Quarter 3 – Module 3

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Introductory Message

Welcome to the Reading and Writing Skills for Grade 11 Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Evaluating a Well-Written Text Based on its Properties (organization,
coherence and cohesion, language use and mechanics).

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from
public institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the
standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

Welcome to the Reading and Writing Skills for Grade 11 Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Evaluating a Well-Written Text Based on its Properties (organization,
coherence and cohesion, language use and mechanics).

Writing is one of the macro skills in English. It is often referred as the most challenging
one but it is also important to develop communication skills that can be used in different
contexts. Through writing, you may be able to express your thoughts, ideas, perceptions
and opinions. Therefore, writing is a very powerful tool. Your success in learning and
developing your writing skills lies in your hands.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
 This module will assist you to evaluate a well-written text based on its properties
(organization, coherence and cohesion, language and mechanics).
As a student, learning how to evaluate if a text is well-written shows competence.
So, this lesson is a vital key to become proficient in English communication.
The lessons that you have learned previously will also be helpful in
accomplishing this module. You are expected to honestly read, learn and answer in
order to master the set forth competencies.

It is very important for students to know how to evaluate if the text that they are
writing is well-written or not.
The message of the text will not be conveyed properly if the audience do not
understand it.
So, as a student, mastery of the properties of a well-written text will greatly help
in improving their communication skills.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Differentiate well-written text from poorly written text;
2. Evaluate if a text is well-written; and
3. Write a well-written text.

Read the following statements. Write the letter that corresponds to your
answer in your notebook.

1. How are you going to achieve organization of ideas when writing a text?
A. A paper should be written using Standard English.
B. A writer needs to consider proper word choice.
C. The text should be free of grammatical errors.
D. Each paragraph supports the central idea.

2. Which of the following sentences show appropriate language use?

A. A bad result. C. A negative result.
B. A poor result. D. A debauched result.

3. Which of the following is NOT included as conventions of writing?

A. capitalization C. decimals
B. numerals D. spelling
4. Which from the following words is the correct possessive pronoun used for things?
A. it's C. hours
B. its D. ours

5. Which from the following sentences follows the correct subject and verb agreement?
A. Neither students nor the cat know how to behave.
B. Either of the dresses look good on me.
C. Four gallons of oil was required to fill the tank.
D. Some milk are spoilt.
 As a writer, you should know the importance of a well-written text because it will
be easier for the readers to understand the message of the text. In this lesson, you will
have a better understanding of the four properties of a well-written text for you to be
able to evaluate if texts are well-written or poorly written.

In the previous lesson, you have learned the properties of a well-written text and
on how you apply them. To test if you master the previous competency, you need to
match the descriptions in column A to the correct property in column B. Write your
answers in your notebook
Column A Column B
1. refers to the arrangement of ideas in a text A. Coherence and cohesion

2. connection of ideas and connection between B. Language use

sentences and paragraphs

3. the conventions of writing used to produce a C. Mechanics
well-written text
4. appropriate use of language when you are writing D. Organization
a text

Look at the two sets of diagrams below. Compare them and answer the guide
questions that follow. Write your answer in your notebook.

Diagram A

TELEVISION PRINT MODULAR

Schedule check the of your gride level for Parents will get the mudules in the assign
the viewing. boxes based on the grade level of their childs
Watch in CLTV 36 or in the Facebook page of in the Barangay Hall every Monday.
CLTV 36.

HOME-BASED
(TV+PRINT)
DISTANCE LEARNING

Students is going to study with the help of

Student are going to do the the modules and guidance of their parents.
activities given in the program. and Pahrents will return the modules in the
write their answers in their activity assigned boxes based on the grade level of
notebook. their child in the Barangay Hall every friday.
 DIAGRAM B

Parents will get the

modules in the
Check the schedule of assigned boxes
your grade level for the based on the grade
viewing. level of their child
in the Barangay
Hall every Monday.

