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Integrated Basic Education Department
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gen. Capistrano Street, Cagayan de Oro City
S.Y. 2020 - 2021, First Semester
LEARNING MODULES
Reading and Writing Skills
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August 3 – 7, 2020
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Lourdes College
Inc.
Integrated Basic Education Department
Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City
Greeting: Good morning / afternoon everyone! Praised be Jesus and Mary! Welcome to our module for
this session. You will find here our general instructional guidelines, then the components of
our module. You will be guided one step at a time through the specific instructions of the
learning tasks given below, which intend to develop our cognitive skills as well as our values,
considering current social realities. Let joy and peace abound in your mind and heart as you
genuinely and responsibly respond to the learning processes that this module offers.
1.1 Please refer to the Unit Plan for the Subject description, minor and major performance tasks, and
criteria for grading. Consultation will be provided through our group chat, email, Gmail, SMS,
Edmodo or other social network. I will monitor your participation in our learning activities
through these chosen media. In addition, you are always encouraged to voice any concerns
on internet connections so that appropriate adjustments can be done.
1.2. Your honesty and integrity are few of the most important component to whatever outputs asked
from the module. A plagiarism-checker tool will be utilized as one of the measures in assessing your
outputs. Use in-text citation (citing the author and year) when you mention a statement coming from a
source other than the list of references that can be found in your paper.
1.3. Feedback is an essential component in this mode of delivery. You will be asked of your
assessment of your learning experience in this subject so that we will be able to improve our learning
processes in the succeeding instructional delivery.
You are reminded that at the end of the module, you are expected to comply all the required
tasks/activities, and answer the self-check test.
Note: Kindly upload your output in our Google Classroom using your account. File name must be:
FamilyName_Activtity_A.
Example: Bual_Activity_A. Deadline will be on August 8, 2020, 6PM sharp. If you have considerable
concerns or problems, feel free to communicate about it.
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Module No. 1: Text as Connected Discourse
Module Overview: This module deals with the text as connected discourse and the properties of
a well-written text cultivating our skills in writing which we consider as our lifetime skill. The
students will understand the unity in a written text along with the rules in writing enabling them
to produce a well-written text as an effective, reliable and competent source of information.
OBJECTIVES:
1. identify written text as connected discourse and the coherence and cohesion in a text;
2. connect an idea to another idea, a sentence to another sentence and a paragraph to another
paragraph to form a well-organized text; and
3. produce a well-written text having a good introduction, informative body and striking
conclusion.
CONTENT FOCUS:
What is a Paragraph?
Topic Sentence
Supporting Details
Clinching Sentences
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TOPIC SENTENCE SUPPORTING DETAILS CLINCHING SENTENCE
https://www.texasgateway.org/resource/editing-coherence-and-transition-english-iii-writing-and-
research
-Transitional Words
-Pronoun Reference
- Repetition of Keywords
-Parallelism
CONTENT FOCUS:
derived from Latin word cohere which means “to hold together”
used structural devices to achieve unity:
transitionl words
pronoun reference
repetition of keywords
parallelism
To give examples: for example, for instance, to illustrate To show place or direction: above, below,
beyond, here
To compare: also, likewise, similarly, in the same way, at To summarize: in other words, in short, to sum
the same time up, all in all
To contrast: although, yet, but, despite, even though, in To show time: after, before, during, finally, next,
contrary, on the other hand, however until, immediately, as soon as, later
To show addition: and, also, again, in addition, To indicate logical relationship: therefore, as a
furthermore, moreover result, accordingly
https://sun.iwu.edu/~writcent/Transitional.htm
Pronoun Reference
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HONE YOUR SKILLS!
Read the informational text below and supply the blanks with the appropriate transitional words.
Continue the said steps_____(7) all of the front surfaces of the top and bottom teeth
have been cleaned. Moving on to the inside surfaces of the teeth, repeat steps 2 to 5 for the
upper and lower premolars and molars. _____(8) you are ready to clean the inside surface of
the front teeth, take the tip of the toothbrush, and in a flicking motion, direct the toothbrush from
the gum line down. Do this 2 to 3 times. _____ (9) follow step 8 for the inside and lower front
teeth, but this time, the flick will be directed up, again, away from the gum line. Do this 2 to 3
times. Brush the biting surface of the upper and lower premolars and molars and gently brush
your tongue and inside of your cheeks. _____(10), finish by rinsing with water of mouthwash.
(Source: TheAmericanDentalAssociation-OralHealthTopics)
1. Katherine has been a waitress, a tour guide and teaching in high school.
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2. We judge others both by their actions and they are saying.
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3. Our professor instructed us to commune with books and that we should do our research on
the subject.
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4. To run in a treadmill is not as exciting as running in the track.
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5. Gabriel is both brilliant and can be independent in doing tasks.
