June 24, 26, 27

June 24
Wonder - the story so far
1.  https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5d1093718fc2f5001abd40a7/startV4
2.  https://create.kahoot.it/details/wonder-part-1-and-2-quiz/c4d75556-5f6d-497f-a782-359e9469382e


June 26, 27
Wonder - the film

June 17, 19, 20 - national holiday

 

June 17
Discussions in Literature Circles

June 19
Similies and metaphors

1. Intro

2.  Worsheets for practice
https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/figurative-language-worksheets/simile-and-metaphor-worksheets/

June 20 - national holiday no school

June 10 (national holiday), 12 13

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literature-Circle-Job-Description-Bookmarks-744892

June 10 - National holiday - no school

June 11
Literature circle discussion: roles, expectations

June 12
Literature circle - silent reading

Groups:  
1 - Justin (Discussion Director), Alex (Summarizer), Carlota (Vocabulary Enricher), Luiza (Connector)
2 - Constança (Discussion Director), Vassi (Summarizer), Livian (Vocabulary Enricher), Isis (Summarizer), Caetano
3 - Liz (Discussion Director), Juan (Connector), Louis, Amicie

Roles:
Summarizer, Discussion Director, Connector, Vocabulary Enricher

June 3, 5, 6

June 3
Wonder - free reading
How far did you get?  Chart your progress (what page did you start on? what page did you finish?)

June 5, 6
Setting - the time and place where a story occurs
1.  Worksheets
2. 

• Time: When does your story take place? What is the time period? What is the season?
• Geography: What is the location? (example: It takes place in Portland) What is the physical geography? (mountains, lake, etc.) What is the weather like? What kind of movement happens in and out of the setting? What is the relationship between the setting and the outside world? For example, is it a closed-off world or is it open to the rest of the world?
• Social: Who lives in the setting? Is it rural or urban? What are the houses (or enclosures) like? What are the languages spoken?  What are the cultures represented? What cultural characteristics manifest themselves in the setting? What are the norms and rules of the location? How does the setting influence the characters?
• Sensory: How does the place feel? What does the place look like? What does it smell like? What does it taste like?  What are the sounds of the location? What does it look like?
• History: What has happened in the setting before the story takes place? What is the “backstory” of the setting? What are the things of the past that nobody wants to talk about? 

 3.  Answer in your notebook: How does the setting shape a story? For example, in what ways are the characters the result of a setting? 

4. Setting - quiz  https://literaryterms.net/setting-quiz/  

May 27, 29, 30

https://rj-palacios-wonder.fandom.com/wiki/Wonder?file=Wonder-book.jpg

May 27
Introduction to Wonder

1.  Who is R.J. Palacio?

2.  Wonder Introduction
https://www.shmoop.com/wonder/

3.  Research Treacher Collins syndrome
Start with this link:
https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/treacher-collins-syndrome

4.  Summary:  Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails during the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

May 29
Let's begin
May 30

May 20, 22, 23

https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/skin/a25415/k-beauty-what-is-it-korean-beauty-10-step-beauty-cleansing-skincare/

May 20
1. 5 minute warm-up.  Address the following prompt in your notebook: What does it feel like to be wrong?

2.  Activity: Face  p. 110
ATL   Communication skills: Read critically and for comprehension.
Task 1 - Read the text and answer the 6 questions in your notebook.
Discuss 

May 22
Assessment - Reading Comprehension, Using language.  Read the text and answer the questions on Quia.
http://www.quia.com/quiz/7278185.html

May 23
1. 5 minute warm-up. Address the following prompt in your notebook: If you could live inside any video game, which would you choose? Why?
2.  What have you learned?

• What is beauty?
• To what extent is our idea of true beauty influenced by our environment?
• What price are we willing to pay for idea beauty?

