WEEK 9
7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE
HABIT 4: THINK WIN-WIN
Think Win-Win isn't about being nice, nor is it a quick-fix technique. It is a character-based code for human interaction and collaboration.
Most of us learn to base our self-worth on comparisons and competition. We think about succeeding in terms of someone else failing. That is, if I win, you lose; or if you win, I lose. Life becomes a zero-sum game. There is only so much pie to go around, and if you get a big piece, there is less for me; it's not fair, and I'm going to make sure you don't get anymore. We all play the game, but how much fun is it really?
Win-win sees life as a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. Win-win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win-win means agreements or solutions are mutually beneficial and satisfying. We both get to eat the pie, and it tastes good.
A person or organization that approaches conflicts with a win-win attitude possesses three vital character traits:
Integrity: sticking with your true feelings, values, and commitments
Maturity: expressing your ideas and feelings with courage and consideration for the ideas and feelings of others
Abundance Mentality: believing there is plenty for everyone
Many people think in terms of either/or: either you're nice or you're tough. Win-win requires that you be both. It is a balancing act between courage and consideration. To go for win-win, you not only have to be empathic, but you also have to be confident. You not only have to be considerate and sensitive, you also have to be brave. To do that, to achieve that balance between courage and consideration is the essence of real maturity and is fundamental to win-win.
WEEK 7
PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES
On this week, we have learn about prefixes and suffixes. Let us explain about it further more.
What are Prefixes and Suffixes?
Prefixes and suffixes are grammatical and lingual "affixes." Prefixes are affixed before and suffixes after a base word or word stem to add information. For example, with the word "prehistoric," the prefix is "pre-" meaning "before," the base word is "history" meaning "recorded events and knowledge", and the suffix is "-ic" meaning "relating to the science of."
In other words, "prefix" simply refers to an attachment before or in front of, in this case, a shorter word or stem. In lingual terms, a "stem" is the main part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes can be added and may not necessarily be a word itself, such as "dod" in "doddle."
Similarly, "suffix" refers to an attachment after the end of an existing word or stem, serving to form a new word or functioning as an inflectional ending, for example, “s” or “es” to make for plurality.
Is an Affix a Single Syllable?
No, a prefix or suffix can be one or more syllables, depending on the root word from Latin or Greek or from any one of a host of other English lingual influences.
Inflectional Suffixes
Are Endings such as "-ed," "-ing," and "-s" Suffixes?
Yes, endings that are create different forms of the same word are called "inflectional suffixes." There are very few inflectional suffixes but they occur rather frequently. They are:
-s, -es, -ies plural
-s 3rd person singular present
-ed past tense
-en past participle
-en plural (irregular)
-ing progressive/continuous
-er comparative
-est superlative
-n't negative (contraction)
Derivational Suffixes
Are Endings such as "-ism," "-ful," and "-fy" Suffixes?
Endings that change the meaning of the word are called "derivational suffixes." Some are:
-ism forms a noun
-ist noun
-ful noun
-able adjective
-ation noun
-ness noun
-ment noun
-ify verb
-fy adjective
-ity noun
-ly adverb
-ise, -ize verb
Derivational suffixes can combine, providing flexibility in creating other words, but such activity can lead to spelling complications. For example, "-ity" can combine with "-able," but the result is "-ability" (desirability, predictability), and when "-ly" is added to a word ending in "-ic" to make an adverb, the result is usually "-ically" (historically, mechanically).
WEEK 6
On Wednesday, we've done group presentation on contextual clues.
Contextual Clues
Context Clues are hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers, or it may be in a preceding or subsequent sentence. Because most of your vocabulary is gained through reading, it is important that you be able to recognize and take advantage of context clues.Types of context clues. There are at least four kinds of context clues that are quite common.
Synonym:A synonym, or word with the same meaning, is used in the sentence. My opponent’s argument is fallacious, misleading – plain wrong.
Antonym: A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning reveals the meaning of an unknown term. Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.
Explanation:The unknown word is explained within the sentence or in a sentence immediately preceding. The patient is so somnolent that she requires medication to help her stay awake for more than a short time.
Example:Specific examples are used to define the term.Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are governed by predictable laws.
Read the following sentences and define the bolded word based on the context clue. Then identify which of the four types of clues is used.
1. The girl who used to be very vociferous doesn’t talk much anymore.
2. Pedagogical institutions, including high schools, kindergartens, and colleges, require community support to function efficiently.
3. He was so parsimonious that he refused to give his own sons the few pennies they needed to buy pencils for school. It truly hurt him to part with his money.
4. His pertinacity, or stubbornness, is the cause of most of his trouble.
5. Rather than be involved in clandestine meetings, they did everything quite openly.
6. Ecclesiastics, such as priests, ministers, and pastors, should set models of behavior for their congregants.
7. The girl was churlish – rude, sullen and absolutely ill-mannered.
8. Because the conflagration was aided by wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground.
WEEK 4
REVIEW
"A SUPERHERO STORY"
-DEAD MOUSE GROUP-
In this story,there were 5 classmate studying at the same university in Nemakville. Meanwhile, an evil monster known as the Roach Master was discovered by the construction workers at the construction site where he was locked-up and buried underground for 10,000 years. He then started causing chaos at Nemakville. The 5 classmate were summoned by their academic advisor but somehow, they got into someplace else. They met a masked man who then revealed that the 5 of them had superpowers hidden inside them. The masked man showed the way to achieve their abilities and each of them were granted with unique superpowers and suits. They were then responsible to neutralize the evil Roach Master and restore peace to Nemakville. They went to the fighting scene, fought Roach Master and succeed but unfortunately, their comrade, Hound Slasher died as a result from Roach Master lethal stung. They were mourning when suddenly the masked man from before came and introduce himself as Mr. Ultimate. He asked the superheroes to follow his instructions and Hound Slashers was revived. Before disappearing, Mr. Ultimate officially declared the fearsome 5 as the Guardians of Nemakville.
