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Unit 4 Future Living
Period 5 Writing
me
future me
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“I love this. I’ve sent myself five letters so far and every year it’s a surprise. Because I forget so easily, it turns into such a deep reflective process that I usually weep and laugh while I write.”
——Xu Wen
current situation
hopes for the future
encouragement
greeting
complimentary close
Read the letter again and underline the sentences used as supporting details.
supporting details
supporting
details
Which sentence is more effective?
relevant and specific
A My life is messed up now. I’ve failed my English exam twice. I’m sick and tired of things around me.
B My life is messed up now. It’s the beginning of a new semester here. Everyone is super busy.
Write a general statement about your current situation.
e.g. My life is getting better lately. I feel stressed out recently.
I used to be poor at English and failed it several times, but I manage to catch up with my classmates in recent exams.
Think of some examples relating to your current situation.
Picture the scene and depict some details!
e.g. I lack confidence in public speaking. When asked to give presentations in class, I feel extremely nervous and self- conscious. My mind goes blank and I become tongue-tied.
relevant examples
hopes for the future
Hopefully, by the time you read this, …
For instance,…
…
…
Hopefully, by the time you read this, you will become more confident and brave. For instance, you don’t care too much about what others say about you and I hope you will be happy with your tanned skin and chubby face. Please also tell me you are not afraid of giving presentations in public.
Organize your examples to support the general statement. Complete the letter in 90-110 words.
Dear FutureMe,
I hope everything is going well for you.
I’m currently in the first term of senior two and I’m trapped in a feeling of uncertainty. I don’t know if I will do well in the three subjects I chose for my college entrance exam. And I’m not s