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

 

Change over time (Part 3 )

When writing a change over time essay it is important to use the following structure: 

Writing Task 2 (Change over Time).

Essay Outline

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 ……

 Writing Task 1: 

Over the past 10 years the UAE has become a major tourism spot. How has this changed the Arabic language in the UAE and the culture?

Before your respond to this task work in brainstorm your ideas using the following website 

http://www.padlet.com or http://popplet.com

Remember to share your brainstorms with the class by adding a comment with a link. Remember to include your names 

Once you have barnstormed your ideas use some lined paper and write a suitable response to the writing task. 

Use the check list to ensure that you met all the necessary guidelines

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 capital letters
  • Are your paragraphs clear

Challenge Writing Task (Task 2) 

Over the past ten years people have begun to travel more and the world seems to be getting smaller and smaller. How has this changed your language and culture and what are some of the causes of this change?

Remember to brainstorm your ideas using the following websites/apps

http://www.padlet.com or http://www.popplet.com

Once you have brainstormed your ideas share your ideas on the comments section and use the introduced structure to write a suitable response