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FINAL TASK FOR UNIT 5:

SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS
Task:

ACTIVITY 1: NOTICING MISTAKES

In the activity done in the forum for this unit, the students have analysed some
resources to improve the building of sentences and paragraphs. Copy bellows all the
texts your colleges and you have posted for the activity (max. 5 texts), underline their
mistakes and point out why they are mistakes.

1. Text

PORTFOLIO AS A REFLEXIVE TOOL

(SUMMARY)

Portfolio helps to improve and to develop of the Learning Teaching processes. There
are two primary aspects : summative and evaluative. The first deals with Academic
performance. The second implies reflective practice.

Portfolio encompasses:

• Product as a result of learning process.

• Development and improvement of the task.

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• One reflection about the work done.
3. Text
According to Pujolá and González “The reflective portfolio of the teacher serves as a
4. Text
database for the professor”. Pujolá, J.T. & González, M.V. (2007, p. 99).
5. Text
Finally, Portfolio is focus on to analyze, to reflect, to explain, to collect, to propose,
and evaluating academic processes what permit the self-evaluation of the tasks.

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In the text above there are two primary errors:

a) “Portfolio encompasses:” this sentence lacks the article ‘a’

b) “Finally, Portfolio is focus on to analyze, to reflect, to explain, to collect, to

propose, and evaluating academic processes what permit the self-evaluation of
the tasks.” In this sentence I must write the preposition ‘to’ in the first verb. The
word ‘what’ should be change for ‘that’.

2. Text

REFLECTION:

When I was in my undergraduate practice, I was always worried because I had

many doubts, but I didn’t have the answers. Those doubts are about grammar and
how to make ideas flow with ease. I consider that I could overcome difficulties in
writing through reading and practicing it.

On the other hand, there are some positive intrinsic or facilitator aspects, they are:
curiosity, commitment, and self-inforcement.

Finally, I think that in order to improve my academic writing, I must have personal
commitment and to devote as much time as possible. Thus, step by step, I am going
to work hard to accomplish my goals.

a) There are some errors of grammatical structures and spelling.

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3. Text

Unit 4: Style guides and Punctuation

This video gives an overview of the most common mistakes writers make, regarding
Grammar, Writing and Spelling. After checking the video, select two mistakes you’ve realized
you make but didn’t know before and write below why you think you’re making them and
how to avoid them, according to the video, the contents studied in the course so far and your
personal experience.

After watching the video, I understood that I have lot errors in writing like the use of commas
after the introductory phrase and words separated by commas, and the use the articles
Because, I used to write commas after an introductory phrase, without taking in to account
the grammar structures. Also I was writing commas as if I were writing in Spanish. This is
primary error in my writing. Other difficulties are the use definite and indefinite articles.
While I was watching the video, I was thinking it would seem that as if he were talking to me.

Finally, in this course I am learning to use best writing techniques. I can avoid it, if I am
aware of that and rewrite my ideas, as well as practicing with grammar writing exercises.
Also, there are other aspects that I must learn such as use of passive voice, articles and others.

a) There are some errors in the grammatical structures and punctuation.

b) There is a sentence without coherence.
c) There is a wrong use of articles.

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4. Text

Do you agree with Krashen’s 5 hypotheses about SLA?

Krashen’s 5 hypotheses establish the way persons acquire a second language and
the aspects involved in the process. He condenses great variety of important
elements which deal with the learning process. Besides, he classified hypotheses
in five aspects: Acquisition-Learning hypothesis, Monitor hypothesis, Input
hypothesis, Natural Order hypothesis, and Affective Filter hypothesis. I think
that, there are two meaningful aspects for learners. They are Acquisition-
Learning hypotheses and the Affective Filter. These determinate the way that
second language is acquired. For that reason, I agree with Krashen´s 5
hypotheses.

2. When learning English, do you think you followed these hypotheses? Was
it a conscious process?

I think that as we are learning a second language, we can experiment most of

them. However, there is a primary aspect in the learning process ‘Learned
System’, because it involves a conscious learning for the learners. Then, I
consider that my learning process is conscious.

3. How has your view on SLA changed (if so) after reading this text and
watching Krashen’s video?

After reading and watching Krashen’s video I can understand better the principal
aspects of learning process. It requires a communicative environment and
pragmatic trial and error learning.

a) There are some errors in the grammatical structures and punctuation.

b) There is a sentence without coherence.

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5. Text

Stephen Krashen´s Theory of Second Language

Acquisition.

1. I agree with Krashen´s hypothesis. The learning process is an activity that

occurs through the process of internalization. Students need to understand the
message or new information, analyze and acquire it in a natural way.

