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Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)

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Grade & Section: ____________________ Date: _________________
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Activity No: 1 Type of Activity: Concept note
Activity Title: Expository
Learning Target: Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and information maps found
in expository texts.
References:

 https://study.com/academy/lesson/interpreting-graphics-in-expository-texts.html#lesson
 https://study.com/academy/practice/quiz-worksheet-graphics-in-expository-texts.html
 http://mcnair5thgrade.yolasite.com/resources/Characteristics%20of%20Expository%20Text.pdf
 https://www.biography.com/scholar/confucius#:~:text=Confucius%2C%20also%20known%20as
%20Kong,interaction%20and%20setting%20educational%20standards.
 https://www.ancient.eu/Lao-Tzu/
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Background:
What is expository text?
Expository text is a type of informational text that provides factual information about a topic using a clear, non-
narrative organizational structure with a major topic and supporting information.

Expository Text

Concept Map  Expository Text

What are the characteristics of expository text?

Purpose Expository text is written to provide information

about a topic, including a historical or scientific
topic.

Language Precise, focused on the subject, uses domain

specific vocabulary, rather than figurative
language.

Expository text is often written in paragraphs. Examples 1

Format of expository text may include: trade books, articles,
reports, textbooks, interviews, and essays.
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Graphic Organizers Used in Expository Text
Tables- Tables are rows and columns of numbers and words (though mostly numbers). They permit rapid
access to and relatively easy comparison of information.
Example:

Graphs- a pictorial representation or a diagram that represents data or values in an organized manner. 

Example:

Information map- Information maps are diagrams that represent visually the way topics and concepts are
related and organized. They are used to understand and handle complex information, to generate ideas, to
plan and to organize.
Example

Activity A.
Directions: Study the visual-verbal relationships illustrated in information map of Cabadbaran. Answer the
following questions briefly.

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1. What information found in the map? Explain
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2. Describe the dissection or partition tools used in the map?

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3. What color used to represent body of water in the map?

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Activity B.
Directions: Use the table for your subject schedule. Fill in the column with the needed information.

Subject Schedule

Subjects Teacher Day Time Hours

Subject

1.

2,

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Activity No: 2 Type of Activity: Writing Activity
Activity Title: Marking Signals
Learning Target: Use opinion-marking signal to share ideas.
Reference:

 https://shastine.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/the-happy-mirror-a-japanese-folklore-literary-analysis/
 https://brainly.ph/question/2031986
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Background:

Knowing this, is possible to construct the definition of Opinion marking signals, it is the
beginning of a sentence, introducing your personal point of view, in a specific time with your own
perspective and style about a topic that will complement the sentence. Opinion is a marking signal,
view, judgment or appraisal formed in the mind about particular matter.

Here are 5 examples of opinion marking signals:

1) Personally, I think this doughnut is better than the store-bought ones.

2) It is claimed that drinking coffee is good for you.
3) In my experience, exercising daily does wonders for your health.
4) I might be wrong but didn't you just ask him about that a while ago?
5) I am convinced that eating too many processed foods isn’t good for your health.

Activity A.

Directions: Completion. Use opinion -marking signals for the following opinion-marking signal.

1. Based in my personal experience … --------------------------------------------------------------------------

2. I think…____________________________________________________________________
3. It seems to me that…_________________________________________________________
4. As far as I know….
5. I believe that… ______________________________________________________________

Activity B.

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Directions: Circle sentences that are opinions about modular distance learning. Underline the
opinion-marking signal words.

