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LESSON 1 READING AND THINKING STRATEGIES ACROSS TEXT TYPES

A. INTRODUCTION

Reading is a way of life. It is a much needed skill in order to understand things around us. Almost all
human activities involve reading.

B. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson the student will be able to:
1. Describe a written text as connected discourse
2. Distinguish between and among techniques in selecting and organizing information
3. Distinguish between and among patterns of development in writing across disciplines
4. Identify properties of a well-written text

C. CONTENT

1.1 Text as Connected Discourse

Connected Speech or Connected Discourse is more than just a string of individual target
segments joined together in series, since each segment is liable to influence the segments that
surround it. In linguistics, is a continuous sequence of sounds forming utterances or
conversations in spoken language. Analysis of connected speech shows sound changes affecting
linguistic units traditionally described as phrases, words, lexemes, morphemes, syllables,
phonemes, or phones.

1.2 Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information

1.2.1 Brainstorming List

Brainstorming uses words or phrases in listing down whatever comes to your mind about your topic.

What is it?

A gathering of ideas from your brain onto paper.

The variety of ideas and the use of your imagination assist you in producing a lot of material
with which to work.

Why do we need it?

It’s the best way to collect your thoughts.
It’s helpful for organization.
It ensures only quality ideas are used in the essay.

Brainstorming Technique #1: Freewriting

What is it?
Think about the topic. Then write, write, write. Whatever comes into your brain – even if it doesn’t
have to do with the topic.

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Example:

"This paper is supposed to be on the politics of tobacco production but even though I went to all the
lectures and read the book I can't think of what to say and I've felt this way for four minutes now and I
have 11 minutes left and I wonder if I'll keep thinking nothing during every minute but I'm not sure if it
matters that I am babbling and I don't know what else to say about this topic and it is rainy today and
Inever noticed the number of cracks in that wall before and those cracks remind me of the walls in my
grandfather's study and he smoked and he farmed and I wonder why he didn't farm tobacco..."

Options:
Write for a specific time period
Write for a specific amount of paper

When is it helpful?
When you have NO ideas about a topic
When you have TOO MANY ideas about a topic

Brainstorming Technique #2: Making a Cube

What is it?
Imagine a cube. It has six sides. On each side, you have a different task regarding the topic.

Side One: Describe the topic.

Side Two: Compare the topic.
Side Three: Associate the topic.
Side Four: Analyze the topic.
Side Five: Apply the topic.
Side Six: Argue for or against the topic.

What is it?
When you write down words or concepts associated with the topic – any ideas that come into your
mind

Brainstorming Technique #3: Clustering

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Global Warming
rainforests disappearing

extinction emissions

dangerous

dying animals toxic world

wide
Cars/SUVs factories
landscape changes no
icebergs
expensive to fix?
hurricanes
Reversible?
Draw a bubble and write the topic above it. Then, brainstorm. Now look for words that connect with
each other. Circle the words and connect them with lines.

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Brainstorming Technique #4: Listing or Bulleting

What is it?
Create a list of terms/ideas/concepts about the topic. Create multiple lists depending on the
purpose.

Global Warming
 Toxic fumes
 SUVs/Cars
 Extinction
 Belief/Disbelief
 Kyoto Agreement

Brainstorming Technique #5: Venn Diagram

What is it?
Draw two circles that connect, like this:
List two topics above the circles.
Brainstorm about the topics – what do they have in common and what is unique about each one.

Capital Cities County seat

Became Anglophone
Paris in 400 Eiffel
Tower Founded in
A.D.
1839
francophone

Brainstorming Technique #6: Tree Diagram

What is it?
This diagram has a central idea to which you add branches that focus on details.

When do you use it?

This type of diagram is helpful in classification essays.

Brainstorming Technique #7: Act a Like a Journalist

What is it?
Using the question words in English to explore the topic.

Who? Why?
Where? When?
What? How?
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Brainstorming Technique #8: T-Diagram

What is it?
Using a T shape, list a category that you want to compare or contrast about a specific topic or topics.
Do this for a variety of categories.

When is it useful?
This technique helps when you are writing a contrast or comparison essay.

