Week 2 - Unit 4 - Classification - FTP

The presentations will use the concepts of classification and division to explain the subject you have chosen.
CLASSIFICATION & DIVISION TASK:
Next week – your group will present your PowerPoint – total of 5 minutes! At least 2 people from your group should speak (you can have more people speak).
CLASSIFICATION = Groups like items into larger and larger logical categories. DIVISION = Divides separate items into categories.



Difficult subjects are easier to understand when broken down into smaller groups

Example: Automobiles – what are the different ways they could be classified?
CLASSIFICATION:

GUIDELINES FOR USING CLASSIFICATION: (page 75) The principle of classification: ~must be appropriate. ~must be consistent. ~ The subgroups must be complete without leaving out any major subgroups.

Clarity, Volume, Vocabulary, Speed
5. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!!
CLASSIFICATION & DIVISIOrganizing and explaining information.
2. Word Power (page 63).
3. Review and discuss the article (pages 6468).
NEXT WEEK‟S ASSIGNMENT:

Review Unit 4

Work with your group to finish your Classification exercise/PowerPoint.
CLASSIFICATION
A way of organizing your thoughts Used for essays that describe or explain

In writing, Classification more commonly refers to grouping like things together into logical categories and then discussing the categories.
~ Avoid including too many diverse elements. ~ Avoid being to simplistic.
~EXAMPLE ~ Follett Software Company Training Department
Follett Corporation
Higher Ed Group

Group leaders MUST send me the PowerPoint file no later than one day prior to our next class meeting. Please tell me which class & group. **Please send it as a .ppt file not a .rar**
Presentations!
Public Speaking Unit 1- Review
What are the 5 speech starting DOs? 1. Physical activity 2. Startling statement 3. Tell a joke 4. Use a quotation 5. Tell a relevant Story
Classification:
Classification of Computers & Software
0A001 – Technical English Instructor: Colin Lockard
TODAY‟S AGENDA:


Classification and Division Vocab/Reading Quiz Next Week‟s Assignment
CLASSIFICATION:

GUIDELINES FOR CATEGORIES OR GROUP (page 76):
~ Be distinct.
~ Be meaningful (not superficial)
~ Be measurable against the same standard: - price, quality, durability, time, quantity, - Don‟t Mix Standards!
Unit 1 Review
What are the 5 speech starting DON‟Ts? 1. “Hi, my name is… and I‟m here to talk about…” 2. False start 3. Ask a question that has more than a “yes” answer 4. Use a distracting attention getter – go overboard 5. Fail to be on time
CLASSIFICATION & DIVISION

Classification – Moving up the „ladder of abstraction‟
CLASSIFICATION & DIVISION

Division – Moving down the „ladder of abstraction‟
Unit 1 Review
What are some public speaking skills to remember when giving a speech?
1. Preparation
2. Confidence
3. Body language and eye contact 4. Voice control
Library Resources
BWI
Education Services
Software
Development
Sales
Service
Customer Service
Tech Support
Training
CLASSIFICATION & DIVISION TASK:
You will get into group of 5-8 students. Each group will prepare a 5 minute PowerPoint presentation on any subject related to IT, software engineering, digital design, etc., or another subject of your choice.

You must send me your PowerPoint file NO LATER than the day before our next class. QUESTIONS?

READING COMPREHENSION:
1. Vocabulary Readiness (pages 62-63).
Next week we will cover Unit 2: Resume and Cover Letter

Please read the unit and learn the vocabulary