Learning+Techniques+p.+81-111


 * Learning Techniques p. 81-111 **
 * Summarizing**
 * Reread the whole selection.
 * Focus on one paragraph at a time. Write down the most important word or phrase that tells the main idea or event in the paragraph.
 * Close your book/internet page/source.
 * Using your notes, restate the main ideas or events, in your own words to create your summary.


 * Speeches**
 * Written for purpose and audience
 * Uses particular level of language, word choice, body language, and voice volume, depending on purpose and audience
 * Uses various speech writing techniques:
 * Rhetorical question- a question that does not require an answer.
 * Quotations- from a famous or credible person to support your own views
 * Emotional language- expresses strong feelings to convince your audience to share your ideas.
 * Repetition-of words or phrases to catch the attention of listeners


 * Critical thinking** also includes:
 * Separating Fact from Opinion
 * Reading between the lines- making inferences
 * Problem solving


 * Communication tasks** include reading, writing, listening, speaking and are needed for most occupations, at least at some level.


 * Reading Strategies:**
 * Jargon is specialized language of a particular group or profession and is often difficult for an outsider to understand. It can be complicated and unclear, long and awkward. It is often seen on application forms. Two strategies to help understand jargon are to use context clues or dictionary, and to ask an expert.
 * Read with a Purpose
 * Skim the entire selection before starting to read and make predictions
 * Highlight words you don’t understand, go back and
 * reread and use context clues, or
 * check in a dictionary
 * draw conclusions based on your prior knowledge

Passive= A mistake was made (the subject receives the action, or was acted upon.) Active voice is important in advertising and persuasion.
 * Active voice**= I made a mistake ( A subject performs the action.)

Pronouns such as they, we, us, it, and he, are used instead of repetition of the nouns.
 * Transition words** and phrases connect paragraphs in an essay.


 * Writing a 5 paragraph essay** includes:
 * Introduction/Lead, which states the thesis and tells what is coming
 * 3 paragraphs with main points and supporting details
 * Conclusion, which reviews the main points.