Unit 4. Mythical creature Lesson 6 Grammar & Writing
01 Warm-up Table of contents 02 Writing 03 Practice 04 Homework
Warm-up 01 Category countdown 04 03 02 01
Category countdown Animals Colors Fruits Countries Things you find in a kitchen 04 03 02 01 School subjects Types of transportation Shapes Sports Movies
Writing 02 Describing a process 04 03 02 01
Process essay Describing a process from start to finish.
Step 1: Analyze the chart 1. What is the process about? 2. How many steps? 3. Starts with? 4. Ends with?
Step 2: Write an introduction Briefly summarize the process you will describe. You may reuse some of the words from the prompt, but put them in your own words.
Step 2: Write an introduction The diagram illustrates the process of recycling plastic bottles.
Step 3: Write an overview In this section, you need to highlight the main features of the process without going into detail. You should mention: - The number of steps in the process. - The key elements or major changes.
Step 3: Write an overview Overall, the process involves five distinct stages, starting with the collection of bottles and culminating in the production of new products.
Step 4: Details - Break the process into logical stages and describe each step. - Use linking words such as "First", "Then", "Next", "After that", "Finally" to indicate the sequence between steps. - Be sure to describe in detail and accurately, using the correct tense (usually the present simple).
Step 4: Details 1. First, the plastic bottles are collected from different locations and taken to a recycling center.
Step 4: Details 2. Next, they are sorted by type and cleaned to remove any impurities.
Step 4: Details 3. Then, the bottles are shredded into small pieces and melted into plastic pellets.
Step 4: Details 4. After that, these pellets are processed to create new plastic products, such as containers or bags.
Step 5: Use vocabulary and grammar - Use technical vocabulary related to the process you are describing, such as "filter", "melt", "compress", "transform", etc. - Be sure to use the passive voice frequently in your descriptions as this is an effective way to describe processes:
Step 5: Use vocabulary and grammar "The bottles are collected" instead of "People collect the bottles"
Step 6: Check length and repetition Your article should be around 150 words long. Make sure you don't repeat words, instead use synonyms or different expressions.
Step 7: Review - Check your writing for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. - Make sure you use the correct writing structure (introduction, overview, details) and appropriate sentence structure.
Example Introduction The diagram illustrates the process involved in the recycling of plastic bottles.
Example Overview Overall, the recycling process consists of five main stages, beginning with the collection of used plastic bottles and ending with the creation of new plastic products.
Example Details First, plastic bottles are collected from designated areas and transported to recycling centers. Next, these bottles undergo a sorting process where they are separated by type. After that, the bottles are washed thoroughly to remove any impurities. […]
Example Details […] In the subsequent stage, the cleaned bottles are shredded into small pieces and then melted down into plastic pellets. Finally, these pellets are processed and shaped into new products such as containers, bags, and other reusable plastic items.
03 P ractice Write a process essay about the diagram on the screen. 04 03 02 01
The diagram on the side shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
R emember to do your homework and lesson preparation! 04 H omework 04 03 02 01