Week 1 Review (Advanced RWVG - Module B)

What are the 5-steps to the writing process? (select the answer in correct order).

• 1. 1. planning and outlining

  2. pre-writing

  3. writing the first draft

  5. 4. editing and proofreading

  5. re-drafting and revising

• 1. 1. pre-writing

  2. 2. writing the first draft

  3. 3. planning and outlining

  4. 4. re-drafting and revising

  5. 5. editing and proofreading

• 1. pre-writing

  2. planning and outlining

  3. writing the first draft

  4. re-drafting and revising

  5. 5. editing and proofreading

Previewing ...

• is a strategy that readers use to recall prior knowledge and set a purpose for reading.

• is when you read something quickly in order to find a particular point or the main points.

• is when you read between the lines, make connections, and draw conclusions about the text’s meaning and purpose.

What is an inference?

• A comprehension strategy used to reduce the most essential points of someone else’s work into a shorter form. 

• An idea that opposes the authors point of view.

• A comprehension strategy used to “read between the lines,” make connections, and draw conclusions about the text’s meaning and purpose.

• A strong feeling for or against something.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 

What can you infer about Macey?

• Macey has trouble making decisions.

• Macey is very excited about getting glasses.

• Macey does not want glasses.

• Macey is mad at her mother.

Define: adversity

• (n.) a form of something that is different from another form of the same thing

• (adj.) wanting to do something

• (n.) a difficult or unpleasant situation

Define: inclined

• (adj.) wanting to do something

• (adj.) limited by something or someone

• (v.) to try to achieve something over a period of time

Define: advocate

• (v.) give somebody the power or authority to do something; make someone stronger and more confident

• (n.) someone who supports a particular cause; promoter

• (n.) money for a particular purpose

Define: authenticity

• (n.) a supporter of somebody or something

• (adj.) very different and of various kinds

• (n.) to be true or to be what is claimed; quality of being real

Fill in the blank: Don't feel __________ to do what he says - he has no authority.

• version

• constrained

• adversity

• pursue

The school I went to was very _________, consisting of people from various cultural backgrounds.

• diverse

• authenticity

• constrained

• adversity