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Reading and Writing

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Reading and Thinking Strategies across Text Types:
Patterns of Development
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 Table of Contents

What This Module is About……………………………………………………………….. i

What I Need to Know…………………………………………………………………….... i
How to Learn from this Module…………………………………..………………………. ii
Icons of this Module……………………………………………………………………….. ii
What I Know ……………………………………………………………………………… iii

Lesson 1: Patterns of Development

What I Need to Know……………………………………………………………………… 1
What’s New………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Activity 1. #staysafe
Activity 2. KWL Chart
What Is It: Narration ……………………………………………………………………… 3
What’s More……………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Activity 3. My Story
What Is It: Writing Assignments…………………………………………………………. 5
What’s More……………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Activity 4. Controlled Composition
What Is It: Comparing and Contrasting……………………………………………….... 7
What’s More……………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Activity 5. Mingling Venn
What Is It: Problem-solution Paragraph..……………………………………………….. 8
What’s More………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Activity 6. Problem Solved
What Is It: Cause and Effect……………………………………………………………… 9
What’s More……………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Activity 7. Distinguishing Cause and Effect
Activity 8. Combi – Mode
What Is It: Persuasive Writing…………………………………………………………… 11
What’s More……………………………………………………………………………….. 12
Activity 9. Persuasion Clinch
What I Have Learned….………………………………………………………………..... 13
Activity 10: Synthesizing Your Learning
What I Can Do: Compare/Contrast Matrix……………………………………………... 13
Summary ………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Assessment: (Posttest) ………………………………………………………………….. 16
Key to Answers ………………………………………………………………………….. 17
References …………………………………………………………………………………18
What This Module is About

Welcome to exciting episode of Reading and Writing! Your patience and

dedication to learn new things are truly remarkable! Keep it up!

Communicating through written words and interacting with texts are not easy
feats. However, writing and presenting your ideas effectively seems to be a
challenging one. Thus, learning to develop your skills in writing is valuably deemed
necessary in crafting your work beautifully and meaningfully.

As such, you should learn new concepts, ideas and skills whole-heartedly.
Everything that you will learn from this Module is not limited to this piece of paper.
Instead, you will be applying them in real life. It may sound cheesy but after going
through this Module, you would surely tell yourself that you wouldn’t leave this Module
empty-handed.

This module will equip you with the necessary skills in thinking critically,
selecting information efficiently, organizing ideas logically, and evaluating arguments
soundly.

Following are the lessons found in this module:

Patterns of Development
a. Narration
b. Description
c. Exemplification / Classification
d. Definition
e. Comparison and Contrast
f. Cause and Effect
g. Problem-solution
h. Persuasion

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

Compare and contrast patterns of written texts across disciplines:

a. Narration
b. Description
c. Definition
d. Exemplification / Classification
e. Comparison and Contrast
f. Cause and Effect
g. Problem-solution
h. Persuasion
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How to Learn from this Module
To achieve the objectives, you are expected to do the following:
• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises diligently.
• Answer all the given tests and exercises.

Icons of this Module

What I Need to This part contains learning objectives that
Know are set for you to learn as you go along the
module.

What I know This is an assessment as to your level of

knowledge to the subject matter at hand,
meant specifically to gauge prior related
knowledge.
What’s In This part connects previous lesson with that
of the current one.

What’s New An introduction of the new lesson through

various activities, before it will be presented
to you.

What is It These are discussions of the activities as a

way to deepen your discovery and under-
standing of the concept.

What’s More These are follow-up activities that are in-

tended for you to practice further in order to
master the competencies.

These activities designed to process what

What I Have you have learned from the lesson.
Learned

What I can do These are tasks that are designed to show-

case your skills and knowledge gained, and
applied into real-life concerns and situations.

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Multiple Choice: Select the letter of the best answer from the given choices.
Write your answers in your RAWS ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK.

