Writing Skills: How to Describe Places
Writing Skills: How to Describe Places ?
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| Writing Skills: How to Describe Places ? |
📚 Unit 7 – Lesson 7
Writing – Page 93
Learning Objective / هدف الدرس
Learn how to write descriptions about places in your city using conditional sentences.
تعلم كيفية كتابة وصف للأماكن في مدينتك باستخدام الجمل الشرطية.
Interactive Flashcards / البطاقات التعليمية
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If + Present Simple
Conditional Sentences
الجمل الشرطية:
نستخدم If + فعل مضارع بسيط
للتحدث عن المواقف العامة
want to + verb
Expressing Desire
التعبير عن الرغبة:
want to = يريد أن
مثال: want to learn = يريد أن يتعلم
like + verb-ing
Expressing Likes
التعبير عن الإعجاب:
like + فعل مع ing
مثال: like lifting = يحب رفع
can / can also
Ability & Options
التعبير عن القدرة:
can = يستطيع
can also = يستطيع أيضاً
Reading Example
Read the following Tablet App about a place in the city
Place 1: Al-Adhamiya Sport Club
نادي الأعظمية الرياضي
If you're a sport game fan, Al-Adhamiya Sport Club is the place for you!
If you want to be fit, then you can go with your friends to the GYM Section and have fun.
Lots of teenagers join the football team too. There is a match every weekend.
You can eat or drink in the cafeteria.
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Location: Al-Adhamiya, Anter Square, 314 Omer St
ملاحظة مهمة:
لاحظ كيف يستخدم الكاتب جملة "If..." لوصف المواقف المختلفة في النادي الرياضي. هذا الأسلوب يساعدك على تنظيم أفكارك عند الكتابة عن أي مكان.
Complete the Exercise
Fill in the blanks about another place in your city
💡 تلميح: استخدم الكلمات بين الأقواس لإكمال الجمل
Place 2: Al-Kadhimiyya Sport Club
نادي الكاظمية الرياضي
If you're a sport game fan, Al-Kadhimiyya Sport Club is the place for you!
Lots of teenagers join the wrestling team too. There is a match every two weeks.
Location: Al-Kadhimiyya, 415 Muheet St
Grammar Summary / ملخص القواعد
Conditional Sentences
If + present simple, imperative/can + verb
إذا + مضارع بسيط، أمر/يستطيع + فعل
Want to + verb
Example: want to learn, want to be fit
يريد أن يتعلم، يريد أن يكون لائقاً
Like + verb-ing
Example: like lifting, like swimming
يحب رفع، يحب السباحة
Can also + verb
Example: can also have fun, can also eat
يمكنه أيضاً أن يستمتع، يمكنه أيضاً أن يأكل
Writing Skills – General Notes for ESL Teachers and Students
Writing is one of the most important language skills in ESL learning. It helps students express ideas, organize thoughts, and use correct grammar and vocabulary. Teachers should guide students step by step and encourage regular practice.
1. Planning Before Writing
Good writing starts with planning. Students should think about the topic and organize ideas before writing.
- Understand the topic clearly
- Think of main ideas
- Write key words or short notes
2. Paragraph Structure
A good paragraph usually has three main parts:
- Topic sentence: Introduces the main idea
- Supporting sentences: Give details and examples
- Concluding sentence: Ends the paragraph clearly
Teachers should model this structure regularly.
---3. Using Simple and Clear Sentences
Students should start with short and clear sentences. Correct simple sentences are better than long confusing ones.
- Use subject + verb + object
- Avoid very long sentences
- Do not translate directly from Arabic
4. Vocabulary Choice
Students should use vocabulary they already know. It is better to use simple words correctly than difficult words incorrectly.
- Use familiar words
- Avoid repetition when possible
- Learn new words gradually
5. Grammar Accuracy
Grammar is important for clear meaning. Teachers should remind students to check:
- Verb tense
- Subject–verb agreement
- Articles (a / an / the)
- Capital letters and punctuation
6. Spelling and Punctuation
Correct spelling and punctuation make writing easier to read.
- Use capital letters at the beginning of sentences
- Use full stops at the end of sentences
- Check spelling carefully
7. Revising and Editing
Good writers always check their work. Students should:
- Read their writing again
- Correct mistakes
- Improve unclear sentences
8. Common Writing Mistakes ESL Students Make
- Writing without planning
- Very short or incomplete sentences
- Grammar mistakes
- Incorrect word order
9. Advice for Teachers
- Give clear writing models
- Correct mistakes gently
- Encourage students
- Focus on meaning first, then accuracy
10. Advice for Students
- Practice writing regularly
- Read simple English texts
- Do not be afraid of mistakes
- Learn from teacher feedback
Conclusion
Writing is a skill that improves with practice. With clear guidance, good examples, and regular feedback, ESL students can develop strong and confident writing skills.