Prof. Sharon Diaz Ruiz
Ana G. Mendez-Metro Orlando Campus
shadiaz@gmail.com
English 102 Basic English
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Introductions
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Rules of the Game
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Study Guide Review
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Evaluation Criteria
Digital Portfolio
Choose student representative.
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to
persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
Christopher Reeve
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Accelerated Format
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Prepare in advance
Be committed and focused
Becoming a successful professional is a complex and
challenging task
Attendance is mandatory
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2 workshops= lower one grade level
3 workshops= lower two grade levels
Only reasonable excuse
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Assignments/Class work should be handed in on the
assigned date. No late work will be accepted.
Always visit blackboard for assignments due prior to
next workshops!!!
Plagiarism is illegal and will not be tolerated.
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All quoted or paraphrased material should be cited using APA
format.
Student will obtain a zero or could be referred to Discipline
Committee.
Use of cell phone is prohibited during
sessions.
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Children or family members that are not registered in
the course are not allowed access to the classrooms.
The professor may make changes or add additional
challenging, research-based, and professional
educational web resources, if deemed necessary, to
reflect current trends in the course topics.
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These activities will be announced with time.
Evaluation Criteria total 700
 Attendance/Participation 40 pts.
 Oral Presentations
40 pts.
 Reflective Journals
80 pts
 Written Assignments
309 pts
 Weekly Quizzes
80 pts.
 Digital Portfolio
100 pts.
 Lang Lab.
50 pts.
Don’t Forget Your Folder!!
 You will leave your folder
with the assignment on
the desk before you take
your seat.
 If the assignment is not
handed in before class
start, I will not accept it
and you will receive a
zero.
Workshop 1
 Assignments Due Prior to today’s Workshop
 Record a one minute self-introduction
 Information on electronic device and a chart
 Categorize words and phrases on index cards
 List most common instruction for that device
 Write on sentence strips facts and opinions on device
 Take the language placement test/complete interactive
exercises in Language Lab according to level obtained
 Icebreaker!!
 Class Representative
 Complete first two columns of KWL chart-gerunds & infinitives
 Watch video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cghK-Te6oA&feature=related
Gerunds and Infinitives
Form and Uses
Form
 Gerund: you add –ing to a verb:
 ie. Meet > Meeting
 Infinitive: you add “to” before the base form of a verb:
 ie. Meet > To meet
Uses: the gerund
 We use the gerund:
 After some verbs:
 Suggest, recommend, like/dislike/prefer, love/hate, enjoy, finish,
miss, continue,
 ie. I suggested going to the cinema (Propuse ir al cine)
 In some expressions:
 Feel like (Tener ganas de)
 It´s no use (No merece la pena)
 Get used to / Be used to (Estar acostumbrandose / Estar
acostumbrado)
 Can´t stand (No poder soportar)
 Can´t help (No poder evitar)
 Don´t mind (no importar)
 ie. I don´t mind cleaning my room
 As subject in a sentence when we talk about general actions
 ie. Finding solutions to some problems is not easy (Encontrar
soluciones a algunos problemas no es fácil)
 After prepositions
 ie. I´m interested in studying maths
Uses: the infinitive
 After some verbs, such as:
 Want / wish / hope
 Agree
 Appear / seem
 Choose
 Decide
 Learn
 Plan
 Promise
 Refuse
ie. I want to travel around the country next year
 After some adjectives and adverbs
 Happy to
 Slowly to
 ie. I´m happy to be here / He ran too slowly to win
 After the indirect object of some verbs, such as: ADVISE,
INVITE, TELL, WARN, TEACH, PERSUADE
 ie. He advised me to go to the doctor (Me aconsejó que fuese al
médico)
 Verbs related to perception (HEAR, FEEL, SEE,…) and
MAKE / LET are followed by infinitive without to
 ie. I saw Eric leave the office / Their parents make them clean
their room
Verbs followed by either a gerund or an
infinitive
 Begin
 Propose (proponer)
 Forbid
 Intend (tener la intención de)
 ie.They started answering the letter / They started to answer
the letter
Verbs with a change of meaning
 Stop gerund = dejar de hacer algo
 Stop infinitive = interrumpir una acción para hacer otra cosa
 ie. He stopped going out with Mary / He stopped to have a
coffee
 Remember gerund = se refiere algo pasado
 Remember infinitive = se refiere al futuro
 I remember meeting him at a party / I remembered to close
the window
 Forget gerund = indica que se nos ha olvidado que ocurrió
algo
 Forget infinitive = significa olvidarse de hacer algo
 ie. I forgot seeing him at a party / I forgot to close the door
Gerunds and Infinitives
 Activities:
 Build a chart to compare infinitives and gerunds for discussion in
class
 Compose simple sentences using infinitives and gerunds
comparatively
 Walk-a-Bout activity
 Place your sentence strips under proper category
Charades with Vocabulary:
 Infinitives
 Gerunds
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Venn Diagram
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Cognates
 Imperatives
 Statements
 Prepositions
 Contrast
 Fact
 Opinion
Shuffle the cards, take turns, select a card, and act out the meaning of the
card. The student that guesses correctly will go next
Cognates
 Cognates are words that look nearly the same in Spanish and
English. Usually they also have nearly the same meaning. It
is important to look for cognates as you read in English. They
can make the process much easier!!