1. This pattern of development in writing provides specific instances to support a

claim.
A. Exemplification C. Persuasion
B. Problem-solution D. Description

2. It is a type of an essay that tells a story or anecdote.

A. Problem-solution C. Cost-benefit
B. Question-answer D. Narration

3. Which essay development method systematically draws similarities and

differences between two things?
A. Analogy C. Question-answer
B. Comparison and contrast D. Problem-solution

4. This is a mode of paragraph development which is almost coupled with

argumentation.
A. Exemplification C. Persuasion
B. Problem-solution D. Description

5. This parent of paragraph means to find the reasons that produced a certain result
or to identify the results produced by a certain phenomenon.
A. Chronological C. Sequence / process
B. Problem and Solution D. Cause and Effect

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 Lesson
Patterns of Development
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SHS, Second Semester, Q3 - Weeks 1-2

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Concepts and ideas may not be enough to produce an effective paragraph.

What to write, where to start and how will it be done are just few teething problems in
writing. Writers need to think of some techniques in consolidating ideas to make their
works organized and comprehensible. Knowing the different patterns of development
enable writers to create a sound, focused and well-written text.

In this lesson, let us explore the basic patterns of paragraph development in

writing across disciplines. This will equip you with the necessary skills in organizing
your ideas in creating your own texts.

At the end of lesson, you are expected to:

1. compare and contrast patterns of written texts across disciplines
(N11/12RWS-IIIbf-3)
a. narration (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.1)
b. description (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.2)
c. definition (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.3)
d. exemplification / classification (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.4)
e. comparison and contrast (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.5)
f. cause and effect (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.6)
g. problem – solution (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.7)
h. persuasion (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.8)

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Activity 1. #StaySafe. The following catchphrases are known today. Read each
question closely and write your answers in your ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK.

#StaySafe

1. What does the phrase mean?

2. How did it start?

3. When do we say that it’s safe?

4. Ways on how to stay safe.

5. Has your life changed in this time of
pandemic?
6. Why do we need to stay safe?
7. Does it help resolve the crisis on
pandemic?
8. How do you get people to think, behave
and act the way you want them to?

What is being suggested in giving your answers?

Activity 2. K-W-L Chart. Complete the following KWL Chart. Write your
answers in your RAWS ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK.

Patters of a Written What I Want to What I Learned

What I Know
Text Know after the Lesson
1. Narration
2. Description
3. Definition
4. Exemplification/
Classification
5. Comparison and
Contrast
6. Cause and Effect
7. Problem-Solution
8. Persuasion

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 Patterns of Development help us sort out information and shape paragraphs
or essays. They can help organize an outline reflecting the purpose of the writer.
However, most paper will use a combination of methods, to work together which
function for each other.

1. Narration means to tell a story about people, places, events, dates, etc. Mostly,
narratives simply tell what happened in the story or the sequence of events. A
narrative of personal experience offers lessons and insights. There are four
elements of a narrative paragraph:
1. Setting – refers to time, place or location, atmosphere, and mood of the story.

2. Characters – pertain to persons involved in the story. In a story, there is a main

character known as the protagonist, and the antagonist, who is against the
protagonist.

3. Plot – which refers to the series of events has five parts:

• Exposition- beginning of the story where the characters and setting
are introduced.
• Rising Action- when the conflict is exposed
• Climax- the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story.
• Falling Action- the conflicts begin to be resolved with predictable
ending.
• Denouement- refers to the final resolution of the story.

4. Point of View – refers to the perspective of the writer in narrating the story. This
can be first person point of view, second person point of view, and third person
point of view.

Example:

A milkman became very wealthy through dishonest means. He had to

cross a river daily to reach the city where his customers lived. He mixed the
water of the river generously with the milk that he sold for a good profit. One
day he went around collecting the dues in order to celebrate the wedding of his
son. With the large amount thus collected he purchased plenty of rich clothes
and glittering gold ornaments. But while crossing the river the boat capsized
and all his costly purchases were swallowed by the river. The milk vendor was
speechless with grief. At that time, he heard a voice that came from the river,
“Do not weep. What you have lost is only the illicit gains you earned through
cheating your customers.
(Source: https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/economy-finance/99752dcee6901d90723cf570855c693b)

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2. Description means to tell what something is like. A good description will revolve
around a "dominant impression."