Students are going to

Watch in CLTV 36 or study with the help
in the Facebook page of the modules and
guidance of their
parents.

Students are going to

Parents will return
do the activities
the modules in the
given in the program
assigned boxes
and write their
based on the grade
answers in their
level of their child in
activity notebook. the Barangay Hall
every Friday.

Guide questions:
1. Which diagram do you like better? Why?
2. Are the two diagrams easy to understand? Why or why not?
3. Between the two diagrams, which do you consider have a well-written text?

In the previous lesson, you have learned the four properties of a well-written text:
organization, coherence and cohesion, appropriate language use, and mechanics. On
the other hand, the tips and ways on how to write a well-written text applying and taking
consideration of the properties.

Ways to Improve a Written Text

A. Organization
1. Do not ramble – You need to make sure that you have a topic in mind and
input ideas related to the topic but be careful in including so many ideas which
are not organized or all over the place.
2. Be specific – Make sure that your intended readers know what your topic is
from the beginning or first part of the text.
 3. Create an Outline – Plan what to write so that you will have a smooth flow of
ideas in your text.
B. Coherence and Cohesion
1. Don’t be redundant – Avoid repeating yourself and writing the same thing over
and over.
2. Be concise – Make sure to be concise with your explanation of the topic.
3. Proper emphasis – Emphasis should be on the right matter. The idea should
be clear in your mind so that you will be able to write it well.
4. Write short sentences – Short sentences are easier to understand. Avoid
complex and compound-complex sentences as much as possible.
C. Appropriate Language Use
1. Use simple words – As a writer, you need to make sure that your readers will
understand the ideas you want to convey. Avoid using hifalutin words to avoid
confusion.
2. Use Active Voice – This follows the sentence patter: subject, verb, and object.
This is much common in English language.
3. Eliminate fluff words – These are words like very, little, and rather. They don’t
add meaning to your sentences.
D. Mechanics
1. Grammatical errors – Always check your paper if it has grammatical errors like
the subject and verb agreement, the correct use of articles, and misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
2. Punctuations on-point – Be sure to use correct punctuations because they
affect the message and content of the text. The meaning may be changed or it
may differ.
3. Correct capitalizations – This should not be neglected because it is important
to capitalize the specific words and first letters of sentences.
4. Check the spelling, numerals, abbreviations, acronyms, and contractions.

Read the sentences carefully. Identify the error by underlining the word/s in each
sentence which makes the sentence erroneous. Then, replace the word/s that make the
sentence incorrect. Rewrite the sentences and write your answer in your notebook.

Example: did you except the gift that my brother gave you?
Did you accept the gift that my brother gave your?

1. Working at home have become common because of the internet.

______________________________________________________________
2. mom said, “pull it out by the plug, not by the cord.”
______________________________________________________________
 3. Symptoms of this illness that require to consult a doctor includes fever, vomiting,
and diarrhea.
______________________________________________________________
4. Either Lisa or Jennie will always volunteer their assistance.
______________________________________________________________
5. The conversation with her father had a positive affect to her than she expected.
______________________________________________________________
6. The coach of the volleyball team found the setter, libero and blocker to be all
together slacking.
______________________________________________________________
7. The teacher of the grade 11, Ms. Lee, are happy to welcome the students back.
______________________________________________________________
8. Do you think they will except our proposal about waste management?
______________________________________________________________
9. Children had went to the zoo for their fieldtrip.
______________________________________________________________
10. Work as quick as you can but as carefully as possible to avoid accidents.
______________________________________________________________

Read the following sentences which do not follow the properties of a well-written
texts. Eliminate the errors by correcting them. Rewrite the sentences and write your
answer in your notebook.

1. the basketball players has white Socks.

