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What is the purpose of skimming in reading strategies?
What is the purpose of skimming in reading strategies?
Which reading stage focuses on preparing yourself before engaging with a text?
Which reading stage focuses on preparing yourself before engaging with a text?
What defines the process of summarizing?
What defines the process of summarizing?
What characterizes intensive reading?
What characterizes intensive reading?
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What does the process of identifying involve in reading?
What does the process of identifying involve in reading?
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What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in writing?
What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in writing?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of definition mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of definition mentioned?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of descriptive writing?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of descriptive writing?
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What does the classification writing pattern focus on?
What does the classification writing pattern focus on?
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In the structure of narration, which element is considered the sequence of events?
In the structure of narration, which element is considered the sequence of events?
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Which of the following is an example of a visual representation of concepts?
Which of the following is an example of a visual representation of concepts?
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Which transitional word is best used to indicate contrast?
Which transitional word is best used to indicate contrast?
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What is the main characteristic of a sentence outline?
What is the main characteristic of a sentence outline?
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What aspect of writing does coherence primarily refer to?
What aspect of writing does coherence primarily refer to?
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In narrative writing, conflicts are primarily concerned with which of the following?
In narrative writing, conflicts are primarily concerned with which of the following?
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Study Notes
Macro-Skills in English
- Reading: Involves consistent practice.
- Writing: Focuses on ideas, thoughts, and written language.
- Listening: Involves understanding spoken words.
- Speaking: Involves producing spoken words.
Reading Strategies
- Skimming: Understanding the general ideas of a text.
- Scanning: Quickly reading to find specific information.
- Identifying: Recognizing key concepts and information in a text.
- Summarizing: Condensing main points into a concise version.
- Reflecting: Critically thinking about a text and connecting it to personal experiences.
Reading Stages
- Pre-reading: Preparing oneself before reading.
- Intensive Reading: Carefully reading a text for detailed understanding.
- Extensive Reading: Reading for pleasure and general comprehension.
- Post-reading: Summarizing and concluding from the reading.
Discourse Markers
- Words or phrases used to connect ideas and show relationships between sentences, like:
- For example
- Furthermore
- However
- And
- So
- Not only… but also
- Although
- After
Brainstorming & Graphic Organizers
- Brainstorming: A tool for generating creative ideas.
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Graphic Organizers: Visual representations of concepts like:
- Venn diagrams
- Pie charts
- Bar graphs
- Fishbone diagrams
- Concept maps
Topic & Sentence Outline
- Outline: A tool for organizing ideas, pre-writing, and post-reading activities.
- Topic Outline: Arranges ideas hierarchically, using topics and subtopics.
- Sentence Outline: Uses complete sentences, often including a thesis statement.
- Thesis Statement: A sentence stating the controlling idea and position on a topic.
Outline Paper Components
- Paper title/thesis statement
- Major topics (I, II, III, IV, V)
- Subtopics (A, B, C, D)
Writing Patterns
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Narration: Telling a story, factual or fictional.
- Structure: Plot, characters, conflicts, theme
- Description: Visually representing ideas with details.
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Definition: Explaining concepts and characteristics.
- Types: Formal (dictionaries), Informal (operational definitions, synonyms, connotation)
- Persuasion: Convincing the reader.
- Classification: Grouping things based on shared characteristics.
- Comparison: Examining similarities and differences.
- Problem-Solution: Presenting a problem and suggesting solutions.
- Cause and Effect: Connecting events with their causes and results.
Properties of Well-Written Text
- Organization: Structure and arrangement of ideas.
- Coherence/Cohesion: Unity and clarity of writing, connecting sentences and paragraphs.
- Language Use: Choice of words and phrases.
- Mechanics: Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Alice Through the Looking Glass (Sequencing/Structure)
- Characters: Alice, White Rabbit, Hatter, Red Queen, White Queen, Absolem, Humpty Dumpty, Red King, White/Black Knight
- Introduction: Alice follows a butterfly (No. 10)
- Exposition: Learning about an event (No. 8)
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Rising Action:
- Wonderland adventures (No. 1)
- Encounter with the White Queen (No. 2)
- Discovering the Hatter's condition (No. 9)
- Climax: Using a chronosphere (No. 3), outrunning events (No. 4)
- Falling Action: Hatter reunites (No. 5), return to present (No. 6), Alice confronts time (No. 7)
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This quiz explores the fundamental macro-skills in English, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It also delves into effective reading strategies, stages, and the use of discourse markers. Test your understanding and enhance your English language proficiency.
