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English Reviewer Flashcards

1
Q

is a multifaceted
process involving word
recognition, comprehension,
fluency, and motivation.

A

Reading

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Q

WHY DO WE READ?

A
  1. Improve language
    acquisition
  2. Improve Spelling,
    Grammar, and Writing
  3. Improve Reading
    Comprehension
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3
Q

Reading longer text for pleasure and
developing a general understanding.
This is commonly done outside class
hours.

A

Extensive Reading

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4
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Reading short text with specific
details for the sake of learning and
tasks.

A

Intensive Reading

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This is the approach used in
class.

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Intensive Reading

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6
Q

Is a medium of human
communication that represents
language with signs and symbols

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Writing

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7
Q

APPROACHES IN READING (List em)

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Extensive Reading and Intensive Reading

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WHY DO WE WRITE?

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  1. Express ourselves
  2. Promote beliefs
  3. Advocate changes
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9
Q

the ability to use language
and express your opinions
well, especially when you
are speaking in public.

A

eloquence

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10
Q

connotes the expression and representation of
ideas either in spoken or written form.

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Text

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11
Q

is generally considered as written material,
especially longer pieces of writing as in a book, a
letter or a newspaper.

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Text

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12
Q

Text is generally considered as ______________,
especially longer pieces of writing as in a book, a
letter or a newspaper

A

written material

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13
Q

is generally considered as written material,
especially longer pieces of writing as in ___________________

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a book, a
letter or a newspaper.

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14
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a group of ideas put together to make a point or one
central idea .

A

Text

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15
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also made up of sentences.

A

Text

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16
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A formal, orderly and usually extended
expression of thought on a subject; connected
speech or writing; a linguistic unit (as a
conversation or a story) larger than a sentence.
(Merriam-Webster)

A

connected discourse?

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17
Q

A formal, orderly and usually extended
expression of thought on a subject;

A

connected discourse

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18
Q

connected
speech or writing;

A

connected discourse

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19
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a linguistic unit (as a
conversation or a story) larger than a sentence.
(Merriam-Webster)

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connected discourse

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20
Q

Give examples of connected discourse

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1) Journal/Diary
2) News Article
3) Anectdotes
4) Critiques
5) Research

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21
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Purpose of connected discourse?

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1) To inform
2) To persuade
3) To entertain

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21
Q

it gives facts,
instructions
or directions
to the
readers.

A

To inform

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22
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this shows an appeal
to the reader’s emotion
or to prevail on (a
person) to do
something.

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To PERSUADE

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23
Q

to provide
someone
amusement or
enjoyment.

A

To entertain

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24
Q

WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF A TEXT?

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COHESION, COHERENCE, INTENTIONALITY, ACCEPTABILITY, INFORMATIVITY, SITUATIONALITY and INTERTEXTUALITY

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25
Q

The elements of
the text are
linked together.

A

COHESION

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25
Q

The organization
and connection of
ideas in a text.

A

COHERENCE

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26
Q

A text must be
written with a
purpose whether
that is to inform,
persuade, or
entertain.

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INTENTIONALITY

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27
Q

A group or a
number of people
shall accept the text.

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ACCEPTABILITY

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28
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This quality of the text
focuses on the amount
of new information
embedded on it.

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INFORMATIVITY

29
Q

This refers to the
socio-cultural
appropriateness of
the text.

A

SITUATIONALITY

30
Q

A text exists because of
another text or an
event.

A

INTERTEXTUALITY

31
Q

RULES IN WRITING

A

1) BEGIN WITH A TOPIC SENTENCE.
2) DISCUSS ONE POINT AFTER ANOTHER.
3) INTRODUCE NEW POINTS WITH A SIGNAL WORD.
4) SUPPORT EACH DETAIL WITH CONVICTION.
5) END WITH A CONCLUDED SENTENCE.

32
Q

a skillful or efficient way of
doing or achieving something.

A

Technique

33
Q

It is a process of generating
creative ideas and solutions
through intensive and freewheeling
group discussion

A

Brainstorming

34
Q

A group creativity technique by which
efforts are made to find a conclusion for a
specific problem by gathering a list of
ideas spontaneously contributed by its
members.

A

Brainstorming

35
Q

Brainstorming is what?

A

A group creativity technique

36
Q

Who said this:
A group creativity technique by which
efforts are made to find a conclusion for a
specific problem by gathering a list of
ideas spontaneously contributed by its
members.

A

Alex Faickney Osborn (1953)

37
Q

simply involves listing
ideas about a particular
topic.

A

IDEA LISTING

38
Q

is a visual representation of ideas
and their connections with one
another, also called webbing or
clustering.

A

IDEA MAPPING

39
Q

an idea is examined from six
distinct viewpoints.

