AIDE Basic English Assignment Guide and Key Points
Chapter 16 "Preparing to Write a Report"
Lesson 1 "Choosing a Topic"
Turn to Pages 390-391 Look at the picture on Page 390 and try to guess how it relates to preparing to write a report.
Turn to Page 391 Read the short introduction to Chapter 16
Turn to Page 391 and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.
Scan Pages 392-393; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 392-393 for pictures, information in the margins, and diagrams, read each of the captions.
On page 394 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section.
Read Pages 392-393 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 394? (See Key Points below for help)
Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "Choosing a Topic Sentence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.
Lesson 1 Key Points
Vocabulary Terms
report - an organized summary of information about a topic.
subtopic - a division or part of aa larger topic.
Section Review Answers
Did you learn these Objectives?
Can you determine how to choose a topic and subtopic before writing a report?
Are you able to verify the amount of available information before finalizing a topic?
Lesson 2 "Finding Information"
Scan Pages 395-398; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 395-398 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
Take a look at the questions on page 399 so you know what to look for while reading.
Read Pages 395-398 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 399? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Finding Information" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 2 Key Points
research - looking for information about a topic.
key word - subject, topic, author, or publication title a computer uses to search for information
paraphrase - express someone else's ideas in your own words.
"Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for45 years. She was a popular queen. During her reign, England became an international power. Queen Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry VII and Anne Boelyn, his second wife."
Rolka, Gail Meyer. 100 Women Who Shaped World History. Bluewood Books, 1994.
Can you choose appropriate research sources for a report?
Are you able to take notes efficiently?
Lesson 3 "Organizing and Outlining" Scan Pages 400-401; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms. Scan Pages 400-401 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions. On page 402 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section. Read Pages 400+401 (take notes of important ideas) Do you know the answers to the questions on page 402? (See Key Points below for help) Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help) Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Organizing and Outlining" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!) Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test. Lesson 3 Key Points Vocabulary Terms Outline - a plan that lists main topics and subtopics Section Review Answers Early Life of George Herman Ruth Babe Ruth is born in Baltimore in 1895 Ruth attends school in Baltimore Career Highlights of "Babe" Ruth Early career as a pitcher with the Red Sox Ruth becomes a home-run hitter with the Yankees Contributions to Baseball by Babe Ruth Babe Ruth's home runs change baseball strategy Babe Ruth's popularity makes baseball the national sport. Yoga Meditation The Benefits of Meditation How to Get Started with Meditation Yoga Postures The Table and Other Beginning Postures The Camel and Other More Advanced Postures Breathing in Yoga The Complete Yoga Breath Rapid Breathing Exercises Did you learn these Objectives? Are you able to understand how to organize note cards? Can you understand how to make an outline?
Lesson 3 "Organizing and Outlining"
Scan Pages 400-401; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 400-401 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
On page 402 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section.
Read Pages 400+401 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 402? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Organizing and Outlining" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 3 Key Points
Outline - a plan that lists main topics and subtopics
Babe Ruth is born in Baltimore in 1895
Ruth attends school in Baltimore
Career Highlights of "Babe" Ruth
Early career as a pitcher with the Red Sox
Ruth becomes a home-run hitter with the Yankees
Contributions to Baseball by Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth's home runs change baseball strategy
Babe Ruth's popularity makes baseball the national sport.
Are you able to understand how to organize note cards?
Can you understand how to make an outline?
Lesson 4 "Writing a Report"
Scan Pages 403-405; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 403-405 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
Take a look at the questions on page 406 so you know what to look for while reading.
Read Pages 403-405 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 405? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "Writing a Report" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 4 Key Points
Topic Paragraph - a paragraph that introduces a report and states the main idea of the report.
Summary paragraph - a paragraph that repeats the main points of a report and ends the report.
Can you begin a report with a topic paragraph?
Are you able to write paragraphs that support the main idea?
Can you conclude a report with a summary paragraph?
"Where to Find It"
Scan Page 406; Read the tasks to complete at the bottom so you know what information you need to find.
Read page 406 about searching the Internet.
Complete the tasks on the bottom of page 406? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Chapter 16 Where to Find It (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Where to Find it Key Points
Can you use the Internet to find information?
"Writing Project "
Read page 407 about the writing project.
Go to the quiz page Chapter 16 Writing Project (This is were you will write your own 5 paragraph report)
Preparing for Chapter 16 Test
On pages 408-409 you will find the Chapter 16 review, complete the review.
Check your answers with those in the Key Points.
Take the Chapter 16 Test "Preparing to Write a Report"
Review the answers then print the results for your records.
Chapter 16 Review answers
Home Computer Systems
Parts E and F the responses will vary so you will have to e-mail them to me if you are unsure whether or not you are correct.
Congratulations you finished Chapter 16!!