Reading and Writing

QUARTER 3
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
No. 2

PROPERTIES OF A WELL –WRITTEN TEXT

Subject Area and Grade Level: READING AND WRITING

Activity Sheet No. 2

First Edition, 2021

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READING AND WRITING

Activity Sheet

Writer: Abegail A. Castillo

Evaluator:_____________________________

Illustrator: _________________________

Layout Artists: _______________________________

Reviewer: _____________________________________

Editor: ______________________________________

Carmela R. Tamayo EdD., CESO V – Schools Division Superintendent

Moises D. Labian Jr. PhD., CESO VI – Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

Antonio F. Caveiro PhD. - Chief Education Supervisor, CID

Gina L. Palines PhD. – EPS – Science/ Senior High Coor.

Josefina F. Dacallos EdD. – PSDS/LRMS Manager Designate

Anita A. Aguilar - District Head

Rodolfo J. Nabual - School Head

READING AND WRITING

 Learning Area

Name of Learner: _______________________ Grade Level: __________

Section: __________________________________ Date: ________________
School: ____________________________________

PROPERTIES OF A WELL – WRITTEN TEXT

Title

I. Introduction:

Writers write for a purpose either to narrate, describe, define, classify, compare,
contrast, persuade or show cause and effect or problem-solution relationships. The
selection of patterns of development in writing is dependable on the writer’s purpose.

II. MELC (with code)

After going through this module, you are expected to be able to:
 Evaluate a written text based on its properties (organization, coherence and
cohesion, language use and mechanics)

III. Strategy:

A. Explore:

Activity 1. Memory Recall

Directions: Provide the graphic organizer below with your ideas about
written text. Copy the graphic organizer in a separate sheet of paper and
write your answers.
B. Learn:

Properties of a Well-Written Text

In academic terms, a text is defined as written material or piece of writing

such as an article, essay, book, magazine, or newspaper. For a paragraph or any
composition to be effective, it must always consider the properties of a well-
written text which includes organization, cohesion and coherence, language use,
and mechanics.

Organization

This is also known as an arrangement that refers to the structural framework for
writing. A text is considered organized when ideas are accurately and logically
arranged with a focus on the arrangements of ideas, incidents, evidence, or details
in a definite order in a paragraph, essay, or speech. The logical progression and
completeness of ideas in a text is an organization. This property makes a text
readable and its message clear. Organization can be achieved through the
following techniques: text structure, signal words, and physical format.

Coherence and Cohesion

When ideas are organized well, a text can achieve coherence and cohesion.
Coherence refers to the overall sense of unity in a text. On the other hand,
cohesion is the connection of ideas both at the sentence level and at the
paragraph level. Both should be present to make your text easier for your
readers to follow and understand.

To achieve coherence and cohesion, one technique is to use signal devices which
that hint readers on how the points in your paragraph are a progression. This
can be shown in the paragraphs using transitions, repetitions, synonyms,
pronouns, and parallel structures.

1. Transitions refer to words that connect one idea to another, making the
writer’s ideas flow smoothly.
2. Repetitions include a word, a phrase, or a full sentence repeated to highlight
its importance in the entire text. The repetition of the main ideas keeps continuity
and helps the readers remain focused and headed in the right direction.

Examples:
1. The president said, “Work, work, and work,” are the keys to success.
2. If you think you can make it, you can make it.
3. Most students are intimated by the works of William Shakespeare. They believe
Shakepeare‟s sonnets and plays are far too complicated to read and understand.

3. Synonyms are words similar in meaning to important words or phrases. This

technique is used if direct repetition is too obvious.

Example:
Teenagers face an enormous amount of peer pressure from friends. Hence, many
young adults are showing signs of great stress or depression at an early age.

4. Pronouns are used to connect sentences by referring to preceding nouns and

pronouns. They can also help create paragraphs readable by removing wordiness
and unnecessary repetition.

Examples:
1. Rodrigo R. Duterte is the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines.
Moreover, he also served as Davao City’s Mayor for a long period of time.
He is also known by many as a strong leader.
 2. Mrs. Gomez approved to have a meeting with the workers’ union before she
signed the contract. She was willing to hear their concerns about the newly
proposed amendments in the company.

5. Parallel Structures include the use of matching words, phrases, clauses, or

sentence structures to express similar ideas. It allows the reader to understand
the connections between ideas and to flow smoothly from one idea, sentence, or
paragraph to the next.

Example:
In the conference hall, the students attended a lecture where the speaker
demonstrated how to properly wear a PPE. They also attended a lecture where
their school nurse explained how to keep one’s health protected from COVID-19.

Language Use

It refers to the appropriateness of word/vocabulary usage. Proper language use

enables you, the writer, to capture the message that you want to give to your
readers. Language use is one of the strongest indicators of a well-written text
because it leads writers to effectively communicate ideas without confusing the
reader.

Six characteristics of effective language:

1. concrete and specific, not vague and abstract

2. concise, not verbose
3. familiar, not obscure
4. precise, not ambiguous
5. constructive, not destructive
6. appropriately formal

Concrete and Specific Language

Concrete language involves tangible qualities/characteristics and things we
know through our senses.