Paris, France and Paris Texas

location

Europe North America

Northern France Northern Texas

Brainstorming Technique #9: Spoke Diagram

What is it?
Write the topic in a circle. Then think of about causes and effects. Write these around the circle like
spokes on a wheel.

When is it useful?
Use this technique when you want to explore cause and effect.

too many people

cars/suvs not recycling chopping down

trees

Global
Warmin
Crazy weather g

loss of polar ice caps

dying animals

1.2.2 Graphic Organizer

A graphic organizer is usually a one-page form with blank areas for the student to fill in with related
ideas and information. Some organizers are very specific; others can be used with many topics. For the
most part, the information on a graphic organizer could just as easily be filled in on a form or written as
a list. The organizer gives the child another way to see the information. Some of the organizers allow for
the information to be written or drawn, opening the activity up to the younger grades.

Graphic organizers are a helpful way to organize information. Graphic organizers are helpful because:
1. They help you understand how things go together.

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2. They help you remember information better.
3. They make it easier to write your final draft.
4. They help organize any type of writing.

Examples of Graphic Organizers:

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1.2.3 Topic Outline

An outline presents the whole paper at a glance, giving a list of the major and minor ideas. There
are two types of outline: topic outline and sentence outline.

A topic outline presents each point in a single word or in a phrase. The following is an example:

A Topical Outline Using the Modern or Numerical Labeling System

Thesis Statement: A thorough or wide knowledge of the library will help you a lot in producing a good
college research paper.

1. Nature of the Library

1.1 Definition
1.2 Importance
1.3 Card Catalogue
2. Kinds of Library Materials
2.1 General Circulation
2.2.1 Fiction
2.2.2 Non-fiction
2.2 Periodicals
2.2.1 Newspapers
2.2.2 Magazines
2.2.3 Journals
3. Arrangements of Library Materials
3.1 Dewey Decimal Classification System
3.2 Library of Congress Classification System
4. Sections of the Library
4.1 Filipiniana
4.2 Reserve
4.3 Periodicals
4.4 Circulation
4.5 Reference

1.2.4 Sentence Outline

A sentence outline presents each point in a complete sentence. The following is an example:

A Sentence Outline Using the Traditional Labeling System

Thesis Statement: A thorough or wide knowledge of the library will help a lot in producing a
good college research paper.

I. The library has its own inherent or basic quality.

A. The word library has its own inherent or basic quality.
B. The library is important in many ways.
C. One basic part of it is the card catalogue.
II. The library has different kinds of reading materials.
A. The library has books for general circulation.
1. Some of these are Fiction.
2. The others are Non-fiction.
B. There are periodicals in the library.
1. Newspapers are found in the library.
2. Magazines are housed in the library.
3. Journals are regularly seen in the library.

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C. General reference materials are permanent parts of the library.

D. Special reading materials that are not in book form are in the library.
III. The reading materials in the library follow a certain system of arrangement.
A. The books are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
B. The Library of Congress Classification System is the other way of arranging books.
IV. The library has different sections.
A. The Filipiniana Section is for books written by Filipinos.
B. The Periodicals Section keeps newspapers, journals, and magazines.

Steps in Outlining:
1. Know the main idea of your paper.
2. Specify the main division of the author’s thoughts.
3. Establish comparison among the main parts.
4. Divided the main section into parallel parts.
5. Completely outline each main section before you go to the next section.
6. Arrange the ideas deductively.
7. Exclude anything that is not related to the main plan.
8. Have a minimum of two subpoints under a major point.
9. Stick to one method or style of outlining.

1.3 Patterns of Development

1.3.1 Narration
Relates a series of events – either real or imaginary – in chronological order and from a
particular point of view. It is often to tell a complete story. Everything is told from a single point
of view.

1.3.2 Description
Relates a series of events – either real or imaginary – in chronological order and from a
particular point of view. It is often to tell a complete story. Everything is told from a single point
of view

1.3.3 Definition
1. Explains or clarifies the meaning of a certain word or term
2. Answers the question “what is it?” by giving the precise meaning of words and ideas

1.3.4 Exemplification / Classification

Grouping ideas according to a particular basis or reason

1.3.5 Comparison and Contrast

Giving the similarities and differences of topics dealt with by the composition
The comparison connects two or more people, places, things, or ideas by describing how they
are alike.

