Learning Activity 1.

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I enjoy reading novel books and I always connect with it. I usually pick my favorite character from the
story and I picture myself to be it. I imagine myself in their setting. When it comes to study books, as
soon as I start reading them, I either fall sleep or remember to do all other things except reading that
book. I have to force myself to study; otherwise, I am not interested. I don’t have any favourite author,
all I care my connectivity with the story.

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I enjoy reading and I even if I have never read a type of book, I would like to try it to learn something
new. I really enjoy reading historical articles, books and news related to history. In addition, my passion
is to read and learn more about galaxy. I never get board reading about stars and planet. Of course, I
have to read academic books in order to continue my school and achieve higher degree but not all of
them are my favourite subject. Mostly, I text and send emails and chat online. I use less pen and paper
nowadays except some schoolwork, which that has become more online as well.

1. Which items do you read most often? Why?

I read posts/news on social media and job postings in the internet. With reading
Instagram posts, I know more about news and with reading job postings; I can find and
apply a suitable position to apply for. In addition, I receive a lot of emails daily, so I read
them as well.

2. Which items do you never read? Why?

I cannot think of anything that I would never read. I love reading and if I find the right
timing for it, I will read everything.

3. How often do you read? Everyday

4. Were you surprised at all the different things that you read? Not really
5. Were you surprised at how often you read? No
6. Were there any items that you don’t mind reading but you don’t read very often?
Nietzsche and Philosophy
7. Which area of your reading would you like to improve? I need to improve reading
school books as I tend to escape from it
8. Did you include something from your personal reading inventory results as a
goal? Books, emails, social media posts, receipt , signs
 9. Do you see the connection between your reading habits and your needs in the
future? Yes, more I know more I become successful. Knowledge is a bridge to future
and by reading more books and articles and stories, I can improve my knowledge.
10. Where are you when you read? At home? School? Work
I can read from anywhere, even when I am in the bus going somewhere.

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Looking for clues

Sorting - A reading comprehension strategy?
Ordering

1. What reading strategies have you learned so far in this course? Name them
and explain them.
Looking for clues: Symbols, Images, Words you already know, Questions you ask
yourself

Also; form, purpose, and details help us make predictions and connections.

Sorting - It makes reading and concluding easier and more accurate. It allow the detail
to be in its own group for clarity.
Ordering- it is very important to organize the reading detail in a specific order. For
example in recipe format- it has to start with name of the food, ingredient and how to
make it.

2. Which of these strategies is a new one for you? I use all 3 strategies

3. Which of these strategies have you used many times? I have used ordering a
lot, as I need to follow specific order in order to write academic essay and
assignment.
4. When you completed the Strategies Review Survey, what was the one area
that you thought you could improve on? I need to work on concentration and
attention. Unfortunately, I have ADHD so it is not easy but I am taking
medication.

Learning activity 1.3

Task 1

Topic 1: Summer holidays

Main idea: Summer holidays bring out the best and worst in families.
Topic 2: Ice Creams
Main idea: Ice Creams are a good for health.
Topic 3: The alarm clock
Main idea: The alarm clock went off at seven o'clock.
Topic 4: dreams and nightmares 
Main idea: Who's to say that dreams and nightmares are not real?
Topic 5:  laughter 
Main idea: Her laughter turned soon to despair.

Task 2

Ice Creams are a good for health.

Ice cream is a dietary source of two important minerals, calcium and phosphorus. These
two important minerals are essential minerals found in the bone, blood and soft tissue of
the body and have a role in numerous body functions. Phosphorus levels can affect calcium
levels in the body, and vice versa. Parathyroid hormone, vitamin D and the kidneys all help
to regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood.

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Should our family buy a dog?

Dogs are affectionate animals that have a positive impact on children. A dog is a
compassionate friend, an entertainer, a protector and a teacher. Every kid dreams of
having a dog as a pet. However, many of parents think of them as smelly, hair-shedding
creatures that poop everywhere and bring dirt inside the house. Some people also
perceive them as a menace and a source of various diseases and allergies. Moreover, a
dog’s companionship helps prevent depression and loneliness. By spending time with a
dog, kids will become better caretakers, and learn responsibility. But mostly, growing up
becomes fun with a dog.
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Draft a rough copy of your opinion essay about whether your family should buy a car or a
dog. Remember, for this learning activity, we are focusing on the first three steps of the
writing process:

 Brainstorming
 Organizing ideas
 Writing a draft

Dog:

 Require more attention

 More cuddly
 Improves general health and wellbeing 
 Need more time
 More expensive
 Protection more than cat
 Easy to train
 Loyal
 Exercise friend

Cat:

 More independent
 Improves general health and wellbeing
 Don’t take up much space
 Are more affordable are perfectly content indoor
 Are quieter
 Less work than puppies
 Cats are not as noisy

Owning a pet can help reduce stress. Spending time with your pet can trigger an increased level of
oxytocin. It can also increase your overall mood but choosing between getting a cat or dog can be
a tough decision.
Dogs require more attention while cats are more independent. However, if you like to have a cuddle
with your furry friend, then perhaps a dog is the right choice for you. Dogs are easier to train. Proud
cats do whatever they want to. There is no easy way to know how a cat will behave. Cats think
humans are the pets and not vice versa. A dog's pack mentality makes him ready to follow a leader
and makes him generally more obedient by nature.

