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GROUP PRESENTATION - GROUP 10
IS 1008 – EnglishEnhancement 1
Areas We Wish to Cover
5. Value the importance of
health
6. Habits: Good and Bad
7. Exchanging Ideas
8. E-cards; occasions and
selection
9. Writing a Film Review
10. Adjectives & Adverbs
11. Using Passive Voice
Effectively
12. Using Simple Past Tense
13. Using fixed phrases
meaningfully
14. Sequence markers
1. Culture living in harmony
with other ethnic groups;
social harmony
2. Paragraphs and Essays;
distinguishing, editing and
revising
3. Negotiation; steps,
guidelines, and
Compromising
4. Working as a team and Team
Spirit
What is Culture?
Culture is the behavior patterns of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.
Examples: Western culture Hippie Culture Indian Culture etc.
Live in Harmony with other Ethnic groups Or Social Harmony
- It is “the peaceful interaction of human dynamics among members of a social group or groups.”
- One of the much talked about subjects not only in Sri Lanka but also the world over.
Complex societies develop and thrive on some form of social harmony.
What does social harmony mean?
Best Practices to build up Social Harmony
Knowing other cultures
Understanding those cultures
Learning to live together
Learning to work together
How do we build relationships with people from other cultures?
There are many ways that we can learn about other people's cultures and build relationships at the same time.
Some steps you can take towards this
Make a conscious decision to establish friendships with people from other cultures
Put yourself in situations where you will meet people of other cultures.
Examine your biases about people from other cultures
Ask people questions about their cultures, customs, and views.
Read about other people's culture's and histories
Listen to people tell their stories
Notice differences in communication styles and values; don't assume that the majority's way is the right way
Risk making mistakes
Learn to be an ally
What is the difference between a paragraph and an essay
A paragraph:Should be centered on one idea onlyGenerally much shorter than an essay, which usually
consists of many paragraphs. If the topic changes, it is necessary to start a new
paragraph
An essay:It is possible to explore several ideas while talking
about one general topic.Consists of many paragraphs.
Structure of an Essay
Editing & Revising a Paragraph or Essay
The final product of any activity comes out after being edited and revised several times.
Best is to get another person to read through and edit.
It’s a skill you gain with, Knowledge of grammar Vocabulary Use of language in different contexts
A simple checklist for editing:
Read what you have written
Did you stick to your topic? Is the purpose of the
writing clear? Did you include everything
you wanted to? Do all the details support
the controlling idea? Did you leave out all the
unnecessary ideas? Do you like what you have
written?
Is it interesting and lively?
Do your ideas flow smoothly?
Are the tone and words appropriate for the audience?
Are your ideas clearly expressed?
Do the words collocate?
Does the verb agree with the subject?
Is your writing organized logically?
Editing & Revising a Paragraph or Essay
What is Negotiation?
A method by which people settle differences A process by which compromise or agreement is reached while
avoiding argument
Why is it necessary? Individuals aim to achieve the best possible outcome for their
position/their organization However, the principles of fairness, seeking mutual benefit and
maintaining a relationship are the keys to a successful outcome.
Inevitably, conflict and disagreement will arise as the differing needs, wants, aims and beliefs of people are brought together.
The purpose of negotiation is to try to reach agreement without causing future barriers to communications.
A structured approach to negotiation to achieve a desirable outcome
1. Preparation2. Discussion3. Clarification of goals4. Negotiation towards a WIN-WIN situation5. Agreement6. Implementation of a course of action
Tips for effective negotiation
Ensure that the language used is polite as well as convincing at the same time
Attempt to maintain an environment conducive to communication
Always listen carefully to the other person
Understand that non-verbal communication is important in determining the speaker's style
What is it? It means: to make a deal between
different parties where each party gives up part of their demand.
A concept of finding agreement through communication, through a mutual acceptance of terms—often involving variations from an original goal or desire.
Compromising
Compromising
Extremism is often considered as antonym to compromise, which, depending on context, may be associated with concepts of balance and tolerance.
