A Discourse Approach in Reading: Learning Reflection in A Discourse Approach in Reading

T H E C O N C L U S I O N O F T H I S C O U R S E

5 April 2016

Throughout the study in this course is learning how continuous texts fit together and the significance of discourse markers with attention to the development of theme in types of texts. They are as follows:

Recount is to tell past experience. There are 3 types of recount. One is Personal Recount that is to retell of an activity that the writer has been personally involved in e.g. diary, etc. Second one is Factual Recount that is to record the particulars of an incident e.g. report of a science, experiment, etc. The last one is Imaginative Recount is to talk on an imaginary role and give details of events e.g. a day in the life of Roman Slave.

At my point of view, I think it is exciting for me because I feel excited when I am reading text which is related to recount. I want to know what the author want to let me know about.

Narrative is to entertain the readers about the story.

At my point of view, I think it entertains me when I am reading. I can use the idea of narrative stories to apply in my life too.

Descriptive is to describe a particular person, place or thing. This can make us visualize and understand a topic as well.

Personally, this lesson is very hard because some adjectives are quite difficult to understand. I have to search them on search engine in order to see what they look like. So, it takes more time in searching some adjectives that are describe things and makes me tried to read continually.

Procedure is to tell the readers know how something is done or accomplished thought a sequence of actions or steps.

In my opinion, I really like reading about procedure because I love having food a lot. Sometimes, when I finish reading, I also cook as the recipe too.

Comparison and Contrast pattern presents similarities and differences between two or more things.

Personally, I like this lesson because I would like to know how something is different by noticing the discourse markers both comparison and contrast.

Cause/Effect is used to show how the facts or concepts result due to other facts, events, or concepts.

To my way of thinking, this lesson likes problem and solution. So, it makes me confused when I am reading the text that is associated with it.

Definition is to let the readers know what technical terms are.

Personally, this lesson seems academic text and makes me bored. However, It helps us know the technical terms are by giving definition.

Classification is to give the readers know how something is divided general concepts in to a number of different types.

To my way of thinking, I love classification because it makes me know the categories of the topics what they have.

Exemplification is to use specific examples for the purpose of adding more information to explain.

Personally, I love this lesson because I can know greatly what each of topics has examples.

Problem and Solution is a pattern of organization where information in a passage is expressed as a dilemma concerning issue (a problem) and something that should be done to remedy this issue. (solution)

To my way of thinking, it likes cause and effect and makes me confused.

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Learning Perception and Attitude

As I have already studied of this course, I gain more knowledge of English Reading including techniques, contents of this course etc. In the past, I didn't like reading because when I read, I always saw the unfamiliar words that were obstacle of my reading. I always found these words suddenly so I was very exhausted with reading. In addition, I didn't notice the discourse markers that are very significant to make me understand what the text was about. Right now, I can understand the text by noticing the discourse markers. These can help my English reading skill be better as well.

At my point of view, the lesson I think it is difficult is Problem and Solution. Because I have to analyze what is problem and what is solution. Analyzing the text is very hard for me to know exactly. However, I can do it as well by practicing more exercises, reading more books and trying to find more information.

The teacher is very willing to teach all of us. She is tried but she taught us with her heart. I got a lot of things from her. I use ideas that she let us know to apply on my studying. Furthermore, I think my writing skill is better than in the past. This makes me get the highest scores in Writing for Communication 2. The reason that I am better on my writing is that she always let us write the things that we finished learning each of weeks. I have ever thought why she assigned us to write weblog. But now, I see what her purpose is. "Practice" Yes, I always believe practice makes perfect. Being good at English needs to take more time. If I practice every day, I can intend to be good at English as well.

Personally, This course is very difficult. Students must pay more attention to study and try to improve themselves regularly. Don't think attending class to study with the teacher is enough, but they should find more information to gain more knowledge. Try to do more exercises, reading more passages, listening more, and speaking in English more. These can help them be extremely successful in studying.

I feel sad that I probably will not study with her again. She have taught us willingly and cheerfully. She wants us to be good people. I love her so much. Event though I will not study with her again, she will be in my heart and I will follow as she is. She is the good modal that I really respect and love her.

I love English reading because of her. She makes me write English fluently and love English reading. Even though today isn't mine, I have never stopped improving myself in order to good at English. No matter how difficult it is, I can do it for my mother whom I really love.

To my beloved teacher, there are no words to explain how much I got everything that you have taught me. But I will promise I will be a good English teacher in the near future. Try to pay more attention on studying with my willing. Million thanks, you have taught me with your heart. I am really lucky to study with you. Although I will not study with you again, you are still the good model in my heart.

Worth remembering

It's time to ask question from this course

What did you find easy?

To my way of thinking, procedure is easy for me. I really like reading about procedure because I love having food a lot.

What did you find difficult?

From my point of view, "Cause and Effect" is very difficult because I have to analyze what is cause and what is effect. Moreover, its content seems like Problem and Solution. So, I sometimes feel confused when I read the text that is associated with cause and effect.

How did you solve the problem?

I have payed attention every weeks and done more exercises both these handouts and English Reading books in order to practice and prepare myself before the class started.

What are you attitudes toward to the lesson?

In my opinion, I think this course is very significant for the students who attended this course. It can help them to easily understand the contents and use the discourse markers which got from this course in English reading either. However, the students should remind themselves that they should prepare themselves best. If they don't, they won't get everything from this course.

SPECIAL THANKS!

My mother who is my beloved woman supports and raises me up since I was born till up to now. I will try my best on my studying in order to raise her up when I graduate.

Asst.Prof.Dr. Usa Noytim who taught me and all of my friends. I love reading as a result of her. She is my inspiration. Particularly, when I feel exhausted, I will think of her success. It can inspire me to do what I should do next.