Reading, Writing and Discourse

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[Blank] is the process of looking at a series of written symbols and getting meaning from them.

Reading

[Blank] is a process of transforming thought into something written.

Writing

[Blank] is the process of using symbols (letters of the alphabet, punctuation, and spaces) to communicate thoughts and ideas.

Writing

The act of reading can be ______ (in our head) or aloud so that others can hear.

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Reading is a ______ skill – through it, we receive information.

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Reading is the process of looking at written symbols and letters and ______ them.

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Writing is the process of expressing ideas, thinking, or feeling in words on ______.

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Reading and Writing are ______ to one another.

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Text as a connected ______ (written and spoken).

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The word ______ refers to the primary muscle of respiration.

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In mythology, the ______ is a bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again.

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A ______ is a high-ranking officer in the military, especially in the army or air force.

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[Blank] is a popular brand of automobiles produced by General Motors.

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A ______ is an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony.

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[Blank] is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli.

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A ______ is an organized group of singers, typically performing choral music.

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[Blank] is a town in southeast London, England, known for its maritime history, the Royal Observatory, and the Prime Meridian.

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A ______ is a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

<p>Coup d'etat</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is a meeting by arrangement, often involving secrecy or romance.

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[Blank] describes something so delicate or precise as to be difficult to describe or analyze.

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[Blank] describes someone free of deceit; truthful and sincere.

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After a decade of teaching, I have decided to embark on a new journey to ______ my knowledge and passion here at CLSU.

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Transitioning to a new environment can be challenging, but ______ has already made me feel at home.

<p>the warm welcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

I have developed a deep appreciation for fostering a positive learning environment. I'm excited to ______ to CLSU.

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I look forward to getting to know my students and understanding their ______.

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[Blank] is a constant in life, and this move to CLSU is an exciting chapter in my teaching career.

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In a conversation, some expressions may be in the form of words, clauses, or ______.

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A written discourse generally involves one individual who expresses ______.

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When someone writes, he/she rarely makes use of one sentence to form his paragraph; instead, puts together the ______ his words are intertwined.

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The change or shift in topic is simply marked by ______.

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Turtles stay in their shells when they are frightened, ______ dogs put their tails between their legs in frightening situations.

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[Blank] I met my former boyfriend, I never really understood the real meaning of love.

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One reason people have dogs is for companionship; ______ is for protection.

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There is no room in your mouth for wisdom tooth, ______ they will have to be removed.

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[Blank] ASTS students have only 3 days to plant, they have finished it with pride.

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Students should respect their teacher, ______ they will also be respected.

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He finished his chores early; ______ he had time to use his phone.

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Taniman 2024 is a fulfilling and most awaited activity in the school; ______ it is also tiring.

<p>but</p> Signup and view all the answers

Oranges are good for us; ______ they are also full of vitamins.

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She enjoyed cooking; ______ she often experimented with new recipes.

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She had studied for weeks; ______ she felt confident about the exam.

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The weather was extremely hot during the taniman; ______ everyone sought refuge in the shade of the mango tree.

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The storm caused power outages; ______ many residents had to rely on generators.

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Flashcards

What is Reading?

The process of looking at a series of written symbols.

What is Writing?

The process of transforming thought into symbols.

What is Writing?

Using symbols to communicate thoughts.

Reading as a skill

A receptive skill through which we receive information.

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What is Writing?

Expressing ideas or feelings in words on paper.

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Linked Skills?

Reading and writing interconnected.

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Connected discourse

Text as a whole; written and spoken.

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diaphragm

A muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen.

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Phoenix

Pronunciation: fē-ˈniks

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Colonel

Pronunciation: kər-ˈnel

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Chevrolet

Pronunciation: ˈshe-vrə-ˌlā

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bouquet

Pronunciation: boo-ˈkā

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pneumonia

Pronunciation: nü-ˈmō-nyə

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choir

Pronunciation: ˈkwī(ə)r

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Greenwich

Pronunciation: ˈɡren-ich

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Coup d'etat

Pronunciation: ˌko͞o dāˈtä

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rendezvous

Pronunciation: ˈrän-dā-ˌvo͞o

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subtle

Pronunciation: ˈsədl

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honest

Pronunciation: ˈä-nist

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Transitional words

Words or phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences.

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Addition/Similarity

Shows agreement, or similarity.

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Limitation/Opposition

Shows limitation or opposition

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Cause/Condition

Shows cause or condition.

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Examples/Support

Gives examples or support

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Effect/Consequences

Shows effect or result.

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Conclusion/Summary

Used to show conclusion.

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Study Notes

Reading

  • Reading involves looking at written symbols and understanding them.
  • It is a process of transforming thoughts into written form.
  • Reading is a receptive skill through which information is received.
  • The process includes looking at written symbols, letters, and understanding them.

Writing

  • Writing involves using symbols like letters, punctuation, and spaces to communicate thoughts.
  • Writing can be silent (done in one's head) or aloud.
  • Writing is process of expressing ideas, thoughts, or feelings in words.
  • Reading and writing are interconnected.

Connected Discourse in Writing

  • A written discourse generally involves one individual expressing ideas or feelings via written words.
  • Transitional words mark changes or shifts in topics.

Types of Transitional Words

  • Agreement/Addition/Similarity: in the first place, equally, identically, not only but also, like, as, too, first, second, third, and, so, also, moreover, as
  • Opposition/Limitation/Contradiction: in contrast, although this may be true, of course...but, on the other hand, in spite of, even so, unlike
  • Cause/Condition/Purpose: in the event that, as long as, in order to, unless, when, whenever, while, because of, since, while, so that, so as
  • Examples/Support/Emphasis: in other words, in this case, for this reason, that is to say, another key point, first thing to remember, to point out, to be sure, surely
  • Effect/Consequences/Result: as a result, in that case, for, thus, hence, therefore, accordingly, because
  • Conclusion/Summary/Restatement: as can be seen, generally speaking, in the final analysis, all things considered, in the long run, for the most parts, after all, overall, to sum up, on the whole

Examples of words:

  • Diaphragm
  • Phoenix
  • Colonel
  • Chevrolet
  • Bouquet
  • Pneumonia
  • Choir
  • Greenwich
  • Coup d'etat
  • Rendezvous
  • Subtle
  • Honest

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