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14Revising and Editing
Editing is the process of correcting and changing a piece of your own or someone else's writing to strengthen it. You can revise or edit by making significant changes to the structure, organization, or content of a piece. Or you might proofread a piece of writing, checking for any misspellings, grammar mistakes, or typos. In other cases, you might be tweaking sentences or paragraphs to flow better or reflect a certain tone. Strong editing skills can be useful in a wide range of professional situations—from looking over a report or presentation for a teammate to spotting an error in an email you're about to send the entire company.
Communication Skills
Even if writing isn't a core part of your job, you'll likely use it to communicate in the workplace. This might mean composing an email, messaging someone on Slack or Teams, giving feedback, creating a meeting agenda, or giving an update on a project. Being able to communicate clearly through writing will help your work go more smoothly, increase the chances you get what you want and need from others, prevent misunderstandings, and allow your colleagues to feel informed and included—ultimately strengthening your professional relationships.
References
1. Ottenheimer Harriet (2009). The Anthropology of Speaking: an Introduction to
Linguistic Anthropology. Belmont, CA: Wadswoth. P. 122. ISBN 9781111828752.
2. Condon John (1985). Good Neighbors: Communicating with the Mexicans. Yarmouth,
ME: Intercultural Press.
USING IDIOMS IN WRITING
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Raximova N.M. , Yusupova U.T. , Raximova S.K.
1Raximova Norjongul Mahsud qizi - Master Student, DIRECTION OF LINGUISTICS, UZBEK LANGUAGE, URGENCH STATE UNIVERSITY; 2Yusupova Ugilsulton Toirovna - Teacher, SCHOOL № 17, YANGIARIK DISTRICT; 3Raximova Sojida Kudrat kizi - Student, FACULTY OF FOREIGN PHILOLOGY, URGENCH STATE UNIVERSITY, KHOREZM, REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Abstract: an idiom is a widely used saying or expression that contains a figurative meaning that is different from the phrase's literal meaning. For example, if you say you 're feeling "under the weather," you don't literally mean that you 're standing underneath the rain. "Under the weather" is an idiom that is universally understood to mean sick or ill. Keywords: cultural experience, French idioms, Idiomatic expressions, phrase, traits.
Idioms often summarize or reflect a commonly held cultural experience, even if that experience is now out of date or antiquated. For instance, you might say that someone should "bite the bullet" when they need to do something undesirable. The phrase's origin refers to wounded soldiers literally biting down on a bullet to avoid screaming during a wartime operation. That common occurrence from the past resulted in a phrase we still use today.
These phrases are also unique to their language of origin. In other words, English idioms are different from Spanish or French idioms.
Idioms are a type of figurative language that can be used to add dynamism and character to otherwise stale writing. You can also use idioms to:
Express Complex Ideas in a Simple Way. Oftentimes, idioms can help express a large or abstract idea in a way that is succinct and easy to understand. For instance, you could say that two things are impossible to compare to one another, because they possess different traits or meanings. Or you could simply say that it's like "comparing apples to oranges." In this case, the use of an idiom helps to express the same idea in a much simpler way.
Add Humor To Your Writing. Idiomatic expressions can help transform flat description with the help of a funny turn-of-phrase. For instance, rather than describing someone as being not very smart, you could say that he is "not the sharpest tool in the shed" or "not the brightest star in the sky." In addition to conveying that the subject in question is not intelligent, the inherent comparison of a person's brain to a toolbox or a star is unexpected and humorous.
Keep Your Reader Stimulated. By inserting an idiomatic phrase into your writing, you force the reader to shift from thinking literally to abstractly. This can help keep the reader stay focused and excited, as they must activate a more conceptual part of their brain in order to comprehend the idiom's meaning. By describing someone taking on a larger task than they may have been prepared for as "biting off more than they can chew," you encourage the reader to conjure a visual image in their head, which can help keep them engaged in your writing.