3.  Unit reflection

May 15, 16, 20

 
May 15
1.  5 Read Theory
2.  Past simple/present perfect exercises

Present Perfect Explanation:   https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/present-perfect/
Present Perfect Exercises:

Here's a list of all the present perfect simple exercises and present perfect continuous exercises on my website.
(If you need to review how to make the present perfect, click here)
(If you need to review how to use the present perfect, click here)
Practice exercises about how to make the present perfect:

• Present Perfect Positive
• Present Perfect Negative
• Present Perfect Questions
• Present Perfect All Forms Mixed Exercise 1
• Present Perfect All Forms Mixed Exercise 2

May 16,
1.  warm-up - What is the favourite room in your house? Why? Explain.
2.  Research, download and print a list of transitional words and phrases.  This will help you with Criterion D strand ii.

3.  Activity: Face  p. 110
ATL   Communication skills: Read critically and for comprehension.

Task 1 - Read the text and answer the 6 questions in your notebook.

April 29, May 1 - national holiday, May 2, 6, 8, 9, 13

https://www.itv.com/news/2013-06-27/the-real-cost-of-beauty/

April 29, May 2, 6
Interactive Oral:  The true cost of beauty
1.  In pairs, choose one of the controversial beauty issues listed below and prepare a presentation using PowerPoint or a similar programme:

• Skin lightening
• Hair weaves
• Eye enlargement surgery
• Leg extension surgery
• Elective plastic surgery

Your presentation must be a minimum of 6 slides and you are expected to speak 5 minutes (2.5 minutes each)

Use the following questions to organize your research and presentation:

1.  What is the beauty issue?

2.  What does it involve? Are there many different methods/types?

3.  Where in the world is the most common?

4.  Why do people want to do it? (You may want to think about history and culture.)

5.  Is it more popular for men or women, or equally popular for both?

6.  What are the dangers?

7.  Is it every justified?

8.  Is it worth paying such a high price for beauty?

2.  Rehearsal

Presentations May 8, 9, 13

HOMEWORK:  5 Read Theory - due May 2

May 1 - national holiday - no school

April 8, 10, 11

April 8
1. 5 minute warm-up:  In your notebook address the following prompt: If I were 10 years older, I could . . .
2.  Past Simple OR Present Perfect?????

Past Simple or Present Perfect explanation: https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/present_perfect_simple_past_contrasted.htm

Past Simple or Present Perfect exercises:
https://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/upperf2.htm
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/simple_past_present_perfect2.htm
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/simple_past_present_perfect3.htm
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/past-simple-present-perfect-4.html
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/simple_past_present_perfect.htm

April 10
1.  5 minute warm-up:  In your notebook address the following prompt:
      If there were no rules, what do you think would happen?

2.  Can the pursuit of ideal beauty be dangerous?  p. 104
     What price are we willing to pay for ideal beauty?  

3.  Activity:  Dark is Beautiful pp 106-107 (Formative Criterion B)
ATL - Information literacy skills: Use critical-literacy skills to analyse and interpret media communications
Look at the posters on page 107 and answer the questions in your notebook.
1.  Identify the target audience for this poster
2. Identify the message of the poster
3. How does the text in the poster link to the image?
4. Can you infer why the charity has chosen to use a celebrity to convey this message?
5. Identify examples of language used in the text which best convey the message. Analyse the words and comment on the effect they may have on the target audience.
6. Identify any visual features that help convey the message. Analyse and comment on the effect these features may have on the target audience.
7. 'Stay UNfair. Stay Beautiful.' is an example of which language technique/s? What effect does it have?
8. Evaluate whether the designers have been successful in conveying the message of the campaign.

April 11
1.  Past Simple or Present Perfect Quiz      http://www.quia.com/quiz/7238599.html
2. Finish Activity_ Dark is Beautiful
3. Kahoot!