In the negative connotations, compromise may be referred to as capitulation, referring to a “surrender" of objectives, principles, or material, in the process of negotiating an agreement.
In human relationships "compromise" is frequently said to be an agreement that no party is happy with, this is because the parties involved often feel that they either gave away too much or that they received too little.
Essential qualities for effective team work Be punctual Communicate constructively Listen actively Be an active participant Co-operate with others Be flexible Respect others
Working as a team
Why work as a team?
SecurityReduce the insecurity of "standing alone." , more resistant to threats as a group.
StatusInclusion in a group that is viewed as important by others provides recognition and status
Self-EsteemConvey status to those outside the group, give increased feelings of worth to the group members themselves.
PowerWhat cannot be achieved individually often becomes possible through group action.
Goal Achievementpool talents, knowledge, or power to complete a job.
Working as a team
Benefits of working as a team Increases creativity - more ideas, better results Increased member satisfaction Ample opportunity to develop new skills Faster rate of achievement Ability to synergize A network of support that can be drawn upon
Working as a team
Possible limitations of team workNot all tasks are suitable to be performed as a team
Possibility of conflict (e.g. : personality clashes)
Good ideas maybe lost (Contribution of quieter members may get crowded out by members with larger personalities)
Team mentality (May harm relationships between different teams)
Working as a team
Team Spirit
What is it?The spirit of a group that makes the members
want the group to succeedTeam spirit is about
supporting your team respecting others encourageing team mates.
Team Spirit T stands for Trying your best E stands for Encourage others A stands for Achievement M stands for Must (must always show team spirit)
S stands for Supporting others P stands for Participating I stands for Impossible (It's impossible to win if you have no team
spirit) R stands for Respect I stands for Important (Important to show team spirit or to have a go) T stands for Together (we work together)
Team Spirit
Team Spirit
E-cards
What is it? An E-card is similar to a postcard or greeting card, with
the primary difference being that it is created using digital media instead of the traditional materials and send through the Internet
Benefits of e-cards Lower cost Time saver Virtually no impact on the environment Instant Delivery Easy Customization E-cards are available for a range of occasions
E-cards
Limitations of e-cards
Cannot be put on display in the same way
Limited number of templates at present
The lack of personal touch, lower effort and cost
concerned may lower the impact made by the
card
Writing a Film Review
What is a film review?
A film review is when a person sees a movie and
says what they thought about it.
A good movie review should both entertain and
inform, providing an opinion of a movie
Help the reader in determining whether they want
to watch, rent or buy the movie.
Give enough details about the movie
Writing a Film Review
A good film review have these five different parts:
Credits
Plot
Character
Vocabulary
Conclusion
Steps of Writing a Film Review
Watch the movie
Evaluate the movie
Give an Outline
Make the Structure
Write it
Read, Read and Read
Exchanging of Ideas
Idea is a thought or collection of
thoughts that are generated in
the mind. An idea is usually
generated with intent, but can
also be created unintentionally.
Ideas often form during
brainstorming sessions or
through discussions.
Exchanging of Ideas
Language easily understood
Remember that the language you use every day may be confusing to others. Simplify anything you can in order to find a comfort level for your listener
Illustrations
Research has proven that over 60% of those listening to us are visual learners. An illustration may engage your audience, and help stimulate learning.
Organize Thoughts
This will allow those listening to you to remain on the same level because people enjoy order and clarity.
Narrow subject to key points
Discuss what you feel is most important, don’t overload your listener with unnecessary information.
Summarize
You will further clarify your point, and your listeners will have another chance to retain the information you have provided them.
Habits
Habits are automatic routines of
behavior that are repeated
regularly, without thinking. They
are learned, not instinctive, human
behaviors that occur automatically,
without the explicit
contemporaneous intention of the
person.
Good and Bad Habits
Just as we have good habits, we also have bad habits. Despite
the original function of habits to simplify our lives, we can
also develop habits that are negative and destructive.
