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Quarter 4 - Module 1
Distinguish Features of
Academic Writing
English – Grade 7
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Quarter 4 – Module 1: Distinguish Features of Academic Writing
First Edition, 2020
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ENGLISH
Quarter 4 - Module 1
Distinguish Features of
Academic Writing
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT PAGES
WHAT’S IN ------------------------------------------------ 01
WHAT IS IT ------------------------------------------------ 03
ASSESSMENT ------------------------------------------------ 08
Pre-assessment:
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write TRUE if the statement presents
correctness of ideas on features of Academic Writing. Write FALSE if it is not.
WHAT’S
TASK IN
1.
As a sort of review, answer the activity below. The following questions are
good topics for Academic Writing. Read carefully the questions and determine
whether they are thought-provoking or not. On your notebook, write YES if it is
and NO if it is not.
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WHAT’S NEW
Take a closer look at the illustration below. Then, answer the questions
that follow. Write your answers on your notebook.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq4J8bPBcck
WHAT IS IT
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It must be clear, concise, focused, structured and backed up by
evidence. Its purpose is to aid the reader’s understanding.
1. Structured
Academic Writing should have a clear structure in order for the
reader to easily follow the main ideas and its arguments. Structure
often derives from the genre of writing.
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2. Evidenced
This means opinions and arguments in academic writing
should be supported by evidence:
• FACTS – this is strengthened by a citation
• REASONS – using the word “due to”
• EXAMPLES • STATISTICS • CITATIONS
3. Critical
Academic Writing does not simply describe. Information should be
analyzed and evaluated that is the writer should make judgement
about the information before it is used. In order to be able to
write critically, you need to understand the topic in depth that is
why great deal of research is needed.
4. Precise
Academic Writing should use clear and precise language. This
includes the use of technical (subject-specific) vocabulary.
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Example:
5. Balanced
Academic writing should give consideration to all sides of the issues
and avoid bias.
HEDGES –
ideas are
less certain
The words
suggests
and could make the sentence less certain.
BOOSTERS – ideas are written more strongly and certain. Clearly and
indicates show certainty of ideas.
So, showing how strong or certain your ideas are or how uncertain your
ideas are is a way to give balance to your writing.
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6. Objective
In Academic Writing, emphasis should be placed on the arguments or
information, rather than the writer.
Example:
Instead of: I heated the water.
Better: The water was heated.
b. Academic Vocabulary
There are “academic” words and collocations which are used more
frequently than in non-academic writing. See Academic Word List (AWL) and
Academic Collocation List (ACL)
Example:
Informal: There are lots of reasons
Formal: There are significant number of reasons
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WHAT'S MORE
Examine the items below. Write Correct if the feature of Academic Writing
is done or stated correctly. Write Incorrect if it is not. Use your notebook for you
answers.
I will apply
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WHAT I CAN DO
Work on the graphic organizer below. Complete the table with the
necessary information about Academic Writing and its Features. Good
luck!
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What is Academic Writing?
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ASSESSMENT
1. Once upon a time there was an old mother pig who had three
little pigs and not enough food to feed them. So when they were
old enough, she sent them out into the world to seek their
fortunes.
2. We often think of ourselves as our body, mind, and emotions. We
take these three elements and make an amalgamation.
3. The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the
most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books
and many blockbuster films to its name, the series has amassed
about 15 billion dollars in sales.
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4. "Wild Island is practically cut in two by a very wide and muddy
river," continued the cat. "This river begins near one end of the
island and flows into the ocean at the other. Now the animals
there are very lazy, and they used to hate having to go all the way
around the beginning of this river to get to the other side of the
island.
5. Though most people celebrate the birth of Christ on December
25th in the form of Christmas, most scholars agree that this is
not the date he was born. In fact, as stated by History.com, “The
oldest existing record of a Christmas celebration is found in a
Roman almanac that tells of a Christ’s Nativity festival led by the
church of Rome in 336 A.D.
Pre-assessment:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True
What’s In
1. YES
2. YES
3. YES
What’s New
1. An academic writing is a kind of writing which communicates ideas,
information and research to the wider academic community. It must be clear,
concise, focused, structured and backed up by evidence. Its purpose is to aid
the reader’s understanding.
2. Structured, Evidenced, Critical, Precise, Balanced, Objective, Formal
What’s More
1. Correct
2. Incorrect
3. Incorrect
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4. Correct
5. Correct
What I can do
Please refer answers to What is it Part
ANSWER KEYS
REFERENCE LIST
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