HOLY CHILD COLLEGE OF DAVAO

Opus Deo Dignum

S.Y. 2020-2021

SUBJECT: Reading and Writing INSTRUCTOR: ___________________________

Student’s Name: Peter John B. Abitona Time Start:

Grade Level: 11 - Gilead Time End:

Date: 25/02/21 Quarter: 1

WORKSHEET #2

I. Topic: Using Pre-writing Strategies

II. Content Standards

The learner understands the requirements of composing academic writing and
professional correspondence.

III. Objectives: In this worksheet, the students will be able to…

a. …identify what is the flaw of the given thesis statement; and
b. …make a thesis statement from the given topic.

ACTIVITY 1
Procedures / Instructions
Identify the flaw of the thesis statement below. Write (A) for announcement, (F) for
using only fact, and (O) for overly opinionated statements.

_F____1. Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

__A___2. This essay will discuss the different effects of illegal use of drugs.
___O__3. Food supplement intake is really bad for human health.
____A_4. I will be explaining the different types of writing system during the pre-colonial
period.
_O____5. The president should be impeached because he is useless.
__F___6. Depression is a serious medical condition wherein a person is often unable to live
in a normal way.
___F__7. Coronavirus is a contagious disease originated from Wuhan, China.
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 ____A_8. In this essay, I will explain the impacts of mobile games on students’ academic
performance.
_O____9. Romantic love will definitely ruin our academic performance in school.
__O___10. The army is the main ground force and the largest branch of the military.

ACTIVITY 2
Procedures / Instructions
Make your own thesis statement about the following topics.

Criteria
Content 3
Mechanics 2

1. The Internet Influence

- The Internet makes anything faster and easier, from work to education.
2. My Journey as a Senior High School Student
- Being a Senior high student is fun.
3. The Coronavirus Outbreak
- The virus could’ve prevented if they ban all travels outside the nation from the start.

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 HOLY CHILD COLLEGE OF DAVAO
Opus Deo Dignum
S.Y. 2020-2021

SUBJECT: Reading and Writing INSTRUCTOR: ___________________________

I. Topic: Writing Thesis Statements

Student’s Name: Peter John B. Abitona Time Start:

Grade Level: 11 - Gilead Time End:

Date: 25/002/21 Quarter: 1

WORKSHEET #3

II. Content Standards

The learner understands the relationship of a written text and the context in which it
was developed.

III. Objectives: In this worksheet, the students will be able to…

a. …define prewriting;
b. …identify the different prewriting strategies; and
c. …create an essay plan using the pre writing strategies.

ACTIVITY 1

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Procedures / Instructions
Identify what is asked. Write the correct answer on the space provided before each item.

Rough Draft 1. It is a writing stage that is considered as the first draft of your
paper. This stage helps discover ideas before writing.
Writing 2. It is one of the macro skills that defines the ability to convert
thoughts into words with proper standards and punctuation,
grammar.
Free writing _3. A prewriting strategy that uses force of narration to draw a stream
of connected ideas out of mind. It is a nonstop writing without
minding the grammar and the spelling to easily articulate your
thoughts.
Clustering _4. A prewriting strategy that categorizes the main points to organize
the paragraphs into an order that makes sense, and to make sure
that each paragraph/idea can be fully developed.
Outlining _5. A prewriting strategy wherein you organize your thoughts through
making a chart or a blueprint of your plan.

ACTIVITY 2
Procedures / Instructions
Make a plan using the given pre-writing strategies about the following topics. 5 pts.
each item.

Criteria
Content 3
Mechanics 2

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1. The Internet Influence (Clustering/ Mapping)

2. My Journey as a Senior High School Student (Freewriting)

My journey in senior high school, everything was fun and very relaxing. Since my
grade 11 days is wasted on online learning, I was enjoying myself playing games and
watching anime. I really wanted this kind of method for education.

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3. The coronavirus outbreak (Outlining)