Concise Language
It involves using the most appropriate terms to get one’s point across. Concise
language means using a minimal amount of effective terms to convey one’s
argument.

Familiar Language
It refers to words/ terms that the reader easily recognizes and understands
because they use them regularly. The message has a greater effect when using
vocabulary that is familiar to the reader.

Precise Language
Through the use of precise language, vocabulary of specific nouns, and vivid
verbs, you can construct clear mental images and avoid wordiness. Moreover, the
use of concise language, using the fewest possible words without sacrificing
meaning, makes your writing more understandable.
 Constructive Language
The use of constructive language expresses a potentially negative in a positive
way, while destructive language leads the reader to blame and criticism, causing
defensiveness.

Formality of Language
The formality of the language used should conform to the formality of the
situation and the relationship between the writer and the reader.

Mechanics

These are conventions that have to be considered in writing. Spelling,

punctuation, and capitalization are some of the examples. To prevent confusion,
it is necessary to know and follow these conventions in writing.

1. Spelling
When you write, always make sure that you are consistently using one standard
regarding the spelling of your words. Remember that there are slight differences
in American English spelling and British English spelling.

2. Punctuation
It is the act of using a system of symbols used to provide structure to and organize
a text, such as a comma, period, quotation marks, question marks, etc. The use
of punctuation directs the reader to interpret the text.

3. Capitalization
Capitalization, like punctuation, helps express details. Any sentence’s first
word is capitalized, signaling that a new sentence has started. To signify
uniqueness, proper nouns are capitalized. However, using capitalization
merely to make a word appear or sound significant is not right.

C. Engage: Let Us Practice

Activity 2. Into the text

 Directions: Read carefully the paragraph below and examine its content
applying the properties of a well-written text. Write your text evaluation in the
table below.

Let Us Assess
Directions: Read the following questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which part of a paragraph introduces the readers to the purpose of the text?
a. middle c. beginning
b. conclusion d. topic sentence

2. Which of the following is not a technique in text organization?

a. arrangement c. signal words
b. text structure d. physical format

3. Which of the cohesion and coherence techniques refers to words that connect readers
to the original word that they replace.
a. transition c. pronoun
b. repetition d. parallel structure

4.Which of the following best describes a well-written text?

a. It refers to the writer’s knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar.
b. It constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas.
c. It is built around effective paragraphing, coherence and established conventions.
d. It involves the properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of
organization and deeper textual aspects.
5. What type of transition word is used in the sentence below?
Ben refused to submit his credentials. As a result, he was sanctioned by the school.
a. contrast c. causation
b. example d. comparison
6. Which of the sentences below uses correct punctuation?
a. She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
b. She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
c. She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.
d. She said she loved the book: so, I gave it to her.

7. Which of the statements below uses a formal language?

a. He’s gonna be angry.
b. We hafta leave now.
c. Hey buddy! Wanna go to the dance?
d. We cordially invite you to attend the wedding ceremony

8. What punctuation mark is lacking in the statement below?

The weak tottery patient fell in his hospital room.
a. comma c. apostrophe
b. semicolon d. quotation marks

9. Which one of the following sentences observes correct capitalization?

a. The notice was already forwarded to lisa.
b. His limousine was sold at a cheaper price.
c. The Judges’ decision was final and irrevocable.
d. The Malaysian student made an outstanding performance.

10. Which property of well-written text is applied in the text below?

During the early twentieth century, in addition to industrialization, urban growth, and
technological development, Australian society was experiencing a transformation of the
domestic ideal.
a. organization c. writing mechanics
b. paragraphing d. coherence and cohesion

11. Which coherence and cohesion technique is applied in the statement below?
If you think you can do it, you can do it.
a. transition c. use of pronoun
b. repetition d. parallel structure

12. What transitional word is appropriate to connect the statements below?

The characters in Movie A face a moral dilemma. ______, the characters in Movie B
face a similar problem.
a. for instance c. in spite of
b.nevertheless d. in the same way

13. Which coherence and cohesion technique is applied in the statement below?
President Rodrigo Duterte was the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines.
He is also the former Mayor of Davao City for a long time.
a. transition c. use of pronoun
b. repetition d. parallel structure

14. Which of the sentences below uses correct punctuation?

a. You asked forgiveness, he granted it to you.
b. You asked forgiveness; he granted it to you.
c . You asked: forgiveness. He granted it to you.
d. You asked forgiveness he granted it to you.

15. Which property of well-written text is best employed in the text below?
 a. organization c. writing mechanics
b. paragraphing d. coherence and cohesion

PERFORMANCE TASK: INKED EXPRESSION

Now that you have already mastered the key elements that contribute to a well-
written text, you are now ready to do the activity below.

Directions: Write a three-paragraph essay about “Students’ Challenges in the New

Normal Classroom”. Be guided by the rubric below in doing the task.

Let Us Reflect
The skills that you have learned from this module would really help you to
become an effective and efficient writer. Through constant correct practice
applying what you have learned; surely your writing skills would even get
better.
IV. References:

V. Key to Correct Answers: