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E GOAL Describe a Personal Challenge
Communication
A Describe a challenge that you had to face in life. In pairs, answer the following questions:
1. What was the challenge?
2. When did you face that challenge?
3. What did you do to overcome it?
B People face challenges for different reasons, but there is usually some reward when they accomplish their goal. What are three or four challenges in life that cannot be avoided? (For example, it can be a challenge to get along well with all of our family members or neighbors.) What are the rewards if we face those challenges? Discuss these questions in pairs.
C Tell your partner about two or three challenges in your life that you chose for yourself. Why did you choose to do those things?
Writing
| WRITING SKILLS: Using Specific Information and Conjunctions |
| When you describe something in writing, specific information helps your reader imagine and understand your ideas. The more interesting your details are, the more your writing will engage your reader. Specific information might include: Hi, You know, I just got a part-time job as a babysitter. On Saturday afternoon, Adam, the first kid I babysal, got bored quickly. First, he complained about the food, the milk, and the toys I gave him... After he complained about everything, he cried loudly for several minutes. I felt nervous because he was very noisy. Although didn't know how to deal with a bored five-year-old boy at first, I thought I should do something. So, I had an idea. I went into the kitchen and came back with a big bowl of apples, pears, and bananas. When Adam saw the fruits, he looked surprised and stopped crying! That's how I managed to overcome the first challenge in my part-time job. What about you? Have you had any challenging experiences? Write back and let me know. |
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D In pairs, rank the information from 1 (most specific) to 3 (least specific). Discuss your reasons.
1. __________ children __________ two-year-old boys __________ two-year-olds
2. __________ vehicles __________ airplanes __________ transportation
E Circle the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.
1. And / Or / But / Although the employees made a lot of effort, the company didn't make a good profit last year.
2. I'm focusing on my English study so / because / but / when I want to work as an interpreter in the future.
3. She is a very bright student, or / when / but / so she should be aware that she still has a lot of things to learn.
4. Bob wants to stay in shape, so / because / when / although he goes running every day.
5. Or / Although After / And he graduated from high school, he went to America to continue his studies.
F Choose one of the challenges you told your partner about in A. Follow the steps.
1. In your notebook, write one sentence to describe the challenge.
2. Under the sentence, list key words about what happened. How did you face the challenge? What happened after that?
✔️GOAL CHECK
Describe a Personal Challenge
1. Use your sentence and notes from F to write an email (150-180 words) to Jane, telling her about a challenging experience from your own life. Start with the topic sentences below or write your own. Then, add details with interesting, specific information. Use conjunctions where appropriate.
Hi Jane.
It's been a while since I last heard from you. I'm having a great time here with my family. Let me tell you about a challenging experience from my own life. When I was _________________________ years old, I decided to _____________________________________________________________.
It was a challenge because _____________________________________________________________________________________________.
Lots of love,
_____________
2. Read your email aloud to a small group. After each person has finished reading, tell him or her which information was interesting to you. Ask questions.