2. The teachers didn´t follow the Krashen’s hypotheses. The teachers did not
have enough resources for a motivating and practical class. They based their
teachings on grammatical structures and we repeated new words or vocabulary in a
mechanical way but we didn´t have a comprehensible input in natural way.

3. Learners can acquire a second language when the teachers use appropriate
techniques and methods, as a teacher, I think that my teaching process should change
with my students. I will create a good environment and motivate them. I will give
support, explore and activate their previous knowledge to develop the ability to
communicate through language with creative activities.

By, Anita Shirley Villamar Añazco

There are some mistakes in punctuation and language.

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ACTIVITY 2: CORRECTING SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS

Now, provide a correct version of the texts you’ve analysed above.

1. Text

PORTFOLIO AS A REFLEXIVE TOOL

(SUMMARY)

Portfolio helps to improve and to develop of the Learning Teaching processes. There
are two primary aspects : summative and evaluative. The first deals with Academic
performance. The second implies reflective practice.

A Portfolio encompasses:

• Product as a result of learning process.

• Development and improvement of the task.

• One reflection about the work done.

According to Pujolá and González “The reflective portfolio of the teacher serves as a
database for the professor”. Pujolá, J.T. & González, M.V. (2007, p. 99).

Finally, Portfolio is focus on to analyze, reflect, explain, collect, propose, and evaluate
academic processes that permit the self-evaluation of the tasks.

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2. Text

REFLECTION:

When I was in my undergraduate practice, I was always worried because I had

many doubts, but I didn’t have the answers. Those doubts have to do with grammar
and how to make ideas flow with easily. I consider that I could overcome difficulties
in writing through reading and practicing.

On the other hand, there are some positive intrinsic or facilitator aspects, they are:
curiosity, commitment, and self-inforcement.

Finally, I think that in order to improve my academic writing, I must have personal
commitment and to devote as much time as possible. Thus, step by step, I am going
to work hard to accomplish my goals.

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3. Text

Unit 4: Style guides and Punctuation

This video gives an overview of the most common mistakes writers make,
regarding Grammar, Writing and Spelling. After checking the video, select two
mistakes you’ve realized you make but didn’t know before and write below why
you think you’re making them and how to avoid them, according to the video, the
contents studied in the course so far and your personal experience.

After watching the video, I have understood that I have lot errors in writing like the
use of commas after the introductory phrase and words separated by commas
and the use the articles. Because, I used to write commas after an introductory
phrase, without taking in to account the grammar structures. Also I was writing
commas as if I were writing in Spanish. This is the primary error in my writing.
Other difficulties are the use definite and indefinite articles. While I was watching
the video, I was thinking it would seem that as if he were talking to me.

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4. Text

Do you agree with Krashen’s 5 hypotheses about SLA?

Krashen’s 5 hypotheses establish the way in which people acquire a second

language and the aspects involved in the process.

He condenses great variety of important elements which deal with the

learning process. Besides, he classifies hypotheses in five aspects: Acquisition-
Learning hypothesis, Monitor hypothesis, Input hypothesis, Natural Order
hypothesis, and Affective Filter hypothesis. I think that, there are two meaningful
aspects for learners. They are Acquisition-Learning hypothesis and the Affective
Filter. They determinate the way in which the second language is acquired. For
that reason, I agree with Krashen´s 5 hypotheses.

2. When learning English, do you think you followed these hypotheses?

Was it a conscious process?

I think that as we are learning a second language, we can experiment most of

them. However, there is a primary aspect in the learning process ‘Learned
System’, because it involves a conscious learning for the learners. Then, I
consider that my learning process is conscious.

3. How has your view on SLA changed (if so) after reading this text and
watching Krashen’s video?

After reading and watching Krashen’s video I can understand better the principal
aspects of learning process. It requires a communicative environment and
pragmatic trial and error learning.

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5. Text

Stephen Krashen´s Theory of Second

Language Acquisition.

1. I agree with Krashen´s hypothesis. The learning process is an activity that

occurs through the process of internalization. Students need to understand the
message or new information, analyze and acquire it in a natural way.

2. Teachers didn´t follow the Krashen’s hypotheses. Teachers did not have
enough resources for a motivating and practical class. They based their teachings
on grammatical structures and we repeated new words or vocabulary in a
mechanical way but we didn´t have a comprehensible input in natural way.

3. Learners can acquire a second language when the teachers use

appropriate techniques and methods, as a teacher. I think that my teaching
process should change with my students. I will create a good environment and
motivate them. I will give support, explore and activate their previous knowledge
to develop the ability to communicate through language with creative activities.

FINAL TASK FOR UNIT 5: SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS

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