Saturday, March 14, 2009
CRCB : Chapter 10 Textbook Marking Exercise
“CRCB”: Chapter 10 Textbook Marking Exercise Learning Journal Page 319:
What do you already know about textbook marking? Do you apply what you know? Do you have a favorite strategy? If so, what is it?
I'm not sure about the correct ways to do textbook marking. When I mark in a book, I use my instinct and I seem to over-highlight the page. I see no purpose in doing that because it doesn’t point out important notes or topics.Perhaps after reading this chapter and learning how to properly mark a textbook, It will feel different.
Exercise 10b: Reading: Lifting a Veil on Sex SlaveryAnswer the prereading questions. Then read the article, “Lifting the Veil on Sex Slavery,” and apply the four textbook marking steps that you have just learned.
1. Based on the title of the article, what do you expect it to be about?I think this article is going to be based on exposing sex slavery.
2. What do you already know about the Taliban’s treatment of women?
I don’t know anything about the Taliban’s treatment of women.
3. Are you familiar with the following vocabulary words? If not, look them up in a dictionary before you start reading:
A. Burkas – a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan
B. Tantamount – equivalent in effect or value
C. Degradation – changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
D. Complicity – guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
E. Revering – to think about someone or something with respect and awe.
4. What question might you expect this article to answer?
How should we life the veil on sex slavery?
Using your textbook marking, answer the following questions in the space provided.
1. What is the main idea of this article?
The main idea of this article is that women would be abducted by al-Qeuda from their villages, and either married off against their will and left soon after or put into brothels sold as sex slaves.
2. What does “lifting the veil” in the title mean to you?
The title “lifting the veil” to me means that, one part of these women’s culture to wear a veil over them. The veils they wear are sacred to them. When al-Qeuda would come and abduct them, these women had no time to even put their veils on. So not only where they “robbed” of their freedom, but they could not even wear their veils. The veils came off and they were now sex slaves.
3. Who is lifting the veil?
Well, how I see it is al-Qeuda is “lifting the veil” in this article. They are taking those veils away from those women.
4. The author said that Afghanistan made a mockery of the claim that the brutal restrictions placed on women were actually a way of revering and protecting them. What did the author mean by this statement?
As you can see by the definition above, to revere someone means to give them respect and hold them up high. Afghanistan in this story did nothing of the sort. They did everything but give these women respect. They actually took it away.
What do you already know about textbook marking? Do you apply what you know? Do you have a favorite strategy? If so, what is it?
I'm not sure about the correct ways to do textbook marking. When I mark in a book, I use my instinct and I seem to over-highlight the page. I see no purpose in doing that because it doesn’t point out important notes or topics.Perhaps after reading this chapter and learning how to properly mark a textbook, It will feel different.
Exercise 10b: Reading: Lifting a Veil on Sex SlaveryAnswer the prereading questions. Then read the article, “Lifting the Veil on Sex Slavery,” and apply the four textbook marking steps that you have just learned.
1. Based on the title of the article, what do you expect it to be about?I think this article is going to be based on exposing sex slavery.
2. What do you already know about the Taliban’s treatment of women?
I don’t know anything about the Taliban’s treatment of women.
3. Are you familiar with the following vocabulary words? If not, look them up in a dictionary before you start reading:
A. Burkas – a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan
B. Tantamount – equivalent in effect or value
C. Degradation – changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
D. Complicity – guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
E. Revering – to think about someone or something with respect and awe.
4. What question might you expect this article to answer?
How should we life the veil on sex slavery?
Using your textbook marking, answer the following questions in the space provided.
1. What is the main idea of this article?
The main idea of this article is that women would be abducted by al-Qeuda from their villages, and either married off against their will and left soon after or put into brothels sold as sex slaves.
2. What does “lifting the veil” in the title mean to you?
The title “lifting the veil” to me means that, one part of these women’s culture to wear a veil over them. The veils they wear are sacred to them. When al-Qeuda would come and abduct them, these women had no time to even put their veils on. So not only where they “robbed” of their freedom, but they could not even wear their veils. The veils came off and they were now sex slaves.
