Unit 30: Gender Equality in the Modern World
Warm-up and Vocabulary
Hello, Writers! Welcome to Unit 30. Today we are talking about Gender Equality. In the past, there were strict rules: ‘Boys do this, Girls do that.’ But today, the world is mixing and changing. Writing is the same! If you only use one type of sentence, your writing is boring. To make your English strong and interesting, you need to mix it up. You need short sentences, long sentences, and connected sentences. Today, we will learn how to be the ‘Architects’ of our sentences. Let’s build!
Vocabulary List
Read the list below carefully. You will need these words to practice your sentence writing.
- Equality: Treating everyone the same, regardless of gender.
- Gender: The state of being male or female.
- Opportunity: A chance to do something (like a job or education).
- Traditional: Following old ways or habits.
- Household: Everything related to the house (chores, bills).
- Career: A job or profession that someone does for a long time.
- Independent: Able to do things by yourself; not needing help.
- Support: To help or encourage someone.
- Wage/Salary: The money you earn from working.
Activity 1: Let’s Discuss
Look at the questions below. Think about your answers or discuss them with a partner.
- Who usually cooks and cleans in your house? Is it your mother, father, or everyone?
- Do you think there are jobs that are only for men or only for women? (e.g., Pilot, Nurse, Mechanic).
- Why is it important for boys to learn how to cook and girls to learn how to fix things?
- Share: To divide work or things between people.
Simple, Compound, and Complex (The 3 Ingredients)
Writing with only one type of sentence is like eating plain rice every day. It is boring! To make your writing delicious, you need to use three types of sentences.
1. The Simple Sentence (The Rice)
- Rule: One Subject + One Verb. (One complete idea).
- Example: “Men cook dinner.”
- Use it for: Strong, clear facts.
2. The Compound Sentence (The Rice + Egg)
- Rule: Two simple sentences joined by a FANBOYS connector (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So). don’t forget the comma!
- Formula: Idea 1 , + Connector + Idea 2.
- Example: “Men cook dinner**, and** women fix the car.”
- Use it for: Connecting two equal ideas.
3. The Complex Sentence (The Nasi Goreng Special)
- Rule: One “Independent” idea + One “Dependent” idea (incomplete thought). Use connectors like Because, Although, When, If.
- Formula A: Although it is hard, she works as a pilot. (Comma needed).
- Formula B: She works as a pilot although it is hard. (No comma needed).
- Example: “Because they want equality, they share the chores.”
Summary Table:
| Type | Connector Examples | Purpose |
| Simple | None | Clear facts |
| Compound | And, But, So | Connecting equal ideas |
| Complex | Because, Although, When | Showing cause, time, or contrast |
Skill Practice
Complete the following 4 exercises.
Exercise 1: Word Search
Exercise 2: Identify the Structure
Exercise 3: Combine the Sentences
Choose the best way to combine the two simple sentences into one stronger sentence.
Exercise 4: Finish the Sentence
Complete the sentences below using your own ideas. Pay attention to the connector.