1.3.6 Cause and Effect

Showing the connection between the basis or reason and results or outcome of the existence of
a thing or the occurrence of an event

1.3.7 Problem - Solution

Presents a problem to be identified, considered, explained, or solved

1.3.8 Persuasion
Aims to convince readers to perform an action or change someone’s opinion.

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1.4 Properties of a Well Written Text

1.4.1 Organization
Organization refers to the continuity of thought of a piece of writing. It is also the arrangement
of thought in a chronological order

1.4.2 Coherence and Cohesion

Coherence is the unifying element in good writing. It refers to the unity created between the
ideas, sentences, paragraphs and sections of a piece of writing. Coherence is what gives a piece
of writing its flow. It also gives the reader a sense of what to expect and, therefore, makes the
reading easier to follow as the ideas appear to be presented in a natural, almost authentic way.
In linguistics, it is the property of unity in a written text or a segment of spoken discourse that
stems from the links among its underlying ideas and from the logical organization and
development of its thematic content.

Cohesion is the use of repetition, transitional expressions, and other devices (cohesive cues) to
guide readers and show how the parts of a composition relate to one another. In Linguisitics, it
is the property of unity in a written text or a segment of spoken discourse that stems from links
among its surface elements, as when words in one sentence are repeated in another, and
especially from the fact that so words or phrases depend for their interpretation upon material
in preceding or following the text, as in the sequence.

1.4.3 Language Use

Language Use refers to the kind of language you have to use to express

1.4.4 Mechanics
Mechanics refers to the grammatical structure of the paragraph, its spelling, punctuation marks
and diction

D. VALUES INTEGRATION

Knowing how information is presented in a text allows the reader or audience to understand the
intention of the writer and to get the important information in a certain text. A reader will be able to
absorb and understand more what he or she is reading when he or she is able to get the whole picture
of an article. Likewise, before we are able to react or comment on a certain issue or topic, we should
know first the information and reasons for choosing decisions in life.

E. REFERENCES

Baraceros, Esther L. (2012). English 3: English for Academic Writing. Manila, Philippines: Rex Book Store.

F. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Individual Reading
Collaborative Reading
Formal Discussion

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G. ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Activity # 1: Non-Graded; Class Activity

Students will be asked to write on the board their understanding of the definition of the term “reading.”

READING

Activity # 2: non-graded; class activity

Students will be asked to write on the board about reasons why we read.

Reading
Purposes

Activity # 3: (12 points)

Put each minor idea under the right heading representing the major idea.

Minor Ideas Major Ideas

Analytic reading 1. Nature of Reading
Importance of reading ________________________________________
Use of contextual clues ________________________________________
Critical reading ________________________________________
Definition of reading ________________________________________
Having a lot of schemata 2. Types of Reading
Idea reading ________________________________________
Widening experience in life ________________________________________
Characteristics of reading ________________________________________
Intensive reading ________________________________________
Spending more time in reading 3. Improving Reading Comprehension
Psychology of reading ________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

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Answer:
1. Nature of Reading
Importance of reading
Definition of reading
Characteristics of reading
Psychology of reading

2. Types of Reading
Analytic reading
Critical reading
Idea reading
Intensive reading

3. Improving Reading Comprehension

Use of contextual clues
Having a lot of schemata
Widening experience in life
Spending more time in reading

Activity # 3: Read the text and complete the graphic organizer based on the text read. (5 points)

FRIENDSHIP

Friendship is a special bond that you have with certain people. It keeps your life from being
lonely and makes life more fun and meaningful. You can sit in a room full of people, but without a friend
you are still alone. Whom will you talk to? Who knows how you feel? Who will share this time? Friends
help make the good times better and the hard times more bearable.

It is the freedom to choose your friends that makes friendship special. Friends share interests,
attitudes, problems, and experiences. If you share an interest in music, together you may listen to music,
play interests, or write lyrics to a song. Hours may be spent talking about the perfect sound system for a
car. Common computer knowledge may lead to developing a website or new software. Friends provide
companionship, the sharing of information, and insights. Similar interests enhance a friendship.