April 1, 3, 4

April 1
1.  5 minute warm-up -  In your notebook address the following prompt:  You get to guest star on a TV show. What show is it? What happens in this particular episode?
2.  Present Perfect

Present Perfect Explanation:   https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/present-perfect/
Present Perfect Exercises:

Here's a list of all the present perfect simple exercises and present perfect continuous exercises on my website.
(If you need to review how to make the present perfect, click here)
(If you need to review how to use the present perfect, click here)
Practice exercises about how to make the present perfect:

• Present Perfect Positive
• Present Perfect Negative
• Present Perfect Questions
• Present Perfect All Forms Mixed Exercise 1
• Present Perfect All Forms Mixed Exercise 2

HOMEWORK:  Finish the exercises for homework to prepare for quiz on Thursday.

Extra exercises for even more practice:
https://www.really-learn-english.com/present-perfect-exercises.html

 https://agendaweb.org/verbs/present_perfect-exercises.html

April 3
1.  5 minute warm-up - Write the answer to the following prompt in your notebook:  Why is the president so important?
2.  To what extent is our idea of true beauty influenced by our environment?  pp. 100-101 Read and discuss
3.  Activity:  100 years of . . .   In pairs
    a. Watch the video    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SWHjWtykns&list=PLJic7bfGlo3qlgmccaaNAXTChp_Ny8CE4&index=4
    b. Answer the question 1, 2, 3

HOMEWORK:  Finish classwork for homework:  Due April 4

April 4
1.  Present Perfect Quiz  
http://www.quia.com/quiz/6054743.html

2.  Finish Activity: 100 years of . . .
     a.  4, 5

March 25, 27, 28

March 25

1.  Short quiz (formative) to close our Activity: Defining beauty p.95
Quiz: http://www.quia.com/quiz/7219848.html

2.  How can we express ourselves through the way we look? p. 96-97
How does the way we dress reflect who we are?

How should professional people dress?  medical doctor,  trial lawyer,   policeman,   teacher,   pilot,   server in restaurant

March 27
1.  5 minute warm-up:  Respond to the following prompt in your notebook: If I could give one piece of advice to any person in history, that advice would be . . .

2.  5 Read Theory


March 28
Activity:  What do your clothes say about you? pp 98-99
ATL - Affective skills

Assessment opportunities:  Criterion B, C, D

Before you begin, discuss th following in pairs:

• Have you ever felt that someone judged you based on your clothing or appearance? How did this make you feel?
• Have you ever made a judgement about someone else based on the clothing or general appearance? Why did you do this?

Next read the statements on pp. 98-99 and answer question 1, 2, 3, 4 in your notebook.

https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-cons-of-school-uniforms-6760

March 18, 20, 21

http://phoebe2014.global2.vic.edu.au/2017/04/27/100wc-if-everyone-looked-the-same/

March 18
1.  5 minute warm-up.  In your notebook respond to the following prompt:  My favourite way to spend the day is . . .  (explain, include details, use formal writing techniques).
2.  Return former assessments - Discuss results

March 20
New Unit - What if everbody looked the same?

Statement of inquiry: For centuries, we have used external cultural signs as a vehicle for personal and cultural expression. In today's world, however, teenagers are being constantly bombarded with messages about how they should look and dress, and are under inmense pressure to conform to certain points of view about beauty.

Global Context:  Personal and cultural expression
Key Concept:  Culture
Related Concepts:  Point of view; Message

Unit Questions:
Factual:  What is fashion?
Conceptual: Does it matter what we look like? How can we express ourselves through the way we look? How does the way we dress reflect who we are? How have our notions of beauty changed over time?
Debateable:  What is beauty? To what extent is our idea of true beauty influenced by our environment? Can the pursuit of ideal beauty be dangerous? What price are we willing to pay for ideal beauty?

Learner Profile:  Balanced - we understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives . intellectual, physical and emotional - to achieve well-being for ourselves and others.

Key words:  accessories, adornment, apparel, beauty, diversity, fashion, garment

March 21
1.  5 minute warm-up:  In your notebook write the words you need to hear.
2.  Activity: Defining beauty  p. 95
ATL:  collaborative skills: Build consensus
Task: 
     1. In pairs agree on a definition for the word beauty and write it down in your notebook.
     2. Watch the video and discuss the questions on page 95 in your notebook:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKTZAsDVkzs 
        Be prepared to share with the class.

