READING AND WRITING | SHAHARMIE GARCIA

MODULE 1: TEXTS AS CONNECTED DISCOURSE

Task 1: Connecting Ideas

Alex is no stranger to poverty. Alex passed the highly competitive college admission test of a respected
university. Studying hard became Alex’s routine, and despite his being poor, he made sure to maximize
the university’s resources. Inspired by his friends, Alex worked on joining the National Chemical
Engineering Quiz Bowl as representative of his university. Alex will graduate with the university’s
highest academic achievement. Almost five years later, Alex has become one of the country’s premier
chemists. Alex says while it sounds cliché, he really wants to give back to the Philippines.

Task 2: Uncovering the characteristics of a Text

1. Yes 6. False
2. Yes 7. Yes
3. Yes 8. Yes
4. False 9. False
5. False 10. Yes
Task 3: Apply it in real life

St. Paul’s Memorial School of Kalinga, Incorporated

Balbalasang, Balbalan

April 18, 2020

Mrs. Rachel Panod

Principal

Dear Mrs. Panod:

Greetings!!
I am about to complete the academic requirements in senior high school and I am seeking
scholarship grants that would give me privilege to acquire a college degree. So, I am requesting that you
write a recommendation letter for me as one of the requirements in scholarship application. I am very
grateful for what you have already contributed to my education. If you do not like the favour I am
requesting, I will understand.
Thank you and God Bless.

Respectfully yours,

Jasmine Reyes

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MODULE 2: TEXT AS A READER-WRITER SUBJECT

Task 1.
1. My sister’s bedroom reveals her love of nature and exotic items.
2. Last night’s dinner was very delightful and excellent
3. Mt. Makulot View Resort is famous for its breathtaking and awe-inspiring scene.
Task 2.
SELECTION TOPIC THESIS STATEMENT
1. Trees (lyric) The essence of trees. Take care of trees for they are
beneficial to mankind
2. Cinderella (fairy tale) The rise of a poor girl from rags Cinderella is an independent girl
to riches who rises to the top through
bravery, generosity, and
imagination.
3. Titanic (movie) Love between a man and a Regardless of their social status,
woman Jack, a poor man, and Rose, a
wealthy woman, fall deeply in
love.
Task 3.
1. Summary 6. Prior knowledge 11. Prereading
2. Prewirting 7. Problem-solution 12. Reading
3. Narration 8. Definition 13. Comprehension
4. Postwriting 9. Claim 14. Cause and Effect
5. Description 10. Persuasion 15. Comparison and Contrast
Task 4.
1. a. F b. TH
2. a. F b. TH
3. a. F b. TH
4. a. F b. TH
5. a. F b. TH
Task 6.
1. The essay is about the burden of the poor.
2. The main contention of the writer in this article is the poor are better than the rich.
3. People can move out of poverty by educating theirselves.
4. Yes.

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5. Poverty can be overcome or alleviated if everyone has a decent or secure source of income. Increased
employment opportunities and salaries can also be helpful. Now is the time to use social media to make a
difference in the world. People will learn more about global poverty and raise awareness by sharing links on
Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites. Education benefits any member of a family because it
raises their individual earnings.

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