Good Habits
Wake Early
Exercise
Visualize the Day Ahead
Be Proactive
Connect with Nature
Go to Bed At A Reasonable Time
Read/Listen to Motivational Material
Skipping breakfast
Oversleeping.
Getting late for work/school
Smoking/drinking alcohol
Procrastinating
Bad Habits
“State of complete physical, mental, and social well
being, and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity.”
- World Health Organization
Valuing the Importance of health
The time "out of action" will be lessened due to less diseases.
Lengthened life span.
The time saved and maybe used to for things you would not have time for otherwise.
Increased energy and vitality , therefore better quality of work.
Can enjoy what you do (both work and play).
It is easier to enjoy physical activities such as your sports.
Empowers you to do things which would otherwise be impossible, such as climbing a mountain.
Benefits of Good Health
Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known; however, who or what is performing the action.
Example: My bike was stolen.In the example above, the focus is on the fact that my
bike was stolen. I do not know, however, who did it.
Sometimes a statement in passive is more polite than active voice, as the following example shows:
Example: A mistake was made.In this case, I focus on the fact that a mistake was
made, but I do not blame anyone.
Using Passive Voice Effectively
Subject + finite form of to be + Past Participle
When converting active voice into passive voice, The object becomes subject the finite form of the verb is changed (to be + past participle) the subject becomes the object (or is dropped)
Anne wrote the letter – The letter was written by Anne.
Examples: The room is swept everyday.
A letter was written.
Tea is being prepared.
Tea was being prepared
My bicycle has been stolen.
A camera will be brought.
Passive Voice – Points to Note
Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns.
They may come before the word they describe (That is a cute puppy)
They may follow the word they describe (That puppy is cute).
Examples: Follow the yellow cab. (The adjective yellow modifies
the noun cab) It is the girl with the pale face again.
Adjectives and Adverbs
Adjectives
Adverbs are words that modify a verb (He drove slowly. — How did he drive?) an adjective (He drove a very fast car. — How fast
was his car?) another adverb (She moved quite slowly down the
aisle. — How slowly did she move?)
Adverbs often tell when, where, why, or under what conditions something happens or happened.
Example: She placed the vase carefully on the shelf. (The
adverb carefully shows how the vase was placed)
Adverbs
Examples:
• Adverbs describing how something was done.
Uneasily, Weirdly, Cheerfully, Expertly
• Adverbs describing where Action Happened.
Here, There, Everywhere, Somewhere
• Adverbs describing when an action occurred, or its time
Now, First, Last, Early
Adverbs
Use the Simple Past to express the idea that an action started and finished at a specific time in the past.
We can use several tenses and forms to talk about the past, but the past simple tense is the one we use most often.
Irregular verbs:Irregular verbs change their form entirely or not at all.
eat --- ate, go --- went, be --- was/were,hit --- hit,
Regular verbs:Base form+ ed = Simple past
walk walkedpush pushed
Using Simple Past Tense
P.S - She did her homework yesterday.
P.Q - Did she do her homework yesterday?
N.S - She didn’t do her work yesterday.
N.Q - Didn’t she do her work
yesterday?
Using Simple Past Tense
Most people use 'fixed phrases' in greeting, small
talk, introduction and leave taking.
These expressions usually don't add new
information or important information but they are
polite and make people feel comfortable. Good Luck! This is my place. I wonder if this will work out.
Using Fixed Phrases Meaningfully
It is important that texts should be structured clearly. And for
that purpose sequence markers can be used.
Sequence markers in English are a certain group of items,
mainly adverbs and preposition phrases that link sentences
together into a larger unit of discourse. These linguistic items
go by various names, e.g. conjuncts, sentence adverbials,
connectives, linking devices, amongst others.
Sequence markers can signal how to interpret the
relationship between sentences in a number of different
ways.
Sequence Markers
Sequence Markers
A thing we understood about language skills is,
practice is an integral part of perfection. While
we appreciate the amount of online exercises
available, we wish to request a larger number
for practice purposes.
Suggestions to improve module
Thank You !!!
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