1. Prof. Ana Katrina P. de Jesus DHUM, CAS, UPLB

3. Use your body to signify your answer. If your answer is A, raise your left hand B, raise your right hand C, raise both hands sidewards D, raise both hands upwards

4. We worked hard on the case but the results of our investigation (A. is, B. are) still in doubt.

5. A number of farmers (A. want, B. wants) to talk with the Agrarian Reform Secretary.

6. This time, quickly hand me your paper as soon as you are finished. In a ¼ sheet of yellow paper, write down 12 words that can be formed using the prefix “bio."

7. She was accused of plagiarism in a dispute over a short story, and, though _____, she never recovered from the accusation and scandal. A. indicted B. verified C. exonerated D. retaliated E. convinced

8. Puzzling over the _____failure of her laboratory experiment, the physics major seemed more _____ than was the usual for someone of her normally gregarious disposition. A. violent…exhilarated B. monetary…extravagant C. temporary…sociable D. unexpected…withdrawn E. thorough…composed

9. A newspaper is better than a magazine and on a seashore is better than a street. At first, it is better to run than walk. Also, you may have to try several times. It takes some skill but it is easy to learn. Even young children can enjoy it. Once successful, complications are minimal. Birds seldom get too close. One needs lots of room. Rain soaks in very fast. Too many people doing the same thing can also cause problems. If there are no complications, it can be very peaceful. A rock will serve as an anchor. If anything breaks loose from it; however, you will not get a second chance. (Bradford & Johnson, in Hermosa, 1996)

11. Communication, to be successful, should arrive at a mutual understanding.

12.  Use of library resources  Use of online sources  Critical evaluation of sources  Reading skills (skimming, scanning, getting the main idea, making inferences)  Writing skills  Time management  Test-taking skills  Survival mode on  and...

14. Only 10 percent of an audio lecture may last in memory, but students who take and review their notes can recall about 80% of a lecture.

15. Research suggests that physical writing activates regions of the brain that involve thinking, language and working memory.

17. Suggested Note Taking Methods 1) Cornell Notes 2) Mind Mapping 3) Outlining 4) Visual Note Taking

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22. Did you meet the requisites of ENG 1? What are you willing to do to be better?

23. Learning Styles Assessment Read each statement and select the appropriate number response as it applies to you. Often (3) Sometimes (2) Seldom/Never (1)

24. ______ I remember information better if I write it down. ______ Looking at the person helps keep me focused. ______ I need a quiet place to get my work done. ______ When I take a test, I can see the textbook page in my head. ______ I need to write down directions, not just take them verbally. ______ Music or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand. ______ I don’t always get the meaning of a joke. ______ I doodle and draw pictures on the margins of my notebook pages. ______ I have trouble following lectures. ______ I react very strongly to colors. ______ Total

25. ______ My papers and notebooks always seem messy. ______ When I read, I need to use my index finger to track my place on the line. ______ I do not follow written directions well. ______ If I hear something, I will remember it. ______ Writing has always been difficult for me. ______ I often misread words from the text-(e.g.,“them” for “then”). ______ I would rather listen and learn than read and learn. ______ I’m not very good at interpreting an individual’s body language. ______ Pages with small print or poor quality copies are difficult for me to read. ______ My eyes tire quickly, even though my vision check-up is always fine. ______ Total

26. ______ I start a project before reading the directions. ______ I hate to sit at a desk for long periods of time. ______ I prefer first to see something done and then to do it myself. ______ I use the trial and error approach to problem-solving. ______ I like to read my textbook while riding an exercise bike. ______ I take frequent study breaks. ______ I have a difficult time giving step-by-step instructions. ______ I enjoy sports and do well at several different types of sports. ______ I use my hands when describing things. ______ I have to rewrite or type my class notes to reinforce the material. ______ Total

27. A score of 21 points or more in a modality indicates a strength in that area. The highest of the 3 scores indicates the most efficient method of information intake. The second highest score indicates the modality which boosts the primary strength.

