1) The document discusses wordiness in writing and provides examples of wordy sentences.
2) It gives an example of a wordy 31-word sentence that is reduced to a clearer 13-word version by removing unnecessary words.
3) The document provides five examples of types of wordiness to avoid, such as redundant words, empty phrases, vague expressions that can be more clearly stated, unnecessary phrases, and passive voice. It encourages editing sentences by removing extra words to make writing more concise and impactful.
Dictionaries are resources for finding word meanings, parts of speech, origins, and synonyms/antonyms. The English language draws from French, Greek, Latin, Germanic, Hebrew, and other influences. Dictionaries can be used to look up word meanings, translations, spellings, parts of speech, pronunciations, and more. Users should choose the best dictionary for their purpose, learn to navigate entries quickly and accurately, and know when to consult a dictionary versus continuing reading to determine a word's meaning in context. Practice finding words and knowing the alphabet can improve dictionary skills.
This document provides rules and guidelines for writing dialogue in stories:
- Dialogue is direct conversation between characters that reveals their thoughts, feelings, and personalities.
- Each time the speaking character changes, start a new paragraph and indent.
- Enclose the spoken words in quotation marks and place end punctuation inside the marks.
- Use commas to separate the speaker tag from the spoken words, unless the dialogue ends with a question mark or exclamation point.
- If dialogue is interrupted, end the first part with quotation marks and begin the second with quotation marks.
This document discusses sentence fragments and how to identify and correct them. It defines what constitutes a complete sentence and different types of sentence structures. Fragments are defined as incomplete sentences that are missing a subject, verb, or complete thought. The document provides examples of various fragment types and gives three methods for correcting fragments: attaching them to the previous or following sentence, or adding a subject or verb to make the fragment a complete thought. Readers are asked to identify fragments in sample sentences and rewrite a paragraph written in fragments using complete sentences.
This lesson teaches 6th grade students about contractions. It defines contractions as shortened words or phrases where an apostrophe replaces missing letters. The document provides examples of common contractions like "I'm" and "don't" along with their full forms. It also gives examples of contractions using "here", "there", "what" and "how". Finally, students are asked to write a short story using at least one positive, negative, and other type of contraction.
An essay contains three main parts: an introduction, development, and conclusion. The introduction should catch the reader's attention and introduce the topic. The development is the longest part where the writer organizes their ideas in a logical order depending on the type of essay. For example, a story essay uses chronological order. The conclusion summarizes the main ideas and links back to the introduction. Connectors help make the essay cohesive by linking ideas. When writing, the writer should be consistent with tenses, avoid repetition, and not use contractions. It is important to read all instructions for the essay.
1) The document discusses wordiness in writing and provides examples of wordy sentences.
2) It gives an example of a wordy 31-word sentence that is reduced to a clearer 13-word version by removing unnecessary words.
3) The document provides five examples of types of wordiness to avoid, such as redundant words, empty phrases, vague expressions that can be more clearly stated, unnecessary phrases, and passive voice. It encourages editing sentences by removing extra words to make writing more concise and impactful.
Dictionaries are resources for finding word meanings, parts of speech, origins, and synonyms/antonyms. The English language draws from French, Greek, Latin, Germanic, Hebrew, and other influences. Dictionaries can be used to look up word meanings, translations, spellings, parts of speech, pronunciations, and more. Users should choose the best dictionary for their purpose, learn to navigate entries quickly and accurately, and know when to consult a dictionary versus continuing reading to determine a word's meaning in context. Practice finding words and knowing the alphabet can improve dictionary skills.
This document provides rules and guidelines for writing dialogue in stories:
- Dialogue is direct conversation between characters that reveals their thoughts, feelings, and personalities.
- Each time the speaking character changes, start a new paragraph and indent.
- Enclose the spoken words in quotation marks and place end punctuation inside the marks.
- Use commas to separate the speaker tag from the spoken words, unless the dialogue ends with a question mark or exclamation point.
- If dialogue is interrupted, end the first part with quotation marks and begin the second with quotation marks.
This document discusses sentence fragments and how to identify and correct them. It defines what constitutes a complete sentence and different types of sentence structures. Fragments are defined as incomplete sentences that are missing a subject, verb, or complete thought. The document provides examples of various fragment types and gives three methods for correcting fragments: attaching them to the previous or following sentence, or adding a subject or verb to make the fragment a complete thought. Readers are asked to identify fragments in sample sentences and rewrite a paragraph written in fragments using complete sentences.
This lesson teaches 6th grade students about contractions. It defines contractions as shortened words or phrases where an apostrophe replaces missing letters. The document provides examples of common contractions like "I'm" and "don't" along with their full forms. It also gives examples of contractions using "here", "there", "what" and "how". Finally, students are asked to write a short story using at least one positive, negative, and other type of contraction.