3. Who is lifting the veil?
Well, how I see it is al-Qeuda is “lifting the veil” in this article. They are taking those veils away from those women.
4. The author said that Afghanistan made a mockery of the claim that the brutal restrictions placed on women were actually a way of revering and protecting them. What did the author mean by this statement?
As you can see by the definition above, to revere someone means to give them respect and hold them up high. Afghanistan in this story did nothing of the sort. They did everything but give these women respect. They actually took it away.
Chapter 10 CRCB Textbook Markings Summary
CRCB Textbook Markings Summary
Textbook marking is a systematic way of marking, highlighting, and labeling ideas to show how they are related to each other and which are most important. It also helps you to remember what you had read. At the end of the study-reading stage of textbook reading, you should look for and mark these items: main ideas, major supporting details, and new vocabulary. Beyond these three basic elements of textbook marking, you should use your experience in lecture and lab to decide if you need to mark more. Always mark information that is unclear; to remind yourself to find out what it means before you are tested on the material.
Textbook marking is a systematic way of marking, highlighting, and labeling ideas to show how they are related to each other and which are most important. It also helps you to remember what you had read. At the end of the study-reading stage of textbook reading, you should look for and mark these items: main ideas, major supporting details, and new vocabulary. Beyond these three basic elements of textbook marking, you should use your experience in lecture and lab to decide if you need to mark more. Always mark information that is unclear; to remind yourself to find out what it means before you are tested on the material.
Chapter 5 - TFY - Assumptions Summary
An assumption is something we take for granted, something we accept prematurely as being true, something we don’t check out carefully.It can be conscious or unconscious, warranted or unwarranted. Unconscious and unwarranted assumptions can lead to faulty reasoning, whereas conscious and warranted assumptions can be useful tools for problem solving.Another form of hidden assumption, where we try to fit new experience into old or prejudiced categories is the stereotype assumption.
CRCB Ch. 7 Summary (Inferences)
Chapter 7 is about Using Inference to Identify Implied Main IdeasIn order to fully understand a reading assignment, you need to read the material and combine what is stated with the additional information you generate using inference as tool. While inference is a skill you practice every day, inferring meaning from textbooks and other college reading material requires you to use specific strategies such as detecting an author’s bias, nothing comparisons, and recognizing information gaps.
Thinking For Yourself, Ch. 4 summary- Inference: What follows?
When a person infers, they are: imaging, guessing, predicting, and concluding. Inferences are often confused with facts. Inferences help fill in when facts are missing, or they can help make sense of facts already presented. Inferences should always be checked against the facts for accuracy and to make sure you are not inferring incorrectly.Inference also can be use in addition as a strategy in planning and choosing alternative when it comes to solving problems.You will understand how observation helps determine facts imagination and reasoning to link the fact with explanation.
Thinking For Yourself Chapter 2 Exercises
Thinking For Yourself
Chapter 2 Exercises
Exercise 1
P. 46
Rate each of the following statements as true or false.
1. Dictionaries are like phone books; basically, they all offer the same information.
False
2. If a dictionary is names Webster’s, that means it is one of the best.
False
3. Experts who decide how we should speak English write dictionaries.
False
4. Small, pocket dictionaries are the best kind to use for in-depth word study because they eliminate unnecessary, confusing information and make understanding easier.
False
5. Because a dictionary can confuse us with so many definitions for any single word, it is better to try to figure out a word’s meaning from it’s context or ask someone else.
False
6. Dictionaries are like cookbooks; a family needs to buy only one for the family’s lifetime.
False
7. Dictionaries give us information about spelling and definitions, but that is about all they offer.
False
8. An online dictionary is just as good for understanding and using a new word as a printed dictionary.
False
Exercise 2
P. 51
Set up a piece of paper with three columns headed Term, class and characteristics. Look up each of the words, list the class and characteristics.
1. Scissors
Class: a cutting tool
Characteristics: Has two blades, each with a loop handle, joined by a swivel pin.
