Describing a line Graph

In today’s lesson we will be learning how to successfully describe a line graph.

The diagram below shows you some suitable vocabulary that can be used when describing a line graph:

A suitable essay structure for describing a line graph is as follows:

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Introduction:

Restate the title of he graph

OverView

Talk about the general shape of the graph. Don’t go into to much detail just talk about the main points. For example the highest and lowest points in the graph

Knowledge

Use this paragraph to talk about the details that you can see in the graph. Remember you need mention the main details and that your making a summary of what you can see. At this point you can start mentioning some of the data that you can see

Go to this link for more detail:

http://www.ieltsbuddy.com/ielts-writing-task-1.html

Here is a sample essay

http://www.ielts-exam.net/preparing/Writing_task_one_single_line_graph/208/

Writing Prompt

Using the structure shown above use lined paper to describe the following graph (150 words)

The Maximum and Minimum temperature in over a year in Samarkand Uzbekistan

Use the following check list to review through your work:

Does the report have a suitable structure?

Does it have an introduction, body and conclusion?
Does it include connective words to make the writing cohesive within sentences and paragraphs?

Does the report use suitable grammar and vocabulary?

Does it include a variety of sentence structures?
Does it include a range of appropriate vocabulary?

Does the report meet the requirements of the task?

Does it meet the word limit requirements?
Does it describe the whole graph adequately?
Does it focus on the important trends presented in the graphic information?

Comparing Graphs

In today’s lesson we will analyze two different graphs utilizing the vocabulary and grammatical concepts that we have covered during our previous lesson.

Look at the graphs below what kind of information do they show

Look at the graph above and in a notebook answer the following questions

Which the month with the highest temperature?
Which is the month with the lowest temperature?
Which is the month with the most rain
Which is the month with the least rain?
Is there anything else in the graph that is interesting?

Critical thinking Questions

In pairs look at the graphs again discuss the following questions and share your ideas with the class

What extreme weather do you think this place might have?
What problems might this cause for the people who live there?

Vocabulary that can be used to describe graphs and comparatives and superlatives

Students,

In today’s lesson we will be learning about vocabulary that can be used to describe line graphs and also the grammar points of superlatives and comparatives which can be used to compare different things. To start the lesson off lets review through some useful vocabulary that can be used to describe graphs:

Now lets complete the following exercises from your reading and writing book pg. 225-228 ex1 to ex. 5 Once you have finished the exercises compare your answers with your friends

Supplementary Exercises:

Describing_graphs_vocabulary_elementary_worksheet-2

Comparative and Superlatives

As well as using the vocabulary above you will also need to be able to make comparisons lets review through superlatives and comparatives

Now complete the attached grammar worksheet which can be downloaded using the links shown below:

comparativesandsuperlatives

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Complete the following exercises in your reading and writing book pg. 237 ex. 2

Describing a Process 2

In today’s lesson we will continue exploring other processes focusing on particular on how rain forms.

Lets watch a short video describing how rain forms. After the video we will discuss what we have seen and try to discuss the process of rain formation

As a class we will now discuss what we have seen

Lets have a look at a process diagram describing how rain forms. What are the different stages and where does the process begin

Suitable Structure:

Paragraph 1 (Introduction)

Introduce the diagram
Mention the main steps
Thesis statement (What are you going to do)

Paragraph 2 (Body)

Describe the process
Use Sequence Words
Use the Passive tense

Paragraph 3 (Conclusion)

Concluding statement
Mention the first and last cycle
Use a sentence like this: To conclude we can see that the water cycle consists of ________ steps starting with ______________________ and ending with___________________

Now that you have reviewed through the structure use the provided lined paper to write a suitable response describing how rain forms

Post Writing:

After completing your writing use the following check list to check your work

Do you have three paragraphs?- Introduction / Body / Conclusion
Have you paraphrased the question in your introduction
Do you mention what the diagram shows you in your introduction?
Do you talk about how many steps there are in your introduction?
Do you have a thesis statement (telling the reader what you will do) in your introduction?
Does your body paragraph mention all the main steps?
Does your body paragraph have sequence words?
Are you using the passive tense in your body paragraph?
In your conclusion do you have a concluding phrase (to sum up, to conclude)
End your conclusion with a sentence like this: To conclude we can see that the water cycle consists of ________ steps starting with ______________________ and ending with___________________

Independent Grammar Exercise

If you manage to complete the above writing task try to complete the future tense practice exercises which can be downloaded in the link below

mixed future tenses exercise-2

Describing a Process

In today’s lesson we will be looking at how to describe a process.

Have a look at the picture below. What can you see ? Discuss with your friends the different steps that you can observe

Now lets watch this video documentary about the water cycle:

After watching the video we will now use the handout provided and describe the water cycle. Remember to spend time checking what you have written.