It's true that cost should be considered when choosing to adopt a pet. Dogs often tend to be more
expensive to care for than a cat between food, toys, training classes, daycare, and vet bills. Because
cats are independent by nature they have learned to care for themselves and generally only rely on
their human for food. Even play stimulation can be as simple and cost effective as a flashlight or a
feather tied to a stick.

In conclusion, each species has its pros and cons, and both are special in their own ways. cats and
dogs are not only different species, but they're individuals within each of their species and some of
these generalities might not apply to individual pets. 

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 If the format looks like news, does that make it news? I would say yes, in order to
capture reader’s attention to any important information, author must follow specific format.

 Provide an example of something you read or watched that you thought was news,
but wasn’t. I can not think of anything
 Where do you get your news? CBC and BBC, also I listen to radio
 If you were a reporter, what types of events would you enjoy writing about? News
about Galaxy, Nasa event and new technologies

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After reading this section, write down what you think Mr. Harrower’s main ideas are
concerning what constitutes “news”.

His point about news and how attractive it can become to readers is all editor’s skills. Writer or
reporter will only do research and write the new, but editor has to make it interesting.

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Living in Toronto

DRAFT

 Just like everyone else, I want to build my life and future in a city I love and it would be the
city of Toronto in Canada. I have travelled to many countries and many cities but among all
of them, I feel Toronto is where I can become a successful person. This grand city has
virtually everything you could want or need within a small radius. Toronto hosts world-class
events including the Toronto International Film Festival and Toronto Jazz Festival. It has
several parks, beaches, running trails and bike paths. Also Almost all my friends are living
there which is also one reason that why I want to migrate to this city. It is famous for many
reasons. There are a lot of big malls, cinema theatres, and nightclubs.
Final

Living in Toronto

Just like everyone else, I want to build my life and future in a city I love and it would be the city of
Toronto in Canada. I have travelled to many countries and many cities but among all of them, I feel
Toronto is where I can become a successful person.

Firstly, after I finish my university, I would like to work in a multinational company as a Data Analyst
and there are many international companies where I can easily find a job with good salary. In
addition, I just love winter and Toronto has long and cold winter. In addition, spring and summer time
is lovely in Toronto.

Actually, this grand city has virtually everything you could want or need within a small radius.
Toronto hosts world-class events including the Toronto International Film Festival and Toronto Jazz
Festival. It has several parks, beaches, running trails and bike paths[1].

I would like to get small condo in downtown Toronto where I would like to live with my family, be
close to university and hopefully find my dream job. Since, Toronto is the place that offers everything
I dream of that’s why it is the city where I would like to live in future.

References;

[1] City of Toronto

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1. What reading and writing strategies can help you obtain research information? Think
of other strategies besides just the ones used in this learning activity.
 Brainstorming
 Summarizing
 Writing a draft
 Sorting
 Ordering
 Looking for clues

2. Which strategies do you feel most comfortable with? Looking for clues which is helpful
for brainstorming

3. Which strategies do you need more practice with? Ordering. Sometimes I have problem
with group my though in order. I don’t know which one should come first.

4. How can these strategies help you to make a good decision on a future career path?
For example for an importance meeting or conference, I need to know what order I need to
follow to have good speech or good report in order to become more successful

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Job requirements
Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Specific Skills

Confer with clients to identify and document requirements; Conduct business and technical
studies; Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions; Provide
advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery; Assess
physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware; Develop and implement
policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle; Develop policies,
procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches; Conduct
reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems

Work Setting

Consulting firm

Transportation/Travel Information

Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Tight deadlines

Work Location Information

Willing to relocate

Computer and Technology Knowledge

Word processing software; MS Windows; Presentation software; Web service design;

Website creation and management software; MS Office; Business intelligence; Information
Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent
written communication; Client focus; Organized

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  How often should you update your resume with new information? Whenever
you learn something new, get a new certificate, develop new skills, change is
responsibilities, gained more experience
 Why should you ensure that someone proofreads your resume and cover
letter? Before you send or upload a resume to apply for a job, it's important to
proofread it so it's perfect. Your resume and its accompanying cover letter both
represent the professionalism that you would bring to the position you’re applying
for. Thus, even simple mistakes like a typo or grammatical error can cost you a
job interview.
 Why is it important to be honest in your resume and cover letter? if you're not
honest, it's going to be an issue for potential employers. Even if you are honest,
it's important to be clear and accurate about your work history and
achievements and to remember what you've put down on your application
materials. If you're caught lying before you're hired, you won't get a job offer. If
the organization discovers you lied after you've been put on the payroll, you can
be fired. Lying on your resume can also impact your future employment.
 What do you think is the most difficult part of creating a resume and cover
letter? They need to be short. People have difficulty summarizing 10- to 20-year
careers in a few cogent sentences.
 Who could help you with it? There are places that offer professional resume
writing services.

