Guided Writing

Set 1A
Your class has been discussing about Parents’ Day. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay about celebrating
Parents’ Day.

In your essay, you should write about :

 Why people should celebrate Parents’ Day

 What you plan to do on Parents’ Day
 Reasons for your plan

Write your essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Write your answer in 125-150 words in an appropriate style.

Understanding the question.

1. Read the instruction carefully. Underline the key words and phrases.
2. According to the instructions, tick what you must include in your answer.

What you always do on Parents’ Day The importance of Parents’ Day

Who should celebrate Parents’ Day How you will celebrate Parents’ Day
What do you feel on Parents’ Day Why should people celebrate Parents’ Day

Plan what to write for your answer.

1. Think about what you want to write with the help of these questions.

a. Why do you think people celebrate Parents’ Day?

They love their parents
They want to show their parents they are grateful
They want to spend money
They want to enjoy

b. What do you plan to do to celebrate Parents’ Day?

Play futsal with my parents
Buy my parents a special gift
Take my parents out for a day trip
Call my parents and wish them Happy Parents’ Day

c. Give reasons for your answer in b.

It will make my parents happy
My parents will enjoy their day
It is the best way to tell my parents how much I appreciate them
So that my friends know I love my parents
 2. The following expression can be used to talk about future plans and arrangements.
Make sentences about your plans for the Parents’ Day using these expressions.

WHEN YOUR PLAN IS CERTAIN WHEN YOUR PLAN MIGHT CHANGE

1. I plan to 2. I hope to

3. I intend to 4. I would like to

5. I aim to 6. I expect to

Pre-writing Task
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Writing Task
Write your essay in 125-150 words using the notes.

Parents’ Day is a special occasion for people to express their appreciation towards their parents. It is
similar to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. It is a special day for both parents as well as their children.
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All in all, my plan is simple but I believe that it will make my parents joyful. To me, that is the top
priority.