Friends also depend on and trust each other. They give advice and emotional support when it is
needed most. They listen. Maintaining a friendship is not automatic, however. Ralph Waldo Emerson
said, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” You have to work at being a good friend. It takes time,
energy, and commitment, but friendship is its own reward.

FRIENDSHIP
Special bond Share the same things Someone to depend on
1. ______________________ 3. ______________________ 5. ______________________
2. ______________________ 4. ______________________

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Answer Key:
FRIENDSHIP
Special bond Share the same things Someone to depend on
1. It keeps your life from being 3. Friends share interests, 5. They give advice and
lonely and makes life more fun attitudes, problems, and emotional support when it is
and meaningful. experiences. needed most.
2. Friends help make the good 4. Similar interests enhance a
times better and the hard times friendship.
more bearable.

Activity # 4: (10 points)

Read the following text and fill up the necessary information to complete the outline.

PHOBIAS

We all have fears, but at what point do they interfere with our lives? Many of us jump at the
sight of a spider crawling on our leg. A bumpy plane ride may make us nervous. But what if a fear
becomes so intense that it makes normal life impossible? Then that fear would become a phobia.

A phobia is an intense and persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. The anxiety is
usually out of proportion to the real situation, and the victim is fully aware that the fear is irrational.
Because of this fear, the phobic person leads a restricted life. A salesperson who is terrified to fly has to
limit business to areas that can be visited by land, rail, or water. A person with an extreme fear of
elevators must use the stairs to get to a friend’s tenth-floor apartment.

Phobic anxiety is different from other forms of anxiety because it is focused on a particular
object or event. When confronted with the object of their phobia, people often experience physical
symptoms. A rapid, pounding heartbeat, stomach disorders, nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, a
choking feeling, flushing of the face, sweating, trembling, and faintness are some common symptoms.

Through various types of therapy, some phobic people are able to confront their fears. More
commonly, however, they avoid the situation or object that causes the fear – an avoidance that limits
the phobic’s life experiences.

Title: ________________

1. Phobia
1.1 Definition of Phobia
1.1.2 Intense and Persistent Fear
1.1.2.1 specific object
1.1.2.2 ________________
1.1.2.3 activity
1.2 Nature of Phobia
1.2.1 Anxiety
1.2.1.1 ________________
1.2.1.2 victim is fully aware that fear is irrational
1.2.2 Fear
1.2.2.1 person leads to a restricted life
2. ________________
2.1 Particular Focus
2.1.1 Object

2.1.2 Event

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2.2 Physical Symptoms
2.2.1 ________________
2.2.2 ________________
2.2.3 nausea
2.2.4 diarrhea
2.2.5 ________________
2.2.6 choking feeling
2.2.7 ________________
2.2.8 sweating

2.2.9 trembling
2.2.10 ________________
3. Various types of therapy
3.1 confront fear
3.2 ________________
3.2.1 situation
3.2.2 object

Answer Key:
PHOBIAS

1. Phobia
1.1 Definition of Phobia
1.1.2 Intense and Persistent Fear
1.1.2.1 specific object
1.1.2.2 situation
1.1.2.3 activity
1.2 Nature of Phobia
1.2.1 Anxiety
1.2.1.1 out of proportion to the real situation
1.2.1.2 victim is fully aware that fear is irrational
1.2.2 Fear
1.2.2.1 person leads to a restricted life
2. Phobic Anxiety
2.1 Particular Focus
2.1.1 Object
2.1.2 Event
2.2 Physical Symptoms
2.2.1 rapid, pounding heartbeat
2.2.2 stomach disorders
2.2.3 nausea
2.2.4 diarrhea
2.2.5 frequent urination
2.2.6 choking feeling
2.2.7 flushing of the face
2.2.8 sweating
2.2.9 trembling
2.2.10 faintness

3. Various types of therapy

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3.1 confront fear
3.2 avoiding causes of fear
3.2.1 situation
3.2.2 object

Activity # 5

Students will be asked to form a circle by groups. Each group will read a piece of text. Members of
each group will read together the text and will answer the questions that follow. After 15 minutes, the
group will pass the text to the next group.

