35 1 What’s your story? UNDERSTANDING 28 Reflect on the photos a) Look at the two photos. What do they tell you about the people who submitted them? Write at least three sentences about each. b) What type of things do you think most people would save from a burning house? What type of things do you think are of less importance? Write an explanation and remember to give reasons for your opinions. c) Why do you think people from all over the world wanted to participate in the project? Write a short explanation. d) Imagine that someone who does not know you had a look inside your bedroom. What do you think he or she would be able to tell about you by looking at your things? Freewrite for a couple of minutes. TALKING 29 Reflect on your own things a) Write a list of the seven things you would take if your house were on fire. Of course, people and pets are already safe. b) Work with a partner. Take turns talking about the things you would save, and explain why they are important to you. You can ask each other follow-up questions. 30 Explore a quote There is a saying that goes, If you own too many things, they will start owning you. Work with a partner and discuss the following questions: What do you think this saying means? Do you agree with the saying? Why? / Why not? Can you think of a thing that might “own you”? Hæfniviðmið • Skrifað skilmerkilega um efni sem hann hefur lesið, séð eða heyrt. • Tekist á við margs konar aðstæður í almennum samskiptum, miðlað og tekið á móti upplýsingum. • Tekið þátt í samræðum um kunnugleg málefni og látið skoðun sína í ljós.
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