Final Module B Review (Advanced RW)

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.

What is an opinion?

• Information that can be proven true with evidence.

• Information based on a person’s beliefs and feelings

Parents should be less concerned about kids screen time during holidays.

• Fact

• Opinion

The ESL program at Sheridan College is now organized into five levels:

1. Level 1 (formerly Foundations)

2. Level 2 (formerly Pre-Intermediate)

3. Level 3 (formerly Intermediate)

4. Level 4 (formerly Advanced)

5. Level 5 (formerly EAP)

• Fact

• Opinion

The following words/phrases can be used to make comparisons: similarly, likewise, & both

• True

• False

Read the following sentences. Which one is contrasting computers and mobile phones?

• Both computers and mobile phones can be used to communicate easily with other people. Both computers

• • Computers are unlike mobile phones in their lack of portability.

• • Just like the computer, the mobile phone can be used to communicate easily with other people.

• • Computers can be used to communicate easily, for example via email. Similarly, the mobile phone is a convenient tool for communication.

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: I am an engineer, ________ my brother is a doctor.

• likewise

• whereas

• similarly

• also

The purpose of annotating a text is...

• to restate the meaning of a text in your own words.

• to make inferences.

• to identify important ideas in a text.