March 11, 13, 14

March 11, 13
1.  5 minute warm-up:  respond to the prompt in your notebook:
     "10 words to describe the life you are creating for yourself"

2.  Watch the above video

3.  A student's guide to Global Climate Change: https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange//kids/basics/index.html

Read the following:  be prepared to discuss, 
a.  Learn the basics:  Overview, Climate Concepts, Today's Climate Change, The Earth's Climate in the Past
b.  See the impacts:  Overview, The Signs of Climate Change, Effects on People and the Environment
c.  Think like a scientist:  Overview, Clues of Climate Change, The Proof is in the Atmosphere, Ruled Out, Putting the Pieces Together, You Can Be a Scientist Too
d.  Be part of the solution:  Overview, Technologies, What Can You Do?, Preparing For The Future

HOMEWORK - 5 Read Theory   -   due Thursday, March 14

March 14
1. Let's be part of the solution . . .

February 25, 27, 28

http://readtheory.org/

February 25
Criterion B - Comprehending written and visual text

February 27
p. 77 Abstract nouns

Happiness, love, success, wealth - what do these words all have in common?

Besides the fact that they are all things we want in life, all of these words are abstract nouns. They are nouns that refer to things which do not exist as material objects - usually ideas and concepts.

A good way to decide whether or not a noun is abstract is to see whether it is something you can experience using teh five senses. If you cannot see it, hear it, smell it, touch it or taste it, then it is probably abstract.

ACTIVITY:  p. 76    Task 2
Follow the instructions:
1)in pairs or groups of 3 - create a mind map of words that you associate with the type of weather depicted in the paintings and the emothions they evoke,
2)Make sure you include vocabulary (ABSTRACT nouns) related to the feelings.

February 28 
Read Theory - http://readtheory.org
Today we will become acquainted with Read Theory and create a base line.

February 18, 20, 21

February 18, 20, 21
p. 59 When should I use capital letters?

You will have noticed that languages, such as English and Urdu, start with a capital letter. This is because they are proper nouns. To make your own writing accurate, you should know when to use capital letter and when not to. . .

Activity: Capital letters p. 59
Correct the short passage below by adding or removing capital letters.

Online Exercises
http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/satz/capital1.htm
http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/langan/sentence_skills/exercises/ch19/p4exk.htm
http://www.learnenglish-online.com/writing/tests/capitalletters.html
http://www.classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr06/page_build.cfm?id=quiz&ch=8

February 20, 21
Command terms

The table below illustrates some of the most commonly used command terms in MYP language acquisition. 

Term	Definition
Analyse	Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and interpret information to reach conclusions.
Construct meaning	Create an understanding about something; infer and interpret facts, an opinion, an idea or an event that has been read, viewed, listened to.
Evaluate	Assess the implications and limitations; make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.
Identify	Provide an answer from a number of possibilities; recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.
Interpret	Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.
Recognize	Identify through patterns or features.
Synthesize	Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.
Understand	Comprehend the meaning or significance of something and explain it in a different way.

Infer                     Deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Discuss                 Talk or write about (a topic) in detail, taking into account different issues or ideas.


https://www.englishworksheetsland.com/grade8/readinginfo/5/4puppy.pdf



Facebook image link:

https://www.elo7.com.br/placa-retro-vintage-facebook-60x40cm/dp/8EB83B

February 11, 13, 14

February 11
5 minute warm-up https://www.quia.com/quiz/6143618.html

Last week in review
Fact or Opinion worksheet

February 13
Criterion  A - Comprehending Spoken and Visual Text


February 14
Valentine's Day

February 18
Criterion B - Comprehending Written and Visual Text

February 4, 6, 7

https://www.chizobamorah.com/viewing-life-through-the-lens-of-the-weather/

February 4
1.  5 minute warm-up - Complete the sentence:  Yesterday, I wish I had . . .
     Complete the sentence here: http://scrumblr.ca/finish%20the%20thought

2. Finish the ACTIVITY (Task 1)  from Thursday.  Finish reading the text and answer the questions in your notebook.

ACTIVITY: Why do Brits talk about the weather?
You are going to read an article called "Why do Brits talk about the weather so much?"