An essay contains three main parts: an introduction, development, and conclusion. The introduction should catch the reader's attention and introduce the topic. The development is the longest part where the writer organizes their ideas in a logical order depending on the type of essay. For example, a story essay uses chronological order. The conclusion summarizes the main ideas and links back to the introduction. Connectors help make the essay cohesive by linking ideas. When writing, the writer should be consistent with tenses, avoid repetition, and not use contractions. It is important to read all instructions for the essay.
This document is about sentence structure. How a sentence is formed? What are the proper ways to form a sentence. Different patterns to make a correct sentence form.
The document discusses the four types of sentences: declarative sentences make statements and end in periods, interrogative sentences ask questions and end in question marks, imperative sentences give orders or requests and end in periods or exclamation points, and exclamatory sentences express strong feelings and end in exclamation points. It also notes that sentences begin with capital letters and end with punctuation.
This document discusses the four kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. It provides examples of each type and explains their distinguishing features. Declarative sentences make statements and end with a period. Interrogative sentences ask questions and end with a question mark. Imperative sentences give orders and can end with a period or exclamation point. Exclamatory sentences express strong feelings and end with an exclamation point. The document provides practice identifying each sentence type and reviews the key features of the four kinds of sentences.
This document provides guidance on how to effectively write dialogue including setting the proper tone, ensuring authenticity, and correctly using punctuation. It discusses how tone is created through grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and modality. Authentic dialogue avoids cliches and melodrama, listens to how people naturally speak, uses emotion purposefully, and varies sentence length and type. The document also outlines punctuation rules for dialogue including using capitalization, commas, question marks and exclamation points correctly depending on whether the quote is complete or broken up. It provides an example of punctuating dialogue between a soldier and sergeant correctly.
The document discusses various punctuation marks used in English grammar and writing. It defines punctuation marks as symbols used to divide text into phrases and sentences and express feelings. It then provides details on common punctuation marks like periods, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, colons, semicolons, quotes, parentheses, brackets, hyphens, en dashes, and slashes. For each punctuation mark, it explains their proper usage and provides examples.
Jamie Buckingham provides a four-step plan to avoid wordiness in writing. The plan includes diagnosing wordiness in one's own writing by having an instructor review samples and eliminating unnecessary words. The second step is to cut all extra words and phrases like "the fact that." The third step is to tighten sentences by changing phrases like "was not" to be more direct. The final step is to tighten writing again to ensure wordiness is removed. Following these four steps can help writers communicate meaning using only the essential words needed.
The document discusses different types of sentences in English grammar: assertive sentences, interrogative sentences, imperative sentences, and exclamatory sentences. It also discusses negative sentences, which contain words expressing negation like "no", "not", "none", "nothing", and "never". Negative sentences can be formed by using "not" after auxiliary or modal verbs, or with contractions like "isn't" or "didn't" along with verbs like "do", "does", and "did". Examples of different sentence types are provided.
The document discusses how to write concisely by eliminating unnecessary words and information. It provides tips for removing wordy phrases, empty words, repetition, weak verbs, and reducing clauses and phrases. Specifically, it recommends (1) recognizing and eliminating wordy phrases and empty words, (2) recognizing and eliminating unnecessary repetition, (3) recognizing and revising constructions with weak verbs and nouns derived from verbs, and (4) recognizing opportunities to reduce clauses to phrases and phrases to words. Examples are given to demonstrate concise versus wordy or redundant writing. The overall goal discussed is to clearly express ideas using the most effective words.
Capitalization and punctuation are important aspects of formal writing that are often overlooked in informal electronic communication. Capital letters should be used at the beginning of sentences, for proper nouns like names and places, for the pronoun "I", and for abbreviations. Full stops denote the end of a sentence and should be used with abbreviations. Question marks go at the end of direct questions, while exclamation marks convey strong emotion or emphasis and end forceful commands.
The document discusses the importance of using a dictionary to improve vocabulary and language skills. It notes that a dictionary can help with spelling, pronunciation, identifying parts of speech, and understanding a word's origin and multiple meanings. The document also outlines some key parts of a dictionary entry, such as the headword providing correct spelling, syllabication guidance, use of the International Phonetic Alphabet for pronunciation, abbreviations indicating parts of speech, etymology in brackets, and definitions of possible meanings.
This is a slidecast about different techniques for acquiring language in the real world. The presentation runs about 20 minutes. The full transcript of this talk, along with the original presentation for reading along, can be found at:
http://iclaudius.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/91/
This document defines and provides examples of different types of sentences:
- A sentence is a group of words that conveys a complete thought or idea through a subject and predicate. There are four main types of sentences - simple/declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory.
