Week 1: Getting Started

& Exploring the Essay

HFC
ELI 106W-99
Week 1 Lessons
Getting Started=Online Profile and Lesson A= Exploring the Parts of an Essay
Diagnostic

Lesson B= Academic Vocabulary Lesson C= Nouns and Noun phrases

Getting UPDATING YOUR
ONLINE PROFILE

Started
AND SHARE A
DIAGNOSTIC
Online Profile
How to update Profile
This week, you will have to update your profile and write a diagnostic before we begin the
course:

Steps for doing this are below:

1.  Log in to Moodle rooms.

2. Click on “My Settings” in the upper right-hand corner where you can introduce yourself and
add your picture.

3. Then Click on “My Profile”.

4.  Click “Edit Profile” and type a paragraph about yourself and your preferred e-mail address.

5.  Click “Save” and then add a “Picture” to help identity yourself. It maybe easier to upload
your picture on your smartphone or droid
Writing Diagnostic

To help target your writing needs, upload an example of your writing that captures your writing skills The diagnostic will help me to troubleshoot some of the common ESL errors that are being
today. This is not a test but a diagnostic that shows what you can and cannot do as as an academic writer. made in the group. Therefore,  the course material will be adjusted your level of writing.
How to upload
your Diagnostic
"Essay writing is an essential part of
your academic year. Some students
think of essay writing as a boring
and worthless activity, but essay
writing is an invaluable skill. These
writing skills are important in all
fields and therefore writing
essays helps us to become better
writers".  Do you agree or disagree
 IN THIS LESSON,
YOU WILL

Lesson A: ANALYZE THE

STRUCTURE OF AN
ESSAY, IDENTIFY

Exploring the THE 3 PARTS, THE

IMPORTANCE OF
HOOKS,

Essay RECOGNIZE
THESIS
STATEMENTS, AND
THE CONCLUSION
What is an essay? 1.Introduction
Usually begins with a hook
Sheds connecting information
Ends with a thesis

Collection of
paragraphs that Topic sentences
presents facts, 2.Body
Paragraphs
Supporting details
Concluding sentence
opinions, and ideas
about 1 topic in 3
sections Restates thesis
3.Conclusion summarizes the main points
Ends with clincher like a suggestion/prediction/opinion
Refer to page 18
on how to write
Writing the Body with
an introduction
an outline- the topic
that begins with a
sentence will give you
hook
an idea of how develop
each body paragraph
Refer to page 21 to
understand the
difference between a
direct and indirect
thesis statement
The conclusion should
restate the thesis with a
connector and leave use
with a clincher
Introductions

Hooks Connecting
Information

Thesis
Statement This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
 Use a
Describe a surprising or
scenario to shocking
Begin with a catch the statistic
famous quote readers
attention
Use an
interesting
observation
Ask a
question

The hook: The opening statement (p.19)

Essay Strategy
Shopping for Everyone A college student needs a new laptop. An upcoming wedding requires people in a wedding
party to buy a formal dress. A boss asks her accountant for new computer software. These are
all everyday purchases. The questions is: How can the consumer best obtain these items? P.6

Cancer Risks In the United States, lung cancer kills more people in one year than all other types of cancer
combined. P.9
The Urban and Rural Divide Imagine life in Tokyo, Japan. Now imagine life in rural Japanese town. Finally, picture life in
Cairo, Egypt. Which of these last two placed is more different than Tokyo? P.12
Overcoming the Rising cost of A high school diploma is not the end of many students’ paths.
University Studies

What strategy did the hook use?

The thesis: tells the reader what the essay
will be about (p.21)

Direct: states 3
points of
development Indirect: find the
supporting details
Essay Statement Direct/Indirect
Shopping for Everyone a. Today, however, consumers have various options and can shop based
on their preferences Direct/Indirect
b. In fact, there are no three kinds of shopping: in person, online, and
third party

Cancer Risks a. By eating better, exercising regularly , and staying out of the sun,
people can reduce their risk of cancer Direct/Indirect
b. Many people are not aware that their everyday behavior can lead to
cancer

The Urban and Rural Divide a. Urban people and rural people, regardless of their country, have
distinct lifestyles Direct/Indirect
b. Perhaps some of the most notable differences in the lives of these two
groups include the degree of friendliness, the pace of life, and the
variety of available activities

Overcoming the Rising cost of University a. Is there are solution to this financial crisis for students? Direct/Indirect
Studies b. One such solution in the Unites States is attending a community
college

Which is the thesis statement?

The Body: Using outlines to organize
Body paragraphs
General Outline Specific Outline

I. Introduction I. Introduction

A. Hook : Pose a question A. Hook : Which is harder, working in business and working in sports?

B. Connecting Information B. Connecting Information: The work in different places and focus on different jobs.

C. Thesis Statement: Similarities in coaches and managers jobs C. Thesis Statement: The two professions share many similarities and differences because the main functions of athletic
team coaches and business managers are very closely related

II. Body II. Body

A. Similarity 1: Leading the athletes and employees A. Similarity 1: Leading the athletes and employees
1. Coaches train athletes
2. Mangers train employees

B. Similarity 2: Solving Problems B. Similarity 2: Solving Problems

1. Coaches listen to athletes
2.Managers mediate in office

C. Similarity 3: Representing the athletes employees C. Similarity 3: Representing the athletes and employees
1. Coaches to owners
2, Managers to CEO’s
III. Conclusion: Focus on maintaining communication II. Conclusion: Both roles are fundamental in improving communication and keeping the team together
 Use a In conclusion To summarize
Clearly
connector All in all.