2. Mailbag
Class: Bag
Characteristics: tool to gather letter
3. Moppet
Class: People
Characteristics: little boy or girl
4. November
Class: Month
Characteristics: the eleventh month of the year
5. Pneumonia
Class: Disease
Characteristics: disease of the lungs, inflammation of lungs
6. Cat
Class: Animal
Characteristics: Small cute four legged mammal. China people use its meat to make a food.
Chapter 2 Exercises
Exercise 1
P. 46
Rate each of the following statements as true or false.
1. Dictionaries are like phone books; basically, they all offer the same information.
False
2. If a dictionary is names Webster’s, that means it is one of the best.
False
3. Experts who decide how we should speak English write dictionaries.
False
4. Small, pocket dictionaries are the best kind to use for in-depth word study because they eliminate unnecessary, confusing information and make understanding easier.
False
5. Because a dictionary can confuse us with so many definitions for any single word, it is better to try to figure out a word’s meaning from it’s context or ask someone else.
False
6. Dictionaries are like cookbooks; a family needs to buy only one for the family’s lifetime.
False
7. Dictionaries give us information about spelling and definitions, but that is about all they offer.
False
8. An online dictionary is just as good for understanding and using a new word as a printed dictionary.
False
Exercise 2
P. 51
Set up a piece of paper with three columns headed Term, class and characteristics. Look up each of the words, list the class and characteristics.
1. Scissors
Class: a cutting tool
Characteristics: Has two blades, each with a loop handle, joined by a swivel pin.
2. Mailbag
Class: Bag
Characteristics: tool to gather letter
3. Moppet
Class: People
Characteristics: little boy or girl
4. November
Class: Month
Characteristics: the eleventh month of the year
5. Pneumonia
Class: Disease
Characteristics: disease of the lungs, inflammation of lungs
6. Cat
Class: Animal
Characteristics: Small cute four legged mammal. China people use its meat to make a food.
Thinking For Yourself Chapter 2 Summary
This chapter was titled “Word Precision: How do I Describe It”. The chapter sums up how important vocabulary is to communication and expressing our experiences. Our words are our thoughts so if our words aren’t clear then our thoughts aren’t clear. Dictionaries are a very important tool for this. It suggests every time you come across a word you do not know, you should look it up. “Clear thinking depends on clear word definitions” is a quote from the chapter that I highly agree with it. The chapter goes on to tell us the different kind of definitions of words. There is taxonomy, dictionary definitions, scientific definitions, and stipulative definitions. The chapter also touches on the Connotation of words which is the associations those words have. Knowing the etymology of a word can also help in giving us a concrete understanding of its definition. The chapter also states that critical reading begins with a resolve to aim for a neutral and accurate comprehension of the material.
Friday, March 13, 2009
CRCB Chapter 2 Exercises
Exercise 2a:
Using the context clues
1. The child was able to assuage his irate father with a smile and a small kiss on his cheek. A grin slowly replaced the fathers angry frown.
a. Increase b. Soothe c. Losed. d. Handle
Answer: b. Soothe
2. She was so overcome with joy by the birth of her baby that she was able to say nothing other than that the whole experience was simply ineffable.
a. Unhappy b. Fair c. Incapable of being expressed in words
d. Quickly forgotten
Answer: c. Incapable of being expressed in words .
3. Most of us eventually reach our goals, but life’s path to success is often.
a. circuitous one.a. Straight and certain b. Jovial
c. Marked by roundabout or indirect procedures.
d. Relating to a group
Answer: c. Marked by roundabout or indirect procedures.
4. The preacher took a pedagogic approach with his sermon, hoping that those attending would learn something meaningful from it.
a. Instructional b. Incomplete
c. Something that breaks the ice d. To brighten or freshen up
Answer: d. To brighten or freshen up.
5. Although teaching is not a lucrative profession, I know that I wouldn’t want to do anything else. Helping others learn is far more important to me than money.
a. Very rewarding b. Highly Sensitive
c. Well Paying d. Highly exciting
Answer: c. Well Paying.
