Writing an Essay Unit Goal writing an essay Key Points Wiring an introduction ‘Wing body paragraphs ‘Writing @ conclusion (Read the paragraph and answer the questions. Wearing School Uniforms Students should wear school uniforms. If students wear | uniforms, parents can save money. They wont need to buy many different clothes for their kids. Uniforms also help students focus on school. With uniforms, they wort care so much about their looks and will pay more attention to their studies. Lastly, uniforms make all the students the same. Some students may be rich and some may be poor, but uniforms make everyone equal. As students, wearing uniforms is the best thing to do. 1. Circle the topic sentence, What isthe paragraph about? 2, Write the second main body point. Put ( ) around the supporting deta 3. Underline the closing sentence. What is it saying about the topic? 6 > Witingan Essay‘@ Anessay is longer and tells more information than a paragraph, thas an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. _ Each paragraph is indented. Its usually four paragraphs or more, (7) Read the essay and answer the quest ‘Many students dont like wearing school uniforms. However, there are many reasons why they should wear uniforms. | Wearing School Uniforms \ | \ L. Firstly, if students wear uniforms, parents can save mone) || They wont need to buy many different clothes for thir kids ‘School ang lesson fees are already expensive, so it helps to not spend more money on clothes. | secondly, uniforms help students focus on school. TF students dorit wear uniforms, they might waste time worrying about what | they will wear. With uniforms, they wort care so much about ‘their looks and will pay more attention to their studies Lastly, uniforms make all the students the some. Some students may be rich end some may be poor, but uniforms make everyone equal. Thus, poorer students dont have to “eel bad about not having Fashionable clothes. J+» To conclude, students can pick their own clothes when they are older. AAs students, wearing uniforms is the best thing to do. 1. Label the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion in the correct boxes. 2. Underline what has been added to the essay from the paragraph on page 6. 3. Circle at least five transition words. unit © 7Introduction he introductory sentence and the thesis. ‘The introductory sentence can: give afact, information, ora definition * give a general statement (what mary peopl think or feel) ‘The thesis can: 4 + say what you think or feel S + give afact or information i + introduce what the body paragraphs will say ©) Write introductions using the sentences from the box, Make sure the introductory sentences and theses ae in the correct order. + However-there-sremanyreasensthat - When | was ten, | moved to Canada teepckeme wena defen. from Brazil. + People are vegetarians for several + Many students-donttike wearing. reasons. unions + Moving to a different counéry was hard, + While Americans dor't think age is but | learned many things. important, age affects how Koreans act. + Americans and Koreans have different A vegetarians a person who doesn’t thoughts about age. eat meat, (EAT Introductory sentence: Many students dont like wearing uniforms. ‘Thesis: However, there are many reasons that they should wear uniforms. 8 + Weng an Essay(7) From the given body sentences, write the introductory sentences and theses. You ‘can use the words in the parentheses or come up with your own words. celebrate / diferent ways) Introductory sentence: Christmas is celebrated all over the world, Thesis: - Body: «In France, children put ther shoes in front ofthe fireplace for Santa Claus, In the Philipines, people start singing Christmas songs as early as September In warmer parts ofthe US, like Florida, people decorate palm trees instead of Christmas trees 2.(time/ money) Introductory sentence: Thesis: lowever, having a pet Can have many benefits Body: You won't feel lonely with pets Some kinds of pets, ke dogs, protect you and your home, You cen learn how to take care of something else. 3. (twins personalities) Introductory senten: Thesis: Body: Both Jake and Kent have brown eyes, freckles, and big ears. - Jake kes to talk and doesn't ike being alone Kent s quiet and kes to read books by himset unt = 9Shee "Body Paragraphs + Body paragraphs talk more about the thesis, + Body paragraphs can explain, describe, jive réasons, oF give examples supporting details. : aD : = Body, 5 + main point 1: If studehts wear uniforms, parents can save money. - supporting detail: They won't ned to buy many different clothes I for their kids. = ; for the'thesis. 