They will answer the following questions:

a. What is the pattern of development?
b. State in 2-3 sentencs the summary of the text.
c. What words or evidences make you say that it is the pattern of development used?

Peddling On My Own
Learning how to ride a bike for the first time was a nerve racking independent moment. I was about five
years old when my sister informed me that I was too old to still be riding a bike with training wheels.
That was the time I decided not to depend on them anymore. Even though I had some doubt, my sister
and I went outside and started to take the little wheels off my bike. After my bike went through the
transformation, I was now ready for the big moment. With butterflies in my stomach, I slowly got on the
bike, and with my shaky hands, I gripped the handles tightly. Meanwhile my sister was holding on to me
to help keep my balance. I was so afraid the she would let go, yet I was determined to ride this bike on
my own. Next with a little push from her, I started to peddle. The faster my bike went the faster my
heart raced. Finally I looked back nervously and noticed that my sister let go of my bike a long time ago. I
was so excited that I accomplished freedom on my bike that I forgot to peddle. The next step I
remember, I was lying on the ground, yet I did not care because of the adrenaline rush. I will never
forget the exhilarating moment and growing up stage of riding a bike without training wheels.
~© Fallon Fauque 2005~
Answer: Narration

The Hot Fudge Sundae

In front of me on the table sat a beautiful pure white bowl, simplistic in design, hiding a decadent
surprise inside. In the bowl was hidden something that was not so pure, however, the irresistible
indulgence was worth every calorie that I knew it contained. As I looked inside I saw on the bottom of
the bowl a hot, tender brownie loaded with macadamia nuts. I knew from past experience that the nuts
had a creamy and smooth texture, almost like white chocolate. On top of the brownie were two firmly
packed scoops of ice cream, laying side by side, each one a different flavor. The scoop on the right was a
rich vanilla, flecked with dark specks of vanilla bean. The scoop on the left was a dark, smooth,
bittersweet chocolate. The scoops were just starting to melt tiny rivers of melted cream down the sides
of the hot brownie, pooling on the bottom of the pure white bowl. These scoops of ice cream were
draped with a sumptuous, rich, hot fudge sauce. Topping the luscious sauce was an ample dollop of
whipped cream that was in perfect contrast to the dense, almost too rich dessert below. The whipped
cream was topped with a shower of chocolate sprinkles and finely chopped walnuts. What finally
completed this wonderful creation was a perfect maraschino cherry, its red juice sending tiny streams
down the whole mountain of dessert delight. The contrast of colors, textures and flavors in this dessert
appealed to every part of my senses. I could not wait to eat it.
~© 2005 Kelly Cofske~
Answer: Description

Types of Friends

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Friends can be classified according to their honesty, loyalty, the type that fits you into their schedule, or
the type that finds time for you when they need something. An honest friend tells you the truth even if
it’s not always what you want to hear. In the long run, that honest friend may have saved you from
embarrassment or possibly rejection. They give you constructive criticism overall. The loyal friend is the
type of friend that will be there for you through the thick and the thin. They don’t care how good or bad
you may look one day; they are sensitive to your feelings, they respect you and the other people in your
life, and most of all they will never let you down when times are hard. They may be what you call a best
friend. The third group, the person that fits you into their schedule, is the type of person that is always
on the go. They barely have time for themselves let alone another person. More than likely they will not
be there for you when you need them most, because they are so wrapped up in their busy, hectic life.
Then you have the self-absorbent type of “friend” that finds time for you only when they need
something. This type of person isn’t what you would call a friend. This person may always be extremely
nice to you because they know that if are nice to you then they will more than likely get what they want.
They will call you every once in awhile when it is almost time for them to use that person again. It may
be for a ride to work, home, or they just want somebody to hangout with because they have no other
friends. If the person that is being used is smart they will eventually realize that they are getting used
and will stop being there for that person.
~© 2005 Amy Neill~

