Chapter 7
Chapter 7
DESCRIBING A ROOM
A. Look at the picture of a student's bedroom. Then underline the adjectives in the
paragraph "A Cozy Bedroom."
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B. Look at the pictures. They show three dormitory rooms. In small groups, discuss
each picture and make a list of the things in each room. Use the word bank to
help you.
chair
ice skates
plant
bedspread
closet
lamp
poster
blinds
computer
laundry basket
rug
bookcase
curtains
mirror
stereo
books
desk
mp3 player
tennis racquet
bulletin board
dresser
nightstand
TV
bunk bed
fan
painting
wastebasket
camera
hockey stick
Room 1
Room 1
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Room 3
C. What adjectives would you use to describe each room? Use the word bank to help
you. Try to add some other words.
comfortable
large
neat
small
cluttered
cozy
messy
orderly
sunny
Room 1
Room 2
Room 1
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GRAMMAR GUIDE:
There is and There ore are very common phrases in English. We use these phrases at the
beginning of a sentence to say that something exists in a specific place. The subject comes
after the verb be.
Examples:
RULE
Use There is with singular noun subjects.
Use There are with plural noun subjects.
B. Underline the sentences with There is and There are in the paragraph ''A Cozy
Bedroom" on page 93.
C. Work with a partner. Write three sentences beginning with There is or There are for
each room on pages 94-95.
Room 1
l.
2.
3.
Room 1
l.
2.
3.
Room 1
l.
2.
3.
GRAMMAR GUIDE:
PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
When you want to explain where something is located, you need to use correct prepositions.
The prepositions in the word bank will help you describe where items are located in relation
to other items.
A. Study the word bank below.
beside
in
in front of
on
behind
between
in back of
next to
under
B. Look at the pictures of rooms. Then complete the descriptions with the correct
words from the word bank.
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1.
My living room is my favorite room in my house. The couch is big and comfortable.
There are three pictures ________ the couch. The coffee table is
_ _______ the couch. There are some flowers _ _______ the
vase _ _______ the coffee table. I love to sit and read or watch TV in
the armchair - - - - - - - - the couch.
2.
C. Look at the picture of a dining room. Practice using prepositions of place by adding
items from the list to the picture below. Then compare your picture with a classmate's.
Prewriting
YOUR CLASSROOM
1. What color are the walls?
2. How many windows are there?
3.
7.
Writing
Use the information in the chart to write a paragraph that describes your classroom. Use
at least three prepositions of place. Also write at least one sentence with There is and one
sentence with There are. Remember to begin with your topic sentence and include a title.
Revising
A. Exchange paragraphs with a partner. Read the paragraph your partner wrote.
Then use the Revising Checklist to help your partner improve his or her paragraph.
REVISING CHECKLIST
YES
NO
3. Does the paragraph include sentences with There is and There are?
4. Are there at least three prepositions of place?
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B. Use your partner's suggestions to revise your paragraph on a separate piece of paper.
Prewriting
A. What is your favorite room? Where is it? Draw a simple picture of your room and
describe it to a partner.
Writing
A. Answer these questions about your favorite room.
1. What size is the room?
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
My favorite rbom in my _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
IS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
C. Use the sentences to write a paragraph that describes your room. Use at least three
prepositions of place. Also write at least one sentence with There is and one sentence
with There are. Remember to begin with your topic sentence and include a title.
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Revising
A. Exchange paragraphs with a partner. Read the paragraph your partner wrote.
Then use the Revising Checklist to help your partner improve his or her paragraph.
REVISING CHECKLIST
YES
NO
!
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B. Use your partner's suggestions to revise your paragraph on a separate piece of paper.
Put it in your portfolio.
DATE
c:::
Jarwar y 2
CiREmNCi
c:::
Dear Mom}
BODY
CLOSING
NAME
c:::
c:::
Love}
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Prewriting
Think about the place where you live. Describe your house or apartment to a
partner. Discuss the things you like and don't like about the place. Ask and answer
these questions:
1. Where do you live?
2.
How big is your home? How many rooms does it have? What size are the rooms?
3.
4.
5.
Writing
Write a letter to a friend or relative that describes your home. Use the letter on page 101
as a guide.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (date)
DeQr ______~______-----
Love,
Revising
After your teacher has read your letter and given suggestions, revise your letter on a
separate piece of paper. Put it in your portfolio.
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WRITING TO A FRIEND
Prewriting
You are going to write a letter to a friend who is coming to visit you. Make a cluster
diagram of the places to go and things to do in the city where you live. Put the name of
your city or town in the cen ter circle.
Writing
Use your cluster diagram to complete the letter.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (date)
Dear --------------------I was so happy when you called to tell me you were coming
to
Love,
Revising
Exchange your letter with a partner. Use your partner's suggestions to revise your letter
on a separate piece of paper. Put it in your portfolio.
DESCRIBING A PICTURE
Prewriting
B. Write four sentences that describe the photograph. Use the present progressive and
prepositions of place.
l.
2.
3.
4.
Writing
Use the sentences you wrote to write a descriptive paragraph about the picture.
Revising
Exchange descriptive paragraphs with a partner. Read the paragraph your partner
wrote. Make suggestions for improvement. Use your partner's suggestions to revise your
paragraph on a separate piece of paper. Put it in your portfolio.
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Prewriting
A . Talk to a partner. Use your imagination to describe how you would improve this
room. Your landlord is going to pay for everything, so don't worry about money!
B. What things would you add to this living room? Draw them in the picture.
C. Make a list of the furniture and other items in the room.
Writing
Write a description of the room.
Revising
Exchange descriptions with a partner. Read the description your partner wrote. Make
suggestions for improvement. Use your partner's suggestions to revise your description
on a separate piece of paper. Put it in your portfolio.
ON YOUR OWN
Choose one of the following topics. When you are done with your first draft, revise and
edit your paragraph.
Write a description of an unusual room.
Write a paragraph describing the nicest or worst hotel room you have stayed in.
What is your favorite restaurant7 Describe what it looks like in a paragraph.
Write a description of a bus or taxi in your city. What does it look like on the outside?
What does it look like on the inside?
What does your locker at school look like? Is it messy or neat7 Write a description of it.
Write a paragraph describing the closet where you keep yo ur clothes and shoes. How
big is it? Does it have any shelves7 Is it messy or neat7
Write a paragraph describing a park in your city or town.
A Messy Bedroom
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Addressing an Envelope
A Look at the sample envelope.
Toby Boxer
52 Walden Street
Al'YleS"} IA 50010
:, US
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B. Address the envelope for the letter you wrote to your friend on page 103. Put your
name and address in the upper left-hand corner. Then put the person's name and
address in the middle.