EAP 1 Flashcards
A type of fast reading
scanning
allows locating of specific information quickly (key words)
scanning
reading swiftly/ glancing quickly through an article
skimming
used to improve one’s ability to read quickly
speed reading
include chunking and minimizing sub vocalization
speed reading
also called detail reading, most involved an essential
in-depth reading
Purpose is to understand concepts and argument that the text contains
Should be done after skimming the text
In-depth reading
Careful, sustained interpretation of a brief passage of a text
Close reading
Reading short texts thoroughly
Intensive reading
Goal is to read a shorter protect piece of text to gain deeper understanding of that text
Intensive reading
Also called free reading, book flood, or reading for pleasure
Extensive reading
A way of language learning through large amounts of reading
Extensive reading
Methods of teaching and learning
Shared inquiry
Enables people of all ages to explore the ideas, meaning, and information found in text
Shared inquiry
Four level questioning
Level 1-matching perception
Level 2-selective analysis of perception
Level 3-reordering perception
Level 4-reasoning and perception
Apply language to what is seen. Includes matching, identifying and banning objects
Matching perception
Right there-the answer is in front of you
Matching perception
Think and search- the answer is in front of you but you need to look for it
Selective analysis of perception
Focusing on specific aspects of the questions. Includes identifying objects by function, describing and making basic classification
Selective analysis of perception
The author and you- the answer is not in front of you, use clues from the book and form your own answer
Reordering perception
Restructuring and reordering ideas. Includes assuming the role of another, formulating generalizations and making basic predictions
Reordering perception
In your head- the answer is not in the book-it is your own opinion
Reasoning about perception
Problem solving at a higher level. Includes prediction, explanation and logical solutions.
Reasoning about perception
Information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
Background knowledge connection
Knowledge acquired through study our experience or instruction
Information
A plan that builds an essay
Outlining
Why do we need to outline
Aids in the process of writing
Helps you organize your ideas
Presents you material in a logical form
Shows the relationship among ideas in your writing
Construct an ordered overview of your writing
Defines boundaries and groups
What is outlining for
To show the logical ordering of information.
May help you keep track of large amounts of informations
Help organize the various plot threads and help keep track of character traits
Helps them speak more effectively in fronts of a crowd
How do you outline
Purpose of your paper, audience, thesis
Then: brainstorm, organize, order and label
Four main components for effective outlines
Parallelism, division, coordination, subordination
Each heading and sub heading should preserve parallel structure
Parallelism
Each heading should be divided into two or more parts
Division
Ask the information contained in heading1, should be contained in heading2
Coordination
The information in the heading should be more general, while the information in the sub heading should be more specific
Subordination
A general plan of what you are going to write
Outline
This can be use to represent paragraph; use to represent supporting detail
Roman numeral; capital letters
Process of outlining
Making an outline,Thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting details
Guide through out the process of writing
Thesis statement