Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
100
What is the main idea of a text?
the most important idea in a paragraph (first or second sentence in a paragraph)
100
What's the difference between recognize and pay attention?
Recognize
Other words: Remember, something you have seen before, recall,
Did you recognize (remember) the restaurant we ate in last year?
When I turned back to my neighborhood, the neighbors recognized me.
Pay attention:
Pay attention
Other words: focus, take note of, listen/watch carefully,
In school you have to pay attention (focus, listen/watch carefully) in all of your lessons.
Pay attention (focus) to your friend when she tells you a secret.
Pay attention with little kids.
100
What is needed to make inferences?
Text and schema (what you already know from your own knowledge or experiences)
100
What does a metalsmith do? What do they also work on repairing?
metalsmith is a skilled artisan who works with metal to create, repair, or modify objects. This can include jewelry, sculptures, tools, and household items.
historic artifacts for places like the museum
200
What do the details of a text do for the reader? What 5 questions do details answer?
You may win the full points or half if you can only answer part of the question
give more information/ context to explain the main idea. Details answer the 5 W’s – who, what, when, where, why, and how
200
What is communication? What is nonverbal communication?
Talking with people, exchange information and ideas, connecting with people
eye contact or any thing that is under body language (body and hand gestures, eye contact,
200
An adjective that causes a feeling of wanting to do something
inspiring
200
What is the purpose of this text?
"
For people who want to reach the top, a master’s degree, once a leg up, now looks like a bare minimum. In America, about 40% of graduates hold a second degree of some sort. Britain’s universities hand out four advanced degrees for every five undergraduate ones. Yet there are growing reasons to question whether this educational “arms race” is very bright. Data suggest that a staggering number of master’s courses offer students no financial return at all.
Lately researchers have been getting better at figuring out how far master’s degrees boost earnings, across a wide range of disciplines. Their findings, detailed in our story, should shame many universities. But for clever young things, the results are also reassuring. It is perfectly possible to join the elites without handing graduate colleges a king’s ransom." The Economist, Mark Johnson
Mostly informing but it has a touch of entertainment through its language choice like "clever young things" which is a bit more playful.
300
What makes a paragraph?
Four parts:
Topic Sentence - introduces ONE topic that you’ll be talking about.
Supporting Ideas - they support your main idea (topic sentence) and give more information.
Supporting Details - aka your evidence (citations, references, and quotes).
Conclusion Sentence - summarizing your details.
300
When do we use the simple past vs past continuous?
Simple Past (Past Simple)
Used for a completed action in the past.
- The action started and finished at a specific time.
- Often used with time expressions like yesterday, last night, two days ago, in 2010, etc.
Past Continuous (Past Progressive)
Used for an action that was happening at a specific time in the past.
- Often interrupted by another action (which is in simple past).
- Describes background details in a story.
- Often used with while and when.
300
How can making inferences help deepen your understanding in a text?
Making inferences allows readers to go beyond the surface of a text and uncover deeper meanings. Instead of just relying on what is directly stated, inferences help readers connect clues, fill in missing details, and understand implied messages.
300
Read the following paragraphs about four films and then identify the purpose and audience of each paragraph.
To create the feeling of being gripped in a vice, the director, May Lee, uses a variety of elements to gradually increase the tension. The creepy, haunting melody that subtly enhances the earlier scenes becomes ever more insistent, rising to a disturbing crescendo toward the end of the movie. The desperation of the actors, combined with the claustrophobic atmosphere and tight camera angles create a realistic firestorm, from which there is little hope of escape. Walking out of the theater at the end feels like staggering out of a Roman dungeon.
The purpose of this paragraph is to analyze the filmmaking techniques used by the director, May Lee, to build tension and create an intense emotional experience for the audience.
The audience for this paragraph is likely film enthusiasts, critics, or anyone interested in the technical aspects of filmmaking.
400
What are Multi-word verbs? What are the different types we looked at in class?
Multi-Word verbs are verbs that consist of a verb and one or two particles (words that don’t fit into the 8 parts of speech) or prepositions (words that show a relationship between elements in a sentence. They can show a relationship between place, time, and direction).
Verb + a preposition (e.g. up, over, in, down)/ particle
There are three types of multi-word verbs
Phrasal verbs, prepositional verbs and phrasal-prepositional verbs
400
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
What are the supporting details? (name at least 3)
"During further discussion, Wong said she felt this study’s findings made sense that this level of fitness early on in life would be associated with longevity. “(It’s) also reassuring because sometimes we hear about extreme exercises causing problems,” she continued. “I would love to see more studies showing (a) a correlation between exercise later in life. Also, there’s a difference when someone continues exercising and (this) study was specifically just looking at one’s ability at one point in their life, but doesn’t speak to what happens later or who kept it up. Maybe there’d be a bigger difference between people who continued to exercise later in life.” Zaslow told MNT she found the study interesting as it contradicts many other studies that previously show extreme exercise may increase rates of cardiac events, and changes in cardiac structure or function. “Next steps include further studies of other types of athletes as this study was exclusively runners,” she said. “Additionally, comparing a broader range of athletes to determine if there is an optimal amount or intensity of exercise to best promote longevity.” https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/extreme-exercise-lifespan#Further-research-needed-on-types-duration-of-exercise
Main Idea:
The study suggests that a high level of fitness early in life is associated with longevity, but further research is needed to explore exercise habits later in life and across different types of athletes.
Supporting Details:
- Wong agrees that early-life fitness is linked to longevity and finds the study reassuring.
- She mentions concerns about extreme exercise and suggests more studies on exercise later in life.
- The study only looked at fitness at one point in time, not long-term exercise habits.
- Zaslow notes that the study contradicts previous research on extreme exercise and heart health risks.
- She emphasizes the need for further studies on different types of athletes and optimal exercise levels for longevity.
400
Describe the difference between synthesizing and summarizing information
Summarizing
Definition: Summarizing is the process of condensing information by identifying the main points and key details while leaving out unnecessary details.
Purpose:
- To provide a brief overview of the original text.
- To focus on what the text says without adding new ideas.
Synthesizing
Definition: Synthesizing is the process of combining information from multiple sources and adding your own understanding, insights, or analysis.
Purpose:
- To create a new perspective or argument based on different pieces of information.
- To connect ideas from different sources and draw conclusions.
400
What is problem-solving?
critical thinking -- it is the ability to analyze and evaluate information, arguments, and solutions in a logical and objective manner.
500
How is a phrasal verb used? Provide an example.
phrasal verbs take an object
500
What are the things that you must include when writing a paragraph?
Topic sentence
Main point 1 - supporting detail 1
Main point 2 - supporting detail 2
Main point 3 - supporting detail3
Conclusion
500
Synthesize this paragraph:
The importance of exercise for mental health is widely recognized in scientific research. Regular physical activity can help reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. It has been shown to release endorphins, which improve mood and enhance overall well-being. In addition, exercise provides a natural outlet for pent-up energy, which can lead to better sleep and increased productivity. Many people find that incorporating movement into their daily routine improves their mental clarity and emotional resilience, making it a crucial aspect of a healthy lifestyle.
Exercise significantly boosts mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. It releases endorphins, improving mood and promoting well-being, while also enhancing sleep, productivity, and emotional resilience.
500
When do we use words like about, nearly or over?
When we are not sure of the exact number in a graph. We also use these words when the exact numbers don't matter (so we can round up or down).