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Quarter 2- Module 1
Explaining the visual-verbal relationships illustrated in
tables, graphs and informational maps in expository texts
 Explaining the Visual-Verbal Relationships Illustrated in
Tables, Graphs and Informational Maps in Expository Texts

My dear Grade 8 students, welcome to the 2nd Quarter of learning

experiences away from school. Try to remember some books that you have
been using while you were still in school. What do you think these books
ranging from Filipino, English, Math and other subjects have in common? If you
answered pictures, graphics, and other visuals, you are correct. We use these
textbooks to learn facts, concepts and information. Texts that present facts and
information to readers, are examples of expository texts. Expository texts
are designed to explain, inform and
present facts on specific topics.
Now, take a moment to think about the graphics that you have seen in these textbooks,
like illustrations, tables, graphs, and informational maps. They are used to help present
the topic at hand. If Picture books use images to help new readers understand the story,
authors of expository texts use graphics to help readers understand

Examples of Visual Presentations (Graphics)

1. Tables – A table is representational display of data or information in rows or

columns.

Example:

Table 1. Number of Grade 12 Students enrolled in Different Strands of San

Isidro National High School for the School Year 2020-2021

Strands MALE FEMALE TOTAL

HUMMS 12 20 32

STEM 15 22 37

COOKERY 10 35 45

SMAW 32 6 38

Total 152

The table above shows the number of Grade 12 students enrolled in San Isidro
National High School. It shows that there are 152 students enrolled in Grade 12
in that school for the school year 2020-2021. The strand with the highest
number of students enrolled is STEM, while HUMMS got the lowest number of

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enrollees. Females in this school less preferred SMAW as their choice of Grade
12 TechVoc Track while the males less preferred HUMMS. It shows that SMAW
appealed to boys than girls.

2. A chart, on the other hand, is an illustrative presentation of information.

The information is illustrated in symbols such as lines, bars or slices. It used
to explain the relationship between a large quantity of data and its parts.

(Source: https://images.goo.gl/ETgQqDAEUjqFBcf66))

The Chart shows a summary of confirmed COVID19 cases from January 21 –

February 20, 2019. It shows that Americans who have travel history in Korea
and the USA has the highest number of COVID19 cases. It also showed that even
those Filipinos who have no travel history outside of the country were also affected
by the virus.
3. Graphs – A graph is a visual display of appraisals over grids that provides an
easy way to view interpretation of all the values.
Business Continuity in the Philippines amid COVID19 ECQ Period

(Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/XmyA1UXhYztJCTwf9)

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 The graph shows how Philippine companies take steps to ensure employees’
wellbeing and business continuity amid COVID-19 ECQ period. Due to the threat
of the virus, majority of the Filipinos work from home. Although some
businesses are still going on, on a very minimal scale, there are those that really
suspend their operations.

4. Information mapping is a method of identifying, categorizing, and

interrelating information for learning and reference purpose.
(Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/fMqSkFo3wW5a3o38)

This information map shows the significant effects of COVID19 in the fields of
Orthopedics. It spells out the challenges of the virus’ threat to both the
patient and the medical personnel. Due to the threat of the virus, there is a
postponement of orthopedic conferences that would also lead to the delay of
orthopedics surgeries.

Activities:
Now that we understand what expository texts are and how
graphics are used in them, let’s practice interpreting some graphics here:

Activity 1. MODALITY ISSUES

Here is a Table of the Choices of Learning Modality of the Secondary Students of

Makawindang National High School.

No. of Radio/TV
Modular Blended Online Total
Students Based
Grade 7 114 77 31 24 246
Grade 8 160 106 44 29 339
Grade 9 149 106 32 43 330
Grade 10 99 88 59 29 275
Grade 57 66 25 19 167
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Grade 12 19 18 16 5 58
Total 598 461 207 149 1,41
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Questions?
1. What is the table about?
2. Which modality has the highest number of students?
3. Which modality has the lowest number of students?
4. Why do you think the students didn’t choose radio/tv based? modality?
5. In their choice of the modality, why do you think that Modular Learning
Modality garnered the highest number of students in this school?

Activity 2. MAPPING THE VIRUS

This is an information map showing COVID19 Pandemic in Western
Visayas as of August 2020.

Confirmed cases in Western Visayas by province (as of August 25)[note 1]

500–999 confirmed

100–499 confirmed

50–99 confirmed

10–49 confirmed

1–9 confirmed

(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID19_pandemic_in_Western_Visayas. Retrieved Nov 26,2020)

Write at least 5 sentences about the presentation in activity 2.

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Activity 3: EXPLAINING THE GRAPH

Below is a bar graph showing the age distribution of confirmed COVID-19 cases
in the Philippines as of April 2, 2020. Write a short expository text of 3
paragraphs based on the graph. Use the guide questions below in accomplishing
your expository text.

1. What is the graph about?

2. What is the implication of this graph to you as a student?
3. Based on the graph, what advice can you give to your family
members?

You will be graded accordingly using the rubric that follow:

Rubric for Expository Essay Points

I. Content: 1 2 3 4 5
The essay contains all factual information. 1 2 3 4 5
The essay explores only one main topic. 1 2 3 4 5
II. Conventions

The essay contains very few grammatical errors. 1 2 3 4 5

III. Organization

The essay has a beginning, middle, and end. 1 2 3 4 5

There is a main idea in each paragraph. 1 2 3 4 5
The essay organizes evidences in a logical order. 1 2 3 4 5
Total Points - 30

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 Number of COVID-19 Patients in the Philippines as
to
Age Group
609
567

379 375
326
242

103
8 17 7

(Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104061/philippines-coronavirus-covid-19- patients-by-age-

group/)

Remember
Reading is fun and entertaining if we understand
what we are reading. Graphs, tables and other visual
representations are the tools you can use to deeper understand
the thought of the story or passage you are reading. Enjoy
reading and have more fun.
Reflection:
Direction: Finish the sentence.

This learning activity sheet taught me how to

I have also learned that

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