 Write a reasonable translation for the following cognates. You will be
surprised how much English you already know!
Cognates in Spanish
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. filosofía
2. teléfono
3. tipo
4. sección
5. actriz
6. instinto
7. frecuencia
8. aceptar
9. accidente
10. efecto
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. recomendar
12. anual
13. clásico
14. placio
15. instante
16. nación
17. sociedad
18. artista
19. moviemento
20. libertad
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Cognates in English
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1. philosophy
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2. telephone
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3. type
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4. section
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5. actress
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6. instinct
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7. frequency
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8. accept
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9. accident
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10. effect
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11. recommend
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12. annual
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13. classical
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14. palace
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15. instant
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16. nation
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17. society
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18. artist
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19. movement
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20. liberty
False Cognates
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These are words that look alike but do not have the same meaning in English and Spanish.
Suffrage
Compromise
Fabric
Union
Carpet
Stamp
Sufrir
Compromiso
Fabrica
Union
Carpeta
Estampa
 Write a cognate on each index card.
 Assignment: Bring the correct Spanish cognate in the back
of the index card.
 Create a universal list using the words pertaining to
instructions/directions of your favorite electronic device.
 In groups, compare infinitives from gerunds, using the
sample sentences elaborated in advanced. Write these on the
board, using gerunds and infinitives only.
 On your own, finish the KWL chart…
 GAME TIME
http://www.eslgamesplus.com/ing-gerunds-infinitive-spin/
Fact or Opinion?
Expository Writing
Facts and Opinions
 A fact is a specific detail that can be proven as
true based on objective evidence.
 An opinion is a feeling, judgment, belief, or
conclusion that cannot be proven true by
objective evidence.
 Objective proof can be one or more of the
following: physical evidence, an eyewitness
account, or the result of an accepted scientific
method.
Separating Fact from Opinion
 Know the traits of facts and opinions.
Fact: Spinach is a source of iron.
Opinion: Spinach tastes awful.
Facts and Opinions
 Fact
 Opinion
 Objective
 Subjective
 States reality
 Interprets reality
 Can be verified
 Can NOT be verified
 Presented with unbiased
 Presented with value
words
“Spinach is a form of iron.”
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“Spinach tastes awful.”
Ask Questions to Identify Facts
 Can the statement be proved or demonstrated to be true?
 Can the statement be observed in practice or operation?
 Can the statement be verified by witnesses, manuscripts, or
documents?
Fact or Opinion?
 __A spinning class is a group exercise program of about 45
minutes riding on a stationary bike.
 __A spinning class is a form of torture.
Note Biased Words to Identify Opinions
 Look for biased words. They express opinions,
value judgments and interpretations and are
often loaded with emotion.
Note: A sentence can include both facts and
opinions.
Biased Words
 awful
 favorite
 amazing
 frightful
 better
 fun
 best
 horrible
 bad
 miserable
 beautiful
 never
 believe
 probably
 disgusting
 think
 exciting
 smart
Example:
 “In point of fact, computers make life miserable.”
 Explanation: “Miserable” makes this a general opinion.
Example:
 “The great grasslands of the West should not have been
plowed under for crops.”
 Explanation: The grasslands were plowed under, but whether
or not they “should not have been” is a matter of opinion.
Evaluate the Context of the Passage
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Alexander the Great was one of the greatest
military leaders in world history.
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He was born in Pella, Macedonia.
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The exact date of his birth was probably July 20 or
26, 356 B.C.
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Shortly before his 33rd birthday, Alexander the
Great died.
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The cause of his death remains unknown.
Is each statement a fact, opinion, or fact/opinion
both?
Evaluate the Context of the Passage
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F/O His name and title are factual, but the value word
greatest is an opinion.
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F This statement can be verified in historical records.
3.
O The word probably makes this a statement of opinion.
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F This statement can be checked and verified as true.
5.
F This is a factual statement that something isn’t known.
Is each statement a fact, opinion, or fact/opinion
both?
GAME TIME!
 http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Mar
201010/game1268093408.php
The Five-Paragraph Essay
A Framework for
Expository Writing
Different Kinds of Writing
 We write for fun. We write letters, stories, jokes, and to share
information with our family or friends.
 Most school writing, however, is expository writing and fits into
a different category.
The purpose of most expository
writing is to communicate ideas
or answer questions.
Expository Writing
 Gives information about a topic
 Explains ideas
 Gives directions
 Shows how to do something
Expository Writing Uses Transitions
Writer’s Express says:
“Expository writing uses transition words (such
as first, second, and most importantly). These
words help guide the reader through the
explanation.”
Writer’s Express - A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers, and Learners ©1995
So, your teacher gives you a prompt and
tells you to write an expository essay:
“Write about your favorite pet.”
What do you do???
Don’t panic.
Follow this plan…
(Watch for the color-coding, it will help you organize
your ideas.)
It’s Easy!
Start with your main idea or topic.
(use key words from the prompt)
You ONLY Need Three Ideas...
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Three reasons that show your topic
sentence is true
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And three examples for each of your
reasons (Remember to show, not tell.)
That’s all you need for the start of
a great essay!!!
Use Correct
Paragraph Form
Each paragraph must include:
Topic Sentence
Three Examples
Conclusion
No paragraph should be less
than five sentences.
The Beginning Your First Sentences
Start with a topic sentence that uses the key words from the
prompt. Then write three reasons that prove the topic sentence is
true.
My favorite pet is my dog, Romeo. He is a beautiful and
easy to care for. Playing with him is lots of fun. He always
takes care of me.
Now end with a conclusion:
Remember, each paragraph must have a
concluding sentence.
Finish with a sentence that restates your topic
sentence “My favorite pet is my dog,
Romeo.” using different words.
I have never had a better pet.
You already have your
first paragraph done!
Pretty easy, huh?
To make it even easier look at
this organizational plan using
color-coding.
Paragraph 1: The Introduction
 Introduction or Topic Sentence
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(Use key words from the prompt)
First Subtopic (A “Showing” Example)
 Second Subtopic (A “Showing” Example)
 Third Subtopic (A “Showing” Example)
 Conclusion (Restates Introduction)
Paragraph 1: Example
My favorite pet is my dog,
Romeo. He is beautiful and easy
to care for. Playing with him is
lots of fun. He always takes care
of me. I have never had a better
pet.
Restate each subtopic as the
topic sentence for each of the
next three paragraphs.
First Subtopic
(Example #1)
“He is beautiful and easy to care
for.” is the topic sentence you will
restate for your next paragraph.
Paragraph 2: Example #1
 Topic Sentence (Restates Example #1 from the
Introduction “He is beautiful and easy to care for.” )
 3 Example Sentences (Prove your Topic
Sentence)
 Concluding Sentence (Restates Topic
Sentence from Example #1)
Paragraph 2: Example #1
Romeo is beautiful and easy to care
for. He is a tricolor Sheltie, mostly
black with white and a bit of brown.
Caring for him is easy because I simply
have to make sure he has fresh water
and food every day. I exercise him by
throwing his toys. Because he is good
looking and doesn’t require much care
Romeo is a good pet.
Restate the second subtopic as the
topic sentence for the next
paragraph.
Second Subtopic
(Example #2)
“Playing with him is lots of fun.” is
the topic sentence you will restate for
your next paragraph.
Paragraph 3: Example #2
 Topic Sentence (Restate Example #2
from the Introduction “Playing with him is lots
of fun.”)
 3 Example Sentences (Prove your
Topic Sentence)
 Concluding Sentence (Restates
Topic Sentence from Example #2)
Paragraph 3: Example #2
Romeo is lots of fun to play with.
He loves to play catch. He follows me
around the house with a toy and
drops it on my foot so I will toss it.
He can catch just about anything,
but his favorite is chasing a Frisbee.
I really have fun playing with Romeo.
Use the third subtopic (example) as
the topic sentence for the next
paragraph.
Third Subtopic
(Example #3)
“He always takes care of me.”
is the topic sentence for your next
paragraph.
Paragraph 4: Example #3
 Topic Sentence
(Restates Example #3 from the
Introduction “Romeo takes care of me.”)
 3 Example Sentences
(That prove your
Topic Sentence)
 Concluding Sentence
Sentence from Example #3)
(Restates Topic
Paragraph 4: Example #3
Romeo takes care of me. He always
follows me when I leave a room. When I
am sitting on a couch he plops down right
beside me. On sunny days when we are
hiking in the woods he always makes sure
that I keep up with the rest of the
family. He always watches out for me.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
(Restates Paragraph 1: Introduction)
 Introduction
 First Subtopic (Example)
 Second Subtopic (Example)
 Third Sentence
 Conclusion
(Example)
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
(Restates Paragraph 1: Introduction)
As you can see, Romeo is a
great pet. I am proud of him and
he doesn’t require much care.
Playing with him is very
pleasurable. I am always safe
because he watches over me.
Romeo is a wonderful pet.
There you have it!
Expository writing isn’t that difficult when you have a
plan. To make it even easier you may want to use a
graphic organizer like the following ones to organize your
thoughts.
Five-Paragraph Essay
Organizer
Example 2
Name _____________________
Example 1
Main Example 2
Main Idea
Example 1
Example 2
Main Example 1
Example 3
Example 1
Example 2
Main Example 2
Example 3
Example 3
Have fun with your writing & remember,
you only need THREE IDEAS
for a great expository essay!
Assignments!!
 Remember your weekly evaluation sheet inside your yellow folder!
 Expository essay on your electronic device. Follow the outline presented
on slides 55 to 66.
 Language Lab-Put the weekly rubric on the yellow folder!
 Weekly journal #1-Choose a topic from today’s workshop and reflect on it.
 Spanish cognate in the back of the index card of English cognates done in
class.
 Academic vocabulary on page 21 with explanation.
 Activities on page 28 prior to next workshop.