Example:

Heteronema is a flagellate protozoan. It is spindle-shaped, 65 microns in

length and 10 microns in diameter. At the anterior end there is a reservoir, and the
two flagella arise in it. The single nucleus is egg-shaped and lies near the centre
of the body. There is a contractile vacuole near the reservoir, and there are several
large paramylon bodies scattered through the body.

(Source: https://aso-resources.une.edu.au/academic-writing/paragraphs/for-a-description/)

3. Definition means to explain what something is.

4. Exemplification is the process of extending example or a series of detailed

examples.

5. Classification means to sort items in order to group together those with similar
characteristics and to distinguish them from those with different characteristics.

Example:

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.

(Source: https://myreadwritebooster.wordpress.com/writing-3/2-paragraph-writing
/13-classification-paragraphs/)

6. Comparison means to identify the ways in which two "different" items are similar.
Contrast means to identify the ways in which two "similar" items are different. This
means that there is no purpose in comparing or contrasting two items that do not
share some common characteristic (apples and books).

7. Cause and Effect/ Causal analysis means to find the reasons that produced a
certain result or to identify the results produced by a certain phenomenon.

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8. Problem-solution means to start by identifying a problem and then proposes at
least two or more solutions.

9. Persuasion means organizes ideas to show how a set of evidence leads to a

logical conclusion or argument.

Activity 3. Write a short narrative describing your personal experience that

changed your life. Limit your sentences by observing the following: Write
1 topic sentence, 1-4 sentences of background information, 2-4
sentences to start the story, 3-5 sentences to present the conflict, 1-3
sentences to resolve the conflict, and 1-2 sentences to provide a
conclusion. Write your paragraph in your RAWS ACTIVITY
NOTEBOOK.

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Many writing assignments in various disciplines require the use of definition and
exemplification.

Definition explains a concept, term, or subject. Its main purpose is to tell what
something is. This pattern of development is commonly used in the sciences,
humanities, and business.

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 Example:

Cholera is an intestinal infection that can be described according to its cause,

symptoms, and treatment. Cholera is caused by a bacterium, called Vibrio cholera.
Contaminated food, water, or feces can result in the rapid spread of this disease.
Patients who have been exposed to the disease may exhibit mild to extreme
symptoms. The primary signs are watery diarrhea and loss of water and
salts. Other symptoms include clammy skin, wrinkled hands and feet, sunken eyes,
and a dry mouth. If the severe diarrhea is not treated, it can be life-threatening because
of dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Possible treatments for cholera can include
oral or intravenous replacement of fluids and salts as well as certain
antibiotics. Prompt and appropriate treatment appears to significantly reduce the
mortality rate and suffering.

(Source:https://aso-resources.une.edu.au/academic-writing/paragraphs/for-a-definition/)

Exemplification is one of the most common and effective ways to show or

explain an idea or point (e.g., observation, opinion, belief). In this pattern of
development, the main idea is explained by giving an extended example or a series of
detailed examples. Argumentative and exemplification essays, feature articles,
reviews, reports, and case studies often use examples to prove a point.

Example:

Relative Dating is a method used to determine the relative order of geologic

events. This method does not provide actual numerical dates for the rocks but are just
estimates based on the profile of the strata. The profile of the strata includes chemical
composition, rock type, and presence of organisms.

(Source: https://www.coursehero.com/file/p2j2f936/How-these-rocks-behave-under-the-stress-5-Whats
-More-Enrichment-Activity/)

Activity 4. Controlled Composition. Choose sentences from the list below. Write
two separate paragraphs. Choose relevant information and organize the
sentences into a clear order. The topics are: “Resilient” and “Pollution.”
Each paragraph will have six sentences. Then, identify patterns of
paragraph development used. Write your paragraphs in your ACTIVITY
NOTEBOOK.
1. Psychologists have identified some of the factors that appear to make a person
more resilient.
2. Such as a positive attitude, the ability to regulate emotions, and the ability to see
failure as a form of helpful feedback.
3. We can be more resilient in times of crisis

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4. There are many kinds of pollution.
5. Many people throw garbage on the ground.
6. Any crisis, such as the coronavirus pandemic, can test resilience.
7. Looking to loved ones for help and emotional support, increasing self-care, and
focusing on the aspects of the situation that are under your control can help you
weather almost any storm
8. Air pollution comes from cars and factories.
9. Resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
10. Water pollution comes from factories, too.
11. Noise pollution comes from car horns, factories, trains, and crowds of people.
12. Garbage is a kind of pollution.

