English Language Transition Program at UWRF

ENGL 140  Understanding University Structure and Academic Jargon Student Interviews Post your paragraph (by adding a comment) from your student interview by Wednesday, September 27th at 11:59 pm and then comment on at least two other students' paragraphs by Thursday, September 28th at 11:59 pm . Remember that you need to use words from the Word Combination Cards in your paragraph and that you should only have minor grammar errors. The responses need to be thoughtful and articulate. 

Gene Therapy: How it works ESL 301 Beyond the Reading - Unit 3 In Reading 3, you learned about research in and therapy for genetic diseases. You also learned that genetic testing introduces complex ethical questions. Applying Information You use critical thinking skills  when you apply information  you have just learned to new situations. Critical Thinking Imagine a new test has become available for a genetic disease that causes muscles to weaken . People with the disease lose many physical abilities. A positive result on the test predicts that a person is likely, but not certain to develop the disease. There is also evidence that people with the disease usually pass it on to their children. The disease is not fatal but there is no cure for it.  Work in a small group and discuss why or why not it would be a good idea for the following people to be tested to see if they carry the gene. 1. A 25-year-old unmarried man: No one in h...

ESL 301 Beyond the Reading - Unit 2 Reading 2 emphasizes the importance of lifestyle choices and how these choices affect our health. One important lifestyle choice for good health is our diet - what we eat each day. Read about and reflect on dietary recommendations  and analyze your own habits. Reading Strategy: Personalizing Thinking about how new information applies to your own life can help you better understand the reading. 1. Read about the USDA Dietary Guidelines  for Americans and think about your own diet. 2.   Answer the following questions in the blog post by Tuesday, September 19th at 11:59 pm. Click "Enter your commentt" and then type your answers. Use at least two vocabulary word s from this unit in your responses. a) How often do you eat fruit, vegetables, and dairy products? b) Do you drink the recommended amount of water? What else do you drink when you are thirsty? c) What changes could you make in order to improve your diet? 3. Af...