NEXUS CHAPTERS 1-3

*This presentation is no substitute for the actual reading of the book; please plan on also

reading chapters 1-3 once you obtain your copy of Nexus

FIRST THINGS FIRST:

Cornell Notes Basics: Fold your paper in half. Write your name and subject and date in the top left hand corner.

Write “my questions and connections” on the left half title space.

Write “notes during class” on the right half title space.

Save the last 4 lines for “summary”

RHETORICAL MODES: THINK OF AN EXAMPLE FROM EVERYDAY MEDIA FOR EACH OF THESE:

Description: Narration: Illustration: Process Analysis: Division/ Classification: Comparison/ Contrast: Definition: Cause/ Effect: Argument:

Fashion MagazinesMoviesTelevision showsDIY ShowsCooking ShowsNewsDebatesEditorialsWeather ReportsSocial MediaBefore and After Shows

WHAT TYPE OF READER ARE YOU MOSTLY? Do you want to be stimulated

intellectually? Do you want to relax? Do you want to be entertained? Do you want to complete a task? Do you want to be informed?*Discuss with the person next to you which type of reader you are.

3 STAGES OF UNDERSTANDING: WHICH LEVEL DID YOU GET TO WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS COURSE?

1. literal- understanding the meaning of the words and the basic concept behind them.

The cat is yellow= 2. Interpretation- make connections between

those words and other pieces of information.My cat Papa is yellow, and he looks just like this cat!3. Critical thinking= reassembling what you’ve

read and taking it further.I once read that 90% of yellow cats are male. It makes sense that when I went to the SPCA for a yellow cat I ended up with a male cat.

READING PROCESS: The reading process can be divided into

three categories that function together to help you understand a text.

PREREADING: Establishing a purpose Making Predictions Understanding the title Assessing the Audience Learning about rhetorical context;

author, date, publication, social setting, etc.

*This step is preparing to read and building on your knowledge base.

READING:

Identifying difficult vocabulary “Reading” the selection Applying a reading strategy to the

selection Reading the questions

*Your first task is to figure out the general idea of the reading. What is the author’s purpose?

REREADING: Identifying confusing material Asking your own questions Answering questions following the

directions Drawing conclusions

*If you want to reach a critical understanding of a reading selection, plan to read it three times.

READING ESSENTIALS: USE THESE FOR ALL READING! Subject- what is the topic or theme? Medium- What is the format? (verbal, visual,

auditory) Genre- What is the form of communication?

(website, speech, article) Purpose- What is the selection’s purpose? Audience- Who is the purpose intended

towards? Context- what are the circumstances? Rhetorical Strategies- ethos, pathos, logos Unique Features- How is it different? POV- Who is the writer? Effect- What is the end result?