A

CUBING

40
Q

Writing what comes into your mind;
Continues writing without inhibitions
and not minding errors in spelling
and grammar.

A

FREE WRITING

41
Q

Going to the library or
checking out websites on the
internet,thenmakingalist or
map of new ideas.

A

RESEARCHING

42
Q

ADVANTAGES OF
BRAINSTORMING?

A

1) It encourages creative thinking .

2) All Ideas are accepted

3) It makes everyone part of a team.

4) It is exciting and easy.

5) It only works when everyone in the room
has something to say.

6) Without strict control or a leader present, the
the group may take a long time to get the
solutions.

7) Group with a large members will not be
effect.

8) People with high emotions are not allowed.

43
Q

STEPS IN EFFECTIVE
BRAINSTORMING?

A

1) Layout the problem
you want to solve.
2) Identify the objectives
of a possible solution.
3) Try to generate
solutions individually.
4) When your problems,
objectives, and personal
solutions are clear, work as
a group.

44
Q

a communication tool that uses visual
symbols to express knowledge,
concepts, thoughts, or ideas and the
relationship between them.

A

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

45
Q

KINDS OF GRAPHIC
ORGANIZERS?

A

1) Clock Diagram
2) Venn Diagram
3) Y - Chart
4) Cycle Diagram
5) Star Diagram
6) Fishbone Map
7) Plot Diagram
8) Timeline

46
Q

BENEFITS OF GRAPHIC
ORGANIZERS

A

1) Helps visualize or present information in a
the way that is easier to comprehend.

2) Provide the opportunity to actively
contribute and participate in the learning
process.

3) Develops cognitive skills such as
brainstorming, critical and creative
thinking, categorizing, and prioritizing
content, reflection, etc.

47
Q

is a map of your essay.
It shows what information each
section or paragraph will contain,
and in what order.

A

Outline

48
Q

Most outlines use
________________________ to
arrange information and convey
points. (George Mason University
Writing Center, 2016)

A

Numbers and/or bullet points

49
Q

Most outlines use
numbers and/or bullet points to
arrange information and convey
points. (______________)

A

George Mason University
Writing Center, 2016

50
Q

Planning for writing or creating a summary that gives the essential features of a text.

A

Outlining

51
Q

Outline formats?

A

1) Decimal Outline
2) ALPHANUMERIC

52
Q

-is a system of decimal notation that clearly shows
how every level of the outline relates to the larger
whole.

A

Decimal Outline

53
Q

-ideas are organized through numbers and decimals.

A

Decimal Outline

54
Q

is a form of outlining
that shows how every part of a paper
relates to the rest of the paper.

A

Decimal Outline

55
Q

outline requires periods after each point.

A

ALPHANUMERIC

56
Q

Rulez for Alphanumerics:

A

1) Use Roman numerals to list the main ideas (I., II., III., IV., …). And
always capitalize words.
2) Use capital letters for major details of the ideas (A., B., C., D., …).
3) Use Arabic numerals to provide minor details (1., 2., 3., 4., …).
4) Use lowercase letters if you need further division (a., b., c., d., …)

57
Q

Systematic arrangement
of ideas using broad topic
in the form of words or
simple phrases as
headers.

A

TOPIC OUTLINE

58
Q

-shorter and easier to
make.

A

TOPIC OUTLINE

58
Q

-lists each section of the piece as
a full sentence.

A

SENTENCE OUTLINE

59
Q

-Remember to use correct
punctuation.

A

SENTENCE OUTLINE

60
Q

Also known as EXPANDED
OUTLINE.

A

SENTENCE OUTLINE

61
Q

-Makes actual essay writing
easier.

A

SENTENCE OUTLINE

62
Q

STEPS IN WRITING AN OUTLINE

A

1) Purpose
2) Audience
3) Thesis Statement

63
Q

Determine the purpose of your paper.

A

Purpose

64
Q

Determine the audience you are writing for.

A

Audience

65
Q

Develop the thesis of your paper.

A

Thesis Statement

66
Q

List all the ideas that you want to include in
your paper.

A

Brainstorm

67
Q

Group related ideas together.

A

Organize

68
Q

Arrange material in subsections from general to
specific or from abstract to concrete.

A

Order

69
Q

Create main and subheadings.

A

Label

70
Q

PRINCIPLES OF OUTLINING?

A

1) COORDINATION
2) SUBORDINATION
3) DIVISION
4) PARALLEL CONSTRUCTION

71
Q

BENEFITS OF OUTLINING

A

1) It easily shows the relationship of ideas.
2) It helps organize your ideas.
3) It simplifies and helps you save
4) Time in writing.
5) It helps effective speaking.

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