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READING AND
WRITING
LEARNER'S ACTIVITY SHEET
Quarter 3 – Week 5:
Compare and contrast patterns
of written texts across
disciplines
Reading and Writing – Grade 11
Learner's Activity Sheet
Quarter 3 – Week 5: Compare and contrast patterns of written texts across
disciplines
First Edition, 2021
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LEARNER’S ACTIVITY SHEET IN

READING AND WRTING SKILLS
GRADE 11
QUARTER 3, WEEK 5

Name: ___________________________ Grade and Section: _________________

School: _________________________ Teacher: __________________________

Competencies: Compare and Contrast Patterns of Written Texts across

Disciplines, focusing on:
a. Persuasion (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.9)

I.Explore

Direction: Which of the following is true about persuasive paragraph? Put a

check mark () before the number of each statement that determines a
persuasion and leave it blank if does not.

______1. Persuasion uses fictional facts to convince the reader to agree

with the author about an issue or topic.
________2. Persuasion can only be used for commercials or advertisements.
________3. Signal words are important in identifying persuasion.
________4. Editorials and reviews can also be classified as persuasion.
________5. The main intention of the persuasion pattern of development is to
convince the reader to agree with the author about an issue
through use of facts.
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II. Learn

What is it?

Patterns of Development

• Certain patterns or structure which guide the writers or readers in the way they
view the relationship of presented in a text
• Help ideas writers or readers follow ideas easily and understand the text better
• Help in distinguishing major details from minor ones, in predicting ideas and noting
details
• Signal words may indicate a certain pattern

Persuasion
A persuasion pattern of development organizes ideas to show how a set
of evidence leads to a logical conclusion or argument. Specifically, this pattern
presents the issue, the position, and the supporting evidence that supports
the position.
Persuasion can be in a form of:
1)Speech
2)Editorial
3)Commercial (TV, Radio, Ads)

The following signal words will help you in identifying persuasion.

Signal Words for Emphasizing a Point

Again In that case To emphasize Truly

For the reason indeed To repeat In fact

Example:
People learn basic norms and values of society through education. In fact, high quality education allows us to
lead a successful life, enhances our intelligence and brings positive changes in our life.
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Signal Words for Concluding and Summarizing

accordingly consequently In brief inevitably

in conclusion all in all Therefore as a result
finally in short Since thus
as I have said in any event In summary to sum up

Example:
Education is definitely important in one`s life. Therefore, we should always remember that getting a good
education is foundation of our successful future.
Signal Words for Conceding a Point

admittedly it is true that obviously true

assuredly granted of course undoubtedly
certainly No doubt to be sure unquestionably

Example:
The present industrial society has opened up a plenty of occupations which require people with specialized
skills and knowledge. Certainly, education is a necessary means of eradicating the unemployment problem

III. Engage

What I Learned
Direction: Read and understand the paragraph. Then answer the questions below.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading throughout communities in many countries now. The best
way to fight this spread is for everyone to practice social distancing and stay home. Social
distancing puts space between people. When people who are infected with the virus stay away
from others, they can't pass it to anyone else. In that case, fewer people get sick at the same time.
The doctors and hospitals are better able to keep up with treating those who need care.

During this health crisis, it's best to take a "better safe than sorry" approach. This means that
keeping your family home and away from others as much as possible. Don't have friends and
extended o to their homes. People who look healthy still can be infected and can spread the virus.
Certainly, it is important to stay away from everyone, even if they don't seem sick. If you're caring
for someone who is sick, take all recommended precautions. It's important to keep that person
away from others. It is better to be safe than sorry.
ttps://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-social-distancing.html
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Questions:

1. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

________________________________________________________________________
2. What pattern of development does it convey?
________________________________________________________________________
3. What are the evidences that support its position?
________________________________________________________________________
4. What are the signal words that help you determine the pattern of development?
_______________________________________________________________________________

LET’S PROCESS…
Reflect on the learning that you gained after taking up this lesson by
answering the questions below.
1. What were your misconceptions about the topic prior to taking up this lesson?

I thought…

2. What new or additional learning have you had after taking up this lesson in terms of skills,
content and attitude?

I learned that…

IV. Apply
What I Can Do

Direction: Write a persuasive essay about the topic given. Use transitional devices to
achieve your purpose in writing.
Students as Agents of Change
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RUBRICS SCORE
Content (5 pts.) The composition shows an understanding and interpretation of the writing prompt.
Relevance (10 pts) The composition appropriately follows the pattern of development. The composition
shows a sense of audience using effective vocabulary.
Use of pattern development (5 pts) The written composition gives a clear and logical explanation of ideas, using supporting
materials.
Mechanics/Organization (5 pts .) The written composition shows a coherent, orderly, well – reasoned approach.
Total (25 pts.)

V. Post Test

Directions: Underline the signal word that indicates persuasion in each sentence.

1.Social networking sites are everywhere now. Obviously, they have taken over almost
every sphere of life. They come with both, advantages as well as disadvantages.

2.Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter play a huge part in our lives, with
almost 1.4 billion of us using them each day. Young children can be mentally
affected due to the lack of social skills and interaction in ‘real-life’ the reason as to
why they should not be allowed on these sites.

3.Social networking sites are very addictive. They drop the productivity levels of people.
Students waste their time using it and get distracted easily from their studies.
Admittedly, it makes them inactive and limits their physical activities.

4.Modern social networking sites are not just about connecting and sharing information
in fact, people are using it for the business purpose.

5. Millions of people around the world are using media platforms for, fundraising, social
awareness, promoting local business for tourists, and so many good things.
Therefore, there are so many benefits of social networking sites if used properly.
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Answers key

5. therefore
4. In fact 5. in that case, certainly
3. admittedly
19.
2. the reason
1.obviously the best ways to fight COVID-
Post test distancing and stay home are
4. by practicing social
something
3. It advocates the reader to do
2. persuasion
throughout communities
1. the spreading of COVID-19
Apply Activity 1
Answers may vary What I learned

References
Book
Jessie S. Barrot, Ph.D,. Academic Reading and Writing for Senior High School. First
Edition. C&E Publishing. 2016.

Web Sources
https://study.com/academy/practice/quiz-worksheet-persuasive-text.html
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-social-distancing.html
https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/persuasion-quotes
https://www.toppr.com/guides/essays/social-networking-sites-essay/
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1301413/deped-so-far-logs-over-17-8m-enrollees-
for-sy-2020-2021