Learning Activity 3.2

1313 South Road
Newmarket, Ontario
L2Z 4K5
Aug 03, 2021

Dixon Parks and Recreation

88 River Road
Thunder Bay, ON
L2Y 5S9

Dear Mr. Smith:

I would like to apply for the Landscaper position with Dixon Parks and Recreation. I
have been a landscaper for the past five years at Beautiful land company and feel
that my skills and passion for providing technical support and troubleshooting makes
me a strong candidate for this role.

For the last five years, I have worked as a landscaper for Jasper Parks and
Recreation, where I have provided the landscaping design and ensure plant growth.
I have been able to coordinate with garden designers and landscape architects to
ensure the garden meets the client's expectations.

I have graduated from Seneca College as a Landscaping designer. The skills and
experience I have developed has made me reliable and dependable; I am very hard
working and determined to excel. I believe that my education and work experience
has allowed me to obtain the necessary skills and aptitude to be an effective team
player within your department.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications
can contribute to your organization’s success. I can be reached at (555) 234-4222.
Sincerely,
B. Sangari
Bethany Sangari
bethanysangari@gmail.com

Milad Sangari
 miladsangari62@gmail.com, 416-837-3615

Hard working and reliable landscaping designer with demonstrated experience in performing a
range of general lawn maintenance duties including applying fertilizers, maintaining the
landscape design, removing weeds and dead plants, and supervising repair.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QULIFICATION

 Solid attention to detail, self motivated with strong interpersonal skills

 Punctual, reliable, consistent with a great attitude!
 operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge
trimmers
 WHIMS certification
 Wide experience in a variety of types of physical labor.
 Flexible on shift schedule and able to work weekends and after hours
 Trilingual, English/Farsi/Turkish

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Japer Park 2018-2020
landscaper, North York
 Apply pesticides to remove harmful insects such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks.
 Conduct general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways, fixing fountains, and
other duties.
 Apply fertilizer to help enhance growth.
 Take out weeds and dead plants.
 Trim overgrown limbs, hedges, and leaves.
 Uphold the landscaping design and ensure plant growth.
 Plant new decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs.
 Supervise maintenance repairs to equipment, landscape structures, outdoor furniture,
and walkways.
 Advise clients on how to look after the landscape.
 Coordinate with garden designers and landscape architects to ensure the garden meets
the client's expectations.

Education
ESL for Academic Purposes- George Brown 2021-Present
 Training/certificates

 Completed Occupational health and safety awareness training Toronto

 WHMIS Certification Toronto

 Cross First Aid Training Toronto

 a Landscaping designer Toronto

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My dream job is computer science

Across
2. who invented computer codes
3. what is the system called for the mathematical calculation we usually do
6. who invented computer and the system of it
8. what is the main tool for doing this job
9. how do we called those people who play with codes
10. what is the most basic system called in programming
Down
1. who created the basic foundation of ai
4. what is the favorite proramming language for work
5. the first lesson most programmers has been teach
7. in binary system, 1+1=?(English word)
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 What strategies would you use to help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar
workplace vocabulary? Review list of acronym, try to take a note and ask other
collogues. Use word parts (roots, prefixes, and suffixes) to determine the meaning of an
unfamiliar word. Use context clues to confirm the meaning of an unfamiliar word. Use a
graphic organizer to achieve a deeper understanding of specific vocabulary words.
  How could having good strategies for unknown words make a good impression on
your employer? Use of Context. One strategy is that of using sentence or passage-level
context to infer the meaning of a word or phrase. Use of word parts, and use of
reference materials.

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Task 1:
Look at the image and use your imagination to create a scenario about how this might
have happened.
Employee got chemical burn from a strong acid in contact with his skin.

Task 2:
Open the “Accident Report Form(Opens in new window)” and save it to your computer.
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 Inference Strategy

Text: Imagine a half a dozen students standing at the end of the street.
It’s a dark morning at 7:00 a.m. The students are huddled together.
Several are hugging themselves. Others are jumping up and down. And
still others are rubbing their hands together and huffing on them. When
the bus arrives, one student hollers, “Bus!” All of the students run to get
on the vehicle.