5 | ‘The first sentence isthe main point and the following sentences are PP Fitinthe out below using the phrases from the box. think meat has alot of fat think animals shouldn't be killed for food think animals are friends don't eat meat because oftheir religion Introduction: ‘A vegetarian isa person who doesn't eat mest. People are vegetarians for several Body: supporting detail: Muslim and Jewish people don't eat pork + main point 2: love animals supporting detail “main po ant to det or be healthier ~ supporting details: eat more vegetables and fruits 10 » Writing an Essaypole opal “Second Thi nally, ~ «Lastly First ofall‘ Inaddltion, Also, _—_—Furthermore, +o # Thule order at ifferences | Then, Next, Later, Last manth, = but yet In spring, ‘At noon, On Monday, + Examples > ~ Forexample, Forinstance, © ‘Similarly, Likewise, > + Reasons : ss Effect Noe ‘hegaus ee Thus; Therefore, (50. feof de to Consequently, Asaresult. | + Lastly, uniforms makes lhe ste same. Some students ay be rich and some tay be poor, but uniforms make everyone equal. Thus, =~ poorer students don't have to feel bad about not having feshionabelothes, tran: Complete the body paragraphs: Write in complete sentences. 1s and the outline on page 10. Body: . some people : Se ___ They think _ 2 they think They tink meat has lot of ft. they choose to eat more vegetables Sand tuts vst © 1E : Conclusion * Gee ‘The conclusion ends the essay. Concluding sentences can: *restate the thesis — summarize the main points ‘give a final thought or feeling share s hope ‘suggest something ‘predict something : predict + restate): Students can pick their own clothes when they ae older As students, wearing uniforms is the best thing to do, s Ae (PP Read the introductions and write conclusions. Use the words in the parentheses to pick which sentences from the boxes goin the conclusions. 1. | + Life would become awesome | won the lottery, + Even though winning is almost impossible, still hope | get lucky one day. + I would be able to travel in my own plane, give my parents a sreat present, ‘and help others if won the lottery. Introduction: Many people dream about winning the lottery. If| won the lottery, | would buy an airplane, get a huge house, and give money tothe poor. Conclusion (restate + hope): + Stress causes many health problems, + Stress can make students sick, sleep less, and gain welght. + Students should talk to adults and do relaxing activities to desl with stress, Introduction: Students often get very stressed because of scheol and thelr busy schedules, Stress has many bad effects on a person's health. Conclusion (summarize + suggest): 12 » Wtingan Essay| _ -- Inconelusion, In short, In brief, - To conclude, - (7) Read the following paragraph and write a conclusion with a transition from above. . Different Thoughts About Age : ‘Americans and Koreans have different thoughts about age. While » Americans dort think age is important, age affects how Koreans act For example, Americans usually dont ask about each other’ age. An contrast age is usuelly one of the first things that Koreans ask 5 when they meet someone. It helps them know whether they heve > fo use respectful language or can use friendly language. : ‘Another example is that Americans use first names with olcer siblings or older friends. Howéver, Koreans think this Is rude. Younger people need to call older siblings and older Friends by special words.Having a Lot of Money Unit Goal Writing to agree or disagree vith a statement Key Points! agree/dsagroe that ~ (not) as ~ as ~ Even though (ricer ee ‘ Tell if you agree or disagree withthe given statement. «Give reasons and examples for your opinion. ‘© You can say what many people think about the statement ard why you agree or disagree with them. 14 » Hoving Lot of Money{© Whats your opinion on these statements? Circle “Agree” Sac Bre > — POLL Pay) } i | | 2. Junk food is bad for you. ‘Agre2/Disagree |< semen aoe eo wiamige |i | | 2. The world would be better without the Internet, ‘Agree/Disagree || 8 School should finish before 3 p.m. ‘Agree/Disagree |} t0.children should start learning English before the age of five. Agree/Disagree (7) Now, choose three of your answers above, Write sentences using "I gree/disagree that - because (ETN 1 agree that junk food is bad for