Activation Assignments: Communication 12
Teacher: Jodie Reeder (jreeder@summer.com)
770-7718 ext. 6619
Read all material carefully, complete the included
assignments and send them to the address above.
Express Yourself
Table of contents
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Building Community
Top Ten
Learning Styles
What's your learning style?
Writer's Diagnostic Test (Note: This is not for marks, please complete without
any outside resources so I may get a valid indication of your skills)
Correcting Sentence Fragments
Quotation Marks
Building Community
Building Community
The purpose of this introductory unit is to help your
teacher get to know you, and to let you get to know your
teacher.
In the online environment, it is important to make an
extra effort to get to know each other and to build a
community within this unique environment.
We are able to connect and understand each other better
when we know about our community members.
Please ensure that the information you share is
appropriate, and suitable to share with your teacher and
classmates.
Top Ten
Do you have a 'Top Ten'?
Do you have a 'Bucket List'? That list of things you want to
do or experience in your life? Do you have a list of the
amazing moments that you have already experienced?
Maybe you do, maybe you don't!
Choose ONE of the following assignments:
1. Write your own 'Bucket List'. Include 10 things that
you want to experience in your life. Don't be afraid
to dream big!
2. Compile a list of 10 amazing moments that you
have already experienced in your life. These
moments can be as simple as finding $20 in the
pocket your winter coat from last year, or as
significant as having a child or getting married and
anything in between.
This assignment is worth 10 Marks. Label the assignment
"Top Ten"
- 5 marks for including ten items
- 5 marks for sentence structure, spelling and
punctuation.
Learning Styles
Learning Styles
Eight Styles of Learning
Linguistic Learner
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likes to: read, write and tell stories.
is good at: memorizing names, places, dates and trivia.
learns best by: saying, hearing and seeing words.
Logical/Mathematical Learner
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likes to: do experiments, figure things out, work with
numbers, ask questions and explore patterns and
relationships.
is good at: math, reasoning, logic and problem solving.
learns best by: categorizing, classifying and working with
abstract patterns/relationships.
Spatial Learner
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likes to: draw, build, design and create things, daydream,
look at pictures/slides, watch movies and play with
machines.
is good at: imagining things, sensing changes,
mazes/puzzles and reading maps, charts.
learns best by: visualizing, dreaming, using the mind's eye
and working with colors/pictures.
Musical Learner
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likes to: sing, hum tunes, listen to music, play an
instrument and respond to music.
is good at: picking up sounds, remembering melodies,
noticing pitches/rhythms and keeping time.
learns best by: rhythm, melody and music.
Bodily/Kinesthetic Learner
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likes to: move around, touch and talk and use body
language.
is good at: physical activities (sports/dance/acting) and
crafts.
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learns best by: touching, moving, interacting with space and
processing knowledge through bodily sensations.
Naturalistic Learner
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likes to: be outside, with animals, geography, and weather;
interacting with the surroundings .
is good at: categorizing, organizing a living area, planning a
trip, preservation, and conservation.
learns best by: studying natural phenomenon, in a natural
setting, learning about how things work.
Interpersonal Learner
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likes to: have lots of friends, talk to people and join groups.
is good at: understanding people, leading others,
organizing, communicating, manipulating and mediating
conflicts.
learns best by: sharing, comparing, relating, cooperating
and interviewing.
Intrapersonal Learner
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likes to: work alone and pursue own interests.
is good at: understanding self, focusing inward on
feelings/dreams, following instincts, pursuing
interests/goals and being original.
learns best by: working alone, individualized projects, selfpaced instruction and having own space.
**** Taken from http://www.ldrc.ca/projects/miinvento/miinventory.php?eightstyles=1
What's your learning style?
What's your learning style?
You have just read about the eight different learning styles. Most
people tend to be stronger in one or two areas, and are weaker in
others.
Re-read the learning styles, and select two areas that you feel suit
your personal learning style.
Write a paragraph explaining your learning style. Label this
assignment "What's your learning style?"
In a paragraph, answer the following questions:
1. What two learning styles do you prefer?
2. Give a specific example of how you learn best.
3. Briefly summarize how you prefer to learn and express yourself.
This paragraph is worth 12 marks and will be marked using the
Composition Scoring Guide. (see attached)
Writer's Diagnostic Test (Remember this is not for marks, please complete
without any outside resources so I may get a valid indication of your skills)
The following paragraph contains a number of errors. For each of the following types of
errors identify each by underlining the errors and writing the corrected word or words in
the space provided.
1. Subject/verb agreement:
a. Example: there are a number of reasons
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c.
2. Sentence Fragment or run-on:
a.
3. Confusing modifiers:
a
b.
4. Apostrophes:
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b.
c.
5. Capitalization:
a.
b.
c.
6. Spelling:
a.
b.
7. Paralell structure:
a.
beautiful British columbia
A government sponsored television commercial for bc states it to be the best place on
earth. Why? Well, there is a number of reasons. In almost any part of the Province, you
can access the great outdoors. Once your out there, a wide variety of activities await.
There’s ski hills spread across the province that provide the powder for adrenaline skiing
and to snowboard. For more adrenaline, you could try paragliding in the Fraser Valley or
rock climbing in penticton. There’s lakes for canoeing and fishing and the ocean for
kayaking and to watch whales. If you like simply looking at the flower’s; you’ll come
across millions wandering the streets of Victoria, we also have world-class mountain
biking trails and some of the most scenic walks. And hikes anywhere. Even in the biggest
centre, Vancouver; nature is all around with Kits beach and the North Shore Mountains
are easily accessible. If you enjoy getting outdoors, British Columbia is certainly for you.
Correcting Sentence Fragments:
Of the three sentences in each group, select the one that is NOT a sentence fragment.
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Mrs. Blanco gone to visit her mother at the hospital.
Finding a parking space there is usually easy during the week.
Driving in the city during the evening rush hour.
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To apply for a job at the new store in the mall.
Asking the interviewer how often he would have to work on weekends.
Shaking his new boss's hand, Tony knew he would like working there.
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By the time Frances found out how expensive the wallpapering job would be.
After getting estimates from five contractors, she decided to do the work herself.
Before picking out an interesting wallpaper pattern that went well with her furniture.
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Who borrowed Stefanie's car Saturday night.
The nineteen-year-old car looked out of place next to the new models.
Which the salesman was surprised to find in such good shape.
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While waiting for her neighbor to move the car that blocked the driveway.
To avoid hitting the other car, Michael had to back across the corner of the lawn.
By making sure that no one will park across the driveway again.
Quotations:
Properly insert quotation marks, commas, and end marks into these sentences. You may
check your answers using the key.
1. Wow Those are terrific pictures exclaimed James
2. My sister would like to go to the movies with us said Gina May she
3. This summer promises continued Roger to be a very memorable one for sure