paragraphs II (ing-01)

 
Paragraph WritingWhat is a paragraph?It is a group of sentences that introduces, presents and developsonemain idea aboutthe topic. And it can be divided intothreemajor parts.A.
The Topic Sentence 
It is normally the first sentence of the paragraph.
It conveys the overall point of the paragraph.
It helps the writer focus on the idea written about.
It helps the reader know about what the paragraph is all about.B.



The  Supporting  Details 
They are sentences used to support the main idea stated in the topic sentence.
They give more information about the main idea through examples.
They say in details what the topic sentence says in general.
They should be clear evidence that what the topic sentence says is trustworthy.
They should be strong convincing points on which the topic sentence can rely upon.C.



Concluding  Sentence 
It is a reflection of the main idea pronounced in the topic sentence.
It sums up what the topic sentence and the supporting details talk about.
It is the closing sentence that reminds the readers of what they have to value.
It is compulsory for the completion of the paragraph unity.
It eventually indicates the end of a paragraph.
It prepares the reader for a smooth transition to the next paragraph if there is one.



How to write your paragraph
Paragraph writing consists of many necessary 
elements to be taken intoconsideration before, while and after


BEFORE  WRITING:
In this stage it is important to specify the topic you are intending to tackle.
 Take a sheet of paper and just start jotting down notes that have tightconnection with your topic.

In this stage, mistakes and word-order are to be overlooked momentarily.
After you gathered the data necessary for your topic the next step is to betaken.


Do the exercise about writting propused in the PDF file. posted when you completed it


http://www.autoenglish.org/writing/w.aliens.pdf 

writing paragraphs (ing-01)

in this entry I need that you write 3 short paragraphs trying to follow the steps discussed in classes, in each paragraph intend talking about differents topics.

posted numbered!. (write them on english)

tecnicas de lectura en ingles (ing-01)

AQUI LES ENVIO EL MATERIAL SOBRE TECNICAS DE LETURA Y LOS EJERCICIOS A REALIZAR.

TÉCNICAS DE LECTURA

Considerando el Inglés Como idioma universal para las comunicaciones, especialmente las de carácter técnico-científico, su comprensión de lectura se hace cada vez más importante e indispensable para mantenernos actualizados e informados. Para ello estudiaremos algunas técnicas de lectura y comprensión de textos escritos en Inglés.
A continuación se presentan tres técnicas de lectura de uso común y muy efectivas en cuanto a su objetivo de comprensión. Las técnicas son: Previewing, Skimming and Scanning.

(1) Previewing:
Esta técnica consiste en una revisión preliminar del material de lectura probable. Dicha revisión puede generar una serie de ideas que nos pueden ayudar a decidir si el material en cuestiona nos resulta apropiado y útil a nuestros propósitos y, en caso afirmativo, nos indica cómo abordarlo.
Para la aplicación de esta técnica tenemos varios pasos, entre los cuales figuran:
(a) Hacerse preguntas relacionadas con el título del material; tratando de generar hipótesis del contenido.
(b) revisar el nombre del autor, fecha de publicación y otros datos que identifiquen la obra o el material de lectura (esto con la finalidad de verificar si el material es pertinente o no para nuestros propósitos de lectura o búsqueda de información).
(c) Si es una publicación periódica o libro, revisar el prefacio o la introducción con el fin de buscar información relevante.
(d) Revisar la tabla de contenidos, índice, apéndice, etc. para formarse una idea de la estructura de la obra (si es un libro o novela por ejemplo).
(2) Skimming:

Es Skimmimg: es una técnica de lectura rápida. Se utiliza con el propósito de obtener una idea global del contenido de un texto. Este tipo de lectura es rápida y activa, la mayor atención de la lectura debe estar focalizada hacia la idea general del texto. Para su uso se aplican ciertas estrategias tales como:
(a) Ubicar palabras claves relacionadas al tema del texto a leer.
(b) Ubicar palabras que se repiten.
(c) Ubicar palabras que se parecen al español.
(d) Observar ayudas tipográficas (letras en negritas, resaltadas, títulos, sub-títulos, gráficos, etc.), ya que estos rompen el texto e identifican el contenido de cada parte. Muy a menudo aparecen en negritas (boldeados) las definiciones y los términos clave. Las gráficas y los mapas tienen títulos y/o encabezados que te dicen de que tratan. Todas estas pistas te ayudarán a encontrar la información que estas buscando.