you because it has a lot of fat, unit2 + 15,Having a Lot of Money People need money fo eat and live. However, I disagree that people who have a lot of money are the happiest. First of all, people with o lot of money are often very stressed. ‘Many of them want more money and work too hard. These people don't have happy lives. ‘Second, some people do bad things to become rich. For example, they might steal from other people or gamble. If people go to jail because of stealing or lose a lot of money because cf gambling, they are not happy people. Finally, being able to buy many things doesnt make someone happy. People can buy fancy cars and clothes with money. However, these things are not os important as love and friendship. Even though having some money is important, it is not everything. People can be happy with what they already have. 1. Put ) around the intraduction and ¢ } around the conclusion. 2. Write the three main points that support the writer's thesis. » 2 3 3. What example does the writer give to support the second mair point? 16 + HavingaLotf MoneyUse the writing model to fll in the outline below. je need money to eat and live «my opinion: - =a f Reason people witha lot of money + want more money and Reason 2 some people might a - $0 to all or not happy Reason 3 being able to buy - can buy fancy cars and clothes, but they ae not ~ having money - not everything ~canbe Unit 2 «17> Felgen agree or disagree: | agree/disagree that ~ ; J 2) Write whether you agree or disagree with the given statements using the phrases from the box. ‘Agree:| agree/believe that - Disagree: | disagree/don't agreeidon't believe tha (GENT People who have a lot of money are the happiest. ~ Laisagree that people who have a lot of money are the happiest. 1L The most exciting school subject is music. 2. You can be happy even if you are poor. 3. Rich people should give money to poor people S Contre two facts: (not) as~ as ~ (72. Compare the given subjects using “(not) as and the words from the box. important meaningful fun dificult necessary (GENIN fancy cars and clothes / love and friendship. > Fancy cars and cloth ‘as important as love and friendshi 1. friends / family 2, studying science / studying English 3. having free time / going to school 18 » Hovinge Lot of MoneyCS Show contrasting ideas: Even though'~, ~ + You can learn some things better outside of ‘classroom. + Students also need more freetime, + You can learn many things ina classroom, *Itis not the only subject you should learn + Rich people may look very happy. | | sItienoteverything— + Classes are important, + They might not be as happy as you think (GEIB Having some money is important. It is not everything ~ Even though having some money is important, it is not everything. Unit © 19(72 Choose one of the topics. Do you agree or disagree? Brainstorm your ideas. + People who have a lot of money are the happiest. + Englishis the most important school subject. « School should only be four days a week, Stressed: want more money work too hard | people with alot i ‘of money ~not the happiest. some do bad things: | steal or gamble gotojailorbse money buying many things s happy ‘cars, clothes < love, friendship : 20 + Having ot toneOutline what yourbrainstormed on'page 20.” : FPF PLLF PPP AAKA AAA AY Reason2 Reason 3 Unie 2 = 21| Using the Internet Unit Goat wring opinions: Key Pointe ~ make things ~ )~ make peace ~ (none hand/On the ther hand, 50~ that ~ mem 1 Talk about the topic's good and bad points. Give specific examples ofthe good and bad points. ‘© Summarize and give a final thought about the topic in theconclusion. 22. Using Internet(©) What are the good and bad things about having a pet dog? Write two more good points and one more bad p § teach me about responsibilty have to find somebody to take care of the dog when | travel Sad when the dog dies (Write sentences using the phrases above. + Having a pet dog ‘A pet dog wll teach me about responsibility Ihave to find somebody to take care ofthe dog when | tavel Unit» 23& auisivemscnasiseneios Using the Internet Nowadays, most people use the Internet. I think there are both goed and bad things about using it (On one hand, the Internet makes things easier. There is so ‘much information on the Internet that people dontt need to go to the library to do research. People can also use e-mail through the Internet and don't have to mail a letter, With e-mail, they jr message right away. can expect the other person to get # (On the other hand, the Internet makes people waste time There are too many interesting things on the Internet. People can download music and movies, read blogs, and play games. Many people spend so much time on the Internet that they dont have time to do their work or sleep. In short, too much Internet is bad. However, if people dont spend too much time on the Internet, itis a useful thing, 1, What is the essay about? 