______________________________________________________________
2. when you going to pick me
______________________________________________________________
3. she classmates are coming over,
______________________________________________________________
4. betty has lot of assignments:
______________________________________________________________
5. alexis wife have prepared us a dinner
______________________________________________________________
6. what does you think is the solution
______________________________________________________________
7. my clasmate house is big blue and expensive
______________________________________________________________
8. Sarawat looked at Thine and said i will be back in three minutes
______________________________________________________________
9. the parallel world do not exist
______________________________________________________________
10. what time it is
______________________________________________________________
 Improve the sentences by identifying the part of the sentences which are wordy
or with errors. Write your answers in your notebook.
Example: Faulty Statement – It is utmost important for you to pass the college
entrance exam.
Corrected Statement – It is essential for you to pass the college
entrance exam.
1. Avoid parking on both sides of the road.
2. He opened the box which contained the materials for the campaign.
3. The examiner answered after close scrutiny.
4. Both teams have the same exact game plan.
5. The reason I knew what happened because of the past history.

Read the two given texts below which has the same idea. One is wrongly written
and the other is well-written.

Text A
Mobile games are most popular with teens. When a new mobile game
comes out the app stores are surely busy for downloading. Adults don’t seem to be
interested in spending their time playing but teens sure are. I think the popularity of
these games with teens is due to teenager desires to explore and test their
limitations. Mobile games tests the critical thinking of teens and the way they
strategize with their team mates to beat the opponents and win the game. Last
week, I downloaded Mobile Legends which is very popular nowadays. My friends
are playing this too. I felt stupid because I am on a losing streak and cannot move
to a higher rank. However it exceeded my expectations because I become
engrossed with the game. I understand the thrill and excitement whenever I play
the game. But sometimes I spend too much time in playing.

Text B
Mobile games are most popular with teens. When a new mobile game
comes out the app stores are surely busy for downloading. These games seem to
be very interesting to young children who wants to explore and test their
limitations, and adults don’t seem to be fascinated in playing, but teens sure are.
Mobile games test the critical thinking of teens and the way they strategize with
their team mates to beat the opponents and win the game.
 Compare the two texts by writing your evaluations on the table below based
on the properties of a well-written text.

Properties of a well- Text A Text B

written text
Organization Eg. The text is Eg. The text has focus
unorganized. Some of the and unity. It centers only
ideas are not related to how mobile games are
much to the topic popular to teens
sentence. The topic is nowadays. The
about mobile games supporting or
which is popular to teens subordinating ideas are
but at the end of the enough to build the flow
paragraph, it tells and context of the text.
something about his/her
own experience in playing
the game.
Coherence and
Cohesion

Appropriate Language
Use

Mechanics

Revise the faulty and weak paragraph below to make it a well-written text.
Write the corrected paragraph on your answer sheet.
kevin Howie Brian Aj and Nick piled onto the bus, they had just finished there concert

that night in chicago and was on they’re way to grab a bite to eat than they would be

driving on to the next city Milwaukee. “wear should we eat”? asks howie is body

jerking backward as the bus lurched away from the venue. “how about mcdonald’s”?

Aj suggested smiling. “you always want two go too mickey d’s Aj” complained Kevin
 “can’t we eat healthy four once?” Howie agrees with kevin but the to were quickly

overruled by the other three who insisted on fast food, before they knew it the bus

was pulling up in front of the familiar golden arches. oh my god its’ the backstreet

boys screamed the gurl at the counter when they walked in to order. I love U guys

som much your my favorite band, will U sign a song 4 me? “sure” nick agreed and

breaks into don’t wannaloose you now, the other guys came in on they’re parts but

the girl was squealing louder then they could sing.