Establish a Point of View. Since idioms are often used to express commonly shared or universal ideas, there are often dozens of idioms that apply to the same concept. However, depending on which idiom you choose, you can convey an entirely different attitude about the subject about which you are writing. For example, there many different idioms that express the concept of death. If you were to write that someone "passed away," you are using an idiom to describe death in a graceful, delicate way. Alternatively, you could say that a person "kicked the bucket," a much harsher and cruder way of describing the act of dying. Though both idioms ultimately mean the same thing, they convey completely different attitudes towards death.
Evoke a Specific Region. Certain idioms are unique to different areas of the world. For instance, "that dog won't hunt" is a common idiom in the Southern United States that means that something doesn't work or make sense. On the other hand, if someone were to refer to a mess or a debacle as a "dog's dinner," they are likely British. In fiction writing, the strategic employment of specific idioms can often add a regional flavor and authenticity to your characters.
Examples of idioms
Here are some common idiom examples: Idiom: "You can't judge a book by its cover"
Meaning: Don't assume you know something based solely on its outward appearance.
Idiom: "Every cloud has a silver lining."
Meaning: Good things come as a result of bad things.
Idiom: "Once in a blue moon"
Meaning: Very rarely
Idiom: "Back to the drawing board"
Meaning: Restart a process from the beginning
Idiom: "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it"
Meaning: We'll worry about that problem when it arises.
Idiom: "A penny saved is a penny earned"
Meaning: It's just as useful to save money as it is to make money.
References
3. Ottenheimer Harriet (2009). The Anthropology of Speaking: an Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology. Belmont, CA: Wadswoth. P. 122. ISBN 9781111828752.
4. Condon John (1985). Good Neighbors: Communicating with the Mexicans. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.
МЕТОДИЧЕСКАЯ РАЗРАБОТКА ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ «СКАЗКА О ПУГОВИЦЕ» Кузьминская В.А.
Кузьминская Вера Александровна - воспитатель, Муниципальное бюджетное дошкольное образовательное учреждение Детский сад № 26 «Петушок», г. Туапсе
Аннотация: методическая разработка образовательной деятельности для детей старшего дошкольного возраста.
Ключевые слова: лабиринт-паутинка, шкатулка, пуговица, записка.
Цель: расширение представлений о приметах и погодных явлениях осени. Задачи:
1. Закрепить умение классифицировать предметы по одному признаку.
2. Способствовать речевой и эмоциональной коммуникации при выполнении заданий.
3.Воспитывать навыки сотрудничества, доброжелательности, инициативности. Образовательные области: речевое развитие, социально-коммуникативное
развитие, познавательное развитие.
Виды деятельности: игровая, коммуникативная, двигательная. Методы и приемы: словесный (беседа, рассказ), наглядный (картинки), игровые (игровые упражнения).
Оборудование: шкатулка с пуговицей, зонт с картинками на лентах, корзинка, материал для составления паутинки.
I этап: способствуем формированию у детей внутренней мотивации к деятельности
Содержание Обратная связь на высказывание детей/примечание
- Ребята, здравствуйте, рада вас видеть! Как вы думаете, что я вам сегодня принесла? Да, это шкатулка. Что нам с ней сделать? Открываем. Что тут? Пуговица, записка... На записке написано: «История пуговицы». Мне было бы интересно узнать эту историю, а вам? Воспитатель: - жила - была в шкатулке пуговица. Жила она там уже давно вместе с нитками. Лежала пуговица и мечтала: «Вот пришили бы меня к платью или кофточке. Жизнь моя стала бы счастливей, я тогда смогла бы посмотреть свет». Вдруг кто-то открыл шкатулку и положил в нее большую, красивую всю украшенную бисером пуговицу. Старая пуговица очень обрадовалась этой Воспитатель приносит шкатулку, в которой лежат две пуговицы. -Вы очень внимательные; -Замечательная мысль; -Здорово придумано; -Вот это идея!