- Declarative sentences make statements and end with periods. Imperative sentences give commands and end with periods or exclamation points. Interrogative sentences ask questions and end with question marks. Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion and end with exclamation points.
- The document provides examples of each sentence type and a practice identifying whether sample sentences are declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.
This document provides 3 keys to better listening comprehension:
1. Understand what makes native speakers hard to understand, such as similar vowels/diphthongs, shortened and linked sounds, contracted verbs/negatives, weak forms, and phonetic links.
2. Improve your pronunciation by being aware of common traps like the same spelling representing different sounds and identifying word stress.
3. Learn primarily with your ears rather than your eyes by focusing on listening rather than reading. This allows you to better comprehend native speech patterns.
The document discusses idiomatic expressions in English and their meanings. It provides examples of common idioms such as "hit the books" meaning to study, "hit the sack" meaning to go to bed, "sit tight" meaning to wait patiently, "pitch in" meaning to help, "ring a bell" meaning something reminds you of something else, and "under the weather" meaning to feel sick. Each idiom is presented with its meaning and an example sentence to demonstrate its usage.
This document contains the agenda and notes for an English class. It discusses reviewing vocabulary homework and sentences, reviewing an assigned reading, and introducing the class to transitions, rhetorical modes, and the next essay assignment on obtaining resilience through adversity. The class will discuss listing, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and chronological patterns of organization. Examples are provided and the class will practice these patterns. Finally, the class will continue watching the film "Life is Beautiful" and homework is assigned for the next class.
The document provides examples of dialogue writing and basic rules for formatting dialogue in a story. It discusses starting a new paragraph for each new speaker, making it clear who is speaking, balancing dialogue with action, and resolving discussions by the end of the page. It also covers punctuation usage within dialogue, including using quotation marks, dashes, ellipses and ending sentences with periods, exclamation points or question marks.
This document provides tips for writing concisely. It advises setting a clear tone and getting straight to the point without unnecessary words or qualifiers. Strong language with descriptive verbs and adjectives is encouraged over weak or vague terms. Fillers like "I feel" should be avoided, as should long-winded phrases, rhetorical questions, and specialized jargon. Active voice, specific details, and a forceful yet not rude tone are recommended for clear, concise writing.
The document defines and provides examples of four sentence types: interrogative sentences which ask questions and end with question marks, imperative sentences which give commands and end with periods, exclamatory sentences which express strong feelings and end with exclamation points, and declarative sentences which make statements and end with periods. It then identifies examples as belonging to one of these four sentence types.
This document discusses the four types of sentences in English: declarative sentences make statements and end with a period, interrogative sentences ask questions and end with a question mark, imperative sentences give orders and can end with a period or exclamation point, and exclamatory sentences express strong feelings and end with an exclamation point. Examples are provided for each sentence type to illustrate their distinguishing features.
Este documento presenta conceptos básicos de la teoría conductista en psicología. Explica que el conductismo estudia objetivamente la conducta a través de la observación de estímulos y respuestas. Identifica a los principales filósofos conductistas como Watson, Skinner, Thorndike y Pavlov. Describe el rol del docente en enfocarse en proveer conocimiento de forma centralizada, y el rol del estudiante en ser pasivo y obedecer órdenes. Finalmente, propone una actividad grupal de dramatización de casos y su relación con la te
El documento resume varias teorías sobre la patogénesis molecular del cáncer. Explica que la mayoría de los cánceres se originan a partir de un único clon de células debido a una mutación genética. También describe la teoría del campo del cáncer, en la que un pequeño número de células en un órgano sufren transformación maligna tras sufrir cambios bajo la influencia de agentes etiológicos. Además, explica que la carcinogénesis es un proceso gradual de múltiples pasos que a
This document is about sentence structure. How a sentence is formed? What are the proper ways to form a sentence. Different patterns to make a correct sentence form.
The document discusses the four types of sentences: declarative sentences make statements and end in periods, interrogative sentences ask questions and end in question marks, imperative sentences give orders or requests and end in periods or exclamation points, and exclamatory sentences express strong feelings and end in exclamation points. It also notes that sentences begin with capital letters and end with punctuation.
This document discusses the four kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. It provides examples of each type and explains their distinguishing features. Declarative sentences make statements and end with a period. Interrogative sentences ask questions and end with a question mark. Imperative sentences give orders and can end with a period or exclamation point. Exclamatory sentences express strong feelings and end with an exclamation point. The document provides practice identifying each sentence type and reviews the key features of the four kinds of sentences.
