Dear Diary

Stofnskólar:

Lágafellsskóli, Iceland, Helga Sigurjónsdóttir, helgahs(a)lagafellsskoli.is
Åretta Ungdomsskole, Norway, Anne Sesseng Hoff, anne.sesseng.hoff(a)lillehammer.kommune.no

Students write a letter of introduction and then they write about a day in their lives (seven letters). Students also write about how they celebrate their holidays (Christmas and Easter).

Language:     English

Themes:     Language and Literature

Tools:     Forum, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings)

Age range:     From 13 to 15

Aims:     The project’s objectives are to give students from Norway and Iceland the opportunity to learn about the culture of another country by using Information and Communication Technologies (sharing emails, chat, etc.)  Students compare and contrast the lifestyles by exchanging information on their countries. To practice their target language (English).

Expected Results:     Students: Know something about the life of teenagers in Norway/Iceland ( another culture and traditions). English vocabulary and practice writing letters in English.

Work Process:     Students write ten letters: a) A letter of introduction b) Seven letters - for each day of the week. c) Christmas in Norway/Iceland d) Easter in Norway/Iceland