Independent-Reading-Journal-1_1

Reading Journal By Mananya Khamkaew 6031006176This journal is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirementsfor English reading and writing 1 course of Liberal Arts in English Program, Mae Fah Luang University First semester 2018

Week 1 Title: Most Bangkokians stressed, unhappy: survey Author: the Nation Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30355357 Summary People who live in Bangkok are less happy than people who live inprovinces because of stress. They survey Bangkokains between 15 to 60of ages. They found that the biggest causes of stress were financialproblems and rising living expenses and they deal with it by tried toaccept their problems. So, they hope to boot happiness for all Thais andthey want to make Thailand the 26th happiest nation in the world by2036. My reaction/reflection: When I read this article I can read smoothly because the articlehave appropriate length and the most vocabulary are the words that Iever kwon and read before but they have some difficult and unknownwords. So, I searched the words on dictionary and can understand all ofarticle. I think it is a good article because nowadays people have anyserious problems to concern and cause stress. It would be better if Thaipeople can receive solutions and can live with happy. Page 2 of 5

New words learned: (At least five new words that you have learned) New Words Definitions feeling, showing, or characterized1. Frustrated (Adj.) by frustration “Nearly one in four respondents suffer sleep disorders due to stress,” he revealed, adding that stress made some respondents frustrated, others irritable, while some preferred to stay away from people.2. Irritable (Adj.) capable of being irritated “Nearly one in four respondents suffer sleep disorders due to stress,” he revealed, adding that stress made some respondents frustrated, others irritable, while some preferred to stay away from people.3. Excessive (Adj.) exceeding what is usual, proper, necessary, or normal Other causes, he said, were anxiety, family problems, excessive news consumption and interpersonal relationships.4. Emerged (Adj.) to become manifest : become known Earlier this year, Thailand fell several places in the world’s happiness rankings. The latest World Happiness Report ranked Thailand 46th, dropping from 32nd last year, while Finland emerged as the “happiest nation” in the world. Page 3 of 5

5. Conducted (v.) to direct or take part in the operation or management of These conclusions come from surveys conducted by the Mental Health Department. Bangkok residents were surveyed between July and August this year, while people in other provinces were surveyed in 2015. Page 4 of 5

Articles Rubric for Independent Reading Journal (10%) 5 12341. Summary (4 %)2. Reflection (3%)3. Vocabulary Learned (3%) Scores Total scores _______ ÷ 5 = _____ marksCriteria for the above categories1. Rubric for Article SummaryCategory 5-4 3 2 1-0Summarizing Provides a very Provides a clear Provides a clear but Provides a somewhatthe content thorough and clear and concise shallow summary of muddled, unclear and and concise summary of the the article; may be rambling summary of summary of the article context excessively brief or the article. article context and and content. may include some content. extraneous Student recalls information. details for mostIdentifying Student recalls main point. Student is not able to Student cannot locateDetails several details for locate most of the details with accuracy. each main point. Is characterized details of the main by paraphrasing point. Is characterized by theParaphrasing Is characterized by of the main idea Is characterized by substantial copying of paraphrasing of the and significant the substantial indiscriminately main idea and details copying of key selected phrases or significant details phrases and minimal sentences. There are some paraphrasing errors in usage,Spelling & There are few or no grammar, There are serious Serious errors inGrammar errors in usage, punctuation, errors in usage, mechanics, usage, grammar, sentence grammar, grammar, or spelling punctuation, fragments, or punctuation, sentence that make the summary sentence fragments, spelling. fragments, or difficult to understand. or spelling. spelling.Total ________/20 ÷ 5 = 4 %2. Reflection on the Articles (3%)Students who have completely and clearly responded to the guided questions stated in the reading journalform will get 3 marks.3. Vocabulary Learned (3%) ≥ 70% correct = 2 marks 1 ≤ 70% = 1 mark All correct = 3 marks Page 5 of 5