Goals: You'll be able to...
- Recognize frequent word choice errors in ESL writing
- Learn strategies to avoid word choice errors in writing using Word and Phrase.Info
- Learn paraphrasing strategies
Task 1: Check example paragraphs on the World Cup vs. Olympics
Task 2: Check the answers for Word Choice Diagnostic Quiz.
Task 2: Check the answers for Word Choice Diagnostic Quiz.
Learn how to consult Word and Phrase.Info for word choice problems.
Homework: Write one compare/contrast paragraph in 180-300 words. Your topic is on From High School to College-- The Transition Create "Unit 2" sub-folder within your Dropbox folder and put the paragraph there, named "comparison paragraph1_your name". It is due BEFORE CLASS TIME ON MONDAY. This is worth 2.5 % of your final grade. You may use this outline template. Also, focus on either similarities or differences, not both.
