DUE: 23/Marzo/2020 at 11pm

Instructions

1. Select one of the following topics and look for information that explains the topic selected. Prepare a timeline that represents the information. 

Topics: Select one

• A historic event.
• The qualifications on your resume.
• The steps in a process.

1. Use a word processor, like Word, for this task.
2. Include bibliographical references in the writing.
3. Upload the document using the attach file button of the task.
4. Visit, within the course, Start Here>>Information Resources >> Guía para la preparación de un trabajo de investigación and rubric that will be used for this task.
5. Prepare a Power Point presentation to discuss your timeline in a Virtual Session.

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This module aims to help develop an awareness of sequence of events which will empower
students to become active participants in their language development.

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After completing this module, students will be able to:

Read and identify details
Organize events in their logical sequence

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A classic question that People have been asking for many years is “what happened first” the
egg or the chicken?
It is not a question we want to answer right now, but it sure has been a topic with much
debate.
The important point here is that [CLICK] In life everything happens in some type of order.

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How about your daily activities? Do your daily activities have a particular order?
Take a typical day in your life. Imagine that the following activities are part of your daily
(habitual) events. Which happens first, next, then…. ?
If we do things in the wrong order, we could start the day off “on the wrong foot”.

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The same thing happens when we are trying to comprehend what we are reading. Reading
comprehension is the act of understanding what you are reading. The information in a text is
structured depending on the author’s purpose. Therefore, readers use different strategies,
such as sequence of events to deepen understanding of the text.

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First, lets, discuss the definition of sequence of events. Events are the things (actions) that
happen. [CLICK] and [CLICK] Sequence is the order in which things (actions) happen.

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When a sequence of events is used, it creates a chronological structure or pattern of
organization, so the reader can see the series of events or the steps in a process.
A simplistic organizational pattern involving a sequence of events divides events into [CLICK]
beginning, middle and end.

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Here are some events that present a beginning, middle, and end structure.
Today was a normal day for me. First, I ate breakfast at 7:00am. [CLICK] Then, I had lunch
at 12 noon. [CLICK] Later, I had dinner at 5:00pm. [CLICK] Finally, I went to bed at 9:00pm.

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When reading a selection the signal words are like signposts that guide drivers.
First of all, signal words are the words or phrases that indicate the relationships between
sentences.
Second, Signal words have a number of functions. One of these functions include to show
the order or sequence of events.
And something very important- Signal words pick up an element in the previous sentence and
provides comprehension support for the reader to see the sequence of events.

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Here are some signal words:
This table includes the definition or uses of the signal words and examples.

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Let’s practice
Read this passage:

• Which are the events?

• Which of these events happened first?
• What happened next?
• The brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright wanted to build a flying machine that a pilot

could control. They built an engine and put it on a kite. They took their invention to
North Carolina to test it. Their plane crashed, but they did not give up. On
December 17, 1903, Orville flew their invention for 12 seconds traveling 120 feet.

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Notice that now the text is easier to read because it includes signal words that identify
sequence of events.

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One way to represent a series of events in sequence order is by designing a timeline.
Timelines provide comprehension support to readers, helping them visualize the relationship
between ideas and information in an orderly manner.

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A timeline is a “picture” of events showing what happened, when it happened, and
where it happened.

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Here is an example of a timeline of English language use in Puerto Rico: The text includes
signal words that identify the sequence of events.

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We can observe the sequence of events through the actions and words revealed in different
types of texts. As the timeline shows, historical events, the evolution of a particular object,
the qualifications on a resume, a movie segment, a reading selection, and the steps in a
process are arranged in order of sequence.

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Historical events are responsible for having changed the most basic aspects of mankind. Can
you imagine a day without “googling” a topic?
Here is a reading passage that presents some historical events of Google.
Like many stories of success, this one starts at Stanford University when Larry Page and
Sergey Brin created a search engine called “BackRub”. They decided to upgrade and
enhance the search engine with different features. First, Larry and Sergey registered the
domain google.com in 1997. Next, Gmail is launched in 2004. Later, Google acquires
Youtube in 2006. Meanwhile, the Oxford Dictionary adds the verb “google” to its dictionary.
After that, in 2008, Google launches Google Chrome which is a free web browser. Finally
Google presented the redesigned social media site Google+ in 2015.

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Here is the timeline that helps the reader visualize some historical events of Google.

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The evolution of an object also has a story to tell. Can you imagine a day without using your
cellular phone? Well, the iPhone has evolved along the years from its beginning all the way to
iPhone now.
Following is a reading passage that presents the evolution of the iPhone. Notice the dates
and the signal words.

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Listen to this passage about the evolution of the iPhone.
Apple has added different features to the iPhone. First, Apple and Motorola presented to the
public the iTunes media player in 2005. Then, Apple released the iPhone 3Gs with voice
control in 2009. After that feature, the iPhone 4 is enhanced with video-calling capabilities in
2010. The year 2011 brought the SiRi and the iCloud features. Later, the iPhone-6 showed a
larger screen in 2014. Finally, Apple introduced the iPhone 7 with a wireless headphone in
2016.

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Here is the timeline that helps the reader visualize the evolution of the iPhone.

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If you are looking for a new job, the timeline layout can be used to illustrate the academic and
career qualifications that appear on your resume. Can you imagine yourself at an interview
discussing your qualifications and using signal words?

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Here is a segment of the qualifications on a resume. Notice the signal words.

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Here is the timeline that helps you visualize the qualifications that may appear on a resume.

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We can observe the sequence of events in movie segments through the actions of a
character. Usually, the last event shows a solution to a problem.

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As mentioned earlier, we can observe the sequence of events in a reading selection through
the action and words used in the text.

Similar to movie segments, the last sentence usually shows a solution to a problem
or the realization of truth.

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As you read the selection titled What’s in a Name? about the popularity of the name Maritza,
consider the events and the order in which events happen.

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When you read a selection, try to see it through the eyes of the author. First, ask yourself-
Why does the author say her name is old fashion?
Then, identify What signal words does the author use to determine the sequence of events?

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Another type of text that uses sequence of events are the Steps in a process
Every day we perform many activities that are processes – that is, series of steps carried out
in a definite order. Many of these processes are familiar and automatic: for example, baking a
cake and using a vending machine. Usually, the last step is the final product. When reading,
the signal words can help readers understand the steps in a process.
Following is an example of a process. Notice the signal words.

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Here’s a passage that presents steps in a process. Listen and pay close attention to the
signal words.
Making orange juice from fresh oranges is an easy procedure. First, roll the oranges firmly
with the palm of your hand across the counter or table to soften them up. Second, cut the
orange in half and remove the seeds. Third, squeeze the orange halves tightly to extract all
the juice out. Meanwhile, put some cubes of ice in a glass. Next, scrape the orange with a
spoon and add the pulp directly to the juice. Last, pour the juice in the cold glass and enjoy
your freshly squeezed orange juice!

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Click here for an additional practice on using signal words to discuss steps in a process.
Then, check this other link and listen to this chef as he uses signal words to explain the
process of making popcorn at home that tastes like movie-theatre popcorn.

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