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TIME MUSEUM
Changes in My Life
Unit 1 Section B 3a-3d
Learning Objectives
At the end of the class, we will be able to:
describe life changes by using “used to”, the present perfect tense and linking words correctly;
discover the relationship among Past → Present → Reason → Result;
write a passage about “Changes in My Life” with clear structure and rich language;
understand that changes help us grow and cherish the love shared by family and friends.
Your mission today is to explore the theme
"Changes in My Life"
and create your own amazing exhibition.
Lead-in - Enter the Time Museum
Pre-reading | Mission 1: Predict the Story
What changes may the writer talk about
Changes in My Life
School
Home
Study
Family
Friends
Transport
What stays the same in the student’s life
While-reading - Mission 2: Collect Change Files
The feeling of love and happiness shared by the family.
The feeling of love and happiness that/ which is shared by the family.
e.g. The efforts and gains (that/ which are) experienced in the process of learning.
While-reading - Mission 2: Collect Change Files
Complete the table about the writer‘s life changes.
Aspect Past Present
school
home
study
The primary school was near home. I used to walk to school with parents.
My family used to live in a small flat.
I was less confident in studies.
The junior high school is farther from home. I take a bus with friends every day.
We have moved to a much larger flat. Grandma lives with us now and has her own room and TV set.
I have become more confident, often attend group discussions, and enjoy studying with friends.
Post-reading - Mission 3: Find the Reasons
Why did these changes happen
Bigger home:
Bus to school:
More confidence:
The family’s economic conditions have improved, allowing for a better living environment.
The school is now farther away from the new home, making public transport a necessity.
Often taking part in group discussions helped the student develop better communication skills and self-confidence.
Post-reading - The "Cause-Effect" Chain
The student takes a bus because the school is far from home now.
The student often joins group discussions. As a result, he becomes more confident.
Their family has more money now, so they live in a bigger house.
introduce the reason
introduce the consequence
introduce the consequence
Pre-writing - Mission 4: Discover the Writing Secret
How does the writer organize the passage
Ending
Conclusion & feeling
One thing stays the same.
Beginning
General introduction
Life has changed.
Body
Specific examples (3)
Details about changes.
Pre-writing - Mission 4: Discover the Writing Secret
Beginning
General introduction
① My life has changed a lot since I entered junior high school.
② As I grow up, my life becomes different in many ways.
③ Compared with my primary school life, my life now is much more colorful.
Pre-writing - Mission 4: Discover the Writing Secret
Body
Specific examples (3)
Past → Present → Reason → Result
PAST
① In the past, I often ______.
② Compared with now, my life used to be _______.
③ I was not as _____ as I am now.
PRESENT
① Great changes have taken place in _____.
② My life is much more _____ than before.
③ I have gradually become more _______.
Pre-writing - Mission 4: Discover the Writing Secret
Body
Specific examples (3)
Past → Present → Reason → Result
REASON
① This is mainly because ________.
② Thanks to ________, _______.
③ The reason why ________ is that ______.
RESULT
① As a result, not only _______ but also ______.
② This change has helped me ______.
③ Because of these changes, I am able to ______.
Pre-writing - Mission 4: Discover the Writing Secret
Ending
Conclusion & feeling
① Although my life has changed in many ways, love and happiness are still around me.
② Although many things have changed, the love shared by my family still remains in my heart.
③ Things around us may change, but love never changes.
④ No matter how much my life changes, my family always supports me.
Pre-writing - Mission 4: Discover the Writing Secret
Linking Words
First, To begin with, To start with, First of all…
Second, Besides, In addition, What’s more…
Third, More importantly, Furthermore…
While-writing - Mission 5: Create Your Exhibition Board
Write a short passage titled “Changes in My Life”.
Checklist
Did you:
write THREE parts
write about THREE changes
include:Past → Present → Reason → Result
end with one thing that stays the same
use linking words
use “used to” and the present perfect tense correctly
use at least ONE good sentence pattern
(object clause / not only…but also… / past participle phrase)
How well can you do these things Very well OK Needs work
1. I can describe life changes by using “used to”, the present perfect tense and linking words correctly. 2. I have discovered the relationship among Past → Present → Reason → Result. 3. I can write a passage about “Changes in My Life” with clear structure and rich language. 4. I have understood that changes help me grow and cherish the love shared by family and friends.
Self-assessment
Homework
Must do:
Polish your writing and correct mistakes according to the checklist.
Choose to do:
Make a small “Time Museum” poster with photos or drawings and share your life changes with your family or classmates.

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