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1112英語段落寫作 English Paragraph Writing 

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聽460

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語言閱讀策略

Predicting
Predicting involves thinking ahead and
anticipating what the reading is about
or what will happen next by using
snippets of information from the reading material.

Predicting

Titles

Headings 

Subheadings 

Pictures 

Graphic Organizers 

Predicting: Advantages

Pre-reading stage

◼ prepares for what you are about to 

read (anticipating ideas) 

During-reading stage

◼ determines your purpose, checks your 

predictions and monitors your 

comprehension

Post-reading stage

◼ reviews and reflects on the accuracy 

of your predictions

Predicting: 5 Steps

Look at the title

Look at the cues

Consider what is known

Make predictions

Make connections

AI-powered English essay editing tools

Introduction

AI-powered English essay editing tools are software applications that utilize advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to analyze and improve the quality of your essays. These tools are designed to assist writers in proofreading, grammar and spelling checking, style and readability analysis, plagiarism detection, and even language enhancement.

These tools have gained popularity among students, professionals, and writers of all levels because they offer numerous benefits. They provide an extra set of eyes to catch errors, suggest improvements, and help you polish your writing to a higher standard.

In the following lesson, we will explore different types of AI-powered tools and activities that will allow you to experience firsthand how these tools can support your writing process. However, it's important to remember that while AI tools are incredibly helpful, they are not infallible. Human proofreading and editing are still essential for ensuring the final quality of your essay.

Types of AI-Powered Tools

The following are some of the key AI-powered tools that can assist (student) writers in English writing editing.

1. Grammar and Spelling Checkers:

Grammar and spelling checkers, such as Grammarly and ProWritingAid, utilize advanced algorithms to automatically scan your text and identify potential errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. These tools provide suggestions for corrections, helping you improve the clarity and correctness of your writing. To experience the effectiveness of these tools, let's engage in an activity where you can use a grammar and spelling checker to identify and correct errors in a given paragraph.

Activity: Identifying and Correcting Errors with Grammar and Spelling Checkers

Below is part of a paragraph with several potential errors. Your task is to use a grammar and spelling checker tool like Grammarly or ProWritingAid to identify and correct these errors. Afterward, we'll compare your edits with the suggestions provided by the AI tool to see how accurate it is.

Original text:

"I want to go too the bookstore to buy some new book's. Their are a lot of interesting title's that I've heard about. I'm so excited too read them!"

Instructions:

• Copy the original paragraph and paste it into a grammar and spelling checker tool of your choice.
• Carefully review the suggestions provided by the tool and make necessary corrections.
• Pay attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and any other errors you identify.
• Once you have made your edits, compare them with the suggestions provided by the AI tool.
• Note any discrepancies and discuss how accurate and helpful the tool was in identifying and correcting errors.

2. Style and Readability Analysis Tools:

Style and readability analysis tools, like Hemingway Editor and Readable.io, analyze the style and readability of your essay. They highlight issues such as sentence complexity, word choice, and overall readability. By receiving feedback on sentence structure, passive voice usage, adverb intensifiers, and other aspects that impact the clarity and flow of your writing, you can enhance the overall quality of your work. In the following activity, we'll use a style and readability analysis tool to evaluate a sample essay and see how AI tools can help improve your writing.

Activity: Enhancing Style and Readability with AI Tools

To further explore the capabilities of AI-powered tools, let's engage in an activity using a style and readability analysis tool. These tools, such as Hemingway Editor and Readable.io, provide valuable feedback on sentence structure, word choice, and overall readability, helping you enhance the quality of your writing. In this activity, we'll evaluate a sample essay using a style and readability analysis tool and witness how AI tools can assist in improving your writing.

Instructions:

• Copy the sample essay provided below.
• Paste the essay into a style and readability analysis tool like Hemingway Editor or Readable.io.
• Carefully review the feedback and suggestions provided by the AI tool.
• Pay attention to sentence complexity, word choice, passive voice usage, and other factors that impact the clarity and flow of your writing.
• Make the necessary adjustments and edits based on the suggestions provided by the AI tool.
• Reflect on how the AI tool's feedback improved the overall style and readability of the essay.

Sample Essay:

"The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a substantial transformation in various industries. In this essay, we will examine the impact of AI on healthcare, education, and transportation. AI has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare sector by enabling faster and more accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and improved patient care. Moreover, AI can enhance the educational experience by providing personalized learning opportunities, adaptive assessments, and intelligent tutoring systems. In the transportation industry, AI can optimize traffic management, enable autonomous vehicles, and enhance overall safety and efficiency."

After receiving feedback from the AI tool and making necessary edits, you should observe improvements in sentence structure, clarity, and overall readability. Reflect on how the AI tool's suggestions enhanced the style and readability of the essay and consider incorporating these insights into your future writing endeavors.

Remember, AI tools are valuable aids in improving your writing, but it's essential to exercise your judgment and retain your unique voice and style throughout the editing process.

3. Plagiarism Checkers:

AI-powered plagiarism checkers, such as Turnitin and Copyscape, are essential for ensuring the originality of your work. These tools compare your text against an extensive database of existing content to detect any instances of plagiarism. By using a plagiarism checker, you can avoid unintentional plagiarism and maintain the integrity of your writing.

4. Language Enhancement Tools:

Language enhancement tools, including ProWritingAid and LanguageTool, offer suggestions for improving sentence structure, vocabulary, and overall writing style. These tools help enhance your writing by suggesting alternative words, detecting repetitive phrases, and providing tips for better sentence construction. Engaging in an activity, we'll use a language enhancement tool to analyze and improve a sample paragraph, experimenting with different word choices and sentence constructions suggested by the AI tool.

5. Read-Aloud Functionality:

Some AI tools, such as NaturalReader, provide a text to speech or read-aloud functionality that allows you to listen to your essay being read aloud. This feature helps identify awkward sentence structures, missing words, and other issues that may not be apparent when reading silently. By using the read-aloud functionality, you can assess the overall flow and rhythm of your essay. In an activity, we'll utilize this feature to listen to a paragraph being read aloud and discuss its benefits in enhancing your writing.

By exploring these different types of AI-powered English writing editing tools and engaging in various activities, you can gain a deeper understanding of how these tools assist in improving your writing skills and producing high-quality essays. These AI tools leverage natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and creativity in academic writing, empowering researchers, writers, and reviewers to optimize their writing process.