Writing - Hello! Beyond Words Term 2 - أول اعدادي

UNIT 12 6 Writing Lesson objectives: • Use spelling and punctuation accurately •Write sustainability tips for tourists visiting your region Work in pairs. Think about your region and answer the questions. 1 What can tourists see and do here? 2 Does it get busier at different times of the year? 3 2 Why do people want to visit different places in Egypt? Remember. A responsible tourist is someone who cares about the environment and tries to do things which don't harm it while he or she is traveling. Read and listen to the tips about being a responsible tourist. Check (✔) the ideas that are mentioned. how to travel what to do with trash what to wear where to shop where to go who to meet It's great to visit different places around the world, but it's also important to be a responsible tourist. There are lots of things that you can do to help make your vacation more sustainable. This is good for the planet, so it's good for you! 1 This is simple: don't drop trash - ever! If you can't find a trash can, put things back in your bag until you find one. Remember to leave your favorite, untouched, beauty spot the way you found it. 2 Think about how you travel. Airplanes and cars use a lot of energy - can you walk, take a train, or cycle? You often see more that way too. 3 Think about visiting a quieter place. The most famous tourist sites can get too busy, but there are lots of things to see in other places. Don't be afraid to try visiting somewhere new. 4 Save energy when you're on vacation: turn off lights and don't waste water, just like you would at home. 5 Spend money in the local area. Tourism can be good for communities when people shop and eat locally, and explore the area they are staying in. Remember! We live on a beautiful planet, and we want to keep it this way! ③ Look at some examples of punctuation from the tips. Match each one (a-d) to the reason it is used (1-4). a question mark ? Can you walk, take a train, or cycle? b exclamation point ! We live on a beautiful planet, and we want to keep it that way! c comma Remember to leave your favorite, untouched, beauty spot the way you found it. d colon : Save energy when you're on vacation: turn off lights and don't waste water 1 to introduce ideas in a list 2 to make an idea sound important or interesting 3 to ask a question 4 to separate two or more descriptive words before a noun 78

UNIT 12 "Using punctuation and spelling accurately It's important to check your written work for correct punctuation. The meaning of a sentence can change if the punctuation isn't correct. After you write, read each part of the text again and check the punctuation you used. Does it give the meaning you wanted it to have? You can also use punctuation for different effects. Shorter sentences can have more impact: Don't dump trash-ever! You can use periods to separate ideas. To write longer, descriptive sentences, you can use commas between different words and phrases: Remember to leave your favorite, untouched, beauty spot the way you found it. In a list, you can use bullet points or numbers to set out your ideas clearly. If you aren't sure how to spell a word, use a paper or online dictionary. You can increase your vocabulary by keeping a vocabulary notebook with spellings you learned. If there are words you find hard to remember, add them to the list and check it often. 4 Look at the different uses of punctuation in Exercise 3. Think of new examples for each one. Write sentences about vacations using each type of punctuation. 5 Write a list of sustainability tips for tourists visiting your area. Write at least three things that tourists should think about so that they are more responsible when they visit. Give real examples from your region if you can. Remember to check your work carefully for accurate spelling and punctuation. Write 100-120 words in your notebook. Check your writing Do your tips ... include at least three ideas? explain why these ideas make tourism more sustainable? use a variety of punctuation for different effects? use accurate spelling and punctuation? I can do this Self-Assessment Check your progress use vocabulary for talking about vacations ■use common verbs followed by gerund or to infinitive show an awareness of sustainable tourism meanings use verbs with different gerund / to infinitive use spelling and punctuation accurately I need more practice ☐ ☐ 79