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6 Going Green 10 Writing A. How important is packaging for you as a consumer? Are you attracted to things that are packaged nicely? Why? Why not? 1. Read the essay and find out the following: • What did the writer's family use to do that was not "green"? • What did they do to change that practice? • What were the benefits? • Were there any disadvantages? رابط الدرس الرقمي CRISPY RAINS www.ien.edu.sa 100% NATURAL CRISPY GRAINS 2. What is your view as a reader? • Are ideas and information presented clearly? • Does the writer provide explanations, examples, or reasons directly? • Does the essay fulfill your expectations in relation to the title? 3. Look at the essay again and write which person is used in each paragraph: I, you, he or she and so on. What is the effect? • Paragraph 1: • Paragraph 2: OPEN • Paragraph 3: 4. Notice which paragraph/s do the following: • provide the writer's view and/or opinion provide objective information and/or view. . set the scene 5. Are there any passive forms? What are they used for? 6. How are ideas and facts connected? Provide examples from the text. • conjunctions/linking words • combined clauses/sentences use of pronouns Going Green I realized how sensible "going green" was when I started noticing the amount of waste accumulated from all the packaging. We're a family of three and we manage to accumulate a bagful of recyclable waste every day. We are careful to use a special disposal unit for recyclable materials, but we are not sure it is always effective. Is it actually recycled? We decided to search for options. We found out that there were many stores near the central market that sold goods by weight out of large canisters or burlap bags. Rice, beans, flour, sugar, oil, butter, cheese, and a lot more are available off the counter, free of packaging. When we compared prices, we decided to never look back. A lot of time, money, and resources are invested in packaging as a way of making the product more attractive for consumers. Glossy wrappers, beautifully designed boxes, vacuum wrapped coffee, plastic containers, colorful lids, and a lot more, have a magnetic effect on buyers. We, on the other hand, have to label and fill our own containers, before we can put away our shopping. But, we make better use of cupboard space, spend a lot less, and protect the environment. You should try it! MILK 111 وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-9446 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 94 30/4/24 2:30 AM

How important is packaging for you as a consumer? Are you attracted to things that are packaged nicely? Why? Why not?

B. 1. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. Complain about your neighborhood and suggest how it could 'go greener.' With a partner, discuss the items below: 2. Think about things you do that are environmentally harmful. What do other people in your neighborhood do? What can your local council do to help you ‘go greener’? 3. Use the chart to make notes and then use it to write your letter. 4. Exchange drafts/essays and edit. 5. Improve, change, and rewrite. Environmentally harmful practices 'Go greener' practices Steps our local council can take to help Dear Editor. I am writing to complain about the environmentally harmful practices of local residents and the negligence of the council in failing to take measures to make our neighborhoods greener. The garbage is seldom collected, and there is overflowing trash daily basis. When it is windy, there are plastic containers and cardboard boxes blowing around everywhere... on a I suggest the council makes it a priority to provide recycling bins.... Writing Corner When you write a formal letter of complaint: . open in an appropriate way: Dear Editor, Dear Mr. Smith. state the reason why you are writing and give a brief overview of the situation. use phrases to introduce and list additional points: First of all...; Moreover...; Furthermore, ..., use phrases to offer suggestions and solutions to problems: I suggest that ...; It would be a good idea if ..., One solution is ... and so on. •sign off in an appropriate way: With best wishes; Yours sincerely; Sincerely yours; Yours faithfully. وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 95 95 30/4/24 2:30 AM

Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper Complain about your neighborhood and suggest how it could "go greener" with a partner discuss the items below