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Dec 1-8 Discourse Analysis

Introduction

Global Warming is the increase of Earth’s average surface temperature. – definition

Because of effects of greenhouse gases, like , carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels or deforestation. – explanation sentence about the cause – effects

We believe that the cause for Global warming trending now is Humans with Green house gases in results when the atmosphere traps heat radiating from Earth toward space. – specific cause (support sentence)

Certain gases in the atmosphere block heat from escaping. – explanation

Today global warming can danger us and can cause Typhoons and Tsunamis. – concern ( a reason to worry about something)

We cause Global warming by burning fossil fuel and cutting trees and deforesting. – introducing deforestation

Deforestation is a result of people cutting down trees to make things. – Example sentence

Therefore when we cut trees down we cut the process for contributing to carbon dioxide which makes fresh air for life. – example sentence

Scientist today think that humans cause global warming and due to this theory some do not believe in this theory and oppose it. – opinion verse opinion (opposing opinions)

Solution

Managing forests and agriculture methods will be introduced and later linked to how we can make an impact at a low cost to the effects of global warming: – Sub Paragraph Title (introduction – topic sentence)

Taken together, tropical deforestation and emissions from agriculture represent nearly 30 percent of the world’s heat-trapping emissions. – Statistic to highlight the problem

We can fight global warming by reducing emissions from deforestation. – Solution idea 1

Development of the next generation of low-carbon technologies will be critical to deep mid-century reductions in global emissions. – Reason (why we need to do something)

One way to fight global warming is in nuclear power as results show us, an increased share of nuclear power in the energy mix could help reduce global warming – S1 explanation

Impact on climate change must include financial assistance from richer countries to poorer countries – new idea to add to the solution idea – to help make the transition to low-carbon development pathways.

Advantages

Agriculture, increased growing season in Greenland – Sub Title

Improved agriculture in some high latitude regions have been recognized. -statement / based on facts

Environmentally, an increase in green plants activity in high northern areas are well obesrved. -FOI

For example results observed inclde increased plankton (energy from) wood and plant materials in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre Area. -example

The arctic is melting, and as a result an ice-free Northwest Passage provides a shipping shortcut for export markets between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans – causing and effecting

An economically increased market for example in cod fishing leading to improved export and the Greenland economy has been a opportunity for residents to make an income- result leads to gain (plus)

To conclude the recent increase in forest growth, ocean surface water, oceans uptake of carbon dioxide, may provide some opportunites in Agriculture but also has led to the future for global warming to continue. -results / findings

December

Schedule Outline:

Wednesday 1st: Essay Objective (A) 2×100 word – Body Paragraphs

  • Teacher demonstration introduction and Solution body paragraph – I performed a discourse analysis to gain a better understanding of the meaning of the text.
  • select a topic – consider a problem you are aware of in Japan or in the world (world issue). *Please note – not a COVID related issue.
  • research the topic and track your research by referencing
  • write two body paragraphs *100 words each paragraph
  • each body paragraph is a new solution; Solution 1 and Solution 2
  • please use word document and track changes – I want to see all your edits from the beginning
  • do your own discourse analysis to reflect your own writing progress – instruction
  • show in Monday’s class 6th

Monday 6th: Review (PowerPoint Method) discourse analysis; LIVE preview (students body paragraphs); check everyone’s body paragraphs

Wednesday 8th: Essay Objective (B) 2×100 word – Body Paragraphs

  • Teacher demonstration: Advantage & Dissadvantage using Mirroring or reflecting method (1), and the non-reflected method (2)
  • select a topic – my topics okay / or select your own topic is also okay. Write a advantage body paragraph (1) and secondly disadvantage paragraph (2)
  • show in Monday’s class 13th

Monday 13th: Introduction to final essay

Wednesday 15th: Continues

Thursday 23rd: Submit by upload by 9pm

Nov 29

Announcement: There is no new work starting in this class. The main purpose of this lesson:

  • is to check Nov 24 & Nov 22 (including a speaking activity)
  • complete any of the essays listed below (see writing list)
  • upload the following list essays to the Gandai course
  • do Word Engine

Writing List:

  • Mov8/10 – Mathematics essay
  • Nov15 – Amended document (old essay) and improve
  • Nov15/24 – Opinion writing (see menu)
  • Nov22 – Culture Video (3x20second paragraphs)

Upload Link

11/10 – What does culture represent to you?

Procedure: Watch this video and reflect on the nature of the content and how this video was designed and recorded. Watch the video more than once; answer the questions below, bring to the next class.

Questions; Your answers should be around 150-200 words total for 5 questions

  • What was your first impression?
  • What did you find interesting about this dance and who do you think created this dance?
  • Do you think anyone can do this dance, including yourself? Why or why not?
  • Did the Japan scenes show a true representation of Japan? Yes or No. Explain your answer.
  • If you would add another Japan scene what would you add; City; theme; people; etc?

Nov 15 – 22

Aim: To write an essay about your opinion based on an issue in Japan

Method: Select one topic (the teacher will check your topic – issue) and write your body paragraphs; following the format below:

Body Paragraph: you need to complete the following 65-80 word paragraph:

  1. research the topic and write some factual information
  2. provide your opinion
  3. support your reason with other details
  4. provide the opinion of others in comparison to your opinion
  5. write a summary sentence at the end

Teacher Example (component number 4):

Topic: Homework in E schooling

Body Paragraph: Regular Homework for E-students

Topic sentece:

  • As the Title of this essay suggests there are different view points on homework, and how we should regulate homework
  • I will conclude that I believe homework is over regulated and given too much focus on learning.

FOI – internet: Students are tired after school and their attention for doing homework reduces significantly [1]

Support sentence about this fact (above)

Opinion: I realise that there are many teachers who believe that all young learners should revise their work each night by doing homework. However, I believe that young learners require time after school to play and do other curricula activities, because students are tired from study and need physical stimulation.

*what students do after school

Topic: Health – diet and exercise

Body Paragraph (1): regular exercise: A lot of people do not think that it’s necessary to do regular exercise which requires them to play sports (high intensity) or do other outside activities. In my opinion playing sport or doing recreational activities is an important part of our health.

Body Paragraph (2): intensity exercise (high)

Topic sentence: The next two paragraph introduces two types of exercise, which are 1) high intensity, and 2) low intensity.

Support sentence: High intensity, in comparison to lower intensity in the next paragraph, is exercise that requires high levels of body movement and other functions such as coordination and specialised techniques.

Body Paragraph (3): low intensity

FOI sentence: Examples of low intensity exercise includes recreational activities such as Thai Chi, Yoga, and stretching.

*Main comparison about doing these activities for a health life

Nov 15

Aim: to prepare an old document written, and to amend the document using the current writing objective; to review the current writing objective – flexible

Method: using tracking (turn on) in your document (same as live demo)

Procedure: link your topic sentences and also;

  • link other sentences. For example link sentences in your body paragraphs;
  • continue this process in your mind while you write
  • linking helps build your arguments (main points, ideas, and opinions)

Mathematics Current Essay

Aim: Select a title to write about

Methods: research and writing objectives

Titles:

  1. Math is one of the most important school subjects
  2. The reasons why most students find math difficult in HS
  3. Math should only be taught to Math majors, and not every student
  4. Math Vs (verse) other school subjects
  5. Learning Math should be made more interesting for students

Word Order

Aim: Is to consider the order of the sentences we write:

Title: The Importance of both Diet and Exercise for your health

Introduction

  • give an opinion statement (one sentence) about the topic – first sentence connects to the last sentence
  • identify the main points (information in body paragraphs)
  • identify some similar or differences for each body paragraph (main points)

Body Paragraph 1: Diet

  • This sentence links to the first sentence in the introduction
  • Example: FOI (Fact of Information). The importance of eating foods from the five food groups is recognized as healthy eating [1], for example eating fruits help keep your blood pressure low [3].

Body Paragraph 2: Exercise

  • This sentence links to the first sentence in the introduction
  • Example: FOI. Daily exercise is recommended for your health to keep your heart strength stable and as previously mentioned, exercise and fruits is good for a low blood pressure reading[2][3].

Conclusion

  • give the significance for knowing more about this topic
  • mention some interesting point or fact or opinion about the information you researched
  • summerise what the subject is about
  • restate your final opinion – last sentence connects to the first sentence

Note* [3] Fruits are a good way to get the vitamins and minerals you need for a stable diet. People who generally eat fruits regularly have a low blood pressure.

Week 4: Alternative introduction and conclusion

Aim: to understand the format for alternative styles in writing for the first and last paragraph of an essay.

Method: top & down method – you can modify the order of sentences

Objective 1: Introduction – write a draft introduction to:

  • give an opinion statement (one sentence) about the topic
  • identify the main points (information in body paragraphs)
  • identify some similar or differences for each body paragraph (main points)

Objective 2: Conclusion – write a draft conclusion to:

  • give the significance for knowing more about this topic
  • mention some interesting point or fact or opinion about the information you researched, or learned about
  • summerise what the subject is about
  • restate your final opinion

*please note: the text in red can be given in any order you want to