Describing a Process – Water Cycle

Post Writing

Remember to use the following checklist to review your work

Do you have three paragraphs?- Introduction / Body / Conclusion
Have you paraphrased the question in your introduction
Do you mention what the diagram shows you in your introduction?
Do you talk about how many steps there are in your introduction?
Do you have a thesis statement (telling the reader what you will do) in your introduction?
Does your body paragraph mention all the main steps?
Does your body paragraph have sequence words?
Are you using the passive tense in your body paragraph?
In your conclusion do you have a concluding phrase (to sum up, to conclude)
End your conclusion with a sentence like this: To conclude we can see that the water cycle consists of ________ steps starting with ______________________ and ending with___________________

Independent Writing Challenge

Using the structures you have been introduced to try and write a suitable description of the diagram shown below once you finish your writing remember to spend some time checking your writing

Watch and Listen Unit 6 Reading and Writing

Today class we are going to watch a video about a group people known as storm chasers before we watch the video together lets discuss the following questions:

What is your favorite weather? Why?
What is your least favorite weather? Why?

Write your responses on the following link

https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/yvnsoial1any

Preparing to Watch

Complete the vocabulary exercise (exercise 1 pg. 204 Reading & writing) or the exercise below

Read the dictionary definitions below what do you think is a storm chaser

Write your ideas on the following link

https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/i6ubhj86owoj

While Watching

We are now going to watch a short video about storm chasers, while you watch the video remember to answer the questions. The questions can be found in your text book on pgs. 206-209 exercises4-9 or you can download the following PDF from the link shown below

Watch and Listen Unit 6 Reading & Writing

After Video Discussion

Get in pairs and discuss the following questions

Do you think Reed Timmer enjoys his job? Why?

Share your ideas on the following link:

https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/k4ki592w6saf

Future Tense

In today’s lesson we all be reviewing the different forms of the future tense.

Use the link below to look at the different rules for using the future tense in the english language:

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/simplefuture.html

Use the information from the webpage to complete the following exercises in your listening and speaking: exercises 3-8 pgs. 216-220

When you have finished your exercises check your answers and compare them with a peer

Additional exercises on the future tense

Try the following future tense grammar exercises:

Future Tense Exercises

Independent Grammar Work

Now that you have a good understanding of the future tense lets try to complete independent writing task. In pairs write 5 sentences using the future to show how you will be using English in the future. Use the following padlet to write your responses

https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/2i2plqhc429t

Listening 1 Unit 6

In today’s lesson your gong to to be listening to a news report about global warming and its effect in the Western Ghat’s

Pre-Listening:

In pairs choose one animal from the western ghats and create a short two minute presentation introducing the animal to the class. Please remember that you can use any application that you feel comfortable with to create the presentation.

Once you have finished your presentation present it to the class. Remember to be creative and use as many pictures as possible.

Summarizing Information

Work in pairs and read the paragraph below about the Western Ghat Rainforest. Summarize the information into three key points (use your notes application in your iPad)

Share your three key points in the following google document

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j47e7AgmTFheI_XeyWglmA8plhqQ2fieCvHWMFzBJUk/edit?usp=sharing

Pre-Listening vocabulary Exercise

Using the words in the table match the words to the definition (write your answers in your notebook)

damaging

wildlife

species

disappearing

global warming

While Listening

We are now going to listen to a short news report about the effects of Climate Change on the Western Ghatts. Using the following padlet link try to mind map somethings that you may hear during the listening:

https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/o3wrhyiz588x

Listen to the listening and complete the comprehension questions.

The questions can be downloaded here:

Listening Comprehension Questions UNit 6

Post Listening

In pairs your going to create a short presentation about the effects that climate change has on wildlife

Look at the pictures below what kind of problems can you see:

In pairs using an application of your choice create a short presentation about wildlife and the effect that climate change has had on it.

Present your ideas to the class…

Your presentations will be graded according to the following criteria

5 = Presentation Skills

5= Language

5= Creativity

5= knowledge

Watch and Listen Unit 6

Vocabulary

We are going to watch a short video about the water cycle here is some vocabulary that you might hear during the video lets review it together:

https://quizlet.com/_3406d3

Using “pages” write 5 sentences showing an understanding of the introduced vocabulary. Use pages or your notepad to write your sentences

Before you watch

Using your general knowledge try and answer the following questions

Working pairs use the vocabulary words in the table below to write a short paragraph describing what is happening. Share your paragraph with the class. Remember to use pages to plan out your answers

cool

droplet

dust

rise

heat

While you watch:

Now watch a video and respond to the following questions:

Write your answers in your notebook

Post Listening

Match the weather types with the climate words

Unlock your knowledge (Unit 6 Listening & Speaking: Weather & Climate)

Lets start off today’s class with a discussion

In pairs discuss the following questions:

What kind of weather do you prefer when you are working, studying or on holiday? Why?
Do you think the climate is changing in the world generally? Why?
Have you ever experienced water shortage or a flood? Do you do anything in your daily life to try & help with the problem?

Use the following chat room to discuss these questions (remember to use your proper name).

http://today.io/1nfXj

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Month: February 2017