Writing: Living a Balanced Life

Time: 10:30 to 11:30 (1 hour)

Aim: To answer questions and write your responses

Method: To complete the worksheet, and submit when you finish (you can leave the classroom). There is no homework!

Task 1: Video

  • Watch the video 1 more time, and then
  • Video 1 or Video 2: Write your impression “your opinion” about this video (20words)

Task 2: Meaning

  • Video 1: Write your own definition of the title “Learning to Live a Balanced Life” (10-20words)
  • Video 2: Write your own definition of the title “Social Dimension” (10-20words)

Task 3: Explain

  • Video 1: How important do you think it is to have a balanced life? Explain your answer. (30words)
  • Video 2: How important do you think it is to have a good relationship with people? Explain your answer. (30words)

Task 4: Japanese Student Lifestyle

On a scale of 1 to 5 ( 1 is the least and 5 is the highest) how balanced is your lifestyle / are your friendships? Complete the sentence below. Explain your answer (30words)

  • Video 1: I rate my lifestyle for living a balanced life as _________________ (1 to 5) because ____________ .
  • Video 2: I rate my friendships at university as _________________ (1 to 5) because ____________ .

Task 5: Compare

  • Video 1: What are both good points and bad points about your lifestyle (how you live your life)? Explain your answer. (30words)
  • Video 2: What are both good points and bad points about your relationships with family and friends? Explain your answer. (30words)

Task 6: Evaluation

  • Video 1: What do you want to change about your lifestyle? Explain your answer. (30words)
  • Video 2: What do you want to change about your relationships? Explain your answer. (30words)

Aim: There are three aims to your homework; follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Complete the worksheet : video 2 tasks 1-6
  • Step 2: Type your HW 3/10 in a word document
  • Step 3: Log into the APP Discourse / create a free account using Gmail (you need a Gmail account): Select (1) University/College and select (2) Student; copy and paste your HW and check your CEFR level (color code – vocabulary)

Link for the Discourse Text APP click