Example: For me, modular distance gives me enough time to study

1. In my opinion, modular distance learning enhances reading skills.

2. Modular distance learning has activities for the students to comply.

3. I think, modular distance learning is better than online distance learning.

4. Some people believe, that modular distance learning is an additional burden to the parents.

5. Modular distance learning is an option platform for those who don’t have internet connection.

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Name: _____________________________ Score: ________________
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Activity No: 3 Type of Activity: Concept note
Activity Title: Multimodal
Learning Target: Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different multimodal text.
References:
 https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/english/literacy/multimo
dal/Pages/multimodaloverview.aspx#link10
 https://sites.google.com/site/aismultimodaltext/2-making-multimodal-text/typedrawing
 https://prod.lsa.umich.edu/content/dam/sweetland-assets/sweetland-
documents/teachingresources/SupportingMultimodalLiteracy/SupportingMultimodalLiteracy.pdf
 https://courses.lumenlearning.com/olemiss-writing100/chapter/the-five-modes/
 https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/english/literacy/reading
viewing/Pages/litfocusmultimodal.aspx#:~:text=Multimodal%20texts,written%20language%2C%20and
%20spatial%20modes.
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Background:
Supporting multimodal literacy is an important aspect of education today as it encourages
students to understand the ways media shapes their world. Most, if not all texts today, can be
considered “multimodal texts,” as they combine modes such as visuals, audio, and alphabetic or
linguistic text. While it can be useful to create a distinction between multimodal texts and texts that are
primarily linguistic in order to clarify assignment goals, all texts can truly be considered multimodal.
Even an academic paper has multimodal elements such as font choice, double-spacing, margins, etc.
Many texts are multimodal, where meaning is communicated through combinations of two or
more modes. Modes include written language, spoken language, and patterns of meaning that are
visual, audio, gestural, tactile and spatial
1. Multimodal texts include picture books, text books, graphic novels, comics, and posters, where
meaning is conveyed to the reader through varying combinations of visual (still image) written
language, and spatial modes.
. 2. Digital multimodal texts such as film, animation, slide shows, e-posters, digital stories, and web
ages convey meaning through combinations of written and spoken language, visual (still and moving
image), audio, gestural and spatial modes.
2. Live multimodal texts, Example, dance, performance, and oral storytelling, convey meaning through
combinations of modes such as gestural, spatial, spoken language, and audio.
The Five Modes of Communication: Multimodal
The following terms include the five modes of communication found in multimodal texts as defined by the field
of composition. Though other disciplines may use different language to define some of the modes, this model
provides a basic method for discussing multimodal texts.
1. Linguistic – The linguistic mode refers to written or spoken words. The mode includes word choice, the
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delivery of written or spoken text, the organization of words into sentences and
paragraphs, and the development and coherence of words and ideas. Linguistic is not
always the most important mode; this depends on the other modes at play in the text, the
type of text, and other factors. Linguistic is probably the most widely used mode because
it can be both read and heard on both paper or audio. The linguistic mode is the best way
to express details and list.
2. Visual – color, layout, style, size, perspective. Refers to the images and characters that people see.
Example:

3. Gestural – “refers to the way movement is interpreted. Facial expressions, hand gestures, body
language, and interaction between people are all gestural modes. This has always been
important in face-to-face conversations and in theater. The gestural mode works with
linguistic, visual, aural, and sometimes even spatial modes in order to create more
detail and convey it better to the consumer”

4. Spatial – arrangement, organization, proximity between people and objects. The spatial
mode, as the name implies, refers to the arrangement of elements in space. It involves the
organization of items and the physical closeness between people and objects.
A traditional classroom setting A classroom where students
with orderly class rows. interact with each other in different groups

5. Audio – music; sound effects; ambient noise/sounds; silence; tone; emphasis and accent of voice in
spoken language; volume of sound.

Example: Compare and contrast using different multimodal as to Visual Mode and Gestural Mode

Information Map

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Differences Similarities Differences
Visual Mode Linguistic Mode
1. Uses symbols or 1. Gives information 1. Uses written words
colors
2. Needs 2. Gives detailed or specific
2. Complex information comprehension information
Skill

Activity A. Directions: Use Venn Diagram below to compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic
in different multimodal using linguistics mode and audio mode.

Study from Home

Difference Similarities Differences

Linguistic Mode Audio Mode

Activity B. Directions: Answer the following questions. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. (10 points each)
1. Which of the five modes is represented in the picture?
a. Linguistic
b. Audio
c. Spatial
d. Gestural
e. Visual

2. Which one of the five modes is most apparent when one looks at the Sydney Opera House?

a. Linguistic
b. Audio
c. Spatial
d. Gestural
e. Visual

3. Which of the modes are represented in the following example?

Linguistic
a. Audio
b. Spatial
c. Gestural

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