Answer: Exemplification / Classification

Phones
Although cell phones and regular phones have the same purpose and they both work the same, they
have many differences as well. For example a cell phone has to have at least six service bars in order to
talk and the battery has to have a charge before it will work. The battery needs to charge for about an
hour but it depends on what kind of charger you use. The charger that comes with the cell phone
doesn't take as long to charge the phone as chargers purchased over the counter. A hard wired phone,
one that has to be installed through wiring within your home, can be used anywhere in your home and
is maintained by telephone servicemen. some of hard wired phones are cordless, which means they can
be used throughout the home and even in the yard. You can't take your hard wired phone with you in
your vehicle because service is limited to just a short range. A cordless phone has to be returned to its
base periodically to be recharged. With your cell phone, someone can leave you a message an dyou can
get it right on the phone where as on a home phone, you have to have an answering machine. Although
they have many differences, they also have some similarities. They both have to be charged in order to
keep the battery full an dthe phone working. You can use both to make an drecieve a call. They also
both ring t tell you that you have an incomming call. A cell phone can be programed for special rings but
a hard wired phone has only one ring tone. Cell phones are much smaller in apperance than a hard
wired phone. Cell phones may have different apperences and gadgets but they both serve the same
purpose.
~(c)2005 Laura White~
Answer: Comparison and Contrast

Dropping Out
For many teenagers, there are numerous negative factors that can lead them to give up on their
education and drop out of school. The first cause is that many teenagers lack positive role models in
their lives. The lack of an encouraging adult in their lives can cause them to think negatively about
themselves and it does not allow them to live up to their full potential. Also, the lack of a positive role
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involved in these types of negative situations, they usually don't focus on school. This can lead many
impressionable young children to give up on their education. Another factor that causes a student to
give up on school is a lack of determination. If they're not determined to graduate, it can be very difficult
for them to stay in school. Many students find it difficult to stay focused on school when they when they
feel that getting an education is useless. Some students only attend school because they are forced to
and they are not there to further their education. The third and final factor is peer pressure. Many
students give into pure pressure very easily. If the pure pressure is negative, this can lead them into
drugs and alcohol. The drugs and alcohol can cause them to drop out very easily because that is the only
thing that they are focused on and it can easily ruin a child's life.
~Copyright 2005 Mike Sullivan~

Answer: Cause and Effect

Homework

Homework is an important part of the learning process in middle school. One reason is that homework
gives students additional practice of skills covered in class. Middle school classes are too short to teach a
new concept and practice it sufficiently for students to master. Students need both guided practice in
class and independent practice at home. Another reason for homework is that it provides time to
complete longer assignments. For example, the ideal composition process allows time for students to
think and to reflect on their ideas, as well as time to revise and to proofread their writing. Also, reports
and special projects often require research that cannot always be done at school. In addition, since all
students do not work at the same speed, giving students time at home to finish work keeps them from
falling behind. Finally, the most important reason for homework is that it ensures review. New material
and old material are practiced in daily assignments. Students who do their homework daily are prepared
for tests and make better grades. In conclusion, not only is homework essential to mastering new skills
and maintaining previously learned skills, but it also guarantees constant review and provides time for
longer assignments, as well as additional time for students who need it. Students, do your daily
homework, make better grades, and learn more!

Answer: Persuasion

Shanty Towns

There are numerous health problems in shanty towns. Firstly, because the sites are illegal the
government does not provide piped water. As a result, drinking and bathing water are usually dirty and
this causes diseases such as dysentery, typhoid and hepatitis, as well as skin and eye diseases. Secondly,
houses are often overcrowded and have poor air circulation. This makes it easier to catch diseases like
flu, TB and diphtheria where infection enters through the throat. Thirdly, there are no drains, sewers or
rubbish collection services. The resulting pools of stagnant water and heaps of household waste attract
rats and insects, which can pass on diseases.

The government could do a lot to solve these problems. For example, they could supply clean,
piped water to individual houses or, at least, to neighborhoods. This would make drinking water safe
and reduce infections. In addition, the authorities could provide householders with building materials to
improve their conditions and educate them about the importance of ventilation. Lastly, the city council
could construct drains and provide a rubbish collection service to reduce the risk of infections spread by
rats and insects.

If the government took these steps, the result would be a safer, healthier environment.
Furthermore, the improvements would also lead to increased employment opportunities in areas such
as construction, plumbing and rubbish disposal. It is time for politicians to come to the aid of the people
who elected them!

