IS 1008 Enhancement 1-English

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 !!!