Comparing and contrasting are ways of exploring the similarities and

differences between two things. Generally speaking, comparing is showing the
similarities, and contrasting is showing differences between two things that are related
in some way.
Example:
Scientifically comparing and contrasting a butterfly and a moth, a moth tends to
be short, stout, and less colorful, whereas a butterfly is usually long, thin, and brightly
colored. Butterflies usually have larger wings than moths, which they hold vertically
when at rest. Moths, in contrast, flatten their wings or wrap them around themselves
when at rest. Butterflies usually rest with their wings closed, while moths rest with their
wings open. Butterflies are more active during the day than moths. A butterfly's
chrysalis usually hangs from a branch while a moth's cocoon is usually on the ground
or underground.

Processing Questions:
1. Is the writer comparing, contrasting, or doing both?
2. Which of the two subjects receives the focus?
3. How is the comparison or contrast organized and how is it built?

Activity 5. Mingling Venn. Fill in the missing data in the Venn diagram which
compares/contrasts printed book to an e-reader/ e-book. Use critical
thinking and select only relevant information based on the topics from
the following list.

• printed book
• text, images, etc., printed on paper.

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 • pages are bound together
• has either a hardcover or softcover (paperback).
• static layouts
• digital or electronic book
• can be read on an e-reader device or app
• dynamic layouts
• do not have pages
• sleek and thin
• provide readers information
• its purposes to study, relax, work, and learn
• literary works
• smell of paper, ink, dust
• can stand the test of time
• can be damaged by computer viruses

Topic: BOOKS

______________________ ______________________

Problem-solution paragraph is basically an essay that starts by identifying a

problem and then proposes at least two or more solutions. It follows a certain
paragraph structure.

1. Introduction - describe the problem (who, what, when, where,

why and how)
- Why it becomes a problem?
- Why do we need to solve the problem?

2. Body - describe solution # 1

- Specific details of solution # 1
- Describe solution # 2 (if there are more than 1 solution)
- Specific details of solution # 2

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 3. Conclusion - call to action; convince reader he/she needs to act
- Remind the reader on the benefits/significance of the
solution
Example:

There are certain things which students can do if they suffer from exam anxiety.
To begin with, they should get a good night’s sleep the day before the exam. If they
sleep well, they will be able to concentrate and do well in the exam. If not, this will
cause more stress and anxiety. The second effective solution is to change their poor
study habits. If they start to study one day before the exam, this will cause worry and
stress. However, if they change such habits and start to study regularly, this will give
them confidence before and during the exam. The last thing they should do is to think
positive. When they think positive, they will get rid of all their fears and worries. For
example, visualizing themselves as a student who has a high mark before the exam
can make them feel better. In summary, getting a good night’s sleep, changing their
poor study habits and thinking positive are effective solutions to deal with exam
anxiety.
Source: https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5e455e0f51693e001c451a62/text-structures

Activity 6. Problem Solving. Complete the graphic organizer below based on the given
example on problem-solution text.

Solution
Problem

Solution

Solution

In a cause-and-effect paragraph, there exists a causal relationship. A cause

is what makes a particular thing to happen. An effect is what results from a particular
situation, activity, or behavior. This paragraph shows the readers how one thing affects
something.

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 There are two ways to write a cause-and-effect-paragraph. First, identify the
effect in the topic sentence and write about its causes. Second, write about the cause
in the topic sentence then explain its effects.

Following are useful transitional expressions used to show causal relationship.

To show causes: the first cause, the first reason, yet another factor, because, is
caused by, results from. To show effects: one important effect, another result, a third
outcome, as a result, consequently, as a consequence, then, next, therefore, thus,
and so.