(3) Scanning:
Esta técnica es utilizada con el propósito de localizar información específica (datos, detalles, fecha, nombres, etc.). Consiste en mover rápidamente los ojos sobre la extensión del texto “cazando” la información, es decir, buscando palabras y frases específicas. El objetivo definido es buscar el dato deseado, ignorando el resto del contenido. A esta técnica de lectura también se le conoce como lectura por salteo y se recomienda para mejorar la comprensión y la velocidad de lectura (pues evita la re-lectura de textos extensos) lo que nos permite resolver los ejercicios de comprensión de lectura con mayor eficacia.
Esta técnica es la que aplicamos cuando buscamos un número en la guía telefónica, encontrar fechas, nombres y lugares; también se puede usar para revisar párrafos, tablas y mapas, ya que lo que hacemos es buscar una información específica.
Estos métodos de lectura te hacen captar más fácil grandes cantidades de información en un espacio limitado de tiempo. Estas técnicas también sirven cuando no necesitas conocer el significado de cada palabra para entender el mensaje del texto.












EJERCICIOS

Previewing.
Lea los siguientes títulos y escriba, lo que a su entender, es el contenido del texto al cual pertenecen.

TOTAL QUALITY PRINCIPLES

ISO 9000 CERTIFICATION
________________________________________________________________________

SAFETY SOFTWARE

FUEL SYSTEM

HOT WEATHER OPERATION

AIRCRAFT INSPECTION SERVICE AND INSPECTION PERIODS

CARE OF THE AIRPLANE

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

IMPROVING IN QUALITY MAINTENANCE SERVICE







Skimming

Aplique la técnica skimming para obtener la idea general de los siguientes textos.

An industrial hygienist is a special kina of safety professional who has many duties. For example, if workers in a steel plant complain that their eyes are burning, an industrial hygienist tries to find the source of the problem by sampling the air. The hygienist may discover that the air contains a toxic gas and then, he may determine the concentration and composition of that gas.

Idea general: _________________________________

Formal quality systems are documented in the quality manual. This manual contains company policies and procedures that affect product quality. Quality audits by third parties often begin with the quality manual. Most quality manuals follow a similar format, and they must be updated constantly. Good quality manuals, like the effective system they document, must be customized to the particular needs of the company.

Idea general: ________________________

Electrical energy is supplied by a 14-volt, direct-current system powered by an engine-driven alternator. A 12-volt battery is located on the left-hand forward portion of the firewall. Power is supplied to all electrical circuits through a split bus bar, one side containing electronic systems and the other side having general electrical systems. Both sides of the bus are on at all times except when either an external power source is connected or the ignition/starter switch is turned on; the a power contactor is automatically activated to open the circuit to the electronic bus. Isolating the electronic circuits in this manner prevents harmful transient voltages from damaging the transistors in the electronic equipment.

Idea general:_________________________

let´s practice reading on english

read the following article and answer the questions about it

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum
A Local Legacy
Do you know who Benjamin Banneker was and what he did?

Benjamin Banneker was a self-educated scientist at a time when most African Americans were slaves. Born a free black man in the British Colony of Maryland in 1731, he received some formal education, but he mostly borrowed books and taught himself science and mathematics. At 22, he borrowed a pocket watch, and without any training, figured out how to carve a working wooden clock that chimed each hour. Because of this clock, he became well known and people would visit him just to see his creation.

Banneker ran his family farm for many years, but when he was in his late 50s, a neighbor's son lent him a telescope. He became interested in astronomy, the study of the planets and stars, and again taught himself a new science. He made calculations of tides, sunrises and sunsets, and even predicted an eclipse. For several years he published an almanac of these calculations. Today, he is best known for publishing six almanacs, called "Benjamin Banneker's Almanac," between 1792 and 1797.

In the 1790s, Banneker also helped survey and lay out the land for Washington, D.C., which became the nation's capital. For a look at Banneker's amazing life, visit the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum in Ellicott, City, Maryland.

I. Vocabulary words from this article: 

 on your own word define the following words

almanac
astronomy
carve
chime
eclipse
museum
pocket watch
scientist
telescope
wooden

II. Pre-Reading Questions

1. What was the status of most African-Americans in the 1770s?
2. If you had to educate yourself, how would you do it?

II. Post-Reading Questions
3. What subjects did Benjamin teach himself?
4. Which of Mr. Banneker's works is best known?

practicing the traslate aid by computer (ing01)

well in this entry you are goint to select a short paragraph about anything topic and practice traslating as i said you yesterday. be efficient doing, post as the original text as the traslated text.

infinitives-gerunds exercises (ing-01)

please complete the following exercises and post the results!
link 1:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/infinitive-gerund/exercises?08

link 2:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/infinitive-gerund/exercises?07

infinitive exercises (ing-01)

well in this first entry I need that you practices your knowledge about how to use the inifinitives. make the exercises and them copy your results in the space of comments

link:
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-11517.php

link 2:

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-60531.php

good luck