This document provides guidance on how to effectively write dialogue including setting the proper tone, ensuring authenticity, and correctly using punctuation. It discusses how tone is created through grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and modality. Authentic dialogue avoids cliches and melodrama, listens to how people naturally speak, uses emotion purposefully, and varies sentence length and type. The document also outlines punctuation rules for dialogue including using capitalization, commas, question marks and exclamation points correctly depending on whether the quote is complete or broken up. It provides an example of punctuating dialogue between a soldier and sergeant correctly.
The document discusses various punctuation marks used in English grammar and writing. It defines punctuation marks as symbols used to divide text into phrases and sentences and express feelings. It then provides details on common punctuation marks like periods, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, colons, semicolons, quotes, parentheses, brackets, hyphens, en dashes, and slashes. For each punctuation mark, it explains their proper usage and provides examples.
Jamie Buckingham provides a four-step plan to avoid wordiness in writing. The plan includes diagnosing wordiness in one's own writing by having an instructor review samples and eliminating unnecessary words. The second step is to cut all extra words and phrases like "the fact that." The third step is to tighten sentences by changing phrases like "was not" to be more direct. The final step is to tighten writing again to ensure wordiness is removed. Following these four steps can help writers communicate meaning using only the essential words needed.
The document discusses different types of sentences in English grammar: assertive sentences, interrogative sentences, imperative sentences, and exclamatory sentences. It also discusses negative sentences, which contain words expressing negation like "no", "not", "none", "nothing", and "never". Negative sentences can be formed by using "not" after auxiliary or modal verbs, or with contractions like "isn't" or "didn't" along with verbs like "do", "does", and "did". Examples of different sentence types are provided.
The document discusses how to write concisely by eliminating unnecessary words and information. It provides tips for removing wordy phrases, empty words, repetition, weak verbs, and reducing clauses and phrases. Specifically, it recommends (1) recognizing and eliminating wordy phrases and empty words, (2) recognizing and eliminating unnecessary repetition, (3) recognizing and revising constructions with weak verbs and nouns derived from verbs, and (4) recognizing opportunities to reduce clauses to phrases and phrases to words. Examples are given to demonstrate concise versus wordy or redundant writing. The overall goal discussed is to clearly express ideas using the most effective words.
Capitalization and punctuation are important aspects of formal writing that are often overlooked in informal electronic communication. Capital letters should be used at the beginning of sentences, for proper nouns like names and places, for the pronoun "I", and for abbreviations. Full stops denote the end of a sentence and should be used with abbreviations. Question marks go at the end of direct questions, while exclamation marks convey strong emotion or emphasis and end forceful commands.
The document discusses the importance of using a dictionary to improve vocabulary and language skills. It notes that a dictionary can help with spelling, pronunciation, identifying parts of speech, and understanding a word's origin and multiple meanings. The document also outlines some key parts of a dictionary entry, such as the headword providing correct spelling, syllabication guidance, use of the International Phonetic Alphabet for pronunciation, abbreviations indicating parts of speech, etymology in brackets, and definitions of possible meanings.
This is a slidecast about different techniques for acquiring language in the real world. The presentation runs about 20 minutes. The full transcript of this talk, along with the original presentation for reading along, can be found at:
http://iclaudius.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/91/
This document defines and provides examples of different types of sentences:
- A sentence is a group of words that conveys a complete thought or idea through a subject and predicate. There are four main types of sentences - simple/declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory.
- Declarative sentences make statements and end with periods. Imperative sentences give commands and end with periods or exclamation points. Interrogative sentences ask questions and end with question marks. Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion and end with exclamation points.
- The document provides examples of each sentence type and a practice identifying whether sample sentences are declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.
This document provides 3 keys to better listening comprehension:
1. Understand what makes native speakers hard to understand, such as similar vowels/diphthongs, shortened and linked sounds, contracted verbs/negatives, weak forms, and phonetic links.
2. Improve your pronunciation by being aware of common traps like the same spelling representing different sounds and identifying word stress.
3. Learn primarily with your ears rather than your eyes by focusing on listening rather than reading. This allows you to better comprehend native speech patterns.
The document discusses idiomatic expressions in English and their meanings. It provides examples of common idioms such as "hit the books" meaning to study, "hit the sack" meaning to go to bed, "sit tight" meaning to wait patiently, "pitch in" meaning to help, "ring a bell" meaning something reminds you of something else, and "under the weather" meaning to feel sick. Each idiom is presented with its meaning and an example sentence to demonstrate its usage.
