Cycle 11 - 17/11/16 to 25/11/16

Time	Place	Content
D2-P4	ELS1	Chp 3 - Pg 72-74
D3-P1	ELS2	2nd draft of writing (p71) Chp 3 - Pg 75-77 (HW - finish reading if necessary)
D6-P5	ELS1	Longer writing Chp 3 - Pg 83-86

02/03/16 - Period 3 - Vista

Longer writing activity (P354)

1. As a community leader, write a letter to Estel telecom praising the micro-banking scheme they have developed. (how to write) Nanki
2. Write an advertisement aimed at potential 'un-banked' clients and community groups who you would like to encourage to join the micro-banking scheme, (how to write) Natasha
3. Write a feature article for a travel magazine describing the changes that the mobile micro-banking scheme has made to the life of a community. (how to write) Rosa

Feature Article- The use of your mobile phones in my country

Are you a mobile phone user? Compared to the past, we can see that in today’s society technology is replacing jobs and this is affecting people’s lives. Mobile phones are quickly spreading everywhere around the world. They allow us to access many things such as banking and are much easier and quicker to use when doing business. It’s easy to reach out to others. However, there are also some drawbacks.

http://therealholyfire.blogspot.com/2011/05/cell-phones-giants-and-scanners.html

There are many advantages to using mobile phones. It is a small device that people can easily carryit around. When people are far away from their friends and families they can easily contact each other and it’s relatively cheap. Mobile phones can improve our knowledge by allowing us to search for information. For example, in rural areas, farmers and fishermen can check the market price before travelling to the place. Students can use it to access learning resources and be up to date with current situations.

On the other hand, there are some drawbacks. It is easy to get disturbed by text messages and social media. People can become addicted to using mobile phones so they forget about people around them. Many people, particularly adolescents, feel that without mobile phones they are lonely. In addition, owning a mobile phone can cost a huge amount of money and after purchasing a mobile phone, people have to pay for extra things such as Internet, SMS and accessories.

In conclusion, mobile phones have changed the lives of humans all around the world. In the beginning, mobile phones were heavy, large and too expensive. As time went by, mobile phones got lighter, smaller and cheaper. However, people, especially teenagers need to be careful when using mobile phones because mobile phones can consume people’s lives.

Communication & Media Writing Topics

Here are some topics related to mobile phones in Africa. You will need to write 250-400 words on each topic.

• Write an interview with a family of Kenyan farmers or fisherman on how the mobile is transforming their lives. [how to write]
• Write a speech entitled 'How mobile phones are transforming rural communities'. [how to write] (Nanki)
• Write an official report recommending one of the areas to receive a cell tower to transmit a mobile phone signal. [how to write] (Rosa)
• Write a formal letter from a community leader asking a mobile phone signal provider to build a cell tower to serve your community. [how to write] (Rosa)
• Write an advertising blurb for a telecom company in an African country mentioning all the benefits and opportunities mobile phone ownership can bring. [how to write]  
• Write a feature article on the use of mobile phone technology in your own country. [how to write] (Natasha)