Visual-Verbal Relationships preferred modular, online, blended

learning, television instruction, and

Expository texts are designed to explain, inform, and present facts of
radio instruction
specific topics. These texts can be accompanied by visual cues to
provide or
further highlight information.
Examples of these visual elements include graphs, tables, maps, B. Line graphs show how numbers have changed over time.

illustrations, and the like. Their primary function is to improve It usually has continuous data along a vertical (Y-axis)
comprehension of
and horizontal (X-axis) dimensions.
a reading material. However, understanding graphic elements like
The Y-axis usually shows the value of
those cited
whatever variable being measured; the
above is an important aspect of comprehending texts that some tend to
skip. X-axis commonly presents when it was
The concept of visual-verbal symbiosis is rooted in the idea that measured, either chronologically or
"visuals"
based on other independent variables.
support "verbals," and vice versa. Dwyer (1988) found a symbiotic
relationship
C. A pictograph/pictogram is a special
between verbal and visual literacies when the two are combined to
facilitate type of bar graph. It uses pictures to
student achievement. represent a particular number of items
I. Graphs instead of using an axis with numbers.
- Diagrams showing the relation between variable quantities,
each measured along a pair of axes at right angles
D. A pie graph (pie chart) shows
how a whole is divided into different
A. Bar graphs show numbers that are
parts, for example, showing how a
independent of each other, for
budget had been spent on different
example, number of students who
items in a particular year.
II. Tables
A table, also known as matrix,
refers to an orderly arranged
quantitative data in columns
and rows.
III. Maps
A map refers to collection of data
showing the spatial arrangement or
distribution of something over an area.
IV. Captioned Graphics
Captioned graphics provide a
title, short explanation, or
description accompanying an
illustration or a photograph.
V. Flowcharts
A flowchart shows the sequence of
movements or actions of people or
things involved in a complex
system or activity.
Opinion-Marking Signals
Distinguishing fact and opinion is a significant skill in order to become
critical and analytical in dealing with information and avoid being
wrongfully
influenced and manipulated. Knowing when and how to distinguish
one from the
other gives you a head start to becoming a good speaker or writer.
Opinion-marking signals play important roles in signifying that
statements
are opinion-based. Expressions like I believe, in my opinion, and as I
see it are
examples of opinion-markers.
Aside from improving reading and listening comprehension, learning
opinion-markers also improves the way you express your own
thoughts. It is a
relevant conversational skill that you should learn as a second
language learner.

Viewing Genres
One of the basic known types of
viewing materials is a video. Videos are
moving visual images, which may be
spontaneous or craftily planned, are
recorded, reproduced, or broadcasted.
In Grade 7, you have learned about
the different genres of viewing. A genre is a
type of art, literature, or music
characterized by a specific form, content,
and style.
Viewing genres, therefore, are the
classifications of materials that can be
electronically viewed according to form,
content, and style of delivery. The skill you
have gained in Grade 7 will be useful in
developing your viewing comprehension.
Presented below are some of the known
classifications of viewing genres.
Point of View (POV)
This is the perspective of a narrative. Who is telling the story or
delivering the message? It could be any of the following:
A. First person point of view is used when the main character is
telling the story. It uses the "I" narrator.
B. Second person point of view is generally used in instructional
writing. It uses the "you" perspective.
C. Third person point of view is used when your narrator is not a
character in the story. This category uses the "he/she/it" narrator. It
is the most commonly used POV .
Length
The duration of a viewing material usually varies depending on its
purpose and form. A movie clip, which usually runs in an average of
almost two minutes, is relatively shorter than a full episode of an
instructional video in YouTube which could run up to an hour.
Language
Whether the language used is conversational, formal, informal, or
animated, it has a relevant impact as to how viewers will process
information being presented in a viewing material.
Mood
This is the element that evokes certain feelings or vibes through
sounds, music, color, and even voice. It is referred to as the
atmosphere as it creates an emotional setting surrounding the
audience.
 PATHOS
It is an appeal to the emotions
of the audience

COMPARING AND CONTRASTING LOGOS

It is an appeal to logic
OPINIONS and reason.
In writing and speaking, formulating opinions could be challenging.
Evaluating the validity and credibility of evidences in an
argumentation alone When you evaluate an appeal to logos, you consider an argument
asks for a lot of skills. However, as mentioned at the beginning of this based on
lesson, facts, evidence, and reason. Using logos means appealing to the
learning how other writers and speakers construct their arguments can readers’ sense of
help you what is logical.
in developing your own style to convince your audience that you have
sound When you evaluate an appeal to ethos, you examine how successfully
ideas. the
Learning how to compare and contrast others’ ideas can help you to be writer or speaker appeals to the audience’s sense of ethical behavior.
critical and reflective on the kind of information you will feed The writer
yourself. However, or speaker presents himself or herself to the audience as credible,
primarily, you should learn to evaluate someone’s claims first. trustworthy,
One way to evaluate others’ opinions is by identifying the persuasive honest, and ethical.
strategies used by the writer or speaker. Knowing these strategies not
only helps Some of the questions you can ask yourself as you evaluate an author’s
you formulate strong claims, but also helps you identify the weak ones. ethos may include the following:
Persuasive Techniques  Has the writer or speaker cited his/her sources or in some way made
Ethos, pathos, and logos are three elements of persuasion identified by it
Aristotle, a famous philosopher. By appealing to these three elements, possible for the audience to access further information on the issue?
a speaker  Does he/she demonstrate familiarity with different opinions and
or writer will increase his or her chances of persuading an audience. perspectives?
 Does he/she provide complete and accurate information on the
ETHOS issue?
It is an appeal to the writer's credibility, Lastly, pathos is making an appeal to emotions. Making people feel
ethics, morals, and character. that
they have a connection with the topic at hand evokes certain emotions,
beliefs, and values
 should read the text — funny, serious, angry, friendly, etc.

In both cases, the audience perceives the message as negative or

positive
depending on the tone and word choice.

Tone

Tone refers to the emotion or attitude that that the writer embeds in
writing. It gives more context beyond the words used. So, how does it
work? You
see the words on the page, interpret their meaning, and add a layer of
emotional
context. These create the concept of a message as to being positive or
negative.

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE

MESSAGES
Writers have their own unique style in expressing their messages.
Their
choice of words mainly creates the atmosphere, mood, and emotions
depending on
the occasion.

For instance, for fictional texts, authors carefully weave words in order
to
give shape to the story and provide the voice for characters. It is what
creates the
personality of the selection.

For non-fictional texts, on the other hand, a writer chooses words that
would express his/her attitude toward a subject. It tells the reader how
they