2. What does the writer say is good about the Internet? Write onz exemple, 3, What does the writer say is bad about the Internet? Write one example, 24. Using theta(72) Use the writing model to fill in the outline below. ‘QUERA = most people use the Internet the Internet a y Good point the Internet makes + example 1: so much information =» + example 2: = don't have to mal aleter > the other persoo gets message right away Bad point the Internet makes + example t ‘= download music and movies, read blogs, play games + example 2: spend so much time on the Internet - too much Internet is bad don't = useful nit» 25oD "and the words from the boxes. Make sure to change the adjectives into the comparative. r : 4 si S_ Show how something changes situations: ~ make things ~ | televi email thednternet fast -sasy- available cnline shopping malls cell phones Interesting convenient {GEM The Internet makes things easier. 1 2 3 - a _ Geers ° sre ay CS: ‘Show how something changes people: ~ make people ~ [ee Sy ©) Wiite sentences using": make people” andthe words from the boxes, online games _television stay indoors read fewer books cell phones. -thetntemet | | talktoomuch _waste-ime- ‘online shopping malls spend money too easily (END The Internet makes people waste time. 26 + Using the tenet\ as oe ° ‘>> Show contrasting views: On one hand,/On the other hand, | § ae ieee (2) Write sentences that show a contrasting view about the topic inthe Use “On one hand,” or “On the other hand,”. (@EED On one hand, the internet mates things easier ~ On the other hand, the Internet mokes people waste time n sentences. 1. On one hand, television gives us alot of information. 2, Onone hand, online games are very entertaining. (eee eee ee eee ee (On the other hand, cell phones can interrupt class, 4 On the other hand, you have to pay for delivery with online shopping § : es ‘Show results of doing too much of something: so ~ 5 ng, 1B 2) Wirite sentences using “so that-" andthe given phrases. {GEN waste much time on the Internet > don't have time to do their work or sleep. ~ Some people waste so much time on the Internet that they don't have time to do their work or sleep. 1. spend much tine shopping onine~ don't have tine todo anything eke 2. iatmichon a calphones have vay epuraie pone bile 3. sly manyhous of online games dot ga the amework dare 1 etch much lviion spend al day indoors ota » 2728 » Using the internet (7 Choose one ofthe topics. What are good and bad points aboutit? Bra your ideas, I prefer pop to hip-hop, ee Diaze | would rather lsten to pop. © Dhip-hes CREB Sports: A) baseball (swimming >| prefer baseball to basketball (volleyball ( ) soccer would rather play baseball © Dbasketball (tennis GA comedies ( action movies > | prefer comedies to actionmovies Ydramas (animated movies | would rather watch comedies, © ditheilers (romantic movies Your preferences dpop (rock + i ( Yelassical (jazz k ( Dhipchop BB Hl Sports: © Ybaseball (swimming _ (volleyball (soccer ( Dbasketball (tennis, —— no ( deomedies (action movies ( )éramas (animated movies © thrills (romantic movies ata» 31(7 Read the writing mode and answer the questions. Living in the Country Many people prefer ing in the city to tving in the country. However, would rather lve inthe country People may think that the country Is not as fun 6s the ity It is true thatthe city has many activities to do, but you probably have to pay. Some activities are also very expensive. In contrast, you can enjoy many Fun things for free inthe country, tke Fishing or hiking in the mountains Furthermore, the country is cleaner and quleter than the city. In the city, there are @ lot of cars, whch eause traffic and pollution. There ae also too many people, 20 It is never quiet: On the contrary, the country has Fresh cir and many quiet places. 1m my opinion, the city is expensive, not clean, and loud. 1 vant to lve inthe country when I em older. 1 Whatis the essay about? 2, What do people think about the country? 3. What does the writer say you can do in the country? 