6. Buying a lottery ticket is a very capricious way to plan for your future. The chances of winning are 1 in 10,000,000.
a. Lazy b. Inventive c. Unhappy d. Unpredictable
Answer: d. Unpredictable.
Exercise 2d
1. Equal
Root is Equ Definition: The same quantity , value or rank
2. Circumscribe
Root is scribe Definition: Encircle, confine.
3. Predict
Root is dict Definition: tell about in advance.
4. Untenable
Root is ten Defintion: Incapable of being defended as an argument or thesis.
5. Current
Root is cur Definition: Belonging to the time actually passing.prevalent or customary.
6. Extend
Root is ten Definition: to stretch out, to draw out to full length.
7. Extensible
Root is ten Definition: Capable of being extended.
8. Scribble
Root is Scribe Definition: to write hastily or carelessly
9. Retentive
Root is ten Definition: Having power or ability to retain or remember
10. Remit
Root is mit Definion: to transmit or send
Exercise 2j
Define the following words
1. Maltreat: to treat badly, to abuse
2. Autonomous: self governing, independent
3. Emit: to send forth, to give forth
4. Fidelity: strict observence of promises or duties
5. Convey: to communicate , make known, to carry bring or take
6. Equivocal: of doubtful nature or character,questionable, dubious
7. Posthumous;arising, occuring or continuing after one’s death
8. Carnal: pertaining to or characterized by the flesh of the body
9. Misognyist: hatred, dislike or mistrust of women
10. Synchronized: to cause to go at same rate or time
Using the context clues
1. The child was able to assuage his irate father with a smile and a small kiss on his cheek. A grin slowly replaced the fathers angry frown.
a. Increase b. Soothe c. Losed. d. Handle
Answer: b. Soothe
2. She was so overcome with joy by the birth of her baby that she was able to say nothing other than that the whole experience was simply ineffable.
a. Unhappy b. Fair c. Incapable of being expressed in words
d. Quickly forgotten
Answer: c. Incapable of being expressed in words .
3. Most of us eventually reach our goals, but life’s path to success is often.
a. circuitous one.a. Straight and certain b. Jovial
c. Marked by roundabout or indirect procedures.
d. Relating to a group
Answer: c. Marked by roundabout or indirect procedures.
4. The preacher took a pedagogic approach with his sermon, hoping that those attending would learn something meaningful from it.
a. Instructional b. Incomplete
c. Something that breaks the ice d. To brighten or freshen up
Answer: d. To brighten or freshen up.
5. Although teaching is not a lucrative profession, I know that I wouldn’t want to do anything else. Helping others learn is far more important to me than money.
a. Very rewarding b. Highly Sensitive
c. Well Paying d. Highly exciting
Answer: c. Well Paying.
6. Buying a lottery ticket is a very capricious way to plan for your future. The chances of winning are 1 in 10,000,000.
a. Lazy b. Inventive c. Unhappy d. Unpredictable
Answer: d. Unpredictable.
Exercise 2d
1. Equal
Root is Equ Definition: The same quantity , value or rank
2. Circumscribe
Root is scribe Definition: Encircle, confine.
3. Predict
Root is dict Definition: tell about in advance.
4. Untenable
Root is ten Defintion: Incapable of being defended as an argument or thesis.
5. Current
Root is cur Definition: Belonging to the time actually passing.prevalent or customary.
6. Extend
Root is ten Definition: to stretch out, to draw out to full length.
7. Extensible
Root is ten Definition: Capable of being extended.
