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The document discusses genetically modified (GM) technology, including its vocabulary and usage in everyday life, particularly in the United States where many people consume GM food. It outlines the structure of participle phrases and provides examples related to GM crops. Additionally, it includes activities for summarizing the pros and cons of GM technology and guidelines for writing structured paragraphs about its impact.
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- 1. Unit: Science andTechnology Topic: Impacts Mathayomsuksa 4
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- 4. genetically modified Ex. ManyAmericans eat genetically modified beef. (adj.) GM
- 5. diversity (n.) Ex. There isno diversity in the plant life of particular area and ecosystem.
- 6. pesticide Ex. The cropsdon’t need a lot of pesticides, fertilizers and water to grow. (n.)
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- 8. Participle Phrase A participlephrase will begin with present or past participle as adjectives, adding description to the sentence Function
- 9. Past participle phrase Aregular past participle will end in a consistent - ed These crops grown with GM technology stay fresh for a long time. Americans drink fruit juice made from genetically modified fruit. modifies modifies
- 10. Present participle phrase Ifthe participle is present, it will dependably end in - ing This process produces new varieties of organisms resisting deceases. modifies
- 11. Punctuate a participlephrase correctly When a participle phrase introduces a main clause, separate the two sentence components with a comma. Participle phrase + , Main Clause+comma
- 12. Knowing that GMcrops often contaminate others crops, the scientists still develop GM technology. Example Participle phrase Main clause
- 13. When a participlephrase concludes a main clause and is describing the word right in front of it you need no punctuation to connect the two sentence parts Main Clause + no comma + Participle phrase
- 14. This process producesnew varieties of organisms resisting deceases. Example main clause participle phrase
- 15. Text 3 GM technology Insome countries, like the USA, people already eat a lot of GM food. At breakfast, the milk on their cornflakes probably comes from a genetically modified cow, and the cereal in those corn flakes probably comes from genetically modified corn. At lunch, many Americans eat genetically modified beef, chicken or ham on their sandwiches, or in their salad, every day and drink fruit juice made from genetically modified fruit.
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- 17. 1. Get inpair. 2. Read the text about GM technology. 3. Summary the pros and cons of the technology. 4. Write a list in the two columns. Directions: While-writing Reading grid
- 18. For GM technologyAgainst GM technology While-writing Reading grid
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- 20. Directions: 1. Read text3 GM technology again. 2. Write your own paragraphs in the topic “GM technology in your life” by using the participle phrase you have studied.
- 21. Introduction (Paragraph 1)Main body (Paragraph 2) Conclusion (Paragraph 3) the paragraph that begins with very general information about the GM technology that you have known What is GM technology? . the paragraph that tells your experiences about GM technology. What are GM products or food that you know? Do you use or eat them in your life? Do you think they are safe for the livings and environment? the paragraph that summarizes the main point of the body and your opinion. Are you for or against GM technology? Guideline: Paragraph structures
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