Week15:Problem and Solution

Problem and Solution 

Today, I learnt to  a discourse approach in reading class. We learned about problem and solution reading.
First, we got new sheets from the teacher, and read them together. There were a short example text and a small diagram. 

Problem and Solution is a pattern of organization where information in a passage is expressed as a dilemma or concerning issue (a problem) and something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue (solution or attempted solution). The problem and solution text structure may seem like it would be easy to recognize, but it can be moderately difficult to identify because it is frequently confused with the cause and effect pattern of organization, as they both have relational structures; however, if you read the passage and look specifically for both a problem and a solution to the problem, you should find it pretty easy to distinguish from cause and effect, as cause and effect passages do not propose solutions to any negative occurrences within the passage but rather just explain why or how they happen.

Example: It seems like there has been a surge in teen pregnancies these days. Teen pregnancies make it very difficult for young mothers to pursue their dreams and meet the demands of an infant. Fortunately, most teen pregnancies can be easily prevented by using birth control; however, even birth control is not 100% effective. The most effective way to prevent teen pregnancies is abstinence, which is 100% effective.

source:http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure/patterns-of-organization/problem-and-solution/


Finally, teachers told to come back next week to check homework.


What did you find easy?

-Personally, I think that is a simple vocabulary. It is not too difficult

What did you find difficult?

-The sequence of events of the story, at first very puzzling.

What did you solve the problem?

-I help each other a friend to help explain the story and the meaning or the main idea of the matter.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

-I read it and thought it was just the same, but after reading and summarized a friend gave me more insight.

Week 14: Exemplification

Exemplification 

Today was Tuesday but I went to the university for a discourse approach in reading class. In the morning,  we learned Exemplification.Then the teacher came. We checked our homework together. Next, the teacher taught us about the exemplification. There was a lot of markers. We read the first text, and I could do the practice because filling a diagram was easy for me.

College Students

Many college students face a number of pressures. For instance, many students have to manage a job while at the same time balancing their school work. This can be very stressful for a college student. Students also face many financial pressures. For example, numerous students have to pay for their college on their own. This gives them no other alternative but to take out student loans. Which could leave them in debt for many years. Another example of financial pressures for students is having to support a family while attending college. Supporting a family while attending college can be extremely difficult. Finally, many college students go to college students go to college in different cities and states and have to make new friends and adjust to a different atmosphere. Being a college student can be very rewarding but, there may also be a lot of pressures that need to be dealt with.


~Copyright 2005 Mike Sullivan~

source:http://english120.pbworks.com/w/page/19006903/illustration%20paragraphs


Next, we read the second text, and I answers the questions.

Fun things to do in Great Falls

Many enjoyable activites in this area are inexpensive or even free. One of the favorites for recreational people in Great Falls is the River's Edge Trail. It is s beautiful walk along the river that goes for miles and there are many places to stop and enjoy the view. Along the way there is also Giant Springs which is a gorgeous place to have a picnic and feed giant fish or even go fishing in the river for a while. Another favorite for the recreational type is Gibson park. It is a great place to to take children and feed ducks, play on out door equipment, or have a picnic. For people who like to skateboard, play basketball or throw horseshoes, these things are all offered just on the side of Gibson Park. If you like to play in water there when it's hot you can go to the Electric City Water Park. There is a pool to cool off in which is an inexpensive way to have fun, but another option is the Wave Rider which is a bit more expensive. People who enjoy movies Would like the Carmike Ten. It has many different theaters with a wide selection of movies. If you like to kick back, sit in the stands and watch cars race, the stock cars is the place for you. There are many ways to have fun in Great Falls without Spending a Fortune.


~Copyright 2005 Sara Bedwell~

source:http://english120.pbworks.com/w/page/19006903/illustration%20paragraphs


Next, we learned about the dangers that many people in the house, jeopardizing the safety of the child can be removed easily. For example, plants poisoned by some chemical or furniture. We need to eliminate the danger.

And the last text,I learnt "What is language?"

A language is a signaling system which operates with symbolic vocal sounds, and which is used by a group of people for the purpose of communication.

Let's look at this definition in more detail because it is language, more than
anything else, that distinguishes man from the rest of the animal world.

Other animals, it is true, communicate with one another by means of cries: for
example, many birds utter warning calls at the approach of danger; monkeys utter
different cries, such as expressions of anger, fear and pleasure. But these various
means of communication differ in important ways from human language. For instance,
animals' cries do not articulate thought s and feelings clearly. This means basically, that
they lack structure. They lack the kind of structure that enables us to divide a human
utterance into words.

We can change an utterance by replacing one word in it with another: a good
illustration of this is a soldier who can say, e.g., "tanks approaching from the north", or
but who can change one word and say "aircraft approaching from the north" or "tanks
approaching from the west"; but a bird has a single alarm cry, which means "danger!"

