Writing skillUnit: Travel

Topic: PlacesSub-topic: Attractive place

Matthayomsuksa 1

“Sahara desert”

Question What will you see if you go to Sahara desert?

Do you like the weather at Sahara desert?

Vocabulary

journey (n.)

caravan (n.)

dig (v.)

cuisine (n.)

adventure (adj.)

Structure

Relative Pronoun

A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause. It is called a "relative" pronoun because it "relates" to the word that it modifies. There are five relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, that*

Who (subject) and whom (object) are generally only for people. Whose is for possession. Which is for things. That can be used for people** and things and as subject and object in defining relative clauses (clauses that are essential to the sentence and do not simply add extra information).

Functions of the relative pronoun

1. The relative pronoun is the subject:

First, let’s consider when the relative pronoun is the subject of a defining relative clause.

The relative clause can come after the subject or the object of the sentence. We can’t drop the relative pronoun.

2. The relative pronoun is the object:

Next, let’s talk about when the relative pronoun is the object of the clause. In this case we can drop the relative pronoun if we want to. Again, the clause can come after the subject or the object of the sentence.

Example

- We will enjoy the desert sunset and spend the night under the stars, which cool breezes gently blowing through our tents.

- For the next six days, our camel caravan will take us across sand dunes, through valleys and into oases where palm trees grow.

Relative pronoun

Relative pronoun

Sahara Caravan

If you’ve ever dreamt to travelling across the Sahara desert on a camel, you’ll be surprised to know that your dream can come true! Traveller’s Tales offers a ten-day caravan adventure which will allow you to experience the magic and mystery of the Grand Sahara Desert and the novelty of travelling by camel. Our journey begins with a flight on a comfortable jet from London Heathrow to Casablanca.

Text

After a short stop in that famous city, we fly to Ouarzazate, a Moroccan town on the edge of the Sahara Desert. We will spend the first day exploring the historic sights of Ouarzazate and enjoying the unique Moroccan cuisine. On the second day, our true adventure begins, as we meet the camels which will carry us safely across the desert. After passing villages where people live almost exactly as they did 1000 years ago, we will join the caravan. We will enjoy the desert sunset and spend the night under the stars, which cool breezes gently blowing through our tents.

For the next six days, our camel caravan will take us across sand dunes, through valleys and into oases where palm trees grow. At night, we will set up camp and dig for water for camels, then sit around a campfire drinking traditional mint tea under the desert skies. On the eight day, we will return to Casablanca and enjoy a tour of Morocco’s capital city before having a final dinner together in our hotel. We guarantee that our ten-day journey will be an experience you will never forget. It is not just a holiday – it’s a true adventure.Call 01967 382158 to book your caravan adventure.

Activity 1While-writing: Fantastic chart

Direction:

1. Make a group of 3 people.

2. Summarize “Sahara Caravan” by using the given chart below (using relative pronoun).

3. Come up with your idea and present in front of the class.

4. 10 minutes to do the activity.

Example

The activities:

…………………………………………

Sahara Caravan

Place:

………………………………………

Food and drink:

…………………………………………………..

Means of transportation:

……………………….……………………….

Activity 2Post-writing: Let’s go with us!!

Direction:

1. Make a group of 3 people.

2. Create a brochure to attract tourists to join your own Sahara caravan by using relative pronoun (the brochure must contain strange and interesting information)

3. Come up with your idea and present in front of the class.

4. 10 minutes to do the activity.

Example

Sahara CaravanSahara is a wonderful place which has beautiful sand. We can travel to the Sahara desert by camel which is the means of transportation that we use it as a vehicle……. …………………….………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ActivitiesThere are a lot of activities that are interesting. The first activity is riding the camel along the desert…………………………….....................……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ClothCloth is an important thing as well. The people who go there have to wear the wonderful cloth that protect you from the sunlight……………………………………….……………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….