Writing - Mega goal 1 - أول ثانوي

6 Take My Advice 10 Writing A. Consider the following and discuss with a partner. 1. Do you have friends who live in another city or country? Do you write to them? Do you know anyone who does? 2. Would you like to move to another place? Why? 3. What would you miss if you moved to another town, city or country? 4. Read the letter and identify the problem. وزاره وعليم رابط الدرس الرقمي www.ien.edu.sa Dear Faisal, I hope you have had a good school year. I am sorry I haven't written sooner but it has been very busy and difficult for all of us. Moving to a different city has not been easy. I miss you and all our friends. I have made some friends at my new school but I am still considered 'the new student' so I never get invited anywhere. I tried to invite some of my classmates during the holiday but only one turned up. The rest didn't even call to let me know that they couldn't come. I have tried to be nice to everyone and give them and myself time to get to know each other but nothing has come of it. I have been feeling down for some time and I can't concentrate. My grades have dropped and I have gained a lot of weight because I get no exercise. They won't let me play football with them. I feel like giving up on everything. All I do is go to school, come back home, do my homework, and play video games on my own. I don't know what to do. If you have any tips, please write and tell me what to do and what not to do. I can't think straight any longer. Hope to see you soon, Nasser Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 94 30/4/24 2:02 AM

وزارة التعليم O 5. Read the letter again and make notes in the organizer. The problem: The cause of the problem Your advice or solution to the problem 6. Write your letter of advice to the person with the problem. Writing Corner When you write a letter of advice make sure you: · Repeat/echo each problem in your own words to show the person that you have been "listening" and you understand what they are talking about. Put yourself in the person's place and acknowledge feelings. Do not judge the person, try to help. Do not dictate or patronize. Show empathy with the person. Make helpful suggestions about how they can improve their situation. Always close on a hopeful note, e.g. I am sure things will get better soon; they usually do. OR I believe you will deal with this in your own wonderful way; I've seen you do it before. Make sure you use words and expressions such as: I am really sorry to hear ... / I understand how you feel/ I would feel the same way/ I don't understand why people do this sort of thing... I think, maybe, you should.../ How about ... ing/ Have you tried ... / I would ... but then again, you know best/ It's hard to imagine what it feels like .../ I wouldn't like to be in your place ... Practice using some of this language by responding to these statements. 1. My computer crashed and all my emails were deleted. I don't know what to do. 2. My friend wants to borrow my camera. I've only had it for a month and it's a very expensive, sensitive camera that needs to be handled carefully. I don't know what to say. Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 95 95 30/4/24 2:02 AM