English book 656 by Carlos Adrian Cruz Méndez 656 https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde information boxes en-us 2018-01-20 23:16:52 UTC 2018-01-21 04:51:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Previewing (page 8) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223051315 Seeing the text and its components as images, tables, titles, etc., makes it easier to have an idea of what the text is about before reading it in depth, and understanding it better.

]]> 2018-01-20 23:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223051315 Scanning (page 8) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061779 The scanning can be considered a tool to search for specific information within a text, and also serves to do it in less time; In some way, we ignore the information we do not want.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061779 Identifying the purpose of parts of a text (page 10) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061835 (Each paragraph can have a different function, to identify you can guide you with the following:

1.- Enter the topic: In the first paragraph we can find the idea.

2.- Report data: Usually the most important data of the text are found.

3.- Explain facts: There is true and proven information, leaving opinions and arguments out.

4.- give support information: Here we can find examples and additional information.

5.- Present an argument: In this part of the text, the authors show their arguments

6.- Present another side of an issue: A well-crafted text usually presents more than one problem, and in this paragraph it is shown.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061835 Skimming (page 18) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061863 It is a tool that helps us to understand the text, reading key parts that give us an idea of the topic we want to understand, in order to save time.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061863 Note taking: mapping (page 20) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061928 A mapping helps us to organize our ideas through key words, relating them to each other, supporting us with drawings or images to facilitate their understanding.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061928 Indentifying definitions page 28) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061987 It is necessary to analyze the text and look for definitions of words that are not understood in order to explain it or make it more understandable.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223061987 Creating a text plan (page 30) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062050 When we read, it’s important to identify the general idea of the text and know what the meaning is, so then we can choose the main paragraphs and complement the information.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062050 Summarizing (page 38) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062170 To summarize a text it is important to identify the most important ideas of this. To do that, we can highlight the information and then use it to make the summary, complementing it with our own words.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062170 Pronoun referents (page 40) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062203 To avoid repetitive text, it is vital to use pronouns. For this, it is important to know if this is used to refer to something already mentioned, or for something that will be mentioned.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062203 Identifying main ideas (page 48) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062244 We can identify the main ideas, even from the beginning, paying attention to the title, the introduction and subtitles. It's also necessary to read sentences from the paragraphs, write them down and consider them when rereading the text.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062244 Identifying cause and effects (page 50) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062275 In order to identify the cause and effect phenomenon in a text, we can analyze some key words such as: because, due to, because of,  a reason, result in, etc.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062275 Finding synonyms (page 52) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062299 Synonyms are words that have similar meaning to others, and serve to avoid repeating the word throughout the text. They can be identified according to the meaning of the text.]]> 2018-01-21 04:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062299 Taking notes: using your own words page 58) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062434 The best way to take notes is by using your own words; this way you will avoid plagiarizing existing texts by accident. In the same way, it helps us to better understand what we write.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062434 Identifying tone (page 60) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062476 The tone of a text can help us understand if the author is satisfied with a topic or if it is not, we can identify this according to the sense we take when reading.

]]> 2018-01-21 04:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062476 Taking notes: researching an essay (page 60) cacm_hardy https://padlet.com/cacm_hardy/3glfhxy44lde/wish/223062500 For a good essay it is important to take notes and ask questions that answer what you need to better understand the topic.

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