## Project C: Writing a column

#### Project C: About the Internet

In the assignment Computers - speaking you had a discussion with your classmates about 5 of the following questions.

1. What are some of the ways the Internet can be used for entertainment?
2. What are the sites you most commonly access?
3. Have you ever chatted on the Internet? With whom?
4. Would you like to go on a date with someone you met on the Internet? Why (not)?
5. Do you think that the Internet is safe for children? Why?
6. Do you think that it is important for schools to have Internet access? Why?
7. Do you think that people should put photos of their friends onto the Internet? Why (not)?
8. Do you think that it is a good or bad habit for young people to play computer games?
   Is there a limit for the number of hours a day?
9. Why should you be careful about giving out personal information to people that you meet in chat rooms?
10. Many people download MP3 music without paying any money for it.
    Do you think that this is a problem? What makes you think so?

Now you are going to write a column.
A column is a recurring piece or article in a newspaper, magazine or other publication, where you expresses your own opinion. A column is more personal than other types of journalism. Your language in a column does not have to be as formal. While maintaining good grammar, keep your tone casual and personal.

- Choose at least 3 questions to use for your column.
- Give information but also try to entertain a little bit. For example you can us your own experiences.
- Write simple and short sentence.
- Use a quote or quotes of classmates in your column.
- When writing your opinions, say it is your opinion. So write: "I find it....".

You can use the 'Gereedschapskist activerende werkvormen' for tips how to make your column:

####  | #### Column schrijven Een column is een kort stukje tekst, waarin de schrijver zijn mening geeft op een grappige of uitdagende manier. | ####