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Unit 5 Education
Writing Workshop
Period 1
Lead-in
(1) What do you see in the picture
I see two boys and a bottle on the ground. The boy on the left says, “Terrible! There’s nothing left.” The boy on the right says, “Wow, there’s some left.”
You are going to write an essay to describe a picture. Look at picture A. Discuss with your partner.
(2) How would you describe the boy on the left and the boy on the right
The boy on the left focuses on the loss and the boy on the right focuses on what is left.
Lead-in
People always hold different attitude towards things. It is we who decide our attitude and the result.
(3) What lesson do you think the picture is trying to teach us
Lead-in
Reading
(1) What’s the weather like
It is raining heavily.
(2) What is the man doing?
He is watering the flowers with a watering can.
(3) Why is this an odd thing to do
Because the plants don’t need the extra water he is providing.
Look at picture B below and read the essay. Then answer the following questions.
(4) What’s the man’s personality
The man loves routines and does without thinking.
Reading
(5) What lesson is the picture trying to teach
The picture is trying to teach us that it is important to have routines and timetables, but sometimes routines can control us. It is important not to become obsessed with routines and schedules. Sometimes we need to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.
a Analysis of the picture/person
b Description
c Lessons from the picture
d General introduction
Complete the structure of the text by putting the different parts in the correct order.
d
a
c
b
Writing
Sentence Builder
Linking Words: Reasons
Because
A man is wearing a hat and an apron, and is carrying an umbrella because it is raining heavily.
It is important not to become too preoccupied with routines and schedules, because they can make us blind to what is in front of us.
Underline all the linking words in the text that are used to give reasons. Write 2-3 sentences about picture A on page 40. Use the Sentence Builder to help you.
Writing
Sentence Builder
Linking Words: Reasons
For
We can see he is in his garden, for he is watering the flowers with a watering can.
As
The overall message we can take from this picture is that it is important to have routines and timetables, as they can help us stay organized.
Writing
e.g.
The boy on the left is upset because he focuses on what is lost.
The boy on the right is cheerful, for he focuses on what is left.
It is important to have a positive attitude, as it can help us look on the bright side and think of ways to make things better.
Writing
General introduction
Description
Analysis of the picture/person
Lessons from the picture
Complete the outline of your essay based on Activity 3.
It seems to be a simple picture of two boys and a bottle.
I see two boys and a bottle on the ground. The boy on the left says, “Terrible! There’s nothing left.” The boy on the right says, “Wow, there’s some left.”
The boy in a green T-shirt focuses on the loss and the boy in an orange T-shirt focuses on what is left.
People always hold different attitudes towards things. It is we who decide our attitude and the result.
Writing
Writing Help
Writing about a picture
It’s important to:
describe what is shown in the picture firstly;
analyse its meaning and give your comments;
use the present tense when describing and commenting on the picture;
not only describe what it shows, but also tell what lessons are taught.
Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.
Writing
Does the writer describe what is shown in the picture clearly
Does the writer give comments on the picture
Does the writer use present tenses to describe and comment on the picture
Does the writer tell the lesson the picture presents
A Picture Description
Edit your essay in pairs. Then share what you have written in class.
Writing
Assignment
Choose one from the pictures that interests you and describe it using the techniques we have learnt from this lesson.
Assignment
Assignment
Goodbye!