Grade-11

Unit -1 Writing
1E Writing
Write an essay on ‘Myanmar Star Tortoise’ in about 250
words using the points given below.
- Appearance
- medium-sized tortoise with an oval-shaped top shell
- star-shaped patterns on the top shell
- size : 20 cm – 30 cm
- weight : 1.3 kg – 2.2 kg
- colour : top shell – dark brown or black skin of the
head, limbs and tail – yellowish
Habitat
- in thorn scrubs or bushes and dry forests in dry zone of
central Myanmar
Food
- a range of vegetation, grass, fruit
Behaviour
- charming, peaceful
- pull in their heads and freeze when get alarmed
Conservation
- to release the tortoises back into the wildlife sanctuary if
they are recovered from illegal trade
- to carry out a breeding programme
 Rules for making complete sentences using prompts

1.Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure that the subject and verb agree in number.
2.Complete Thoughts: Each sentence should express a complete thought or idea. It should
have a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject is doing
or being).
3.Punctuation: Use appropriate punctuation marks
4.Tense Consistency: Maintain consistency in the tense of the sentence unless there's a
deliberate shift required.
5.Clarity and Coherence: Ensure that the sentence is clear and coherent, conveying the
intended meaning without ambiguity.
6.Word Choice: Choose appropriate words and phrases to convey the desired meaning
effectively.
7. Grammatical Correctness: Check for grammatical errors such as subject-verb agreement,
pronoun-antecedent agreement, and proper use of modifiers.
8. Adding more information : Add appropriate information about the topic or each sentence
described if necessary.
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- Appearance
- medium-sized tortoise with an oval-shaped top shell
- star-shaped patterns on the top shell
❖ The Myanmar Star Tortoise is a medium-sized tortoise with an oval-shaped top shell.
- size : 20 cm – 30 cm –
❖ It ranges in size from 20 to 30 centimeters .
- weight : 1.3 kg – 2.2 kg –
❖ It weighs between 1.3 to 2.2 kilograms. Or its weight can be between 1.3 to 2.2
kilograms
- colour : top shell – dark brown or black skin of the head, limbs and tail – yellowish
❖ The top shell of the Myanmar Star Tortoise is dark brown or black, and the skin on its
head, arms, and tail is yellow .
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Habitat
- in thorn scrubs or bushes and dry forests in dry zone of central Myanmar
❖ Its habitats is in thorn scrubs, bushes, and dry forests in dry zone of central
Myanmar
Food
- a range of vegetation, grass, fruit
❖ The habitat provides a range of vegetation, grass, and fruit for these tortoises
How to combine two sentences
❖ Since its habitats is in thorn scrubs, bushes, and dry forests in dry zone of central
Myanmar , it provides a range of vegetation, grass, and fruit for these tortoises
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Habitat
-

Or
In terms of habitat, thorn scrubs, bushes, and dry forests are ideal for these
tortoises since they provide them with an abundance of grass, flora, and fruit.
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Behaviour
- charming, peaceful –
❖ They are charming and peaceful
- pull in their heads and freeze when get alarmed –
❖ They pull in their heads back and freeze when they get alarmed
Even though they are friendly and calm (charming and peaceful ), Myanmar Star
Tortoises have a protective behaviour where they pull their heads back and freeze
when they feel threatened. This is done to keep them safe.

Or
Despite their charming and peaceful demeanor( manner ), Myanmar Star
Tortoises possess a defensive behavior of retracting their heads and freezing
when alarmed, serving as a means of protection against potential threats.
Threat- critically endangered --- reasons
❖ These beautiful animals are critically endangered for many reasons . Or
These beautiful animals are are officially listed as highly endangered for many reasons .

or
Classified as critically endangered, these magnificent creatures are under severe threat due
to various factors.
- commonly eaten by people; exported to food markets in neighbouring countries; loss of
habitats
❖ They are commonly hunted and eaten by people, and their shells are exported to food
markets in neighboring countries/ shipped to nearby countries' food markets
Furthermore, the loss of their natural habitats worsen their situations.
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Conservation
- to release the tortoises back into the wildlife sanctuary if they are recovered from illegal
trade ---
❑ if the tortoises are rescued from the illegal trade, they will be returned /released into
the wildlife sanctuary/ nature reserves.
As part of conservation efforts, tortoises are being saved from illicit trade and
contributed back into wildlife preserves/sanctuaries.
- to carry out a breeding programme -
- Breeding programme is carried out
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Conservation
Additionally, in order to increase their population and guarantee their survival for
future generations, breeding programmes are being implemented.

