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 English 6 – Unit 7: Lesson 7
Content WRITING TASK

1.Review Phrasal verbs

2. Writing

3. Practice

4. Homework reminder

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2. Writing

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 2a. Types

Linear process Cyclical process

(flow-chart, man-made process) (cycle, natural process)
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 2b. Strategy to analyze a diagram
STEP 1 Identify the type of diagram • Linear or cyclical diagram

• Tense (mostly simple present)

Identify significant
STEP 2
grammatical points
STEP 3
Analyze the diagram
• Active or passive voice
• Sequencing language
• Identify the number of steps/ stages in the
diagram
• Choose a suitable starting point

• Write at least 150 words.

• Report ALL the steps/stages

REQUIREMENTS • Use academic language

• Don't give your opinion

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The diagram below shows how
coffee is produced and prepared
for sale in supermarkets
and shops.
Summarize the information by
selecting and reporting the main
features and make
comparisons where relevant.

2c. Sample
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Man-made process. Linear process.
It is about the production of coffee and preparation for sale.

11 steps. No. First step: pick the coffee beans; last step: pack into jars
Raw materials: Coffee beans. Products at the
end: jars of coffee
Yes. Combine: stage 2, 3
& 4; stage 8 & 9.
Body 1: step 1 to 5. Body 2: step 6 to 11.

Consecutive stages: from 1 step to another

Simple present.
Passive voice.

No
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2c. Sample
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 2d. Structure of a diagram essay

a. Introduction Introduce the type of information shown in the

diagram (Paraphrase the question).

b. Overview State the number of steps/ stages, including the

starting and ending point.

c. Body 1 Describe the first group of steps/ stages

d. Body 2 Describe the second group of steps/ stages

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 2d. Some notes

a. Introduction

b. Overview

c. Body 1

d. Body 2

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2e. Useful language - INTRODUCTION 1

The pictureillustrates
The picture illustrates howhow
plastic
+ N bottles
+ is/ are are
PP. recycled.

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 2e. Useful language - INTRODUCTION 2

Theillustration
The illustrationshows
shows the the
steps involved
steps involvedininrecycling plastic bottles.
+ doing something.

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 2e. Useful language - INTRODUCTION 3

The diagram highlights the various stages in the process/ cycle of recycling
The diagram
plastic bottles.highlights the various stages in the process/ cycle of + something
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 2e. Useful language - INTRODUCTION 4

The infographic depicts the steps by which

the steps water
by which +S+bottles
is/ are are
+ PPrecycled
(+ over a(over
aThe infographic
period depicts
of a hundred years). period of + number + years).
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 2e. Useful language - INTRODUCTION 5

The flowchart details the different steps

the different needed
steps to+recycled
needed water make)
to V (produce/ bottles
+
The flowchart details
from the original ingredients.
from + (number) original ingredients.
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 2e. Useful language - OVERVIEW 1

The process begins with (people buying) water bottles in some shops and
The process begins with + N/ N phrase and ends with + N/ N phrase.
ends with selling them back.
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 2e. Useful language - OVERVIEW 2

It is clear
It is clear that there
that there are +stages
are seven (3, 5, 10, etc.)+
in the stages process
recycling in the production of +
of plastic bottles,
Noun,
starting withstarting
buyingwith
onesN/
inNa phrase+
shop andand ending
ending withwith + N/them
selling N phrase
again.
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 2e. Useful language - OVERVIEW 3

ItItisisclear
clearthat
thatthere
thereare
areseveral
+ (3, 5,stages
10, etc.)+ stages
in the in thecycle
complete complete cycle of +
of recycling
Noun,bottles,
water beginning with + with
beginning N/ Noun phrase and
purchasing and ending
ending with
with landfill.
+ N/ Noun phrase.
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 2e. Useful language - OVERVIEW 4

S + recycling
The is a fairlyprocess
uncomplicated/ complex process
is a fairly uncomplicated in which
process there
in which are
there + seven
are number +
stagesfrom
stages fromcommencement
commencement to finalization,
to finalization, starting
starting with + and
with buying Noun phrase.
using plastic.
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 2e. Useful language - OVERVIEW 5

S+
The consists of/
construction comprises/
consists is made
of several parts up of/ hasthe
including + envelope,
several parts/ three
the skirt, themain
burner
parts.
and (=> This
the basket. It isstructure is used
also clearly to describe
described objects.)
the mechanism of a typical hot-air balloon.
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 2e. Useful language - Sequencing language 1

The process starts when new products displayed in shops are purchased,
The process starts when + clause.
used and thrown away.
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 2e. Useful language - Sequencing language 2

In the initial phase of the process, the new products are bought, after which
In the initial phase of the process, S + be + PP, after which + S + be + PP.
they are used and thrown away.
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 2e. Useful language - Sequencing language 3

The first stage of plastic bottles recycling process involves being purchased
The first/ next stage of + O + involves + N phrase.
and used by customers.
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 2e. Useful language - Sequencing language 4

In the subsequent stage, plastic bottles and containers are collected for
In the subsequent stage, clause.
recycling.
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 2e. Useful language - Sequencing language 5

Meanwhile/ At the same time, plastic bags, along with other garbage, are
Meanwhile/ At the same time, clause.
sent and buried in landfill sites.
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 2e. Useful language - Sequencing language 6

Following this, the plastic bottles are then taken to sorting houses where
Following this, clause.
they are divided into different categories.
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 2e. Useful language - Sequencing language 7

After/ Once the plastic has been sorted, it is then loaded onto trucks and
After/ Once + S + PP, clause.
transported to factories where it is processed and made into new plastic products.
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 2e. Useful language - Sequencing language 8

As a result, these new, recycled plastic products are then finally

As a result, clause.
distributed back to retail shops.
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 2e. Useful language - Sequencing language 9

The process comes to an end with these new, recycled plastic

The process + comes to an end with + N phrase.
products are then finally distributed back to retail shops.
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The diagram shows the life
cycle of the honeybee.

Summarize the information

by selecting and reporting
the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

3. Brainstorming
ideas
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  Use the learned structures to
write (1-9)
 When you’re done, let me
check and then, you can leave.
4.
Brainstorm
ing ideas

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 4. Homework reminder

REMEMBER TO DO HOMEWORK
AND
PREPARE FOR THE NEXT CLASS
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Thank you!

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