This document contains the agenda and notes for an English class. It discusses reviewing vocabulary homework and sentences, reviewing an assigned reading, and introducing the class to transitions, rhetorical modes, and the next essay assignment on obtaining resilience through adversity. The class will discuss listing, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and chronological patterns of organization. Examples are provided and the class will practice these patterns. Finally, the class will continue watching the film "Life is Beautiful" and homework is assigned for the next class.
The document provides examples of dialogue writing and basic rules for formatting dialogue in a story. It discusses starting a new paragraph for each new speaker, making it clear who is speaking, balancing dialogue with action, and resolving discussions by the end of the page. It also covers punctuation usage within dialogue, including using quotation marks, dashes, ellipses and ending sentences with periods, exclamation points or question marks.
This document provides tips for writing concisely. It advises setting a clear tone and getting straight to the point without unnecessary words or qualifiers. Strong language with descriptive verbs and adjectives is encouraged over weak or vague terms. Fillers like "I feel" should be avoided, as should long-winded phrases, rhetorical questions, and specialized jargon. Active voice, specific details, and a forceful yet not rude tone are recommended for clear, concise writing.
The document defines and provides examples of four sentence types: interrogative sentences which ask questions and end with question marks, imperative sentences which give commands and end with periods, exclamatory sentences which express strong feelings and end with exclamation points, and declarative sentences which make statements and end with periods. It then identifies examples as belonging to one of these four sentence types.
This document discusses the four types of sentences in English: declarative sentences make statements and end with a period, interrogative sentences ask questions and end with a question mark, imperative sentences give orders and can end with a period or exclamation point, and exclamatory sentences express strong feelings and end with an exclamation point. Examples are provided for each sentence type to illustrate their distinguishing features.
Este documento presenta conceptos básicos de la teoría conductista en psicología. Explica que el conductismo estudia objetivamente la conducta a través de la observación de estímulos y respuestas. Identifica a los principales filósofos conductistas como Watson, Skinner, Thorndike y Pavlov. Describe el rol del docente en enfocarse en proveer conocimiento de forma centralizada, y el rol del estudiante en ser pasivo y obedecer órdenes. Finalmente, propone una actividad grupal de dramatización de casos y su relación con la te
El documento resume varias teorías sobre la patogénesis molecular del cáncer. Explica que la mayoría de los cánceres se originan a partir de un único clon de células debido a una mutación genética. También describe la teoría del campo del cáncer, en la que un pequeño número de células en un órgano sufren transformación maligna tras sufrir cambios bajo la influencia de agentes etiológicos. Además, explica que la carcinogénesis es un proceso gradual de múltiples pasos que a
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera avançada, tela grande e bateria de longa duração por um preço acessível. O aparelho tem como objetivo atrair mais consumidores para a marca e aumentar sua participação no competitivo mercado de smartphones.
Dicas para quem precisa desenvolver apresentações. Referências de Lessig Method, Presentation Zen e Guy Kawasaki. Mostra como evoluir uma apresentação.
Schroders - La economía global en imágenes (febrero 2017)Finect
En la infografía de este mes ilustramos la amenaza para el crecimiento global que plantea el aumento de la inflación y las políticas de "Trump" de "América primero", así como el riesgo político en Europa.
Donald is a dinosaur who always wakes up late and rushes through his morning routine before biking to school. At school, Donald's favorite subjects are music and history, though he is not very good at playing the violin. He gets scared when learning about huge dinosaurs from the past that were over 11 meters tall and weighed 100,000 kilos. After school Donald likes to play football with friends before doing homework and eating his favorite food, pizza, for dinner.
El documento presenta un análisis FODA de una institución de enfermería comunitaria. Identifica sus fortalezas como equipos de salud capacitados y comprometidos, y sectorización de la población; debilidades como recursos humanos insuficientes y baja motivación; oportunidades como una reforma de salud que promueve el modelo familiar; y amenazas como escasa participación comunitaria e información sobre el nuevo modelo. El análisis FODA se utilizará para desarrollar un plan estratégico que aproveche las fort
The document discusses the coal mine rehabilitation process at the Ensham mine in Central Queensland. It describes how the mine progresses by removing overburden to access the coal seam and depositing the spoil behind. It also discusses the legal requirement to rehabilitate the land to its previous use, which involves replanting vegetation and monitoring the site. Images show the mine area before, during, and after rehabilitation to return it to grazing land.
1) O documento discute modelos de comunicação humana, incluindo as teorias de Saussure, Jakobson e Malmberg.
2) É analisado o modelo linear da Teoria da Informação e modelos circulares que enfatizam a reciprocidade da comunicação.
3) As funções da linguagem proposta por Jakobson são explicadas, incluindo funções referencial, emotiva, conativa, fática, metalinguística e poética.
