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🌠 Module 1 • Build-Up

Meteors and Shooting Stars: Writing Build-Up

Welcome to Module 1! In this section, you will build essential vocabulary and key sentence patterns before writing your full essay.

📌 How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 For Teachers:

• Use this 50-minute module to guide students through core vocabulary, linking phrases, and target grammar structures.

• Check answers automatically with the interactive inputs or review completed practice questions as a group.

🧑‍🎓 For Learners:

• Complete the quick vocabulary, collocation, and sentence exercises in Module 1 first.

• Next, use these newly learned words and rules to plan and write your essay in Module 2.

🌌 Key Unit Words

meteor fireball streak asteroid meteorite boulder fragment dawn gaze twinkle

💡 Pattern Helper

Example Pattern:

"A bright meteor is likely to cross the sky after dark."

Use be likely to + action or it is likely that + sentence to talk about expected results in your essay.

Part A: Word Forms

Choose the correct word form to complete each sentence.

1. Scientists saw a huge _____ flying through the atmosphere last night.

____ a. meteor ____ b. meteoric ____ c. meteorology

2. When the space rock hit the ground, it broke into many small _____.

____ a. fragment ____ b. fragments ____ c. fragmentation

3. Many people like to stand outside at night and _____ at the bright stars.

____ a. gaze ____ b. gazed ____ c. gazes

4. A large _____ passed close to Earth, but it did not enter our atmosphere.

____ a. asteroid ____ b. asteroidal ____ c. asteroidally

5. In the clear night sky, we could see hundreds of stars _____ brightly.

____ a. twinkle ____ b. twinkling ____ c. twinkles

Part B: Collocations

Select the word that naturally fits best in each common phrase.

6. Look at that _____ star moving quickly across the sky!

____ a. shooting ____ b. flying ____ c. running

7. A very bright _____ lit up the dark night sky for a few seconds.

____ a. boulder ____ b. fireball ____ c. fragment

8. The glowing rock left a bright _____ of light across the darkness.

____ a. piece ____ b. bundle ____ c. streak

9. Early in the morning, just before _____, the stars gradually disappeared.

____ a. dawn ____ b. evening ____ c. midnight

10. Researchers found a small space rock, known as a _____, resting on the ground.

____ a. meteor ____ b. meteorite ____ c. asteroid

Part C: Common Essay Phrases

Fill in each blank using the word bank below. Use each linking phrase exactly once.

As a result For instance In my view On the other hand In addition

11. ________, children should learn basic astronomy in school to spark their interest in science.

(Hint: Used to introduce a personal opinion)

____

12. Studying science helps pupils understand the world around them. ________, it improves their critical thinking skills.

(Hint: Used to add another supporting point)

____

13. Some people believe space lessons are essential. ________, others argue that traditional subjects like mathematics are more important.

(Hint: Used to introduce a contrasting point of view)

____

14. Many schools lack funds for specialized science equipment. ________, teachers often rely on simple textbooks.

(Hint: Used to state a consequence or effect)

____

15. Schools can organize simple outdoor observing nights. ________, students can observe constellations using basic binoculars.

(Hint: Used to give a specific example)

____

Part D: Paraphrasing

Select the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original sentence.

Original Sentence:

"Many people believe that schools ought to teach young students about outer space."

____ a. Many people think that schools should educate children about space. ____ b. Schools must not teach students about outer space according to many people. ____ c. Space is too difficult for young children to understand in school.

Original Sentence:

"Watching stars can encourage children to study science subjects."

____ a. Children who like science never look at the night sky. ____ b. Studying science prevents children from watching stars at night. ____ c. Observing the night sky can inspire students to learn science.

Original Sentence:

"It is valuable for young people to understand how natural events happen."

____ a. Young people already understand every natural event in the world. ____ b. Learning how natural events happen is very useful for young people. ____ c. Schools should avoid teaching about natural events to young people.

Part E: Grammar Practice

Select the ONE grammatically correct sentence in each set. (Pay attention to the target pattern rules!)

19. Which sentence uses the correct 'be likely to + verb' structure?

____ a. Students are likely enjoy learning about shooting stars. ____ b. Students are likely that to enjoy learning about shooting stars. ____ c. Students are likely to enjoy learning about shooting stars. ____ d. Students are likely to enjoying learning about shooting stars.

20. Which sentence uses the correct 'it is likely that + clause' structure?

____ a. It is likely that new science books will cost more next year. ____ b. It is likely to new science books will cost more next year. ____ c. It is likely that to new science books will cost more next year. ____ d. It is likely that new science books to cost more next year.

