Step 1 Get ready for writing Activity 1.
T asks students t discuss in groups about how to write a survey report on environmental protection for the residents in your city or town. What should be included in a survey report Step 2 Read for writing Activity2
T asks Ss to read the report again and find out what questions are asked and what are the findings. Step 3 Focus on structure and language Activity3
T asks Ss to read the report and Label each paragraph of the report with the following headings.
A Introduction C Negative findings
B Conclusion D.Positive findings Activity 4
T asks the students to underlined the quantity expressions in the survey report. Sentence builder
as high as/almost all The percentage is...as high as 96%.
about/around Around 90%has tried to recycle waste
most of /more than/ the majority of More than two thirds(70%)had tried to cut back on the use of disposable packaging...
just under/just over Just under 40%(38%) tried to save water.
not as many /very few Not as many were saving water and energy Activity 5 Outlining
T asks students to write an outline for their own report Writing help
.introduce the survey, e.g. its purpose , the number of those taking part , the overall findings;
.describe the major findings and supporting figures in the survey;
.use quantity expressions and proper graphs;
.summarise your findings and give recommendations. Activity 6 Drafting
T asks the students to write their own draft and gives Ss some important points in writing a survey report Activity 7(Pair work)
T asks students to edit their learning reflection in pairs
A survey report
Is the purpose of the survey clearly stated in the report?
Are quantity expressions used appropriately?
Are proper graphs used to report finding?
Is a conclusion provided?
Is the report logically organised
Mark any spelling, punctuation or grammar errors.
. Mark any unclear expressions. Give suggestions if you can.
. Underline the expressions you like
Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reading club 1 Activity 1 General understanding
T asks Ss to read the passage and find what are the differences between the waste management in Sweden and that of some countries in Africa. Activity 2 Critical thinking
2.What does the writer mean by saying “Where most people see a problem, a few clever individuals have seen opportunities”
3. What do other countries do on waste management? Do you think Sweden's method can be applied to your city or town? Reading club 2 Activity 1 General understanding
1. What are the causes and effects of air pollution?
2. What is global warming and how does it affect our planet?
3. What are landfills and why are they becoming a serious problem?
4. What are the possible solutions to these environmental problems? . Activity 2 Critical thinking
2. What do you think of the fourth R- Responsibility? Do you think it's more important than the other three Rs (Reduce, Refuse and Recycle)? Why?