Task 1 In comparison, these texts have similar language; however, there are few differences in terms of language. For the most part, texts do not have abbreviations and contractions. However, the second text is more informal since it has common words as think, true, and good. They are imprecise and common words and often used in colloquial language.
The first is his usage of topoi; aside from the clearly evident introduction and conclusion, he utilizes definition, comparison, (causal) relationship, and refutation (counter argument). The second is his style which mainly revolves around correctness and clarity; he delivers his statements in an accurate and punctual manner, with no linguistic flair or ornateness. Or rather, it can be argued that his ornateness is his straightforwardness and ease of comprehension by the
These two pieces have the same idea but use different methods to end with the same result. This is because the audiences of the two essays are
In both essays, the use of diction and tone directly affect the author’s
Grasping the many rhetorical modes Reading through this article on the rhetorical modes admittedly helped simplify the different rhetorical forms that can be used for writing in aspects of life and not just school work. As I read through the articles I began to feel more comfortable with the diverse forms of writing therefore, knowing these vast forms of writing, will not only help to better understand what the author is trying to say in any given writing, but, also help with confidently know which direction to take when composing my own literary work. Like the handout states, these different rhetorical forms of writing are, simply put, descriptions of a way to put information together so that it can be effortlessly understood by the conveyed
The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System is an assessment developed for students of grade levels 1-12 which will demonstrate students’ English proficiency. It is federally mandatory for English Language learnings to take this assessment to find out the annual progress that the English Language Learner students make in the English Language. The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment began after the Reading Proficiency Tests in English also known as (RPTE) needed federal requirements for also functioning for other grade levels and language domains. The Reading Proficiency Tests in English were created in 1999-2000 for English Language Learners that were in the third grade to the twelve grade. The Reading Proficiency Tests
This provides the audience with his personal perspective and thoughts during this time. Although, there are some minuscule differences when it comes to the audience. The differences come down to whom the writing is directed at. Individuals will gravitate to the texts that they share similar problems and experiences too. In both narratives, the gender and race of the individuals are important and influence the audience.
Analytical writing identifies the true meaning of the subject, help find where the answer is located, and determines the relationship among
Background According to the Texas Education Agency’s timeline for assessments in Texas, standardize testing got its start in 1979. Though the initial law only required knowledge
In 2009, governors and state commissioners alike came together to formulate the development and implementation of the Common Core State Standards. Through membership organizations such as the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) (http://www.corestandards.org/about-the-standards/frequently-asked-questions/), they were able to create a system that represented a clear-cut caliber of expectations meant for students in kindergarten to grade 12. Over the past several years, new amendments have been added to keep up with the standard that 48 states have adopted into their school systems, although the adoption of the policy was voluntary (http://www.corestandards.org/about-the-standards/frequently-asked-questions/). Despite majority of the states in the U.S. having decided on the policy already, there has been conflict amongst the parents of the children who are subject to the rigorous and exhausting amount of tests they must take to keep up with what is fixed into their school systems. The argument against test-taking is a controversy in itself as many believe
In this short passage by William Zinsser, Zinsser used compare and contrast to inform the readers about his personal opinions of being a writer. Due to different understandings and opinions on how to be a good writer, Zinsser decided to use compare and contrast in order to present a clean and detailed differences to the reader about how different people’s writing style can vary. By doing this, it would be extremely helpful for the readers to distinguish the differences of each writing style, see the benefits and disadvantages, and ultimately gather enough information to decide which style fits them the best. At the panel with Dr. Brock, Zinsser gave the audience a broader view of different writing styles and how they contribute differently.
The WIDA English Language Development Standards were established to guide, support, and help multilingual learners in their curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The WIDA standards express the importance of giving multilingual learners an environment where they can learn both academic content and language hand in hand. It is important that multilingual learners are not only growing academically but that they are also being culturally sustained. The philosophy behind the WIDA standards is that multilingual learners and ELLs get a fuller and rich filled learning experience in both culture and curriculum.
Hi Everyone, In 2017 Comparative testing in Australian schools is now called NAPLAN. NAPLAN is an annual program for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Since 2008 the program was intended to be a diagnostic tool to measure three things: first, how each student is achieving; second, to examine national literacy and numeracy benchmarks are being achieved at each school; and third, how educational programs are working in Australia schools. This has certainly changed, now students are played off against each other as well as teachers and schools.
This helps the reader find different ways to understand what they are reading. It helps them draw a really clear picture in their head as
In a word, fragmented reading and traditional reading have specific advantages and