La empresa tiene 15 años de experiencia en el mercado, cuenta con más de 60 colaboradores y atiende a más de 19.000 marcas a través de 900 canales autorizados.
El documento presenta un análisis FODA de una empresa turística. Identifica sus fortalezas como la variedad de productos, habilidades de marketing y liderazgo, y capacidades administrativas. Señala como debilidades la escasez de personal administrativo y falta de control y dirección. Entre las oportunidades se encuentran nuevos mercados, alianzas e internacionalización. Las amenazas incluyen posibles ataques legales ambientalistas. El análisis FODA busca determinar estrategias a partir de estas evaluaciones internas y externas
This document provides an overview of curriculum materials for Grade 5 covering English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Science. It includes curriculum alignment documents, curriculum maps, curriculum guides, and lesson plans for each quarter. The materials are designed to help teachers plan instruction aligned to standards in each subject area.
Understanding the Topic and Main Idea of Readings - 文章のトピックと主旨を理解するCOCOJUKU plus
This document discusses how to identify the topic and main idea in paragraphs and essays. It explains that paragraphs and essays are structured similarly, with a topic sentence that introduces the topic and main idea followed by supporting details. To identify the main idea, look for the author's overall feelings or message about the topic. The document provides examples of paragraphs and a short essay to illustrate these concepts.
This document contains an English lesson on word meanings and connotations. It discusses how words can have both a dictionary definition (denotation) and feelings/associations (connotation) that are positive, negative, or neutral. Examples are given of word pairs with different connotations. Students are asked to identify the connotation of phrases and look up word meanings. The lesson emphasizes that understanding denotations and connotations are important for precisely describing word meanings.
The document discusses strategies for developing vocabulary skills. It outlines different types of vocabulary including listening, speaking, reading and writing vocabulary. It provides tips for choosing words to teach like examining the text type and determining if words appear in directive, non-directive or mis-directive contexts. Strategies for enhancing vocabulary are discussed like developing a reading habit, using context clues, dictionaries and thesauruses, understanding word roots and maintaining a personal word list.
The document provides tips for taking reading exams, including how to plan time and understand the scoring system, how to approach different question types, and reading techniques. Some key tips are to skim first to understand the overall content, scan for specific details, read questions carefully, find and highlight relevant information in the text, and use context clues for unfamiliar vocabulary. Different question types require locating relevant information, using evidence from the text, and rewriting answers in your own words without copying directly.
1) The document discusses wordiness in writing and provides examples of wordy sentences.
2) It gives an example of a wordy 31-word sentence that is reduced to a clearer 13-word sentence by removing unnecessary words.
3) The document provides five examples of types of wordiness to avoid, such as redundant words, empty phrases, vague expressions, unnecessary phrases, and passive voice. It suggests being concise by using the simplest words that convey meaning.
- A dictionary is a reference book that lists words alphabetically and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information. It is used to look up unknown words, confirm meanings, and check spellings.
- Using a dictionary has advantages like increasing knowledge and vocabulary, but it also has disadvantages like requiring training to use effectively and not specifying the current usage of expressions.
- Learners should only look up words that seem important to understanding after finishing the surrounding text, and wait to look up new words from class until after the lesson to avoid interrupting comprehension.
This document discusses reading skills and strategies for improving reading comprehension. It defines reading skills as the ability to understand written text and notes that reading skills are important for English language learners to improve their English abilities. It then outlines different types of reading skills like skimming, scanning, intensive reading and extensive reading. The document also discusses building reading comprehension through strategies like reading various texts, building vocabulary, and taking notes. Specific skills and strategies are provided to help students with reading comprehension, such as predicting, finding context clues, and eliminating wrong answers. Different types of context clues that can aid comprehension are also defined.
The document describes a 5-day workshop to teach basic English skills to students. The workshop covered grammar, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Each day focused on a different topic, such as parts of speech, reading comprehension, public speaking, and conversation skills. Students were given worksheets and compositions to complete each day, applying the skills learned. By the end of the workshop, students prepared a 150-word composition encompassing all parts of speech covered during the five days.
This document discusses the eight parts of speech in English: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. It provides definitions and examples for each part of speech. Nouns refer to people, places, things, events or ideas. Pronouns replace nouns. Verbs indicate actions or states of being. Adjectives describe nouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. Prepositions show relationships of time, place or direction. Conjunctions join words and phrases. Interjections express strong emotions. Understanding parts of speech is essential for determining word meanings in sentences.