This is why the number of signals that an animal can make is very limited: the great
tit  is a case in point; it has about twenty different calls, whereas in human
language the number of possible utterances is infinite. It also explains why animal cries
are very general in meaning. 

source:http://jpkc.bwgl.cn/geng/wanxing/1st%20semester/Cloze%201-8.pdf

What did you find easy?

-Personally, I think that is a simple vocabulary. It is not too difficult

What did you find difficult?

-The sequence of events of the story, at first very puzzling.

What did you solve the problem?

-Try to read and underlined and an overview of the content.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

-It is difficult enough for the discourse. The more markers puzzling enough, but I was trying to listen to professors.

Week13:Definition and Classification (Continued)

Definition and Classification (Continued)

Good afternoon from the morning, when the last teacher told us to read text1.

Main idea: Anthropology, the study of man is divided to two types which are Physical                               Anthropology are Cultural Anthropology.

Then wrote a diagram of it.

Next,I read text2 and highlight the discourse markers in the text, answer the questions of this text and wrote to the diagram.

The last class before a group of friends to present how to cook and drink, I feel very hungry at that time.


What did you find easy?

-Personally, I think that is a simple vocabulary. It is not too difficult

What did you find difficult?

-The sequence of events of the story, at first very puzzling.

What did you solve the problem?

-I help each other a friend to help explain the story and the meaning or the main idea of the matter.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

-I am happy to learn this lesson and all I intend to learn to extend their knowledge further.

Week12:Definition and Classification

Definition and Classification

Hello, today is a holiday, but now must learn to compensate, but that's okay, I'm OK.

The first time time we read the sentence. Then I noticed a lot of meaning to me. Teachers pointed us to see the definition and classification markings. I just read the meaning of the classification.We skills practice1 then we circled and underlined words. I just know that "Technical specifications" It's a word we do not know. So we have to use to help the reader.

Next, we have skills 2. They are short messages with the classification definition.

We wrote a textbook diagram of each It is not difficult for me.

Finally, before going to have lunch professors told to read text1 "What is Anthropology?" And then come back to do the exercises in the afternoon.

What did you find easy?

-Definition and Classification markers are an example to see it to understand.

What did you find difficult?

-There is hardly anything that much harder because I understood this lesson well.

What did you solve the problem?

-I read it all underlined words as keywords.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

-Personally, I think this is very useful, although it would be hard to do, but I'm willing to learn and do all the exercises in order to understand.

Week11:Cause and Effect (Continued)

Cause and Effect (Continued)

Last time we were doing the exercises and identify cause and effect, discourse markers and read the text and complete related tasks.

Today, we read, "The Effects of Stress" we find the discourse. markers and made inquiries about it.

The Effects of Stress

There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to relax, and become calm again. 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems.

There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress.

Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous.

Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk.

It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.

source: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/490/reading/stress3-reading.htm

Before the time out, my friends presented how to cook. It continued from the procedure lesson. I felt hungry. All of classmate like their menu.


What did you find easy?

-I think the words are easy to find.

What did you find difficult?

-There is hardly anything hard

What did you solve the problem?

-I read it and find keywords for each paragraph.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

-The sheets which the teacher gave to us are easy to understand.

Week10:Cause and Effect

Cause and Effect 

Today we begin a new chapter is "Cause and Effect" first teacher to read text and view sample diagrams showing cause and effect. Then we'll practice It is a sentence that is one of cause and effect. We circular mark on the causes and consequences underlined. I think it's a great way to remember the difference between cause and effect when we read. Next, we read some paragraphs Paragraph about the Titanic.

I can diagram and filled in correctly, because when I read the circular mark. That allows me to understand the message.
I think this is a difficult lesson. Perhaps we confuse what is the cause? This is the impact? But we can use to help understand for textbooks. It is not necessary to know all of the words in texts. But we can guess.

Before time out, my friend offered to do several groups. It is also a lesson from the stage, I felt hungry all the classmates as their menu.


What did you find easy?

-Personally, I think that is a simple vocabulary. It is not too difficult

What did you find difficult?

-The cause and effect is difficult to separate easily.

What did you solve the problem?

-I read it several times and try not to use a word in the English dictionary to find.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

-I think this is great fun and enlightening.

Week9:Comparison and Contrast (Continued)

Comparison and Contrast (Continued)

    The first teacher walked into the classroom, and she asked us how about our homes. We told her how it's done Then she explained it, and we check the answers together. I understand them They are about hurricanes comparison between Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Katrina.

 Hurricane Andrew

Hurricane Katrina

I was having all the answers, because they are easy for me. Next we read, "Men and women:

they speak the same language?" It is the view of the American Sociological Deborah Tannen's message tells us that men and women have difficulties in communication due. they raise different. Then the teacher to answer questions about this.

