In this introductory session, you're required to carry out two production tasks.
1. Written expression. Write a story in pairs using as many as the following words as possible:
-Actually
-Career
-Despite
-Regardless of
-Had she/he only known
Swap your texts with another pair after 10 minutes and go on writing them until all of you have contributed to all the stories. Use your imagination and be creative!
2. Oral expression. Rank the following concepts according to your personal priorities in life:
-Family
-Friends
-Health
-Money
-Politics
-Romance
-Sex
-Sport
-Studies
-Work
Make a list individually and then compare it to other students' choices to reach a consensus and create a single list. Once you've finished, join another pair to follow the same process and come up with a single list you all agree with. Provide arguments for this pyramidal discussion until all the class produces a common ranking.