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Answer: Problem and solution

A Painful Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, as the name implies, consists of obsessions and / or compulsions. Have
you ever spent hours daydreaming about a movie star? While we may call these thoughts obsessions,
they are not OCD because they involve pleasurable thoughts. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about your
math test next Friday, or you wonder if you remembered to shut your locker. If you have OCD, these
thoughts could take over your day. OCD obsessions are unwanted, recurrent, and unpleasant thoughts
that cause anxiety. A person with OCD may continue to worry about his or her locker, even after
checking it ten times. People with OCD can become obsessed with anything, but some of the most
common obsessesions are about contamination, lucky and unlucky numbers, fear of intruders, and an
intense need for order.

Answer: Definition

Quiz # 1 (35 points)

Rock Music
The genre of rock music encompasses many distinct styles under the same umbrella.  While the genre
began with guitar - and piano-driven popular songs, today there are literally hundreds of variations on
the original. Electronic rock contains elements of computer-generated or synthesized instruments,
including drum machines and electronic guitars, in addition to some of the elements from the original
movement.  Heavy metal focuses less on melody and more on heavy guitars, while folk-rock typically
uses a much more acoustic sound with instruments like banjos and harmonicas. Emerging in the late
1970s were glam rock and punk rock, which share a stripped-down sound and emphasize aesthetics,
while punk rock tends to be more aggressive and glam tends to be more theatrical. Even today, rock
music tends to share a distinctive beat with electric or acoustic guitars.

I. Complete the following graphic organizer based from the text read.

1. _______________
Electronic Rock Heavy Metal Folk-Rock Glam Rock Punk Rock
2. ______________ 6. __________ 7. __________ 10. __________ 13. __________
3. ______________ 8. __________ 11. __________ 14. __________
4. ______________ 9. __________ 12. __________ 15. __________
5. ______________

II. Complete the following outline based from the text read.

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Title: (16)__________
1. (17)__________
1.1 (18)__________
1.1.1 computer-generated
1.1.2 (19)__________
1.1.2.1 (20)__________
1.1.2.2 electronic guitars
2. (21)__________
2.1 Focus
2.1.1 less on melody
2.1.2 (22)__________
3. (23)__________
3.1 Typical Use
3.1.1 acoustic sound
3.1.1.1 (24)__________
3.1.1.1.1 banjos
3.1.1.1.2 (25)__________
4. (26)__________
4.1 Elements
4.1.1 (27)__________
4.1.2 emphasize aesthetics
4.1.3 (28)__________
5. Punk Rock
5.1 Elements
5.1.1 stripped down sound
5.1.2 (29)__________
5.1.3 (30)__________

III. Give what is asked.

31. pattern of development used in the text
32. emphasize the use of transitional devices such as moreover, however, on the other hand, etc.
33. focuses on grammar, punctuation marks, spelling and diction
34. refers to the kind of language you have to use for your audience
35. refers to the arrangement of thought according to time

Answer Key:
I.
1. Rock Music
Electronic Rock Heavy Metal Folk-Rock Glam Rock Punk Rock
2.computer 6. focuses less on 7. typically uses a 10. stripped down 13. stripped down
generated melody and more much more sound music
3.synthesized on heavy guitars acoustic sound 11. emphasize 14. emphasize
music 8. banjos aesthetics aesthetics
4. drum machines 9. harmonicas 12. theatrical 15. more aggressive
5. electronic
guitars

II.
Title: Rock Music

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1. Electronic Rock
1.1 Elements
1.1.1 computer-generated
1.1.2 synthesized instruments
1.1.2.1 drum machines
1.1.2.2 electronic guitars
2. Heavy Metal
2.1 Focus
2.1.1 less on melody
2.1.2 more on heavy guitars
3. Folk Rock
3.1 Typical Use
3.1.1 acoustic sound
3.1.1.1 instrument used
3.1.1.1.1 banjos
3.1.1.1.2 harmonicas
4. Glam Rock
4.1 Elements
4.1.1 stripped down sound
4.1.2 emphasize aesthetics
4.1.3 more theatrical
5. Punk Rock
5.1 Elements
5.1.1 stripped down sound
5.1.2 emphasize aesthetics
5.1.3 more aggressive
III.
31. classification
32. cohesion
33. mechanics
34. language use
35. organization

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