In today’s lesson we are going to introduce the idea of writing essay in order to compare two different maps.

Vocabulary: 

In order to write a good essay, it is important that you have some useful vocabulary. Click on the link below and review the vocabulary that can be used to describe change and position in a map

Describing Position in a map: http://ieltsmega.com/directions-and-prepositions-for-maps/

Describing Change in a map http://ieltsmega.com/verbs-to-express-change-task-1-map-language/

Vocabulary Based Task:

Using keynote chose ten words from the links above to create a presentation explaining the vocabulary that has been introduced. Make sure each slide in your presentation does the following

1. The word being looked at
2. A picture
3. A definition of the word
4. A sample sentence

Examining Maps 

Let’s have a look at the maps below:

In groups discuss the following questions:

1. What has been added to the map?
2. What has been removed from the map?
3. What has been replaced on the map?
4. What has been extended or increased?
5. What is the biggest change that you can see on the map?

Share your ideas on the following padlet link: Comparing Maps

Structure of Describing Maps 

Look at the following link for describing maps. Focus on the sections that talk about how to compare two maps: http://ieltsmega.com/writing-task-1-map/

Written Response: 

Using the vocabulary and structure that has been introduced used lined paper to write responses describing the maps shown below: 

Post Writing: 

Once you have finished your essay swap essays with a friend and use the checklist below to review through your friend’s essay

1. Does the essay have 3 paragraphs (introduction, body and conclusion) ?
2. Does the essay tell you what the maps show ?
3. Does the essay mention what the major change is?
4. Does the essay talk about the major changes?

Please let me know once you have completed your writing task 🙂

Independent Writing Task Challenge: 

Now that you have finished the structured try and describe the map shown below. Remember to use the vocabulary and structure that you have been taught: