Change over time made simple

Today we are going to continue working on “Change over Time Essays”

Pre-Writing: 

Watch the video and take notes

Use the padlet link to brainstorm ideas for the following questions

  1. How has the weather changed in the UAE?
  2. What are some of the reasons for this change? https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/lmh943z1iuwq

Writing Task: 

Review through the structure

Introduction:

Sentence 1: General information
Sentence 2:  Paraphrase Topic
Thesis statement: This essay will outline the changes in _____and highlight the causes for these changes.

 Body 1: Describe the changes 

Topic sentence: Many changes have taken place in _________.

 

 

Change 1:

·       First, …..

·       Explain

·       Example (For example ….)

Change 2:

·       A second change is that …..

·       Explain

·       Example (For instance ….)

Body 2: Causes of the changes

Topic sentence: There are various/several reasons why ________ has / have changed.

 

 

Cause 1

·       The main reason is that …..

·       Explain

·       Example

Cause 2

·       Another important reason for….. is that …

·       Explain

·       Example

Conclusion:

Summary:

 

To sum up, …. (summarize the changes)

Future:  I believe that these changes will (not) continue in the future because ……

Download the following planning chart and use your ideas from the brainstorming session to start planning out your essay

Change over Time (Structured)

Use the material created during the brainstorming and planning sessions to write a suitable response for the following writing prompt:

How is the climate in your country different from what it was like 50 years ago ? Describe the way the climate has changed in your country.

Post Writing

Use the following check list to review through your work.

Essay Check List

  • Do you have an introduction
  • Are there three sentences in your introductory paragraph : General statement; your opinion; thesis statement
  • Do you have two body paragraphs
  • Does each body paragraph have a supporting reason and three examples
  • Do you have a conclusion
  • Does your conclusion include a concluding phrase
  • Have you restated your opinion in your conclusion and summarized your reasons
  • Have you used the past tense
  • Have you re-read what you have written to make sure it makes sense
  • Have you used punctuation
  • Do your sentences have full stops and capita

 

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