21. Which sentence uses the correct 'be certain to + verb' structure?

____ a. The night sky is certain show bright meteor streaks tonight. ____ b. The night sky is certain to shows bright meteor streaks tonight. ____ c. The night sky is certain that to show bright meteor streaks tonight. ____ d. The night sky is certain to show bright meteor streaks tonight.

🎉 Module 1 Complete!

Great job finishing the language build-up. You are now ready to plan and write your essay in Module 2.

🚀 Module 2 • The Writing Task

Module 2: Essay Writing Task

Now it is time to put your ideas and vocabulary together to write your full essay.

IELTS Writing Task 2

"Some people think that every school should teach children about space and the night sky. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

📏 Length:

At least 200 words

⚡ Grammar requirement:

At least 3 sentences using target grammar (is likely to, it is likely that, etc.)

🌌 Vocabulary requirement:

At least 5 words from the unit word list

Paragraph Plan

Use this 4-paragraph structure for your essay. Use each starter sentence to begin your paragraphs:

1 Paragraph 1: Introduction

"In this essay I will discuss ..."

2 Paragraph 2: First Main Point

"One reason is ..."

3 Paragraph 3: Second Main Point

"Another reason is ..."

4 Paragraph 4: Conclusion

"In conclusion, ..."

✅ Self-Check List

Make sure your essay meets all four requirements before submitting:

____ 1. My essay is at least 200 words long. ____ 2. I have used at least 3 sentences with the target grammar (be likely / unlikely / sure / certain to + verb or it is likely that + clause). ____ 3. I included at least 5 Unit words (meteor, fireball, streak, asteroid, meteorite, boulder, fragment, dawn, gaze, twinkle). ____ 4. I organized my writing into 4 clear paragraphs using the required sentence starters.

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Grading Criteria:

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Type your essay in the box below:

____ (In this essay I will discuss...)

🌟 Module 3 • Model Essay & Analysis

Model Essay: Space Education in Schools

Read this model essay to see how a strong B1 student uses unit words and likelihood patterns clearly and naturally.

A curious young student looking up through a telescope at a starry night sky filled with twinkling stars and a glowing m

Observing meteors and stars can inspire a lifelong interest in science subjects.

Sample Student Essay

Written in the voice of a confident B1 learner

227 Words 4 Target Grammar Patterns

Paragraph 1: Introduction

In this essay I will discuss why schools should introduce basic lessons about space to young students. Space is a fascinating topic, and learning about stars helps children stay curious about nature and science.

Paragraph 2: First Reason

One reason is that space lessons inspire children to learn more about science. When students gaze at the night sky, they often see bright twinkling stars and want to understand how they work. A curious child is likely to ask good questions about nature.

💡 Note: Why this works: Use 'is likely to ask' to describe a probable result for a person.

For instance, learning about how a large asteroid travels through space can make science lessons exciting instead of boring. As a result, students gain confidence and enjoy their school subjects more.

Paragraph 3: Second Reason

Another reason is that learning about natural events gives children important knowledge. Many young people are amazed when a glowing meteor makes a bright streak across the dark sky before dawn. It is likely that pupils will remember these space lessons for a long time.

💡 Note: Why this works: Use 'It is likely that' followed by a sentence to show what will probably happen.

In addition, studying how a small meteorite or a heavy boulder falls from space helps students understand how our planet works. They are sure to build a better understanding of natural events.

💡 Note: Why this works: Use 'are sure to build' when you feel confident about an outcome.

Paragraph 4: Conclusion

In conclusion, teaching children about the night sky is very beneficial. Schools are certain to spark a life-long interest in science by adding space topics to the classroom.

💡 Note: Why this works: Use 'are certain to spark' to highlight a definite positive effect.

Therefore, every school should include space education in its program.

🎓 Why this model essay works well

• Clear structure: It uses the 4 required starter phrases to keep paragraphing easy to follow.
• Target vocabulary: It naturally includes unit words such as gaze, twinkle, asteroid, meteor, streak, dawn, meteorite, and boulder.
• Target grammar: It correctly uses both be likely / sure / certain to + verb and it is likely that + clause to express results.

IELTS Writing: Meteors and Shooting Stars

Meteors and Shooting Stars: Writing Build-Up

📌 How to use this lesson

🌌 Key Unit Words

💡 Pattern Helper

Part A: Word Forms

Part B: Collocations

Part C: Common Essay Phrases

Part D: Paraphrasing

Part E: Grammar Practice

Module 2: Essay Writing Task

Paragraph Plan

✅ Self-Check List

Write Your Essay

Model Essay: Space Education in Schools

Sample Student Essay

🎓 Why this model essay works well

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