The topic explained
WRITING AND VOCABULARY | A blog post about the past
- I can write a blog post about the past.
Why do you think the writer remembers this moment in particular?
What do you think this story tells you about the writer?
The order of a blog post
The letters in brackets label the book’s five descriptions of each paragraph.
- 1. (D) Introduce the memory by explaining why you are talking about it.
- 2. (C) Give the background to the memory (how old you were, where it took place, etc.)
- 3. (A) Describe the main events of the memory.
- 4. (E) Relate the past events to the present day.
- 5. (B) Explain why the memory is still significant for you.
Introduction, style, conclusion: what goes where?
- Introduction: Blog posts are often quite personal, so begin by explaining the memory.
- I was reminded of …
- Style: Use time linkers to show when things happened.
- at that time
- during these years
- Conclusion: Explain why the memory was significant.
- This experience convinced me that …
Study the Writing box. Then find examples of each section in the blog post.
I didn’t realise what a bad idea it was.
FAILED I ___ .
I took him with me everywhere I went.
MATTER No ___ .
I had to wait for him.
CHOICE I had ___ .
I was delighted when he agreed to come to the picnic.
TO Much ___ .
I have no reason not to work today.
MIGHT I ___ .
I was really shocked by what you said.
CAME What you said ___ .
I had no idea what was happening.
CLUE I ___ .
I had to watch my little brother carefully.
EYE I had to ___ .
Now it’s your turn: plan and write
Which phrases from this story could you use in your own post?
LESSON 6A WRITING AND VOCABULARY | A blog post about the past
One teddy bear, one big memory
Eight phrases that make your story sound natural
- I failed to realise he had gone missing
- I loved him no matter how shabby and old he was
- she had no choice but to cut off one of the buttons
- much to my delight, she promised
- she might as well sew on two new buttons
- his new appearance came as a shock
- She didn’t have a clue what was wrong with me
- I can keep an eye on him