Task 1 - Read the article and then answer the questions on p. 74
www.bbc.com/future/story/20151214-why-do-brits-talk-about-the-weather-so-much


Did you know that sme people are prone to feeling depressed when the weather changes?  This disorder is called SAD, which stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder.

To find out more visit the following website:
http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/#WBlololmNaHzl

February 6, 7
1. Modal Verbs  https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs.html
Modal Verbs of Ability explanation: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-ability.html
Modal Verbs of Ability exercises: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-ability-exercise-1.html

Modal Verbs of Obligation explanation: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-obligation.html
Modal Verbs of Obligation exercises: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-obligation-exercise-1.html

2.  What is weather?  What is Climate?  p. 80
      read the text

3.  Did you know that in the UK, extreme storms are given names?   p. 80
     http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/34581210
   
4.  ACTIVITY: Fact or opinion  p. 82
      When we speak or write, we can state facts or opinions. So, what is the difference? A fact is something that is true and you can prove to other people. An opinion is something that you think or believe in, but you cannot prove.

      Watch the video and answer the questions that follow in your notebook. Write in complete sentence.

January 28, 30, 31

It's raining cats and dogs means that it's raining heavily.

January 28
New Unit - Is it raining cats and dogs? pp. 70-87

Global Context: Globalization and sustainability
Key Concept: Communication
Related Concept: Message
Statement of Inquiry:  In today's world, there is a need for us to communicate a new message: as members of  a global community, it is our responsibility to sustain our environment by taking a stand against climate change.

Key Words:  climate, extreme, forecast, phenomenon/phenomena, meteorologist, meteorology, weather, weather forecaster

Inquire Questions
Factual:  What is the weather? What is climate? What is climate change?
Conceptual: How can weather affect our emotional state? What are our feelings and reactions towards daily and seasonal weather?
Debatable: How can we counter the effects of climate change?

ACTIVITY: Question starts p. 71
ATL - Reflection Skills: Consider content
          Creative-thinking skills: Make guesses, ask "what if" questions and generate testable hypotheses

In pairs, discuss what you think makes a good question. Now look at the following question starts. They provide a framework, in other words a tool/template, for asking good questions.

Brainstorm a list of at least 12 questions about the topic of weather. Use the question starts to help you think of interesting questions.  Write the questions in your notebook.

January 30
1.  5 minute Paragraph Writing Warm-up https://www.online-stopwatch.com/candle-timer/full-screen/
Prompt: What's the worst thing about the internet?
Write your answers here:  https://padlet.com/rddietrich/d9dwxegle20z

2.  How can weather affect our emotional state? pp.72-73
p. 72 What are our feelings and reactions towards daily and seasonal weather?

What is an idiom? https://examples.yourdictionary.com/idiom.html

ACTIVITY: Weather idioms  p. 73 (write answers in your notebook)
Task 1,
Task 2

Look at the idioms in Task 1 and complete each sentence with a suitable expression.

1.  Emilia _______________ $50 a month ________________.
2.  Dakini goes jogging after school _________________.
3.  Álvaro was in bed with the flu all of last week, but he is ________________ now.
4. Taavi ______________ about football. he much prefers rugby.
5.  Pietro got home late after the party. His father had a _______________ when he opened the front door.
6. Maya has gone to bed because she is feeling a bit _____________________.
7. Zaina is totally _________________ with school-work right now. The exams are next week.
8. Pablo had an argument with his best friend yesterday, but it was just a _______________.
9. We have to cancel the picnic tomorrow. It's going to __________________.
10. On our first day at school, the teacher asked us to play games to __________________.
11. Mr. Dubois left his job at the bank.