This document provides an overview and strategies for the different sections of the IELTS exam, including Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It discusses the format, skills assessed, and strategies for each section. For Listening, it describes the form completion and multiple choice question types and strategies. For Reading, it outlines the True/False/Not Given and table completion question types. And for Speaking Part 1, it provides an overview of the introduction and interview section and strategies such as listening carefully, giving relevant examples, and appearing confident.
This document provides an overview and strategies for the different sections of the IELTS exam, including Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It discusses the format, skills assessed, and strategies for each section. For Listening, it describes the form completion and multiple choice question types and strategies. For Reading, it outlines the True/False/Not Given and table completion question types. And for Speaking Part 1, it provides an overview of the introduction and interview section and strategies such as listening carefully, giving relevant examples, and appearing confident.
This document provides guidance for learning new English words by writing definitions, parts of speech, example sentences, related words, and word families. It explains that students will be quizzed on 3-4 words by writing sentences that follow a given rule, such as beginning each sentence with "Today", to demonstrate understanding beyond just memorization. Correct usage and grammar will earn points while misunderstanding words or making errors will lose points. The goal is to help students learn new vocabulary in a practical way.
This document provides an agenda for an English class. It includes plans to sign up for literature circles, discuss using dictionaries and dictionary skills, review summarizing and using context clues, learn about determining a paragraph's topic, and practice annotating a text. Students are assigned to complete chapter checks and review exercises from their textbooks as homework.
This document provides advice on various aspects of academic writing such as general advice, planning and organizing, reading and researching, using sources, specific types of writing, style and editing, and the English language. Some key points covered include proving an argument with examples and citations, organizing an essay to present an argument clearly, revising extensively, asking questions to determine essay structure, properly citing sources to avoid plagiarism, and using grammar structures like articles, verb agreement, and punctuation correctly. The document offers guidance on writing effectively for academic purposes.
The document provides an overview of the IELTS exam, including its various modules of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It discusses the IELTS band score scale and how it corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference. It then goes into more detail about the Listening and Reading modules, outlining the types of questions assessed and strategies for answering different question formats. The document also summarizes the Speaking module, including typical topics for Part 1 introductions and interviews, and strategies for this section. Finally, it discusses the Writing module and introduces Task 1, describing graphs and charts.
The document provides an overview of the IELTS exam, including its various modules of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It discusses the IELTS band score scale and how it corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference. It then goes into more detail about the Listening and Reading modules, outlining the types of questions assessed and strategies for answering different question formats. The document also summarizes the Speaking module, including typical topics for Part 1 introductions and interviews, and strategies for this section. Finally, it discusses the Writing module and introduces Task 1, describing graphs and charts.
The document provides an overview of the IELTS exam, including its four components (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). It discusses the listening and reading modules in more detail, outlining the types of questions, skills assessed, strategies for different question formats, and scoring. For listening, it describes the form completion and multiple choice questions. For reading, it discusses true/false/not given questions and table completion. It also provides an overview of the speaking test, outlining the three parts, skills assessed, and typical topics for Part 1 (introductions and interviews).
Correct intonation and stress are key to speaking English fluently. Intonation refers to the rhythm and melody of speech, while stress refers to emphasizing certain syllables in words. The document provides exercises for students to practice distinguishing words using minimal pairs that differ in just one phoneme, as well as exercises practicing sentence stress. It explains that in English, content words like nouns and verbs are usually stressed, while function words like articles and prepositions are usually not stressed. Understanding stress patterns is important for both pronunciation and comprehension in English.
The document provides information about teaching the TOEIC exam. It discusses the background of the TOEIC test and introduces a textbook called "Tactics for TOEIC" that is designed to help students prepare. The textbook covers all parts of the TOEIC listening and reading tests over 28 units. Each unit focuses on two test-taking skills, introducing and practicing each skill with a mini-test at the end. The document also provides guidance on how to teach students using the textbook, such as focusing on skills like inference, paraphrasing, and avoiding distractors common in the exam.
The document provides information about teaching the TOEIC exam. It discusses the background of the TOEIC test and introduces a textbook called "Tactics for TOEIC" that is designed to help students prepare. The textbook covers all parts of the TOEIC listening and reading tests over 28 units. Each unit focuses on two test-taking skills, introducing and practicing each skill with a mini-test at the end. The document also provides guidance on how to teach students using the textbook, such as focusing on skills like inference, paraphrasing, and avoiding distractors common in the exam.
This document provides an overview of communication skills, including definitions of communication, the key elements of listening, speaking, reading and writing. It discusses active listening and its five key elements. It also outlines techniques for active reading like underlining, note-taking, and the SQ3R method. Key elements of writing like vocabulary, sentence structure and punctuation are mentioned. Finally, it discusses grammar and some common state verbs.