Or
Efforts are being made to increase their population and assure their survival for future
generations through breeding programmes.
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Draft
The Myanmar Star Tortoise is a medium-sized tortoise with an oval-shaped top shell . It ranges in size from 20 to
30 centimeters . It weighs between 1.3 to 2.2 kilograms. The top shell of the Myanmar Star Tortoise is dark brown
or black, and the skin on its head, arms, and tail is yellow . In terms of habitat, thorn scrubs, bushes, and dry
forests are ideal for these tortoises since they provide them with an abundance of grass, flora, and fruit. Despite
their charming and peaceful demeanor, Myanmar Star Tortoises possess a defensive behavior of retracting their
heads and freezing when alarmed, serving as a means of protection against potential threats. Classified as
critically endangered, these magnificent creatures are under severe threat due to various factors. They are
commonly hunted and eaten by people, and their shells are shipped to nearby countries' food markets
Furthermore, the loss of their natural habitats worsen their situations / exacerbates their plight. As part of
conservation efforts, tortoises are being saved from illicit trade and contributed back into wildlife
preserves/sanctuaries. Additionally, in order to increase their population and guarantee their survival for future
generations, breeding programmes are being implemented. ( 185) words
It is

In conclusion, the Myanmar Star Tortoise is a sign of

both the beauty and frailty of nature. It is very important
that everyone works together to protect and keep these
beautiful animals alive before they are gone from the
wild for good. ( 43 words )
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Draft
The Myanmar Star Tortoise is a medium-sized tortoise with an oval-shaped top shell .
Or
The Myanmar Star Tortoise is a medium-sized tortoise .This exquisite creature is characterized
by an oval-shaped top shell adorned with distinct star-shaped patterns, which lends it a unique
and captivating appearance.
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Draft
It ranges in size from 20 to 30 centimeters It weighs between 1.3 to 2.2 kilograms. The top shell of the Myanmar
Star Tortoise is dark brown or black, and the skin on its head, arms, and tail is yellow .
Or
Typically ranging in size from 20 to 30 centimeters and weighing between 1.3 to 2.2 kilograms, the Myanmar Star
Tortoise boasts a dark brown or black top shell complemented by yellowish skin on its head, limbs, and tail.
.

Draft
In terms of habitat, thorn scrubs, bushes, and dry forests are ideal for these
tortoises since they provide them with an abundance of grass, flora, and fruit.
Or
In terms of habitat , these tortoises thrive /grow in thorn scrubs, bushes, and dry
forests, where they can find ample vegetation, grass, and fruit to sustain
themselves.
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Draft
Typically ranging in size from 20 to 30 centimeters and weighing between 1.3 to 2.2 kilograms, the Myanmar Star
Tortoise boasts a dark brown or black top shell complemented by yellowish skin on its head, limbs, and tail.
The Myanmar Star Tortoise is a medium-sized tortoise .This exquisite creature is characterized by an oval-shaped
top shell adorned with distinct star-shaped patterns, which lends it a unique and captivating appearance.
In terms of habitat , these tortoises thrive /grow in thorn scrubs, bushes, and dry forests, where they can find
ample vegetation, grass, and fruit to sustain themselves. Despite their charming and peaceful demeanor,
Myanmar Star Tortoises possess a defensive behavior of retracting their heads and freezing when alarmed,
serving as a means of protection against potential threats. Classified as critically endangered, these magnificent
creatures are under severe threat due to various factors. They are commonly hunted and eaten by people, and
their shells are shipped to nearby countries' food markets Furthermore, the loss of their natural habitats worsen
their situations As part of conservation efforts, tortoises are being saved from illicit trade and contributed back
into wildlife preserves/sanctuaries. Additionally, in order to increase their population and guarantee their survival
for future generations, breeding programmes are being implemented. ( 207 words )
To sum up, the Myanmar Star Tortoise represents both the beauty of nature
and its vulnerability of the ecosystem. It is essential that coordinated efforts
should be undertaken to save and maintain these fascinating animals before
they permanently vanish from the wild. (42words + 207 words )= 249 words

Weakness fragility vulnerability impairment weakening

Another sample
The Myanmar Star Tortoise, scientifically known as Geochelone platynota, is a
medium-sized tortoise native to the dry zone of central Myanmar. This
exquisite creature is characterized by an oval-shaped top shell adorned with
distinct star-shaped patterns, which lends it a unique and captivating
appearance. Typically ranging in size from 20 to 30 centimeters and weighing
between 1.3 to 2.2 kilograms, the Myanmar Star Tortoise boasts a dark brown
or black top shell complemented by yellowish skin on its head, limbs, and tail.
Habitat-wise, these tortoises thrive in thorn scrubs, bushes, and dry forests,
where they can find ample vegetation, grass, and fruit to sustain themselves.
Despite their charming and peaceful demeanor, Myanmar Star Tortoises
possess a defensive behavior of retracting their heads and freezing when
alarmed, serving as a means of protection against potential threats.
However, the Myanmar Star Tortoise faces a grim reality in terms of its
survival in the wild. Classified as critically endangered, these magnificent
creatures are under severe threat due to various factors. They are commonly
hunted and eaten by people, and their shells are exported to food markets in
neighboring countries. Furthermore, the loss of their natural habitats
exacerbates their plight.
Efforts to conserve the Myanmar Star Tortoise are underway, albeit/though
challenging. Conservation initiatives include rescuing tortoises from illegal
trade and reintroducing them into wildlife sanctuaries. Additionally, breeding
programs are being carried out to bolster their population and ensure their
survival for generations to come.
In conclusion, the Myanmar Star Tortoise stands as a symbol of
both natural beauty and ecological fragility. It is imperative that concerted
efforts are made to protect and preserve these enchanting creatures before
they disappear from the wild forever.