4. Underline the sentence that summarizes the essay 32 + Lniinthe Country(7 Use the writing mode! to fil in the outline below. MOREA many people prefer = my preference: would Reason people think not true city Country + many activities, but have to _ > fun things, - + some activites fishing, Reason2 country is__ and city Country + alot of cars — traffic, ___ + has, = + to0 many people —+ citys want to liven the country when I am older nied» 33CS: Tell an opposing opinions It is érue that ~, but ~ FF) Write sentences using “tis true that but-" andthe given sentences. AT) The city has many activities to do, > It is true that the clty has many activities to do, but you have to pay. 4, The country is quiet 2, Eating at a restaurant is convenient. 3, The beach is great when itis sunny. ‘ SS Compare two things: A is-er than & {Compare the given subjects using two adjectives from the box. Make sure to change the adjectives into the comparative. convenient exciting comfortable hy (ETN the country / the city > The country is cleaner and quieter than the city. 1. amealat home /a meal ata restaurant 2. the beach / the mountains 3. small towns /big cities 234» ving inthe Coury! ws wie ‘Which of the two things do you think people prefer? Write sentences using “prefer -to-! Describe what people prefer prefer ~to ~ eee rep (CSTD ive in the city / lve in the country ny people prefer living in the city to living in the country. 1. eat at home / eat at a restaurant 2. goto the beach /go to the mountains 3. goto the movies / watch a movie at home ‘ . * CS» Describe what you would choose to do: 7 sould rather = (7) From the given sentences, write if you are like many people or not. Use “Like many people, | would rather” or “However, | would rather.” SOURED Many people prefer living inthe city to gin te count Me too.~> Like many people, I would rather li I don’t. ~> However, I would rather live in the country. 1. Many people prefer eating at a restaurant to eating at home, 2. Many people prefer swimming at the beach to hiking in the mountains ..3: Many people prefer having fun inthe city to relaxing in the country, 4. Many people prefer traveling with friends to traveling with ther family nt © 35(73. Choose one of the topics. Which do you prefer? Brainstorm you *Thecity vs. the country The beach vs. the mountains «Eating ata staurant vs. eating at home — couery «py for acti: Le! feet actives Gas Ne tomeare expensive king the moureine Country “A «lots of care traffic, pollution, + cleaner, quieter: i + too many people» never quiet fresh air, many quiet places {6 © Uivngin the Country= my preference: . | Reason Reason 2 unt «37Uni How to Keep Healthy : e Unit Goal Writing to give advice } Key Points instead of ~, you should ~ ‘you ~, ~(he imperative) a ing ~ (wil) make/help you ~ Pion ichoued 7 Suggest what to doin certain situations. + Give better choices someone can make. '¢ Talk about what can happen if someone does or doesn't do something (cause & effect) 38 + How tokeep Heathy(Look at Fred's and Ashley's habits and give advice about what they should change to become healthier, Name: Fred Name: Ashley . ‘Ages 13 years old ~ Ager 15 years old Bedtime: 11 p.m. Daily snack an apple and a banana Daily stack: cookies and chips Free time activity: soccer Free time activity: video games ‘TV viewing time: 4 hours ‘TV viewing time: 30 minutes My advice to Instead of playing video games, you should go outside and play | ‘You can also eat fruits and vegetables, Too many cookies and chips will make you gain weight, My advice toHow to Keep Healthy Everyone wants to be healthy, but many people think it is too hard o they are too busy. However, there are some easy things you can do Instead of drinking Soda, you should drink water. Soda tastes good, but it has sugar. Eating too much suger will make you gain weight or get cavities. IF you are eating a snack or mea, drink @ cup of water with it. You can also exercise, Exercising wil help you nt get sick or feel tired. If you dont have time to play sports or run outside, you can do other things. For example, you can walk ap the stirs instead of taking the elevator. IF you are watching television or doing homework, get up sometimes and move around In brief, you don't have to diet or do hard exercises every day to be heclthy. Making small changes will help you be healthier 1. Whats the writer giving advice about? 2. What does the writer suggest not to do? +3. What does the writer suggest to do if you don't have time to exercise? 40 + Howto Keep Hetty(Use the writing mode! to fill in the outline below. MEM people think being healthy is —seee222 a FF Advice 1 Instead of soda + (cause & effect) eating too much sugar—> + (suggestion) ifeating a snack or meal, Advice 2 = (cause & effect) exercising will — (suggestion) Instead of taking the eavator + (suggestion) if watching television or doing homework, — ASHE wT «don’t have to dit or da hard exercises ~ small changes. nts » 41SD. Give better. choices: instead eee you should ~ () Write sentences using “Instead of -, you should ~" and the given phrases. (ESET drink sods / drink water . + Instead of drinking should drink water: 1. take the elevator / walk up the stairs 2. have cookies for dessert / eat fruit or yogurt 3, study all night before a test / prepare for tests early 4, turnin your test as soon as you finish / check for mistakes CR Suggest what todo in certain situations: IF you~, ~(the inparaive)| Write sentences using “If you -, -" and the given phrases. 5D) eat asnack or meal “> If you are eating a snack or meal, drink o cup of water with it, 1. try to lose weight 2. feel sick 3. cough 4. not get good grades 42» Howto Keep HealthyShow cause and effect: -ing ~ (wil) make/help you ~ I (PP Write sentences using *-ing - (will) make you -" and the given phrases. {EEE cat too much sugar — get cavities ~ “Eating too much sugar will make you get cavities, 1. eat junk food —+ gain weight 2. wear thin clothing in winter — catch a cld 3. not prepare for atest —+ get abad grade 4. speak in your native language all the time —» forget English (Write sentences using “-ing - (wil) help you -" and the given phrases. (ENED exercise — not feel tired ~> Exercising will help you not feel tired. ‘kya = sae 1 tenet etoereo Unk» 43Choose one of the topics. What is your advice? Brainstorm your ideas. ‘Howto keep healthy “Howtogetoveracold —_- Howto get better grades a Howto keep healthy [ arnkowater not soda_| eazan| Why? Why? ‘too much sugar— gainweight, get | exercising not-get sick or feel tired cavities 11 tow? walk up stairs, don't take elevator - move around when watching TV, doing homework 44 + How toKeep HealthyAdvice 1 Advice 2 (P3_ Outline what yourbrainstormed on'page 44.” ~ ; : PPP LPP LF APA AAFP PAS, fm 2 8How to Stay Awake Unit Goal Wit soluons to problems Key Points you are having trouble ing ther are = ‘you (are) sil ~, you can = You shouldnt ~ or ~ / Its best ~ rk! ‘# Solutions can be what to do and what not to do. ‘¢ Try to suggest more than one solution, «If you are suggesting many solutions, write the easiest slition fist 46 How ay ake(7) Read about Shane's and Jenny's problem and write possible solutions. ‘Shane's problem: | have trouble making friends. ‘Aways smile at vom IX ‘| ! y A Now, Ihave many friends! ~ Join a school club cx sports team | Jenny's problem: | have trouble speaking.in English, ‘ oe tive ist | - ~~ Bese I Wa A Now, speak English well i Ve \ | Watch many | English movies, | nes = 47£7) Read the writing model and answer the questions. How to Stay Awake students often have fo sly up late and study, but they get sleepy. IF you are having trouble staying awoke, there ae some steps you can take. First, you can fake a short break. Ttis best to go outside and get some fresh air. 1F you cart go outside, you can get up, stretch, ond walk around the room. If you are still sleepy, you can eat a snack. However « heavy snack can make you more sleepy. A piece of fruit woule be a better choice 1f nothing is working, you can fake a short nap. However, you shouldnt sleep longer than 20 minutes or you might fal Fast asleep. If needed, you can ask your parents to wake you up, It is best to finish all your work and go to sleep early However, if you cant these steps can help you stay awake longer: 1. What isthe essay about? 2. What does the writer suggest frst to help students stay awake? 3. abreak ora snack doesn't help you stay awake, what can you do? 4, Inthe conclusion, underline what the writer suggests is the best soltion, 28 © How to Stay AvakeWe (Use the writing modelo fillin the outine below. ~ problem: students have to stay up late and study, = solution: sore _ ~ Solution best to can't go outside ~> getup, still sleepy Solution 2 7 makes you sleepy, wouldte better ‘nothing is working Solution 3 + shouldn't _ . - if needed, sbestto___ it you can't, these steps can help you Unité » 49Introduce solutions to a problem: ! y > ifyouare having trouble -ing, there.are ~ i, there are -" and the given (A Write sentences using “If you are having trouble phrases. . {EEN cant stay awake —> some steps you can take ~ If you are having trouble staying awake, there are some steps you can take. 1. can't avoid abully — some things you can do 2. can't find your way home — some things you can try 3. can't find someone to help you —+ some steps you can take : HF you (are) still you can =~ Se ee ey (7 Write sentences using “If you (are) still -, you can -" and the given phrases. Make sure to use “still” after be verbs and before other verbs. (NM be sleepy + If you are still sleepy, you can eat a snack, 1. betired 2. be worried 3. get picked on ‘4, have a hard time with directions 0 + How to stay AwakeSia seeson telli ire estes Vo studi oe byte ee eS 7. Complete the sentences by writing negative results. (GEEID You shoul seep longer than 20 minutes or you might fall fast asleep. 1. You shouldn't eat too much for dinner 2. You shouldnt go toa strange place alone _ 3. You shouldn't hide your problem _ _ 4, You shouldn't stay up all night before a test__ Suggest the best solution: ft i bast to ~ 2) (7 Pick the best solutions to the given Problems. Then, write sentences using “It is i best to." (GED Problem: being sleepy Solutions: ink soda, Some FEIHAD watch TV | ~ Its best to get some fres 1. Problem: being bullied Solutions: avoid the bully tell a parent, ella teacher | 2. Problem: being lost Solutions call somebody, look at a map, ask for directions 3, Problem: can't concentrate while studying Solutions: goto the library, take a break calla friend | 4, Problem: failed a test Solutions: ask for a retest, study harder for the next test, get a tutor unre si |instonming| §P3._ Choose one of the topics. What are your solutions? Brainstorm your ideas, + What to do when you can't stay awake —— Coir ——— [wrong + army > (wineries7 Outing ainstormed onpage 52. PIP LLP PF FLL LP PFL LPL LS) problem: | ~ solution: . | ea | Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3init | Making Our School Better | Unit Goal Writing to give suggestions: Key Points There are ways to make ~ / it would be ~ fo ~ For/To ~, we can ~ i! ~, but 0 isfare ~ Give suggestions in order to improve or change something + Give reasons why itis a good idea to make the improvements or changes. © Give specific ideas and examples about how to make the improvements or changes, 54» Ming Ou Sehoo Better Ei[2 Look at the following ways to improve the town, Write: your own ideas, ‘We have to improve our town! We have to buy * more computers \ forthe library We must make the streets cleaner,Making Our School Better ‘Our school is a wonderful school. However, I believe there more balls and equipment to play with. Another way is to learn more things outside of the classroom. For science lessons, we can go to the mountains or the zoo and learn about plants and animals. To learn history, we can go to museums and historical sites clase to our school. We can also listen to English speakers in our auditorium. To conclude, learning in the classroom is Important, but so are exercising and going outside to learn. With these charges, school ccan become more Fun a 1. What isthe essay about? 2, Why does the writer suggest that the schoo! improve its gym and sports equipment? 3. Whats the writer's second suggestion? 44, Underline the sentence that summarizes the writer's essay, 56 © Making Our Schoo Better(P2Use the writing model to fill inthe outline below. C= +a wonderful school -waysto Suggestion 1 Why ___ areola te aso important > would be nice to Suggestion 2 How - science > goto the mountains or the 200 history English —_— oe GEA exercising and are importart ~ more fun scheol wth these changes unit? © 57§ " ‘ “ > _ Introduce how to improve something: There are ways to make ~ J A Write sentences using “There are ways to make -" and the words from the boxes. ‘Make sure to change the adjectives into the comparative our club -good- -cursehoot our country clean ‘our neighborhood amazing 3 = - 4 ‘ 4 necosee = Suggest something politely: It would be ~ to ~ (P)_ Rewrite the sentences using “It would be ~ to -" and the words from the box. a great good fantastic awesome (EEE We need more balls and equipment to play with + It would be nice to have more balls and equipment to play with 1. We need more stores and parks to go to. 2. We need mare classes to choose from. 3. We need more activities to take part in Making Our Shoo eter