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LESSON 3: PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
- Organization
- Language Use
- Mechanics
Organization
makes writing effective by providing readers structural framework that guides on what to
have in a text
helps readers follow complete and logical development of thoughts in a written text
presents writer’s idea in an organized way: chronological order; spatial or geographical
order; and topical or logical order.
• arranges idea according to • arranges information to how • presents several ideas that
time, either backward or things fit in physical space are interrelated
forward • works well with the modes • works well with the modes
• works well with the modes of description and example of comparison and contrast,
of narration, process, • transitional words like definition, analogy, and
cause and effect above, in front, to the right, classification
• transitional words like first, etc. are used • transitional words like first,
second next, later, etc. are second, also, another, etc.
used are used
Language Use
Concise Language
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Use these words Instead of…
-Always -At all times
-Now -At this point in time
-Attached -Attached herewith
-Since, because of -Due to the fact that
-Concerning, about -With regard to
-If -In the event that
-Soon -In the near future
-For -For the purpose of
-While -During the times that
-Suddenly -All of a sudden
-Must -It is important that
Concrete Language
X A young working woman will open her business in the near future.
Instead…
A twenty-five year old enterprising woman will open a bakeshop two years from now.
Common Language
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Precise and Clear Language
clear and precise word imagery to make one’s writing easier to understand and to follow
creates a strong mental pictures
eliminates confusion and wordiness
NOTE: Words can be interpreted in many ways so precise and clear language
Ex:
https://studentniche.blogspot.com/2016/08/properties-of-well-written-text.html
MECHANICS
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Capitalization
- Punctuations
- Writing Numbers
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
A. A verb agrees with its subject in person and in number. A singular verb requires
singular verb; a plural verb requires a plural verb.
Examples:
NOTE: Pronoun YOU and I are taken as plural subjects; therefore should take plural verbs.
B. Collective nouns are either singular or plural, depending on the context in which they
appear.
The first year section 10 accountancy students submits the report tomorrow.
When the members of the group are considered as individuals who act separately, the
simple form of verb is used.
Example:
C. The verb agrees with the subject, not with the predicate noun.
Example:
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The objection to the place is the many rebels.
D. Make the verb agree with the subject, not with the complement.
Example:
E. Know what the relative pronouns in a dependent clause stand for. Make the verb agree
with what is referred by the relative pronoun. Examples of these relative pronouns are
who, which and that.
Examples:
His father is a doctor who treats my friend. (who stands for doctor)
The mistakes which remain unforgiven continue to hurt us. (which stands for mistakes)
Anne is one of the actresses who have beautiful face in showbiz.
It is you who make me smile.
F. Some nouns are plural in form but singular in meaning. Examples of these are
economics, mathematics, politics, physics, measles, etc.
Example:
Example:
H. Some nouns ending in s may take either an s-form or a simple form. Examples are
statistics and acoustics.
Examples:
I. For compound subjects joined by either... or, neither…nor, the verb agrees with the
subject nearer it.
Examples:
Neither the host nor the contestants are ready for the show.
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TENSE
shows the time of action, condition or state of being in relation to the time of speaking or
writing
A. When a sentence express two past actions, which action prior to the other, that priority is
expressed through past perfect tense.
Example:
B. Statements that are permanently true should be expressed in the present tense even in the
reported speech.
Example:
Examples:
Active: The carpenter built the house (The subject carpenter is the doer of the action.)
Passive: The house was built by the carpenter. (The subject house is the receiver of the
action.)
Example:
Incorrect: Maria sang song while the boogie was danced by Jessie.
Note: There should only be one voice of the verb in one sentence. Remember that the
active voice is preferred than the passive.
CAPITALIZATION
Example:
Example:
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C. Capitalize proper nouns or the specific names of persons, places, events, things,
organizations.
Example:
D. Capitalize the names of God, deities, religious figures and holy books.
Examples:
E. Capitalize titles preceding names, but not titles that follow names.
Example:
F. Capitalize directions like North, South, etc when used as sections of the country, but
not as compass directions.
Examples:
G. Capitalize the days of the week, months of the year, and holidays but not season like
spring, winter, autumn, fall.
Example:
Last spring, in the month of March, he received the highest award given to a civilian.
Example:
I. Capitalize acronyms
Example: The SSS pensioners were expecting their pensions to be increased by the new
administration.
J. Capitalize trademarks
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PUNCTUATION
a. Comma (,)
USES EXAMPLES
Separate three or more items I love pink, yellow, red and blue.
Separate adjectives that modify the same noun The tall, slim figure came nearer and nearer.
Separate city and state Quezon City, Metro Manila
Between day and year in a date November 2, 1965
After salutation of a friendly letter Dear Janine,
After complimentary closing Respectfully yours,
Set off name of the person speaking to Lovely, will you be mine forever?