28. ______ I remember information better if I write it down. ______ Looking at the person helps keep me focused. ______ I need a quiet place to get my work done. ______ When I take a test, I can see the textbook page in my head. ______ I need to write down directions, not just take them verbally. ______ Music or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand. ______ I don’t always get the meaning of a joke. ______ I doodle and draw pictures on the margins of my notebook pages. ______ I have trouble following lectures. ______ I react very strongly to colors. ______ Total

29. ______ My papers and notebooks always seem messy. ______ When I read, I need to use my index finger to track my place on the line. ______ I do not follow written directions well. ______ If I hear something, I will remember it. ______ Writing has always been difficult for me. ______ I often misread words from the text-(e.g.,“them” for “then”). ______ I would rather listen and learn than read and learn. ______ I’m not very good at interpreting an individual’s body language. ______ Pages with small print or poor quality copies are difficult for me to read. ______ My eyes tire quickly, even though my vision check-up is always fine. ______ Total

30. ______ I start a project before reading the directions. ______ I hate to sit at a desk for long periods of time. ______ I prefer first to see something done and then to do it myself. ______ I use the trial and error approach to problem-solving. ______ I like to read my textbook while riding an exercise bike. ______ I take frequent study breaks. ______ I have a difficult time giving step-by-step instructions. ______ I enjoy sports and do well at several different types of sports. ______ I use my hands when describing things. ______ I have to rewrite or type my class notes to reinforce the material. ______ Total

31. Humans have shorter attention span than goldfish, thanks to smartphones. A Microsoft study highlights the deteriorating attention span of humans, saying it has fallen from 12 seconds in 2000 to eight seconds. Five Strategies to engage today’s students (Price, 2009) Relevant learning for today’s students Research-based approaches to instruction Rationales for course outcomes, policies and assessments Relaxed and participatory learning environments Relational opportunities and rapport with professors

37.  You are responsible for information gathering outside the classroom.  Then, in-class time is re-purposed for inquiry, application, and assessment. Phases: 1 – Info gathering (watch video lecture, reading homeworks, etc.) 2 – Preliminary assessment (online quiz, in-class MCQs, tweets, practice sheets) 3 – Assimilation of info (problem-based learning, task-based learning, peer instruction, think-pair-share, think-group- share, MCQs) 4 – Homework (for deepening)

38. 1) Internet connection (or reliable friends) 2) Social media account 3) Colored letter cards (A-red; B-green; C-blue; D-yellow; E-pink) 4) Emoticon cards 5) Reflection notes (kept in a blue book)

39. 1) Get five pieces of art paper that correspond to each color code: A-red B-green C-blue D-yellow E-pink 2) Have the letters photocopied (I will leave the master copy at Printown (photocopier near Silver Pulp Trading and Hanarose canteen, Grove area). 3) Glue each letters to the corresponding art paper, then attach to any sturdy material (used folders, cardboards, etc).

40. 1) Print each of the 4 emoticons in separate short bond papers 2) Attach to any sturdy material (used folders, cardboards, etc). Where to get the emoticons: - jpeg files are posted in our wordpress site; just download and print anywhere - jpeg files will also be saved in Printown photocopier

45. - for practical reasons for practical reasons - for lofty reasons

46. 1) Visit katepdejesus.wordpress.com. Bookmark it! 2) Access the pdf file of the course outline. Review because we will check for understanding next meeting. 3) Watch the youtube video lecture of our first ENG 1 topic – Varieties of English. You may access it on Saturday, 15 August. 4) Bring the colored letter cards and the emoticon cards every meeting.

47. Enders, N. Note-taking Tips. Retrieved from http://www.pinterest.com/pin/275634439669730854/ iStudy for Success! Note-Taking. Retrieved from http://tutorials.istudy.psu.edu/notetaking/notetaking_print.html Slater, H. Students: How to take notes in lectures. Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.com/education/2013/apr/29/how-to-take-notes Utah State University Academic Resource Center. Effective Note Taking Strategies. Retrieved from www.usu.edu/arc/idea_sheets/pdf/effective_note_taking.pdf

48. LET’S DO THIS!