© 2004 pearson education inc., publishing as longman publishers unit 6 seminar “the events of our...

© 2004 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

Unit 6 Seminar

“The events of our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance to ourselves, they

find their own order…the continuous thread of revelation.”—Eurdora Welty

KU120

Prof. Brian Koster


Review from Unit 5

Space Order

Time Order

Listing


The Classification Pattern Authors use the classification pattern to

sort ideas into smaller groups and describe the traits of each group.

Each smaller group, called a subgroup, is based on shared traits or characteristics.


Transitions Used in the Classification Pattern

Another (group, kind, type) Characteristics First (group, categories, kind, type) Second (group, categories, kind, type) Order Traits


Example “Wetlands” is a general term that includes several

types of vital links between water and land. One type of wetland is a bog; it is characterized by spongy peat deposits, acidic waters, and is covered by a carpet of sphagnum moss. Another type of wetland is the marsh, which is a wetland frequently swamped with water; it is characterized by soft-stemmed vegetation. Finally, a swamp is a type of wetland dominated by woody plants.


Thought Patterns in Textbooks Textbook authors use transitions to

make relationships between ideas clear and easy to understand.

Often authors mix thought patterns in the same passage or paragraph.

The effective reader looks for the author’s primary thought pattern.


Comparison-and-Contrast Comparison points out the ways in

which two or more ideas are alike.• “Writing, like farming, follows a planting, growing,

and reaping cycle.”

Contrast points out the ways in which two or more ideas are different.

• “Women differ from men in their styles of communication.”


Words & Phrases of Comparison Alike As As well as Equally In like manner In a similar fashion In a similar manner In the same way

Just as Just like Like Likewise Resemble Same Similar Similarly


Words and Phrases of Contrast

Although On the one hand Conversely To the contrary Nevertheless Differently At the same time In contrast Different Still On the contrary

Even though Instead As opposed to On the other hand Difference Despite Yet But In spite of Different from


Combined Comparison-and-Contrast “Although yoga and Pilates share similar

characteristics, an important difference exists. Both yoga and Pilates are low-impact forms of exercise that improve posture, flexibility, and contraction. However, the primary goal of Pilates is to strengthen the midsection and buttocks. On the other hand, yoga does not focus on any one part of the body. Rather yoga works the opposing muscles of the entire body.”


Cause-and-Effect

A cause states why something happens. An effect states a result or outcome.• “Because Selena memorized the algebra formulas

and practiced using them, she did well on the test.”• “Due to the amount of snow on the streets and

highways, schools and businesses have shut down.”


Cause-and-Effect Words Because Consequently Accordingly Because of Leads to Results in As a result

Due to If-then Since So Therefore Thus


Unit 6 Project

The Unit 6 Project is worth 105 points.

Let’s review the project in detail


Unit 6 Assignments

The following assignments are due no later than 11:59pm ET on Tuesday:

1) Unit 6 Reading2) Unit 6 Discussion3) Unit 6 Seminar4) Unit 6 Project

Continue working on your Reading Level Exercises and KU085 assignments.

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