The
Conclusion: Recap main Do not introduce new information

Follow these points Reconsider the moist important ideas

guidelines
Suggestion
Prediction
Clincher Question
Opinion
Refer to page 18
on how to write
Writing the Body with
an introduction
an outline- the topic
that begins with a
sentence will give you
hook
an idea of how develop
each body paragraph
Refer to page 21 to
understand the
difference between a
direct and indirect
thesis statement
The conclusion should
restate the thesis with a
connector and leave use
with a clincher
Lesson B: Academic Vocabulary

QUIZLET WORD WORD WORD

ASSOCIATIO COLLOCATIO FORMS
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Quizlet

To begin practicing, you will

need to sign up for a Quizlet
account if you do not have
one already: Once you have
logged on, you can begin
practicing your vocab for
Unit # 1 and take the quiz.
1. To join Quizlet, create an
account at 
https://quizlet.com/
2. Then join my class
at: https://quizlet.com/join/B
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Word
assume dinner idea
drawback advantage disadvantage
fundamental belief citizens Activity 12:
have the means to
in terms of
impossible
related to
possible
without
Word
lack of including without Associations
prevalent uncommon common
(p.32)
regardless of the book the situation
selection expensive multiple
tend to likely unlikely
Activity # 13- Collocations (p.33)
Word Phrase
tends to ______________pay for college
mediate An international _______________
crucial __________a dispute
countless ______________damaged
crisis ___________happen
lead to _________reasons
obtain __________for success
have the means to ___________an advanced degree
roughly ____________ an increase in sales
permanently _____________100 kilos in weight
Activity # 14- Word Forms (p.33)
Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Sentences
appreciation appreciate appreciative appreciatively a. He sent his adviser flowers as a sign of his ________
b. People who ______the simple things tend to be happy
availability available c. The doctor is only_________ on Tuesdays and Thursdays
d. The ____of public transportation makes N.Y easy to navigate

fundamentals fundamental fundamentally e. His experiment will not work because it is ______ flawed
f. One of the ____ of biology is osmosis
primary primary primarily g. The professor’s _________ message was misunderstood
h. The foreign population of the United Arab Emirates is ____
Indian.
risk risk risky i. Texting while driving is _________
ii. The ____________ of fire is great because of the recent
drought
Complete Lesson B-Unit # 1 Vocab
Lesson C- It is quite common for ELL's to make frequent errors in their use

Nouns and of Nouns and Noun Phrases in the English Language, so to help
understand why, we will review the rules in Unit # 1 Grammar
Noun for Great Writing Book C

Phrases
What is a noun
noun/noun phrase?
-A noun is a subject that represents
a person, object, or thing that has
an article

-A noun phrase is a group of words

that represents an idea or concept
with other nouns and adjectives
but usually begin with an article or
determiner
 1. In sentence 2, we are talking about
the strength of 'any' earthquake, so we
use the indefinite article a or an. In
this case, we use 'an'
because earthquake begins with a
vowel sound.  

2. When the
noun, damage, is
a non-count noun
so we use much.
 1. Count nouns can be singular and plural

• A count noun is often preceded by a determiner that

give additional information-’an earthquake’
• Determiners include a/an/the and quantifiers many/a
few/several-”a large number of earthquakes”

Nouns and 2. Non-count nouns cannot be counted

Noun Phrases • Don not have a plural form-’information’
rules • No determiner unless it is specific and definite-’much
time’

3. Noun Phrases

• A is made up of a core noun and other words

• They can follow one of six patterns (p.5)
 1. Because California experiences (many/much, earthquakes) every
year, residents are aware of the possible consequences

2. Earthquakes can cause so (many/much, damage) to a city’s

infrastructure that major rebuilding may be necessary

3. Because this type of natural disaster is so unpredictable, some

Activity # 1- people have (a great deal of/a large number, fear) about earthquakes.

Use the correct 4. Scientists are working to predict (a/the/0 likelihood) of an

determiner (p.6) earthquake happening.

5. People in earthquake prone areas need to design buildings that

will not be damaged when there is. (an/a/0, earthquake).

6. Because the consequences of earthquakes can be catastrophic,

many research studies have been conducted and (much/many,
buildings) are now designed to withstand earthquakes.
Activity # 2- Underline the noun phrases
(6)
1. Dolores Huerta, who is an American labor leader and a civil rights activist, taught in California before becoming a
labor organizer.

2. The GED us a high school diploma equivalency exam comprised of five sections: social studies science, reading,
writing, and mathematics.

3. In Ecuador, many types of fruit are harvested and exported to other countries in Asia, Africa, and the European
Union.

4. Although the cancer mortality rate has been decreasing, a person’s environment and lifestyle can increase the risk.

5. The complicated tax codes in the United States are revised every year by the Internal Revenue Service

6. When companies undergo restructuring, hiring financial and legal advisors is a common practice to help with
transactions and negotiations.
Complete Activity 3-8 on pages & check
answers in this pre/post test
Week 1 Assignments -Due end of week 1

Getting Started=First complete Lesson A= Exploring the Parts of an Lesson B= Join Quizlet to begin Lesson C= Nouns and Noun
Online Profile and Diagnostic Essay and complete Hangman Quiz learning your Academic Vocabulary phrases- Complete Activities 3-8 in
before you begin your lessons and Unit # 1 Reading Assignment and complete the quiz Grammar for Great Writing and
online exercises before you
complete your quiz