Read and understand the question. What season does this scene take
place in?

List the relevant details.

 Model how to look for patterns and relationships among the details
Determine what it means.

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Which of the reading strategies that you reviewed and learned about in this learning
activity did you find interesting? Explain.
We have reviewed and learned the "Monitoring comprehension” reading strategy. It is the
most important reading strategies because:
Students who are good at tracking their comprehension of what they read or do not read
and when they understand.
They used some strategies to "fix" issues in their understanding as the issue occurs.
However, research exhibit the instructions, even in the early evaluations; can help students
get better at observing their understanding.
Following instructions guide students:
 Be aware of what they don't understand.
  Identify what they understand.
 Incomprehension used suitable strategies for solved problem

Which of the reading strategies have you used a lot? Who taught you this strategy?
Question answer strategies were used a lot because it’s a more effective strategy:
 Students properly concentrate on what they need to realize.
 They support the students to think more effectively while reading.
 They motivate students to read completely
 Motivate the students to develop their understanding
 What they known or what they already understand, they also help the students for
reviewing content.
Four dissimilar categories of questions/answers are:
 Search and think
 On your own
 You and author
 Right there

Which strategy do you think you will use more often from now on? Explain.

We will use the "Questioning strategy” more often from now on because:
 Guide the students answer in his/her question
 Questioning the answer by myself
 To the class easily direct question
 Provide sources to the students to find out answers
 After class question/answer discussion period

 
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Task 3:
Doug travels to Las Vegas with his best friends Phil and Stu, as well as his fiancée
Tracy's brother Alan. They get drunk and the next morning, Phil, Stu, and Alan
awaken to find they have no memory of the previous night; Doug is nowhere to be
found. After searching for Doug and putting all the puzzles together, they find a
dazed and sunburned Doug on the roof. Doug travels to Las Vegas with his best
friends Phil and Stu, as well as his fiancée Tracy's brother Alan. They get drunk and
the next morning, Phil, Stu, and Alan awaken to find they have no memory of the
previous night; Doug is nowhere to be found. After searching for Doug and putting
all the puzzles together, they find a dazed and sunburned Doug on the roof. With no
flights available to Los Angeles, the four drive home to the wedding. Despite their
late arrival, Doug and Tracy are married.

Notebook

Write answers to the following questions in your Logbook. Call the

file Learning activity 4.2 Notebook Entry and be sure to save the file in your
Notebook folder.

 What is easy for you to do when writing summaries?

 What is difficult for you to do when writing summaries?
 How can reading information paragraphs help you make decisions
about your future?
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215 First Nations children found buried at former B.C. residential school

By Milad Sangari

In May 2021, remains of 215 indigoes children were found berried at the site, near the city of
Kamloops, in B.C.'s southern Interior (Dickson/CBC)
Adolphus Egerton Ryerson was a Canadian educator who created Canadian Indian residential school
system. From 1890 to 1978, native children age 4-25 years were forcibly taken to Kamloops Indian
Residential School and prohibited from seeing their families, practicing their language, religion,
culture, and traditions in order to assimilate into the dominant Canadian culture.
It was reported that many children went to the school and never returned. These children’s death
are undocumented. There may be reasons such as physical and sexual abuse, so that might be the
reason why they would not record the deaths properly and those they were not treated with dignity
and respect because that was the whole purpose of the residential school. Their cause of death is
still under investigation.
The statue of Egerton Ryerson that stood outside the university that bears his name was toppled at
a protest over this discovery of indigenous children at a school and will not be restored or replaced.

Learning activity 4.3 Notebook

Was this task easy or difficult? Explain. No, there are a lot of example in the course helping me to
understand as well as a lot of good news posted online.
Are you developing confidence in your skills as a reader and writer? What is helping you to
develop confidence? Yes, practice and learning writing and reading strategies help me to get the
knowledge.
Explain how far along you are with your independent reading assignments for the Supplementary
Reading Package, found in your Locker.

Portfolio Item learning activity 4.4

The benefits of traveling are not just a one-time thing: traveling changes you physically and
psychologically. Having little time or money isn't a valid excuse. You can fly for cheap very easily. 

Task 1
Select one of these topics:
A member of your family is thinking of backpacking around Europe for a year.
Your town has proposed building a new mall close to your home.
Your friend wants to start a new business.
Now decide if your opinion is yes or no.
Task 2
Open the "Opinion Essay Organizing Template"(Opens in new window) and save it to your
computer. Complete the table with information for your essay.
Task 3
Use the template to write your first draft.
Task 4
Save your template and your rough draft as Portfolio Item learning activity 4.4 in your Portfolio
folder.
Now open a Word document and write a good draft of your opinion essay. Save it to your Portfolio
folder.
Edit and revise your work until it’s the best you can make it. You’ll be submitting it at the end of the
course.