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English
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Distinguish Text-types According to
Purpose and Features
English – Grade 5
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Quarter 3 – Module 1: Distinguish Text-types According to Purpose and Features
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English
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Distinguish Text-types
According to Purpose
and Features
Introductory Message
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 What I Need to Know

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students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.
But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.
The module is divided into two lessons, namely:
 Lesson 1 – distinguish text-types according to purpose and features
 Lesson 2 – identify its kind such as classification, explanation, enumeration
and time order.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. distinguish text-types according to purpose and features: classification,
explanation, enumeration and time order (EN5RC-IIc-3.2.1).

Lesson
Distinguish Text-types According to
1 Purpose and Features
In this part you will know if you still remember this lesson. It will help you boost
your knowledge about the previous lesson. So, are you ready? Identify the problem
and it’s solution. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a sheet of
paper.

Corona virus/ COVID-19 is one of the biggest problem that the whole world is
suffering now. And as a part of it there are many solutions propose by each
government together with the World Health Organization (WHO) who are very eager
to bit this virus.

First, is social distancing. Second is frequent washing of hands and using hand
sanitizer or alcohol. Third is wearing a facemask and faceshield every time you go
out in public. Also communities are under lockdown to prevent the spread of the
virus.

On the other hand, mass gathering is also prohibited for the safety of the people.
Lastly, is prayer andself-discipline. These are one of the solutions that we can do bit
it is still in our hands how we can we save ourselves in this deadly virus of our time.

PROBLEM

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 What’s In

Writing is done for a number of different purposes and for different audiences.
These different forms of writing are often known as text types. These are written for
a variety of purposes, using different forms and standards of composition. Features
depend on the purpose of the text. Some of it commonly use signal words for better
understanding of the text. Text-type purpose includes enumeration, classification,
time- order and explanation.

Notes to the Teacher

This module prepares pupils to distinguish text-types according to
purpose and features.

What’s New

Are you familiar with Corona virus or known as COVID-19? Let’s read a selection
about it.

Reading Time:

Battle Against Corona Virus

(1)The world’s biggest health crisis of our
time is the rise of corona virus pandemic that not
only threatens people but kill thousands of lives
around the globe. It originates in Wuhan China last
2019 and is a highly contiguous disease that easily
spread around the world. COVID-19 is a virus that
looks like a corona that can easily transferred by
humans through sneezing or coughing. Most people
infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience
mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover
without requiring special treatment. Older people

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and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
Indeed, Corona virus is a socio economic crisis too that leaves a deep scar in
the economy of the country it touches. The fight for this pandemic is not yet over
because there is no invented vaccine yet.
(2)According to an article written by Center by disease control and prevention
Coronaviruses are named for the crown-like spikes on their surface. There are four
main sub-groupings of coronaviruses, known as alpha, beta, gamma, and delta.
Human coronaviruses were first identified in the mid-1960s. The three well
known coronaviruses are MERS-CoV (the beta coronavirus that causes Middle East
Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS). Second is SARS-CoV (the beta coronavirus that
causes severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS) and the third one SARS-CoV-2
(the novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19) which
we are currently facing today.
(3)MERS-CoV is is a viral respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus
(Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, or MERS‐CoV) that was first
identified in Saudi Arabia. The clinical spectrum of MERS-CoV infection ranges from
no symptoms (asymptomatic) or mild respiratory symptoms to severe acute
respiratory disease and death. A typical presentation of MERS-CoV disease is fever,
cough and shortness of breath. Pneumonia is a common finding, but not always
present. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhoea, have also been reported.
Severe illness can cause respiratory failure that requires mechanical ventilation and
support in an intensive care unit.
On the other hand SARS-CoV is a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus called SARS-associated
coronavirus (SARS-CoV). SARS was first reported in Asia. The illness spread to more
than two dozen countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia before
the SARS global outbreak of 2003 was contained.
Since 2004, there have not been any known cases of SARS reported anywhere
in the world.
Lastly, the novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019, or
COVID-19 is a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is
the name given to the 2019 novel coronavirus. COVID-19 is the name given to the
disease associated with the virus. SARS-CoV-2 is a new strain of coronavirus that
has not been previously identified in humans.