January 31
5 minute Paragraph Writing Warm-up https://www.online-stopwatch.com/candle-timer/full-screen/
Prompt: Would you rather be very beautiful/handsome or very smart. Explain.

Write your answers here:
https://padlet.com/rddietrich1/d78xr3ws4ga4

ACTIVITY: Why do Brits talk about the weather?
You are going to read an article called "Why do Brits talk about the weather so much?"

Task 1 - Read the article and then answer the questions on p. 74
www.bbc.com/future/story/20151214-why-do-brits-talk-about-the-weather-so-much

 

January 21, 23, 24

January 21, 23
pp. 40-41  Are hobbies good for you?

Activity: Exploring texts

January 24 
Criterion B - Reading Assessment

1.  Read the text
2. Answer the questions online: http://www.quia.com/quiz/6864753.html

Remember: 

• read each question completely before answering,
• strand i questions are comprehension questions, you can find the answers in the written or visual text; these questions are worth 1 point,
• strand ii questions ask about the author's purpose for writing and ask you to interpret (make clear) aspects of format and style; these questions are worth 2 points,
• strand iii questions ask you to connect what you have read with your own life and experiences; these questions are worth 3 points.

                   

January 14, 16, 17

https://www.pinterest.pt/pin/472737292124356507/?lp=true

January 14
Criterion C, D - Summative Writing Assessment

January 16
2.  What do your interests mean to you? p. 35
What hobbies are popular among middle school students?
     - Read the text
3.  Activity: From a hobby to a business
     ATL - Critical-thinking skills: Consider ideas from multiple perspectives.
     Watch the video and answer the questions.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D5bUoRI720

January 17

https://www.woodwardenglish.com/prepositions-of-time-at-on-in/

1. in, at, on - time
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/time-prepositions-exercise-2.html
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/structures/prepositions_at_in_on_time.htm
https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/prepositions-time-quiz/
https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-16425.php
2.  See-Think-Wonder  p. 39 
Watch this short video about a teenager, Sofie Dossi, performing her unusual skill which auditioning for a well-know show, and then answer the questions that follow: 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5P5EyIPBGM

January 7, 9, 10

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/factsheet/en11lett-e2-f-writing-an-email

January 7, 8, 10
1.  BBC Email Writing - https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/email-writing

2.  p. 34 What's on offer in your community?
ATL:  Communication skills: Write for different purposes
 Imagine your school is hosting students from another country on an exchange programme. You have volunteered to have one of the students live in your home during their visit.

Write an email to inform the student about the activities you can cdo in your spare time in your city or town. Look aback at Unit 1 to review vocabulary on the topic of neighbourhoods and communities.

In your email, include details about:
    sports and leisure facilities
    extra-curricular clubs/activities offered at school.

Think carefully about the word choices your make.

Remember, it is important to make your work "look" like an email.
 
3.   Peer Evaluation
4.   Re-write email

January 14
Criterion C, D - email Writing Assessment

January 3, 7, 2019

https://www.dreamstime.com/happy-new-year-vector-calligraphy-lettering-christmas-holiday-celebration-greeting-card-happy-new-year-vector-calligraphy-image121175965

January 3, 7
p. 34 What's on offer in your community?
ATL:  Communication skills: Write for different purposes
 Imagine your school is hosting students from another country on an exchange programme. You have volunteered to have one of the students live in your home during their visit.

Write an email to inform the student about the activities you can cdo in your spare time in your city or town. Look aback at Unit 1 to review vocabulary on the topic of neighbourhoods and communities.

In your email, include details about:
    sports and leisure facilities
    extra-curricular clubs/activities offered at school.

Think carefully about the word choices your make.

Remember, it is important to make your work "look" like an email.

BBC Email Writing - https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/email-writing