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Describing Commonalities in Linked Courses
 
 
 









 
 
 
 
 









 
 

 
 
 









 
 
 
 
 









 
 






The Methods Circle
Identify main ideas
Underline
Key Words
Identify organization

Find paragraph pattern

Identify support

Find how support was added to organize the main ideas

Map

To do this, you must categorize the main ideas and the support. As you categorize you make it easier to remember.

Ask questions

Interpret
Interpret meaning based on Standard American English cues.
Identify main ideas
Key Words
Identify organization

Find lecture pattern

Identify support

Listen for explanation and elaboration used to clarify the main ideas.

Take notes

To do this, you must categorize the main ideas and the support. As you categorize you make it easier to remember.

Ask questions

Interpret
Interpret meaning based on Standard American English cues.

Have clear main ideas
Offer clear main ideas so the reader can understand and consider
Use clear organization

Utilize paragraph/essay pattern so the reader can understand.

Offer support so the reader can understand.

Outline

To do this, you must categorize main ideas and support. As you plan the organization you make it easier to write.

Answer questions you may have.

Edit
Use Standard American English so the reader can understand.
Have clear main ideas
Offer clear main ideas so the reader can understand and consider.
Use clear organization

Structure speech so the listener can understand

Offer support so the listener can understand.

Outline

To do this, you must categorize main ideas and support. As you plan the organization you make it easier to speak.

Answer questions you may have.

Self monitor
Use Standard American English so the listener can understand



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