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Friday, November 18 • 9:45am - 10:45am
From Past De-contextualized Paraphrasing to Future Contextualized Success

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Unlike in the past, many textbooks now include paraphrasing exercises. Unfortunately, for students’ future success, many exercises are de-contextualized and provide unrealistic practice. Fear Not! Contextualized, real-life paraphrase awaits you in this workshop. We’ll briefly discuss importance of context, practice a cool exercise, and brainstorm revisions for your existing assignments.
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Cristin Boyd

Instructor, International Gateways, SJSU
Link for presentation handouts  https://sites.google.com/sjsu.edu/frieds-content-boyd/homeI have taught ESL/EFL for going on 20 years. I love teaching, but hate grading. I teach a lot of writing courses, advanced reading, and critical thinking. I'm thrilled to be sharing a super... Read More →

Context ParaphraseFINAL pptx
Assignment&OutlineforStudents docx
Friday November 18, 2016 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Royal Palm Salon 6
  Workshop, S, CC, C/U, IEP, NT

Attendees (8)