Reading and Writing

I. Content/Topic: Patterns of Development (Narration)

II. Objectives:
1. Define narration as a rhetorical pattern
2. Identify the elements of narration
3. Reflect on the importance of narration
III. References: A Reading and Writing Textbook,by Philippe Jose Hernandez pp. 124-
130,
 Concept Note: Narration
Narration is a very important rhetorical pattern in writing. Narration means telling
a story or account, which may be factual or fictional. A narrative paragraph or essay
tells a story. It explains how something happened.

 Abstraction:
A narration can be objective or subjective. If it is objective, it means that your
narration is direct and factual. If the narration is subjective, it means that your narration
has a personal interpretation

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I. Content/Topic: Patterns of Development (Description)
II. Objectives:
1. Define description as a rhetorical pattern
2. Identify the elements of description
3. Locate descriptions in a text
III. References: A Reading and Writing Textbook, by Philippe Jose Hernandez pp. 137-
150, Integrated English for effective Communication, Mark Gleen Ciaro, et al, pp. 69-74
 Concept Note:
Description is a representation of something or someone in words; It is one of the
main rhetorical patterns that creates a mental image of a thing, a person or character, or
an event. This is used when a writer aims to convey the readers the physical
characteristics of a person, place, or thing..

 Abstraction:
Description may be subjective or objective, A subjective description contains
impressions, while an objective description is factual or reportorial, like an informational
report.
As a writer, you need to utilize sensory details to form images into your readers’
mind. Your description will reveal your point of view toward the subject you are writing
about.
 Analysis
Give examples of descriptive words under each sensory word category.
a. Touch ------- ____________________, _______________________
b. Hearing ----- ____________________, _______________________
c. Smell -------- ____________________, _______________________
d. Taste -------- ____________________, _______________________
e. Sight -------- _____________________, ______________________

 Application/Assessment:
Come up with descriptions that will create a mental image of the list of subjects
below. Work with a partner.

Subject Descriptions
1. Your Christmas celebration
2. A final exam
3. Your pet dog/cat
4. Your internet connection
5. Your social media account

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I. Content/Topic: Patterns of Development (Definition)
II. Objectives:
1. Identify the unique features of a definition text
2. Define definition text
3. Write a sample definition text
III. References: A Reading and Writing Textbook for Senior High School, pp. 115-120,
by Philippe Jose S. Hernandez
 Concept/Topic:
Writers use definition to provide meaning to terms and ideas. It is best backed up
by explanations and examples to be understood.

 Abstraction:
Definitions are important especially when you go into formal, academic,
professional ,technical, or legal texts. Why? Because your definition will help people
understand you. In many instances, misunderstandings arise because people are
not clear about the definition of a given term.

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For January 9, 2020
i.Content/Topic: Patterns of Development (Exemplification/Classification)
II. Objectives:
1. Define exemplification
2. Classify ideas according to categories
3. Write the advantages and disadvantages of social networking as a way of
exemplification
III. References: A Reading and Writing Textbook for SHS by Philippe Jose Hernandez,
et al, pp. 115- 120, Integrated English for effective Communication, Mark Gleen Ciaro,
et al, pp. 88-95
 Content/Topic: Exemplification or Classification
An exemplification is an example of the concept that you are discussing. When
writers use the exemplification or classification pattern, they provide examples for
general ideas, group these examples, and provide labels.

 Abstraction:
Examples of a concept must be easy to understand and relevant to the context of
the audience.

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Prepare a 30-item quiz for the four patterns of development.

Note: You can borrow the books I am using for your activities.