordweb

rubbish, trash, litter, waste, clutter
SHOWER-HEADS
FAUCETS
LOW-FLOW TOILETS
NATURAL MATERIALS
HEATED FLOORING
FLOORING OPTIONS
LED BULBS
ECO-CABINETS
AVOID CHEMICALS
UPCYCLE PIECES
CERAMIC TILES
ECO AESTHETIC
ORDENING INFORMATION
GLASS NAIL FILE
TOOTHPASTE TABLETS
PEEL-OFF NAIL POLISH
CONCENTRATED MOUTHWASH
REUSABLE COTTON ROUNDS
CREAM DEODORANT
SHAMPOO BAR/ BAR SOAP
BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH
SAFETY RAZOR
MENSTRUAL CUP/ REUSABLE PADS
OILS INSTEAD OF CREAMS
OTHER...
Pick 3 'green'' alternatives per category and think of an upside and a downside to each product.
ECO-FRIENDLY SWAPS
ZERO-WASTE SWAPS

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WRITING PLAN essay/ final assignment
hand in
 this class!!
Paragraph 1
  • Introduction (attracts attention)
  • your own experience/ knowledge/ habits
  • Great Pacific Garbage Patch & Ocean Cleanup
  • Goal: Convince your reader to swap out a bathroom product for a(n) eco-friendly/
    zero waste alternative. 
Paragraph 2
  • Body
  • Main idea: That's why these are great eco-friendly alternatives and this one is my favorite!
  • list at least 1 upside +  1 downside per product.
Paragraph 3
  • Body
  • Main idea: That's why these are great zero-waste alternatives and this one is my  favorite!
  • list at least 1 upside + 1 downside per product.
Paragraph 4
  • Conclusion
  • Main idea: This is what I have learned about eco-friendly/ zero-waste bathroom products...
  • What is the SINGLE best alternative/ swap?
  • Why recommend this one over the others? 
--> 3 eco-friendly swaps and explain your favorite.
--> 3 zero-waste swaps and explain your favorite.
+-400 words

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to improve/ improvement = verbeteren/ verbetering
to swap, to change out = verwisselen, omwisselen
to recommend = aanbevelen, aanraden
eco-friendly = milieuvriendelijk
sustainability/ sustainable = duurzaamheid/ duurzaam

alternatives = alternatieven                                  to degrade = afbreken/ uiteen vallen
trash, rubbish, litter, clutter, waste = afval     currents = stromingen (in zee)
environment = milieu, omgeving                        a patch = een pleister, een stuk
habit(s) = gewoonte(s)                                            common practice = gebruikelijk, 
landfill = vuilnisbelt                                                                                      zoals het nu gebeurt.
USEFUL VOCABULARY FOR WRITING

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Today we will use AI (WordTune) to help with editing our writing
Using AI in my classroom is little scary for me. I believe there is a lot to gain, but we also risk losing something important if we are not careful... 
Do you think we can be responsible?    :)
  • Instead of 'generating with AI', write a rough draft of your essay and copy it into WordTune. It will help you edit your work!
  • WordTune will check your work for mistakes, but you can also shorten or change the tone. You are actively learning!

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RISKS OF USING AI FOR WRITING
  • SHORT-CUT/ QUICK-FIX, creates dependency.  No natural learning.
  • impact on creativity and critical thinking skills.
  • incorrect or over-complicated answers, the wrong tone.
  • privacy/ data collection.
  • fraud and plagiarism.
  • can everyone access/ use it?
You are not allowed to use AI during exams or to use AI to write your school assignment and then hand it in.
          What are you allowed to do?

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WORKING WITH AI: WORDTUNE
  • go to: www.wordtune.com
  • select: Get Started
  • I'm here mostly for: Study
  • My native language is: Dutch
  • and I found Wordtune on: school

  • select: 'AI workspace'
  • select: 'Write and Paraphrase'
  • copy your text: you can make 3 edits per day!

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EDITING IN WORDTUNE - very useful for mistakes!
Try out the different options. Write an essay that sounds like you. :D

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EDITING IN WORDTUNE - changing the tone/ length

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WRITING PROMPTS IN WORDTUNE - for writing's block!
How can this prompt be improved?
Which prompt will give me a more useful answer?

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THE PERFECT PROMPT?  ! teacher's eyes only !

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Upload ONE paragraph from your essay to receive teacher's feedback (on the board/ in class)

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After writing the essay, swap your work 
with your classmate’s worksheet and
read each other's work.
 
- Give feedback and highlight any mistakes you might find.
- Discuss whether you think that the essay is convincing.    (= overtuigend)
                                                                                                          
• Read your own essay again and edit it, using the feedback from your classmate.  Improve your essay as much as possible!


RE-READ, EVALUATE and EDIT

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YOUR WRITING GOALS
< add overview of
last week's writing goals >
Have you worked on your writing goals today? What went well?
What was it like to keep track of your writing goals?

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  • Write your essay.
  • Use WordTune to EDIT your work. (first: write yourself!)
  • Extra tips for writing prompts for GENERATING with WordTune (for writer's block)
  • Evaluate your own writing goals. Was it easier to write?
    Has your writing improved?
Did we reach our lesson goals?

Slide 21 - Tekstslide

You can find the worksheets in Teams - Lease Material - Interior & Design - Y2 - Guerilla Gardening
PPLEASE FILL OUT YOUR EXIT TICKET BEFORE LEAVING THE CLASSROOM!

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