(4)After this let’s take a look with the diagram below that shows the time when
did each viruses occur and live thousands of death as it touches the whole
world.
The illness spread to more than two Middle East respiratory syndrome
dozen countries in North America, (MERS) is a viral respiratory
South America, Europe, and Asia disease caused by a novel
before the SARS global outbreak of coronavirus (Middle East
2003 was contained. respiratory syndrome coronavirus,
or MERS‐CoV) that was first
identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012.
The novel coronavirus detected in
China in 2019 is closely related
genetically to the SARS-CoV-1 virus.
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These viruses especially COVID-19 pandemic is a serious problem that every one of
us must be involve. But everything will end up well if everyone will cooperate and
follow. Prayer and self-discipline are the best protection to shield us with this deadly
virus we are facing today.

Questions:

1. What is the paragraph all about? ______________________________________________

2. What are the three well known viruses that occur in different year?
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Who are the people who are prone with COVID-19?
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. What is the best protection from this pandemic today? _________________________
5. Identify what kind of text type is the following paragraph?
#1 _________________ Explanation
#2_________________ Classification
Enumeration
#3_________________
Time Order
#4_________________ Problem and Solution

What is It

Did you find our activity a little harder? Now let’s have some discussion about it. In
this part you will understand deeper the different kinds of text type according to its
purpose and features.

Text-type Meaning and Examples

According to
Purpose and
Features
The definition of classification is a grouping of people or things in
a systematic way. Start with a main idea, using the rest of the
paragraph to explain a series of secondary ideas.
Example 1: Battle against coronavirus Paragraph #3
In this paragraph the coronaviruses are classified into three well
known viruses that kill thousands of life around the globe. Each
virus is defined to state clear differences within each other for the
Classification reader to understand it better.
Example 2: Weight Loss
People looking to lose weight have a few options: exercise, diet,
weight loss pills, and surgery. Exercising involves going to a gym,
working out at home, or joining some sort of class or sports team.

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 Those who are dieting can talk to a doctor about a plan for them.
Weight loss pills can be taken, if proper precautions and
directions are followed. Individuals who are severely overweight
can talk to a doctor about having surgery to lose the weight that
they need.
In this paragraph the different options of people in losing their
weight. It is identified as:
 exercise
 diet
 weight loss pills
 surgery
Each of it was describe according to their differences and impact
in losing one’s weight.
(Source:https://examples.yourdictionary.com/what-are-
examples-classification-paragraphs.html)
Focuses on listing facts, characteristics or features.
Signal words include to begin with, secondly, then, most
important, in fact, for example, several, numerous, first, next
finally, also, for instance and in addition.
By using enumeration, writers lay emphasis on certain ideas to
elaborate them further. In fact, enumeration easily creates an
impression on the minds of the readers. The details and listing
make it easy for them to convey the real message they want to
impart. However, if there is no use of enumeration in a text, it
Enumeration might become difficult for the reader to get the true meanings of
ideas.
(https://literarydevices.net/enumeration/)
Example 1: Battle against coronavirus Paragraph #2
In this paragraph the different viruses are listed/enumerated were
in a brief description is given. It also uses signal words.

Example 2: MOON
The moon is our closest neighbor. It’s gravity id only 1/6 of Earth.
In addition, there is no atmosphere on the moon. The lack of
atmosphere also means there is no water on the moon, an
important problem when travelling there.
In this paragraph moon is the main topic. The features of the
moon are listed in it.
Present ideas according to the time which they occurred. The
major supporting details are arranged in sequence order to when
they happened or should happen.
Signal words are first, after, while, during, next, last, later, finally,
Time order then. It is often used in story, historical topics, directions,
procedures or processes.
Example 1: Battle against coronavirus Paragraph #4

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 In this paragraph the occurrence of the three viruses were listed
down in the chart depending on the year and place it begins. It is
based on the data of World Health Organization (WHO). You can
use flow chart to easily restate the paragraph and understand it.
Example 2: Cooking Adobo
First prepare all the ingridients needed in cooking chicken adobo.
Then marinate it for 30 minutes. Drain and reserve marinade.
After it fry chicken in oil until golden brown. Lastly, combine
chicken with marinade then simmer until chicken is tender.
Finally add Del Monte Pineapple tidbits and top with fried garlic.
In this paragraph the steps in cooking adobo is listed so the reader
can easily follow the steps. Signa words is important to give a clue
on what will be the next step.
Is a non- fiction text which describes why or how things happen.
Example of explanation text includes:
 How something occur
 Why something happened
 Why things are alike or different
Explanation  How to solve a problem
Example 1: Battle against coronavirus Paragraph #1
Explains what is Covid-19, how can you be infected by the virus
and who are susceptible with this.
Example 2: Day and Night
As Earth rotates on its axis, around the Sun. the section facing
the sun will be the daylight. The section facing away the sun will
be in darkness, experiencing night. One half of the Earth is always
experiencing day while the other half is experiencing night.
(Source : https://www.pinterest.com)
This paragraph explains how night and day occurs. Explains to
the reader the cycle of night and day.
Congrats! You have reached this part. Now let’s measure your knowledge how well
did you understand our lesson. Are you ready for this activity? Then if Yes, Let’s do
it! Analyze and identify what kind of text type is the given paragraph and article
below? Write your answer in the blank below.

A. Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory

illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is
caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2).
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild
to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special
treatment. Older people and those with underlying medical
problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and
cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
On the other hand flu is caused by infection with influenza
viruses. Symptoms can be mild to severe. The most common symptoms include:
high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, headache, coughing,

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and feeling tired. These symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus
and most last less than a week. The cough, however, may last for more than two
weeks. In children, there may be diarrhoea and vomiting, but these are not common
in adults. Diarrhoea and vomiting occur more commonly in gastroenteritis, which is
an unrelated disease and sometimes inaccurately referred to as "stomach flu" or the
"24-hour flu". Complications of influenza may include viral pneumonia,
secondary bacterial pneumonia, sinus infections, and worsening of previous health
problems such as asthma or heart failure.
Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be
hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may
be needed to help confirm a diagnosis. Flu and COVID-19 share many
characteristics, but there are some key differences between the two.
(Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms. html)
1. What kind of text type?______________________________

B. The World Health Organization (WHO), continuously advice the people to

follow the precautionary measures as a temporary solution to avoid being infected
and one of the spreaders of the disease.
One of this is regular hand washing. This will eliminate the transmission of
the disease. Bringing and using alcohol or hand sanitizer will be a big help too.
Second is wearing a mask is a must. In the so called new normal everyone is
encouraged to wear a mask or face shield for their own safety and protection. Social
distancing is also strictly implemented in public areas and vehicles. Also, public
gathering is prohibited to avoid the spread of the disease.
Another one is, stay at home especially if there is nothing important to do
outside. If you feel you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing which is one of
the symptoms of Covid-19 immediately report it to the nearest health centre for
monitoring to seek medical attention. Keep away with the people who are sneezing
or coughing. And if you feel the same do not hesitate to cover your mouth or nose
with your elbow or a tissue.
These are the possible solutions as of now while each of as is waiting for the
vaccine. Together let’s have self-discipline this is the key to prevent the spread of the
virus.
1. What kind of text type? ______________________________

C. Timeline of WHO’s response to COVID-19

This timeline supersedes the WHO Rolling Updates and WHO Timeline
statement published in April 2020. It is not intended to be exhaustive and does not
contain details of every event or WHO activity.

As of 29 June 2020, the following milestones and events focused on COVID-

19 have taken place: First, The Director-General and Executive Director of the WHO
Health Emergencies Programme have held 75 media briefings. The Director-
General's opening remarks, transcripts, videos and audio recordings for these media
briefings are available online. Second, there have been 23 Member State Briefings
and information sessions.

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 Third, WHO convenes international expert networks, covering topics such
as clinical management, laboratory and virology, infection prevention and control,
mathematical modelling, servo epidemiology, and research and development for
diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines, which have held frequent
teleconferences, starting in early January. These networks include thousands of
scientists, medical and public health professionals from around the world.

Fourth, EPI-WIN, WHO’s information network for epidemics, has convened 60

technical webinars, making available 287 expert panelists to more than 13,500
participants, from more than 120 countries and territories, with representation from
as many as 460 organizations.

Next, The Open WHO platform has had more than 3.7 million enrolments,
over 80% of which are in COVID-19 courses. Free training is available on 13 different
topics translated into 31 languages to support the coronavirus response, for a total
of 100 COVID-19 courses.

On the other hand, WHO’s landscape of COVID-19 candidate vaccines lists 17

candidate vaccines in clinical evaluation and 132 in preclinical evaluation.

Lastly, The Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Infectious

Hazards (STAG-IH) have met 35 times. STAG-IH provides independent advice and
analysis to the WHO Health Emergencies Programme on the infectious hazards that
may pose a threat to global health security.
(source: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/29-06-2020-covidtimeline)

1. What kind of text type? ______________________________

What I Can Do

Great Job! You are really working hard in this module. You have reached this part
already. I know you can do this one too. So, let’s start!
Make a short paragraph base on the text-type purpose and topic. Make a research
about the topic. Do it in a one whole piece of paper.
Text-Type Purpose Topic
Enumeration Levels of symptoms in Covid-19 :suspect, probable,
confirmed case
Classification Difference among
Enhanced Community Quarantine
Modified Community Quarantine
General Community Quarantine
Time-order Brief history for Cpvid-19. Be guided with the link below.
(https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/psb.1843)
Explanation How to properly use and dispose a face mask