8. Scribble
Root is Scribe Definition: to write hastily or carelessly
9. Retentive
Root is ten Definition: Having power or ability to retain or remember
10. Remit
Root is mit Definion: to transmit or send
Exercise 2j
Define the following words
1. Maltreat: to treat badly, to abuse
2. Autonomous: self governing, independent
3. Emit: to send forth, to give forth
4. Fidelity: strict observence of promises or duties
5. Convey: to communicate , make known, to carry bring or take
6. Equivocal: of doubtful nature or character,questionable, dubious
7. Posthumous;arising, occuring or continuing after one’s death
8. Carnal: pertaining to or characterized by the flesh of the body
9. Misognyist: hatred, dislike or mistrust of women
10. Synchronized: to cause to go at same rate or time
Chapter 2 Developing Your College Vocabulary Summary
Chapter 2 summary
Chapter two “Developing your College Vocabulary” and it is about the importance of vocabulary in the college experience. It explains how vocabulary is extermely vital to one’s education.This chapter covers how important learning, understanding and building your vocabulary. When reading if you come across words you haven’t seen before, you can understand what you read better. A word map is an important tool to help us learn a new vocabulary through six steps as the following: Draw a circle and write a new vocabulary word in the center, write the sentence in which you found the word in , and then ask yourself what do you think the word mean, then look what does the word mean in the dictionary , create your own sentence, and finally identify the new word.Also using new words in your everyday vocabulary will make them a regular staple of your speech.
Chapter two “Developing your College Vocabulary” and it is about the importance of vocabulary in the college experience. It explains how vocabulary is extermely vital to one’s education.This chapter covers how important learning, understanding and building your vocabulary. When reading if you come across words you haven’t seen before, you can understand what you read better. A word map is an important tool to help us learn a new vocabulary through six steps as the following: Draw a circle and write a new vocabulary word in the center, write the sentence in which you found the word in , and then ask yourself what do you think the word mean, then look what does the word mean in the dictionary , create your own sentence, and finally identify the new word.Also using new words in your everyday vocabulary will make them a regular staple of your speech.
Where Do You Stand?
Where Do You Stand?
Where do you stand with regard to critical thinking?
I think that critical thinking means correct thinking in the pursuit of relevant and reliable knowledge about the world. Another way to describe it is reasonable, reflective, responsible, and skillful thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do. I believe that critical thinking is your ability to think for yourself.
FEET: What do I stand for as a foundation of critical thinking?
I believe my foundation for critical thinking is independent thought and not rejecting anything immediately.
STOMACH: What upsets me about critical thinking?
I get really upset when people don't use Critical Thinking as a means to solve their problems, because I realize that through the use of Critical Thinking many and most common problems can be solved using the method of Critical Thinking.
HEART: What do I love about critical thinking?
Critical Thinking, is the excercise for the mind.I have the ability to think for myself.It makes you think out of the box.I love the fact that I can come to my own conclusion based on facts and truth.
HANDS: What do I feel about critical thinking?
I feel that the critical thinking is necessary component for my mind.It is a good brain tool to have when looking for a fact.
EARS: What do I hear about critical thinking?
I hears many people using critical thinking.Critical thinking takes on different meanings to different people.
EYES: What do I see about critical thinking?
I see many people has evolved, technology and science all are the products of Critical Thinking.
Where do you stand with regard to critical thinking?
I think that critical thinking means correct thinking in the pursuit of relevant and reliable knowledge about the world. Another way to describe it is reasonable, reflective, responsible, and skillful thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do. I believe that critical thinking is your ability to think for yourself.
FEET: What do I stand for as a foundation of critical thinking?
I believe my foundation for critical thinking is independent thought and not rejecting anything immediately.
STOMACH: What upsets me about critical thinking?
I get really upset when people don't use Critical Thinking as a means to solve their problems, because I realize that through the use of Critical Thinking many and most common problems can be solved using the method of Critical Thinking.
HEART: What do I love about critical thinking?
Critical Thinking, is the excercise for the mind.I have the ability to think for myself.It makes you think out of the box.I love the fact that I can come to my own conclusion based on facts and truth.
HANDS: What do I feel about critical thinking?
I feel that the critical thinking is necessary component for my mind.It is a good brain tool to have when looking for a fact.
EARS: What do I hear about critical thinking?
I hears many people using critical thinking.Critical thinking takes on different meanings to different people.
EYES: What do I see about critical thinking?
I see many people has evolved, technology and science all are the products of Critical Thinking.
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