http://www.dreamers-sanctuary.com/mechanics.html

Write a five to ten sentences essay about the most important lesson that life has
taught you. Observe the properties of a well-written text. Write your essay on your
answer sheet.
Traits Unsatisfactory Needs Satisfactory Outstanding
Improvement
1 2 3 4
Content & - Content is - Content is not - Content is - Content is
Development incomplete. comprehensive accurate and comprehensive,
- Major points and /or persuasive. accurate, and
are not clear. persuasive. - Major points persuasive.
-Specific - Major points are stated. - Major points
examples are are addressed, - Responses are stated
not used. but not well are adequate clearly and are
supported. and address well supported.
- Responses topic. - Responses
are inadequate - Content is are excellent,
or do not clear. timely and
address topic. -Specific address topic.
-Specific examples are - Content is
examples do used. clear.
not support -Specific
topic. examples are
used.
Organization - Organization - Structure of - Structure is -Structure of
& Structure and structure the paper is not mostly clear the paper is
detract from easy to follow. and easy to clear and easy
the message. - Transitions follow. to follow.
- Writing is need - Transitions - Transitions
disjointed and improvement. are present. are logical and
lacks transition - Conclusion is - Conclusion is maintain the
of thoughts. missing, or if logical. flow of thought
provided, does throughout the
not flow from paper.
the body of the - Conclusion is
paper. logical and
flows from the
 body of the
paper.
Grammar, - Paper - Paper - Rules of - Rules of
Punctuation & contains contains few grammar, grammar,
Spelling numerous grammatical, usage, and usage, and
grammatical, punctuation punctuation punctuation are
punctuation, and spelling are followed followed;
and spelling errors. with minor spelling is
errors. errors. correct.
Spelling is
correct.
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Direction. Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson by
completing the chart below in 2-3 sentences

I thought…
What were your
thoughts or ideas
about the properties
of a well-written text
prior to the discussion
of the lesson?

What new or I learned that…

additional ideas did
you learn after taking
up this lesson?

How are you going to I am going to…

apply the things you
have learned about
the properties of a
well-written text?
 Write CORRECT if the sentence is an example of a well-written text and
INCORRECT if it has error/s.
_____ 1. if you want the rain you gotta deal with the rain,
_____ 2. I am a grenade, I will cause damage any minute.
_____ 3. Wear your mask properly and always disinfect your hands.
_____ 4. follow the quarantine measures and avoid going out of you house as much as
possible
_____ 5. People need to boost their immune system by drinking lots of water and taking
vitamins.

Read the following sentences. Then, identify what properties of a well-written

text is violated. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer on the blank.
A. Organization
B. Coherence and Cohesion
C. Appropriate Language Use
D. Mechanics
E. No error
_____1. The first alphabet that my niece learned were “V” because it is similar to the
peace sign.
_____2. I was listening to the song of BTS while walking. I hasn’t see open the man hole
on the sidewalk.
_____3. Jin invested his blood, sweat and tears in this business. Then, the director asked
for a curtain call.
_____4. Barangay Ginebra has been my favorite team for a long time. Similarly, I was
upset when they lost in the finals.
_____5. Intramurals is one of the most awaited events in school. Our adviser told us that
the cards out will be on Friday. So, I passed my assignments on time.
_____6. Their are a lot of reasons to be thankful. Our life is a blessing that’s why we need
to cherish it.
_____7. You told me to leave the card on the table so that you could sign it. Now, your
saying that you cannot find it?

_____8. What makes you push harder in studying and attending school.
_____9. Samantha have been playing the piano for about a day. My ears are already
ringing from the sound of it. When is she going to improve her skills?
_____10. It is best to stay indoors because the rays of the sun could be harmful to our
skin. Excessive exposure to it could cause damage. Applying sunscreen is also
helpful to protect our skin from UV rays.
_____11. Zaijan is the top 3 Guinevere user here in the philippines. I kept on watching
his videos because I do not know the techniques for that hero.
_____12. Social media users needs to be responsible in posting and sharing information
online. Fake news are all over.
_____13. We are all ready packing when the other fans came. They were not able to
watch the concert because they were late.

_____14. The couple could not take to be a part. They always want to be together all the
time.
_____15. The light was green when the lady crossed the street. The passing car almost
hit her if the driver hadn’t stepped on the brakes.

Write an essay with five to ten sentences about your significant experiences
during the time of Covid-19. Observe the properties of a well-written text in writing your
output. Write your output on your answer sheet.
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