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 Assessment

Identify what kind of text type is the following paragraph. Encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
1. Researchers have used cryogenic electron microscopy to show that
coronaviruses enter human cells through an interaction with angiotensin-
converting enzyme 2 (ACE2).
Scientists exploring how coronaviruses like COVID-19 infect human cells
have shown that the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) glycoprotein binds to the cell
membrane protein angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) to enter human cells.
COVID-19 has been shown to bind to ACE2 via the S protein on its surface. During
infection, the S protein is cleaved into subunits, S1 and S2. S1 contains the
receptor binding domain (RBD) which allows coronaviruses to directly bind to the
peptidase domain (PD) of ACE2. S2 then likely plays a role in membrane fusion.
What is the purpose of the text?
a. explain how Covid-19 enters human cell.
b. classify the different corona virus.
c. entertain the readers about the effect of covid-19.
2. As the Covid-19 pandemic takes turn to the lives of people around the
globe. The government declares community quarantine in their respective
country to protect people from the contagious and deadly virus. The community
quarantine is divided into three categories. First, Enhance Community
Quarantine (ECQ). Next is the Moderate Enhanced Community Quarantine
(MECQ). Other one is Moderate General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) and
lastly is the General Community Quarantine. Each level has its own restrictions
to be obeyed by the netizens.

a. classification b. enumeration c. time-order

3. Mixing Bleach Solution
First, carefully pour the bleach into the spray bottle or jar first, then add the
water. Mixing the solution in this order will prevent the bleach from splashing
up on you. If you get any bleach on your skin, wipe it off immediately with a
damp cloth.
Second, Place the lid tightly on the container.
Next, gently mix it by shaking.
Lastly, after mixing, your solution is ready to use.
a. explanation b. time-order c. classification

4. LIST: Quarantine status of provinces, cities in PH until July 31

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday night approved
new quarantine classifications that would be in effect throughout the country
from July 16 to 31 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Modified enhanced community quarantine
VISAYAS: Cebu City
General community quarantine
LUZON: Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal
VISAYAS: Lapu Lapu City, Mandaue City, Ormoc City, Southern Leyte, Talisay,
Minglanilla, and Consolacion in Cebu Province.
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 Modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) with strict local action
LUZON: Benguet, Baguio City, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, La Union,
Dagupan City, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Bataan, Nueva Ecija,
Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac, Zambales, Angeles City, Batangas, Quezon, Lucena
City, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Puerto Princesa City, Albay,
Masbate, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, and Naga
City Tacloban City.
VISAYAS: Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Antique, Aklan, Guimaras, Iloilo City,
Bacolod City, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Cebu Province, Western Samar, Leyte,
Biliran.

MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte,

Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan
City, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao de Oro, Davao City,
Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato, South Cotabato, General Santos City, Lanao del Sur,
and Maguindanao.

Low-risk MGCQ
Rest of the Philippines

(Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1307433/list-quarantine-status-of-
different-provinces-cities-in-ph-until-july-31#ixzz6St0KrGVT)
a. to classify the different provinces according to its level of quarantine.
b. to inform us the places under quarantine
c. to explain the provinces and its level of quarantine

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 Answer Key

Prayer and self- discipline

answer.
prohibited parents in checking your
Social gathering is #4 Time order Please be guided by your
#3 Classification
shield What I can Do
#2 Enumeration
Wearing facemask/face
5. #1 Explanation
sanitizer 4. Prayer and self-discipline
using alcohol or hand
likely to develop serious illness
Regular hand washing and
disease, and cancer are more
Social distancing diabetes, chronic respiratory
like cardiovascular disease, 4. C
Solutions: underlying medical problems 3. B
3. Older people and those with 2. B
Corona virus/ Covid-19 1. A
CoV-2
Problem: 2. MERS-CoV , SARS-CoV ,SARS-
Assessment
1. Battle against Covid-19
What I can? What’s New

References
http://www.cas.manchester.ac.uk/resactivities/cloudphysics/background/cl
assification/
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/what-are-examples-classification-
paragraphs.html)
https://literarydevices.net/enumeration/
https://www.pinterest.com
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms. html
https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/29-06-2020-covidtimeline)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-
cover-guidance.html
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/psb.1843
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1307433/list-quarantine-status-of-different-
provinces-cities-in-ph-until-july-31#ixzz6St0KrGVT)

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