I agree with the view Tannen's because I'm a woman and I think women like to tell a story about someone other than her story. In addition, I look at myself when I talk to people, I like to tell about the stupid things that I've done because I want them to have fun. On the other hand, I see many people would like to say something that makes them seem to have confidence in yourself.


What did you find easy?

-Personally, I think that is a simple vocabulary. It is not too difficult

What did you find difficult?

-The sequence of events of the story, at first very puzzling.

What did you solve the problem?

-I help each other a friend to help explain the story and the meaning or the main idea of the matter.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

-I read it and thought it was just the same, but after reading and summarized a friend gave me more insight.

Week 8:Comparison and Contrast

Comparison and Contrast 

It was the first time we have several paragraphs. I think it is very but I try to do it. The teacher gave us some plates and we read to them. They are about to compare and contrast.

They are easy for me because I can understand them. They are marked to indicate the comparison and contrast.

 I read the first text It is about the subway in New York City and Paris. I can compare the different and similar. The teachers give us homework, reading and answering questions.

What did you find easy?

-I think, this lesson is easy for me because I could read and underline the compare  sentences.

What did you find difficult?

-The sequence of events of the story, at first very puzzling.

What did you solve the problem?

-I help each other a friend to help explain the story and the meaning or the main idea of the matter.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

-The sheets which the teacher gave to us are easy to understand.

Week 7: Procedure

Procedure

Today, teachers taught us about the meaning and purpose of the procedure. The purpose is to tell the reader what to do or make something. We then read large amounts of text, for example, how to cook an omelet to cook chicken soup, etc. 

omelet

Ingredients

2 large free-range eggs

sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

1 small knob butter

1 small handful Cheddar cheese, grated, optional.

Method

Basic omelette:

Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Beat well with a fork.

Put a small frying pan on a low heat and let it get hot. Add a small knob of butter. When the butter has melted and is bubbling, add your eggs and move the pan around to spread them out evenly. When the omelette begins to cook and firm up, but still has a little raw egg on top, sprinkle over the cheese, if using (I sometimes grate mine directly on to the omelette).

Using a spatula, ease around the edges of the omelette, then fold it over in half. When it starts to turn golden brown underneath, remove the pan from the heat and slide the omelette on to a plate.

Tomato and basil omelette: 

2 or 3 sprigs of fresh basil 

a handful of cherry tomatoes 

Pick the leaves off the basil and roughly tear them. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to a hot frying pan with a small knob of butter, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry and toss around for about 1 minute, then turn the heat down to medium and sprinkle over the basil leaves. Add your eggs and move the pan around to spread them out evenly. Continue as for the basic omelette.

Mushroom omelette: 

2 or 3 nice field-type mushrooms 

olive oil 

Quarter or roughly chop the mushrooms and add to a hot frying pan with a small knob of butter, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry and toss around until golden, then turn the heat down to medium. Add your eggs and move the pan around to spread them out evenly. When the omelette begins to cook and firm up, but still has a little raw egg on top, sprinkle over the Cheddar. Continue as for the basic omelette.

source: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/eggs-recipes/omelette/#kQA9FBX004hJcWux.97

chicken soup

Ingredients

Carcass and bones from one 4- to 5-pound roast chicken (or a mild-flavored rotisserie chicken)

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

2 celery stalks, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices

1 medium onion, chopped

1 bay leaf

1/2 cup white rice

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Kosher salt

Directions

Put the bones and carcass from a leftover chicken (they can be in pieces) in a large pot. Cover with the broth and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Skim any foam or fat from the broth with a ladle as necessary.

Remove the bones and carcass with tongs or a slotted spoon; set aside to cool. Add the carrots, celery, onion and bay leaf to the broth, bring back to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are about half cooked (they will still have resistance when tested with a knife but be somewhat pliable when bent), about 10 minutes. Stir in the rice (to keep it from sticking to the bottom), and cook until the grains are just al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, when the carcass and bones are cool enough to handle, pick off the meat, and shred it into bite-size pieces.

When the rice is done, add the meat to the broth and simmer until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste. Serve hot.

source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/simple-chicken-soup.html

Recipe for Banana Cake

Ingredients

 1 cup self-raising flour

 1 cup caster sugar                                                   

 50g butter, melted

 1 egg, lightly beaten

 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

 1/4 cup (60ml) milk

 1/2 cup mashed banana

Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Spray a 7cm-deep, 10 x 20cm (base measurement) loaf pan with oil. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending 3cm above rim.
Step 2
Sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the centre. Add butter, egg, vanilla, milk and banana. Stir until just combined.
Step 3
Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean. Set aside in pan for 10 minutes to cool slightly. Serve warm or transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

source:http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/38101/easy+banana+cake

What did you find easy?

-Personally, I think that is a simple vocabulary. It is not too difficult.

What did you find difficult?

-Keywords find it difficult.

What did you solve the problem?

-Consult with friends and help each other.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

-For this chapter makes my stomach symptoms like digestive once.