Understanding the Parts of a Paragraph - パラグラフを理解するCOCOJUKU plus
This document discusses the parts of a paragraph, including the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence. It explains that the topic sentence states what the paragraph is about, while supporting sentences provide additional details. The concluding sentence restates the topic and bridges to the next paragraph. The document also distinguishes between a paragraph's topic, which is the overall subject, and its main idea, which is the author's specific point about the topic. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts.
This document discusses the listening skill of predicting while listening to a story. It explains that predicting engages the listener and helps them connect to the story by making connections between new information and what is already known. The document provides examples of words and phrases used to express different levels of certainty in predictions from 100% certainty down to 0%. It identifies cues like main ideas, mood, and mental images that can help a listener predict what may happen next. Finally, it encourages applying predicting techniques while listening and gives an example prediction question.
Standard Listening Speech - Level 4
English Intonations and Stress
今回は「抑揚と強調」です。
英語音には音の上下の変化という抑揚と音の強弱の変化である強調という要素があります。
これらによって話し手の”意見”や”態度”など様々な表現が可能になります。
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
हिंदी वर्णमाला पीपीटी, hindi alphabet PPT presentation, hindi varnamala PPT, Hindi Varnamala pdf, हिंदी स्वर, हिंदी व्यंजन, sikhiye hindi varnmala, dr. mulla adam ali, hindi language and literature, hindi alphabet with drawing, hindi alphabet pdf, hindi varnamala for childrens, hindi language, hindi varnamala practice for kids, https://www.drmullaadamali.com
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
3. Introduction
• In written English, some words and phrases
appear frequently
• Knowing these words can improve speed and
understanding
4. Automatic Decoding
Recognizing common English words
- Learn words that appear frequently
- Learn their place in a sentence
Seeing the same word
Understanding on sight from word parts
5. Recognizing Common English Words
• Learn common English words to:
- understand the sentence quickly
- know the word's role easily
• Look for others while reading
6. Recognizing Common English Words
Pronoun: I, You, She, It, They, These, etc...
Preposition: Into, On, Over, Through, etc...
Conjunction: And, When, Which, Than, etc...
Noun: Way, One, Time, Thing, Person, etc...
7. Recognizing Common English Words
Verb: Do, Get, Give, Put, Use, etc...
Adjective: Good, New, Same, Other, etc...
Adverb: Even, Only, Also, So, Very, etc...
Auxiliary Verbs: Could, Must, Should, etc...
Can you think of others?
8. Recognizing Common English Words
• Some common words have many
meanings
• Learn to recognize their role in the
sentence
9. Recognizing Common English Words
[Example 1]
Have:
I have three dollars.
Have you seen the new film?
I have never been to Osaka.
10. Recognizing Common English Words
[Example 2]
That:
Is that your new car?
I know that you are talented.
Is this the pen that you used?
11. Seeing the Same Word
• Look for the same word appearing
many times in the sentence or in
different sentences
• Learn common longer words
READ! READ! READ!
12. Seeing the Same Word
• Match the keyword
• The goal is under 1 second!
1. they thy they then thirty them they
2. been bean been bane beon bene been
3. there their there theyt thear there threr
4. much must many much mush mast much
13. Understanding From Word Parts
• Learn to recognize parts of words
• Use spelling clues and location in the sentence
Example: I locked _ _e door.
Focus on Important Parts of the Sentence!
14. Understanding From Word Parts
• Try to guess these words by looking at only a part of them
w_s _r _re w_o
th_ lik_ _ver _ll
bee_ i_to _ime h_ve
15. Understanding From Word Parts
[Answers]
was or are who
the like over ill
been into time have
16. Conclusion
• Understanding words on sight
• Read quickly and focus on meaning
Common Words
Same Words
Parts of W_r_s
Strong English readers can recognize a word on sight from only seeing a small part. They understand automatically because they are familiar with common words. You can learn to recognize a word based on spelling and also its place in the sentence. For example, many nouns in English appear with the word "the" in front of them. By knowing these words on sight, readers can focus on the more important parts of the sentence.
Look at these common words and fill in the blanks. In a "top down" system, the ability to understand a word on sight is one of the skills to help you read a sentence quickly. By knowing these words, readers can save time and focus on understanding the overall meaning of the sentence.
Now let’s look at the answers: was, or, are, who, the, like, over, all, been, into, time, have
In this lesson we learned about automatic decoding. This means recognizing a word on sight without having to think or translate. The word should immediately form an image in your mind. This will allow you to read quickly and focus on the important elements of the sentence. As your English improves, you will learn more common English words and become able to see them in sentences more easily. Soon you will recognize many words from only seeing a part of them.