USES EXAMPLES
At the end of a declarative and an imperative Jan’s boyfriend is the most romantic person she has
sentence ever met.
Lend me a hand.
Used after most initials, abbreviations and as a Mr. Reyes
decimal point bldg.
Average grade of 89.75
b. Period (.)
c. Dash (–)
USES EXAMPLES
After an introductory list Butter, flour, milk and eggs– these are what I need
to bake a cake.
Separate elements in a sentence The front door– and no other doors– may be used
by fetchers.
Idea within an idea Morning! – I thought.
d. Ellipsis (…)
USES EXAMPLES
Replaces words that have been left out It was raining hard that afternoon when… and her
knight and shining armor came to her rescue and….
Means more
e. Apostrophe (‘)
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USES EXAMPLES
Show ownership or possession Kc’s car was a gift from her mother on her 18 th
birthday.
Take place of missing letters in contractions He’s planning to marry his long-time girlfriend.
Form plural of letters and numerals The student got straight A’s in the final examination.
f. Colon (:)
USES EXAMPLES
g. Hyphen (-)
USES EXAMPLES
Two-part numbers between twenty-one and ninety- There were thirty-six students in the English club.
nine
USES EXAMPLES
Replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the Call me tomorrow; your answer might be ready then.
gap between two closely linked sentences
Before words like: Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and
tents are in short supply.
Namely, however, therefore, that is, i.e, for
example, for instance, etc.
Separate units of as series when one or more of The participants come from PUP, Pasig; FEU,
the units contain commas. Makati; and UP, Diliman.
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USE EXAMPLES
Set off direct quotation “I hope you can drop by our display room.”, said the
manager.
“Yes”, I said.
WRITING NUMBERS
Example: There were six students who auditioned for the play.
E. When the numbers apply to the same thing, render the same way.
Example: The customer ordered 6 boxes of condensed milk, 12 boxes of sardines and 8 kilos
of flour.
F. Use figures when numbers need to stand out, even if less than 10.
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject of the sentence. Underline the correct answer.
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1. Either the coach or the players (receive, receives) the award.
SELF-CHECK TEST:
I. Read and choose the correct sentence. Underline the letter of your answer.
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c. 1 half of the inventory was ruined in the fire.
II. Put a comma, hyphen, colon or semi-colon where they are needed in the following sentence.
Take note that a sentence may need two or all the punctuations discussed. Underline your
inserted punctuations.
6. Most students who joined the competition were from Baguio Davao Quezon and Mindanao.
7. Mother’s grocery list included the following butter eggs rice and mayonnaise.
11. Janine’s siblings’ birthdates are April 3 1957 September 24 1960 and December 30 1970.
Instructions:
By applying and integrating all the lessons discussed in this module, construct a 3-paragraph
essay (Introduction, Body and Conclusion) about your experiences and how you are coping up
about this Covid-19 Pandemic. Submit your outputs through email.
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In your essay, follow the guide questions below:
1. Considering the pandemic, what are your Covid-19 Quarantine experiences?
2. How are you coping now?
3. What are your insights and realizations on this pandemic?
4. What are you willing to commit to help yourself? Your loved ones? Community?
Medium: Encoded
Size: 8x13 (Long)
Font Style: Arial
Font Size: 11
Spacing: Single Space
Essay Rubric:
INTEGRATION:
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b. Social Orientation: Learning to Live together
Question: In writing a paragraph, you should consider relationship among ideas and sentences,
now, how can you apply what you have learned in terms of your relationship to God, yourself,
your family, friends, and to all people around you?
I learned that
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I realized that
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I promise to
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REFERENCES:
Book Resources:
Antonio, M; et.al. Reading and Writing Skills for Senior High School Students. Malabon:
Mutya Publishing House, Inc.
Barrot, J. 2016. Academic Reading & Writing. Quezon: C & E Publishing, Inc.
Ibona, L; et. al. Headway: Read, Think and Write A Comprehensive Worksheet for
Reading and Writing for Senior High School. Cebu: University of San Carlos Press.
Padilla, M; et. al. 2017. Read Critically and Write Effectively in School and at Work.
Malabon: Mutya Publishing.Tiongson, M; et. al. 2016. Reading and Writing Skills.
Manila: Rex Printing Company, Inc.
Online Resources:
https://sun.iwu.edu/~writcent/Transitional.htm
https://www.slideshare.net/KatrinaClaireLandich/properties-of-a-well-written-text-
88147656
https://studentniche.blogspot.com/2016/08/properties-of-well-written-text.html
https://www.slideshare.net/CieloJajalla/text-as-a-connected-discourse-reading-writing-
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https://www.academia.edu/35344214/Text_as_a_Connected_Discourse
https://www.coursehero.com/file/38221513/TEXT-AS-A-CONNECTED-DISCOURSE-for-
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