Example:

(Cause) Putting the assignment off until the last minute has left me no time to
do well; as a consequence, I feel like I can’t do anything well and performance task is
surely low. (Effect)

Activity 7. Examine carefully the pictures below. Then, identify their cause and
effects. Write your answers in complete sentences in your ACTIVITY
NOTEBOOK.

Source: https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=free%20images (edited)

Cause: ___________________________________________________________________
Effects:
1.____________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________

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Activity 8. Employing combi-mode (description and cause-effect relationship), write a
paragraph based on Activity 7.

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Persuasive Writing intends to convince readers to believe in an idea or opinion

and to do an action. Writers use different ways of persuasion to influence readers such
as editorials, advertisements, criticisms, brochures, reaction papers, proposals, and
reviews.

Here are guide questions in developing a persuasive paragraph:

• What is my purpose? What am I trying to argue for or against?
• Who is my audience? Who am I trying to persuade?
• What are my main points? What am I trying to say?

Let's take a look at an excerpt from persuasive essays.

“Education must continue even in time of crisis whether it may be a calamity,

disaster, emergency, quarantine, or even war.” Leonor Magtolis Brioñes. This will be quite
challenging to put into action, but one thing is undeniable: There is a need for a stronger
parent-teacher partnership this time.

Parents know their children more than any teacher does while teachers know how to
give instructions very well. If both of what they know will be combined, educating the children
amidst this pandemic can succeed. The skills parents and teachers have, have a common
purpose: to support the continuous learning of the children. This is the very foundation of a
stronger partnership!

Source: https://www.teacherph.com/stronger-parent-teacher-partnership-amidst-pandemic/

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Activity 9. Persuasion Clinch. Read the sample persuasive essay below. Using
your activity notebook, answer the questions that follow.

Lockers for Everyone

What would you think if you had to put your personal belongings in a crate, and
every time you turn around something of yours were stolen? That is why I think
students should have lockers. To protect their things, keep their things somewhere
clean, and so they won’t have to complain about carrying everything at once.

Students should have lockers because it will stop people from stealing their
stuff. For example, the children won’t have to worry about their books, homework
assignments, and personal belongings being stolen. The reason for this is that the
children will have their own lockers plus their own locks, which only they have the
combination to. This will reduce cases where things are being stolen.

Students also should have lockers so they will have a clean place to put their
books. What I mean by this is that many desks are rusty and have gum stuck under
them. Also, if you put your stuff into a crate then it is easily collecting dust. This
connects to my argument because their stuff will be kept very clean in a neat
environment if students are given lockers to use.

My final reason why I think students should have lockers is so students won’t
complain about caring everything at once. The things that they may be caring everyday
are very heavy. This is important because students may suffer health problems from
having to carry all their stuff everywhere. Why carry books everyday why you can
eliminate the pain by having a locker to store the things you don’t need? Also, they’re
always whining about having to carry all their books. If we had lockers everyone would
be happier.

In conclusion I think students should have lockers. If we have lockers stealing

in school would go down, it would create a safe and clean place for students to put
their things, and students would complain less and be healthier. If we had lockers, the
school would be a happier place for everyone. If you don’t want your things stolen,
contact your principal and demand lockers for your school.

Source: https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/writing-worksheets/persuasive-essay-
examples/preview/persuasive-essay-examples-01.jp

Processing Questions:
1. Copy the attention catcher.
2. Identify the position statement (thesis).
3. Pick out each main point as it appears in the essay.

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4. Write the clinching statement.
5. What are the three main points in this essay?

Activity 10. Synthesizing Your Learning. Complete the following paragraph based
on your learning. Be brief and concise. Write your answer in your activity
notebook.

This lesson enabled me to learn _______________________________________

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I believed that ______________________________________________________

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From now on ______________________________________________________

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I. Fill-out the Compare/contrast Matrix on patterns of paragraph

development below:
Exemplification

Comparison-
Description

Persuasion
Cause and
Definition
Narration

Contrast

Problem
solution

Areas to Answer
effect

Writer’s Purpose

Reader’s Goal

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 Specific-Discipline
(Science, History,
Pop, culture)

II. Examine the graphics on “Resilient during Coronavirus Crisis.” Then,

formulate ideas/statements appropriate for each pattern of paragraph
development.

Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=free+graphics+on+psychosocial+issues&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKE

Begin Here:

Patterns of Paragraph Thesis statements / ideas

Development
1.Narration

2. Description

3. Definition

4.Exemplification

5.Compare and contrast

5.Cause and affect

6.Problem- solution

7.Persuasion

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Summary

1. Patterns of Development help us sort out information and shape paragraphs or

essays. They can help organize an outline reflecting the purpose of the writer.

2. Narration means to tell a story about people, places, events, dates, etc. Mostly,
narratives simply tell what happened in the story or the sequence of events. A
narrative of personal experience offers lessons and insights.

3. Description means to tell what something is like. A good description will revolve
around a "dominant impression."

4. Definition means to explain what something is.

5. Exemplification is the process of extending example or a series of detailed

examples.

6. Classification means to sort items in order to group together those with similar
characteristics and to distinguish them from those with different characteristics.

7. Comparison means to identify the ways in which two "different" items are similar.
Contrast means to identify the ways in which two "similar" items are different. This
means that there is no purpose in comparing or contrasting two items that do not
share some common characteristic (apples and books).

8. Cause and Effect/ Causal analysis means to find the reasons that produced a
certain result or to identify the results produced by a certain phenomenon.

9. Problem-solution means to start by identifying a problem and then proposes at

least two or more solutions.

10. Persuasion means organizes ideas to show how a set of evidence leads to a
logical conclusion or argument.

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Multiple Choice: Select the letter of the best answer from the given choices.

1. This pattern of development in writing provides specific instances to support a

claim.
A. Exemplification C. Persuasion
B. Problem-solution D. Description

2. It is a type of an essay that tells a story or anecdote.

A. Problem-solution C. Cost-benefit
B. Question-answer D. Narration

3. Which essay development method systematically draws similarities and

differences between two things?
A. Analogy C. Question-answer
B. Comparison and contrast D. Problem-solution

4. This is a mode of paragraph development which is almost coupled with

argumentation.
A. Exemplification C. Persuasion
B. Problem-solution D. Description

5. This parent of paragraph means to find the reasons that produced a certain result
or to identify the results produced by a certain phenomenon.
A. Chronological C. Sequence / process
B. Problem and Solution D. Cause and Effect

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4. C
3. B
2. D
1. C
PRETEST/POSTTEST

Answers may vary since these activities result to many different unique answers:
Activity 1: #stay safe
Activity 2: KWL Chart
Activity 5 Mingling Venn
Activity 6 Problem Solving
Activity 7-8 Paragraph Composition
What I Have Learned: Synthesizing Your Ideas

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References

Books
Anudin, A. and Peňa, A., 2016. Reading And Writing: Teacher's Manual. Quezon City: Lexicon
Press,Inc., pp.125-134

Pablico, Fe, and Nhyrejen De la Cerna. 2020. Learning Activity Sheets In Reading And Writing
(SHARED Options). Ebook. Cagayan de Oro City: DepEd, Division of Cagayan de Oro
City. Accessed May 16. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PVQyOM1Z1kJjhb-
ZkpubByS1qA6iZMFK?fbclid=IwAR1bbLzAuBDRK0WzVC6OoYm8YrkmIpIW0qXVZZclcG6Ub-
m8V5RKhRbeRk

Tesoro, Hazel Angeyn. 2016. "Deped Commons". Deped.Gov.Ph.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nBdfN237_N6SmCIqRo43EEDqrs3NDU1r.

Lumakin, Sharicah Kindra, and et. al. 2017. "Context Of Text Development". Slisdehare.Com.
https://www.slideshare.net/njoy1025/context-of-text-development

Websites
http://www2.southeastern.edu/Academics/Faculty/elejeune/methods.htm

https://www.teacherph.com/stronger-parent-teacher-partnership-amidst-pandemic/

https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/writing-worksheets/persuasive-essay-
examples/preview/persuasive-essay-examples-01.jp

https://www.google.com/search?q=free+graphics+on+psychosocial+issues&tbm=isch&ved=
2ahUKE

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