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This document defines and provides examples for 10 vocabulary words: gestures, mundane, distinct, depression, toxic, prolonged, psychotherapy, nondurable, subordinate, and continuity. Each entry includes the definition and an example sentence using the word. The document is aimed at building vocabulary understanding.
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Vocab one constrict primitve
The document defines 6 vocabulary words: constrict means to make smaller or tighten, dilated means expanded, disembodied means separated from the body, halting means slow and uncertain, remote means distant or far away, and primitive means basic or primary. Examples are provided to illustrate the meaning of each word, such as a pupil constricting when exposed to light or disembodied puppet hands disturbing someone.
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The document discusses how experiences can change our perspectives and personalities. It describes an incident where Alton Fitzgerald White was detained by police at his apartment for no reason other than the color of his skin. This negatively affected White by changing his previously naïve view of the world as just to one recognizing the presence of racism and unfairness. After learning the police had actually detained the Hispanic men who committed the crime, White felt angry and upset about the realization of how many innocent black men are wrongly convicted. His experience demonstrated that the world is not always as one pictures it and that this incident made his life change permanently.
Writing a paragraph
The document provides instructions for writing a paragraph, stating that it should include a topic sentence as the first sentence, at least three or four detail sentences supporting the main idea, the use of at least two transition words, and a concluding or summary sentence as the last sentence.
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This document provides guidance on reading and interpreting various types of graphic and electronic information. It outlines a general approach to graphics that involves understanding the title, organization, variables, purpose, and data. The main types of graphics covered are tables, graphs, charts, diagrams, maps, and photographs. Specific instructions are provided for reading and analyzing each type, such as identifying comparisons in tables, trends in graphs, processes in flowcharts, and scales and key points in maps. Exercises are included throughout to help readers apply the strategies.
Eng 091 research project2
This document outlines a research project assignment with three parts. Part one requires students to read at least one book chapter or full book, as well as three reliable online sources, and summarize each source on a source sheet. Part two allows students to choose between writing a 4-5 page research paper or giving a 10 minute presentation on their topic. Both require proper citations. Part three is a one page reflection paper describing the research process and what was learned.
Chapter 6
This document discusses thought patterns in writing and their importance for readers. There are six common thought patterns: illustration/example, definition, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, classification, and chronological order/process. Recognizing an author's thought pattern helps readers make accurate predictions and better notes. The class will be split into groups, each teaching one thought pattern. Other useful patterns discussed are statement and clarification, summary, addition, and spatial order. Students will write paragraphs using thought patterns and begin a research project.
Chapter 6.2
There are six common thought patterns authors use to organize information: illustration/example, definition, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, classification, and chronological order/process. Recognizing the thought pattern can help the reader make accurate predictions and better study the material. The class will be split into groups, each teaching one thought pattern through its characteristics, examples, and an exercise. Other useful patterns are statement and clarification, summary, and addition. Transition words are important for recognizing and writing with different organizational structures.
Main idea review
The passage discusses the importance of patents and the patent system. It notes that many modern inventions like the telephone and automobile may never have been developed without patent protection, as it provides an incentive for inventors by allowing them to protect their ideas from being copied. Key principles of the US patent system originated in England, including granting exclusive rights to inventors in exchange for publicly disclosing their inventions. The US Constitution established a uniform patent law, and the first patent was issued in 1790. The Patent Office has grown significantly over time to examine over 1,000 applications per week.
Research choices
The document provides instructions for a research project consisting of three steps. Step one is to choose a topic that interests you, excluding biographies. Step two involves reading three articles on the topic, writing summaries of each, and compiling the sources and summaries into an annotated bibliography. Step three is to present the research findings to the class using one of five formats: a poster, brochure, song/rap, PowerPoint presentation, or five paragraph essay. The project must include an annotated bibliography in MLA format listing the three sources with a short summary of each.
Ch05 details and transitions
This chapter discusses understanding paragraphs through supporting details and transitions. It explains that paragraphs contain a topic, main idea, supporting details, and transitions between ideas. Supporting details can include examples, facts, reasons, descriptions, and steps, and serve to prove or explain the main idea. Transitions guide the reader between ideas using words like time markers, enumeration, continuation, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect. The chapter teaches how to identify these components in a paragraph and paraphrase the ideas.
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- 2. gestures • Definition – movements • Example – You can communicate with spoken words, written symbols, facial expression, and gestures.
- 3. mundane • Definition – Ordinary; every day • Example – Eating and getting dressed are two mundane activities that seldom appear in short stories.
- 4. distinct • Definition – unique • Example – Janet’s perfume was so distinct that people could identify her as readily by the smell as by sight or by her voice.
- 5. depression • Definition – gloominess • Example – After her mother passed away, Erica suffered from severe depression and began drinking heavily.
- 6. toxic • Definition – poisonous • Example – Many household cleaners are toxic and should be kept away from children.
- 7. prolonged • Definition – Long-term; extended time • Example – Pete’s fear of commitment led to a prolonged engagement—5 years— before he finally consented to a date for the wedding.
- 8. psychotherapy • Definition – Mental treatment • Example – After his tour in Iraq, James suffered from nightmares and agreed to undergo psychotherapy.
- 9. nondurable • Definition – Unsturdy; not lasting • Example – Fruits and vegetables are nondurable goods because they go bad so quickly.
- 10. subordinate • Definition – inferior • Example – Patty is a mere line cook, subordinate to the chef, the kitchen manager, and the restaurant manager. She is their subordinate.
- 11. continuity • Definition – Connection; sameness • Example – For continuity’s sake, Karen used similar colors in her dining room and living room.