Exemplification

On Monday , March 23,  2015.

In the afternoon, first the instructor assigned to read the text 2 in Definition and Classification. It is about Species of Whales. 

The main idea of this text is there are many species of whales. And then we completed the diagram and the instructor checked the answers. Then we did the exercise that we had to decide the statement is true ( T ) or False ( F ) .

After that, we began the unit 9 Exemplification. The instructor described exemplification and showed abbreviations and transitions in exemplification text. 

Next, we read the text1 ( College Students' Pressure ) and completed the diagram and highlight the Exemplification Markers.

 Then, we read the text2 ( Fun things to do in Great Falls ) and matched the placed with the activities. After that, we read the text3  and answered the questions about the text but It haven't finished this hand out. The instructor assigned us to do all exercises in the hand out.

 Finally, we watched 4 videos of my classmates. 3 in 4 videos is how to make a sandwich. When I watched videos, I was very hungry.

In this class, the easy that I found ;

- I could read and understand text2 because it is very easy and I would like the final test is easy like this.

And the difficult that I found ;

- I could read the text1 and text3 but I  did not understand the texts because I don't know some word meaning so I solved this problem by find the words meaning in dictionary and changes idea with my partners.

In this class, I was very enjoy when I watched videos and atmosphere is well.

Definition and Classification

On Monday , March 23 , 2015.

In the morning , first the instructor showed some weblogs of my classmates. And then she gave hand out for us. It is "Definition and Classification" and she described and gave the example of Definition and Classification. Next, she showed some common Definition and Classification Markers and described strategies. Then , she assigned to do skill practice1; circle the Definition Markers, highlight the technical term, and underline the definitions.

When we finished the skill practice1, the instructor checked the answers.

Next, we did the skill practice 2 ; circle the Classification Markers. Then draw a diagram showing the classification. And then we did the skill practice 3 ; highlight the definitions of the words.

Next, we read the text1. It is about Anthropology. The main idea of this text is there are two types of Anthropology: physical anthropology and cultural anthropology.

After that , we completes the diagram and the instructor checked the answers. Finally, the instructor gave us the other hand out to study before the class. It is "Exemplification"

In this class, the easy that I found;

- I can't understand all the text, but I can guess the word and answered correctly.

- I could do the exercise because I have technical to read and answered from the instructor.

And the difficult that I found;

- I could not remember all Definition and Classification Markers, but I will study by myself after the class.

I was very happy in this class because I could do the exercise although all of these not correctly and the atmosphere is not stress.

Cause and Effect

On Monday , March 16, 2015.

In the afternoon , first the instructor described about cause and effect and gave the hand out cause and effect. She showed Cause and Effect Markets. After that she let us to do skill practice 1: Circle the Cause and Effect Markers. Highlight each cause and mark it with C. underline each effect and mark it with an E. the first one has been done as an example.

When we finished the practice, the

instructor gave students in the class answered exercises.

Next, she let us to do skill practice2 : circle the Cause  and Effect Markers and look for the specific causes and effect.Then complete the cause and effect diagrams. Write the correct letter in each box.

The first text is about there was a large decrease in traffic deaths on U.S. highways in the 1970s.

The second text is about The Titanic, the largest and best-equipped transatlantic liner of its time, hit an iceberg and sank. Of the more than two thousand passengers and crew , only 713 survived.

And then, we read The effects of Stress and answered the questions about the text.

In this class, the easy that I found ;

- I could fine the Cause and Effect Markers.

- I could look for cause and effect in the short sentence.

And the difficult that I found ;

- Some texts have long sentences and complex sentences and have the words that I don't know meaning, so it is problem for looking for the cause and effect. And I cloud solve this problem by finding the words in dictionary online and asked the instructor.

The atmosphere in the class would not rather alert because maybe some students were tried. And this unit I cloud not study by myself before the class because the instructor has just given the hand out.

Finally, we watched video that my friend presented how to make chocolate tube. It is good video and interesting.

Comparison and contrast 2

On Monday , March 16 , 2015.

In the morning , first the instructor told us the score of Midterm test. 

I was glad because I had the best score in my class. When everybody knew the score we go on the context in comparison and contrast. 

Last week the instructor assigned us to read and did the exercise in hand out for preparing to study. And I think it 's easy way to understand content when I study in the class.

Men and Women: Do They Speak the Same Language?

According to American sociologist , Deborah Tannen , there seem to be important difference between the language of men and women. Ms. Tannen believes that men and women have problems in conversing with each other because they are raised to  see the world in different ways.

Ms.Deborah  Tannen

After we read the different between men and women, the instructor answered all exercise in hand out.

