Writing unit 6

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the lesson you will be able to:

1. develop writing skills following the model in task 1.
2. analyze the structure of a text given as a model.
3. write for a specific audience.
4. employ linking words, grammar, and vocabulary from unit 6.  
5. develop critical thinking skills

Activating prior knowledge

Have you ever heard about Poison Control Centers in your city or town? What kind of activities do they do?

Task 1: Write your answer.

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Task 2: Read the model

To: Families with small children

From: Poison Control Center

Subject: Laundry Detergent Poisoning

Every year, The poison control center receives dozens of calls about children who have swallowed laundry detergent. In most cases, these accidents happen because of the detergent has been left within easy reach of the child.

Incidents such as these require immediate action. Parents should be alert to the sign of poisoning. These signs may include vomiting, sleepiness, and/or unresponsiveness. If your child exhibits any of these symptoms, call the poison control center immediately.

Laundry detergent should be treated as a dangerous chemical. Containers should be capped and locked in a cabinet. They should never be left within a child's reach.

Contact the poison control center if you have questions about laundry detergent or any other dangerous chemicals that are kept in your home.

Writing tip 

It is important to think about your audience when you are writing. Think about who is in your audience, what they need, and the most important things for them to know. 

Task 2: Read the Writing Tip. Read the memo again. Underline words and phrases that indicate the specific audience.

Task 3: Read the memo again. Underline passive voice sentence.

Task 4: Look at the instructional guidelines that someone used to plan the memo and complete it.

What to do in case of laundry detergent poisoning: ________________________________

Specific audience:

Resources: phone, _________________________________________________________

Estimated time:

Details:

• Determine information about the poison (if possible)
• Be prepared to tell them your name, location, and details.
• Do not use ___________________________________________________________
• Use the ______________________________________________________________
• Check the cabinet where you put the poison. Is it locked
• The containers are tapped or not. Check them.
•  Contact the poison control center 

Before you write

You are going to write an emergency plan for your workplace, school, or home. Use the instructional guideline to plan your writing.

Instructional guideline

What to do in case of : ________________________________

Specific audience:

Resources:__________________________________

Estimated time:

Details:

Task 5:

Write an emergency plan for your workplace, school, or home. You should use the following words: emergency - instructions - lobby - memo - procedure - precaution - danger - safe - dangerous. Use also other words that you consider relevant for this writing. Use the grammar, vocabulary and expression learned in this unit. 

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Reference:

1. MyEnglishLab. (2012-2020). Unit 6. Writing. Available from: https://myenglishlab.pearson-intl.com/courses/content/1673116#!/1673116
2. Bookshelf (2004). Poison control center activities, personnel, and quality assurance. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK215788/