The exercise test my reading comprehension and it have various form such as choose the correct answer , mark T or F in sentences , write my idea in the space , and  match the relationship in column.

Then the instructor assigned us write the answer of b in page 8

Question b. Are any of Tannen's points about the different personalities of men and women true in your native culture ? Explain. Do men and women in your native culture use the language the way Tannen claims American men and women do? Give specific examples.

Answer   In my native culture , Tannen's points about the different personalities of men and women is true. Thai men always make jokes stories and they think, they had powerful more than women. They have not sensitive feeling as women. Men always talk about sports and often change the  topic. On the other hand , women always talk with their friends about private matter more than men , women like gossip and they always use emotion to decide the problems. Men and women on my native culture use the language different- i.e., the husband can remember the important day of them but he can't show special activity because he thing everyday is very important for him, but the wife doesn't understand. She want to see the special activity in every important day. She think she is not special for him and she always use emotion in situation.

 In this class , the easy that I found is;

- I understood the content and most of exercise I could

do it because I read it many time before the class.

And the difficult that I found is;

- Some exercise I was not confident to do it and I can write main idea of paragraph in my own word but I think it all not correct. I had a big problem about writing because I was worried correct grammar. And I could solve this problem by practice more than and look the examples from my friends and the instructor.

I was very happy in this class because I got the best score in Midterm test and I could do the exercises. I liked the way that the instructor gave the hand out before the class because of I can read and do exercise before the class. It made me easy to understand the content.

Midterm test

Midterm test

Today it had the midterm test about recount , narrative,  descriptive and procedure. We had the time one and a half hour for the test. I can do the test but some questions I am not confident  that it will correct.

subway in Paris

After we finished the test. We continued comparison and contrast. We read the text  1 that is “ Subway system of New York and Paris ”. Then we looked for the words that show comparison and contrast in the text 1. Next, the instructor let us write the answer of diagram in text 1 on the whiteboard and checked the correct answer.

Subway in New York

Then we learned the text 2 that is “ Similarities  and  differences between hurricane Andrew and hurricane Katrina”.  We looked for the words to show the effect of hurricane and the words to show comparison and contrast in the text 2.

Then ,we completed the words in diagram that show similarities  and  differences between hurricane Andrew and hurricane Katrina.

Finally, the instructor told the points of the test that we did it last week. I got 6 out of 10 points but I was pleased about the point because the test is rather difficult for me.

The  easy to learn in this class:

I can find similarities  and  differences in the texts.

The  difficult to learn in this class:

Some word about effect of hurricane  I do not know meaning and I can find the meaning of the words from dictionary.

I was little worry about the test but I was enjoy the class because I can do the exercise.

Comparison and Contrast

Comparison and Contrast

Today we had the test about recount , narrative and descriptive. 

We had the time 1 hour for test. I can do the test but some questions I am not confident  that it correct.

After that, the instructor answered the questions about learning second language. I have finished it.

Next, we started to learn about comparison and contrast. The instructor showed red apple , green apple and orange to us and asked about similarities and differences.

And then we learned about pattern of similarities and differences and the word that show comparison and contrast.

After that we read the text that about High-and-low context cultures have several important differences in the way information is coded. 

Next , the instructor assigned us to do homework. It is reading another text and do exercises in the sheet.

Finally, we watched  video Secret by Tim Winton. This week have last two groups and one of these is my group. I am proud to present our video but it has not the scene that Kylie found the eggs.

Procedure

Last week, the instructor assigned us to do homework about text 2 and 3 in descriptive. I have done it finished. First, the instructor asked about the homework and answered the questions. When we finished unit 5(descriptive)  the instructor started about procedure.

The instructor gave us to watch video about the step to do omelet from YouTube and let us to write vocabulary that we can hear in video.

After that  the instructor let us to match each sentence with the correct picture then put all sentences in the correct order.

And then the instructor describe about procedure which tell us how something is accomplished through a sequence of actions or steps. The purpose is to tell the reader how to do or make something.

The structure is easily recognized, usually consisting of:

        Goal (often indicated in the main heading and /or diagram)

        Materials ( listed in order of use)

        Method ( steps oriented towards achieving the goal)

And then, we study how to make a banana shake.

After that we read the recipe chicken soup and answered the questions that follow.

Then, the instructor assigned us to do homework to read the text that about learning a second language and think about taking video procedure.

Finally , we watched the video roll play “ Secret ”  of group 3 and 4. It is good video. We enjoy watching the video very much.

The problem that I can found in this lesson are:

-                             I can’t listen the video that the instructor open because he said very fast.

-                             Some vocabulary I don’t know meaning

I think procedure It’s very interesting  but now, I have no idea about homework taking video procedure.