SHS

Applied Subject

English for Academic and

Professional Purposes

Quarter 1
Module 4: Heart of the Text
English for Academic ang Professional Purposes-SHS (Applied Subject)
Quarter 1 – Module 4: Heart of the Text

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 SHS
Applied Subject

English for Academic and

Professional Purposes

Quarter 1
Module 4: Heart of the Text
 Day 1

Pretest

Directions: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. It is considered as the controlling idea of an essay.

A. Conclusion B. Title C. Thesis statement D. Supporting details

2. Which of the topics is/are narrowly defined?

A. Gambling C. Teenagers’ vices
B. Online gambling among teenagers D. Both B and C

3. Which of the following suggest/s a sound claim/s?

A. Life is better at age 20 since I can do whatever I want.
B. Walking has more benefits compared to riding public transportation.
C. My neighbors prefer to gamble at night since they find extreme happiness
most especially with the game of cards.
D. Both B and C

4. Which of the following has/have the correct comparison/s between good and weak
thesis statements?
A. A good thesis statement justifies the reason of writing while a weak thesis
statement has a vague personal opinion.
B. A good thesis statement supports itself with facts/ evidence/ examples while
a weak thesis statement has an unsupported declaration.
C. A good thesis statement presents material in a lively and interesting way
while a weak thesis statement has a simple assertion of information.
D. All of the above

5. Which sentence is too broad to be a good thesis statement?

A. Riding a jeepney is one of the favorable means of transportation since the
payment is affordable.
B. Riding public transportation is convenient.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
6. Which sentence is too wordy to be a good thesis statement?
A. Early marriage should be prohibited for couple who are not yet in their legal
age.
B. Early marriage should be prohibited most specially to couple whose ages
are 10, 9, 8, 7 and below.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

7. Which sentence is too general to be a good thesis statement?

A. Laughing is a very healthy habit.
B. Laughing often creates a positive impact towards health since it develops
positive mental state.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

8. Which of the following is not a thesis statement.

A. The benefits of using stairs compared to elevator
B. Using stairs is healthier than using elevator because of the positive
health benefits it offers.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

9. Which of the following express/es an obvious fact and thus, may not be used as a
thesis statement?
A. The use of small nets in fishing may endanger the species of fish.
B. Illegal use of dynamite in fishing damages the coral reef.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

{For numbers 10-12, please refer to the passage below.}

[1] Buying more than one item of the same use is disagreeable since it is irrelevant and
impractical. [2] More than one phone, pair of shoes or laptop are just some of the examples
of excessive buying among Filipinos. [3] The decision of these purchases considers peer-
pressure and always chasing for the trend.

10. Which sentence expresses the thesis statement of the passage?

A. Sentence 1 B. Sentence 2 C. Sentence 3 D. None of them
11. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Excessive buying C. Moral decay to Filipinos
B. Getting along with trend D. None of them

12. Which of the following best supports the claim expressed in the passage?
A. Irrelevant and impractical
B. More than one phone, pair of shoes or laptop
C. Peer-pressure and always chasing for the trend
D. None of the above

{For numbers 13-15, refer to the passage below.}

[1] Shoppee, Lazada, Zalora are just some of the giant names of online platforms in
buying any good or item a customer wants.[2] With the ongoing pandemic, most of
the consumers rely greatly on these platforms since there is always a danger in
visiting a store, physically. [3] However, online platforms still cannot replace the
satisfaction of entering physically a store to buy any item since customer can see,
hold and choose right sizes.

13. Which sentence expresses the thesis statement of the passage?

A. Sentence 1 B. Sentence 2 C. Sentence 3 D. None of them

14. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. Online platforms C. Buying in store, physically
B. Shoppee, Lazada, Zalora D. Both A and C

15. Which of the following best supports the claim expressed in the passage?
A. shopping any good or item a customer wants
B. customer can see, hold, and choose right sizes
C. danger in visiting physically a store
D. both A and C
 Heart of the
Text
What I Need to Know
After completing this module, you are expected to:

➢ define a thesis statement;

➢ classify thesis statements as strong and weak; and

➢ locate the thesis statement in the text given.

What’s In

Direction: Complete the phrases below based on the learning you gained from the
previous module.
 Day 2
What’s New

What is a thesis statement?

▪ A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay.

▪ It is often a point you want to argue or support in an essay.
▪ It explains to a reader the main idea of the essay, and the writer’s opinion o that
idea.
▪ It is often placed in the introductory paragraph of an essay.

Stating thesis statement is:

▪ not simply answered by yes or no
▪ it is not a topic nor a fact or an opinion
▪ it should tell what you plan to argue, how you plan to argue, and what support
for your claim

Stating a thesis statement in an academic text should comprise the

three important components which are the narrowed down topic or
very specific topic, has a claim which is debatable not just your own
opinion, feeling or only relevant to you and lastly should have at
least three main reasons. These reasons are your guide in
constructing your paragraph and the focus for each of the
paragraph.

What are the three components of a thesis statement?

1. A narrowly defined topic
Example:

Broad Too Vague Narrowly defined topic

Clothing Uniform School Uniform

 2. A claim
Example:
▪ I like school uniforms because they make me feel proud of my school. (not
debatable, is only relevant to you)
▪ School uniforms should be required. (is better claim because it is debatable and
socially relevant)

3. Reasons that support the claim (3 main reasons)

Example:
make school safer, promote school’s spirit, save parents’ money
▪ 1st reason- will be the sole focus of your first body paragraph where you will
use evidence and examples to support that reason
▪ 2nd reason- will be the sole focus of your second body paragraph
▪ 3rd reason- will be the focus of your third body paragraph

Thesis Statement: School uniforms should be required because they make school
safer, promote school’s spirit and save parents’ money.

CHECKLIST FOR THESIS STATEMENT DEVELOPMENT

A good thesis statement: A weak thesis statement is:

▪ Explain your subject clearly ▪ An incomplete thought or

▪ Clarifies your point of view
▪ Justifies your reason for writing
▪ Supports itself with facts or other
evidence or examples
▪ Presents material in a lively
interesting way
fragment
▪ A simple statement of fact
▪ A vague opinion
▪ An unsupported declaration
▪ A simple assertion of information
with no particularizing of spice

What are the things to avoid in writing a thesis statement?

Major Considerations:
1. The thesis statement should not be too broad.
Example:
Too broad: The world is a magnificent place to live.
Better: Good teachers make Mountain City Elementary a fantastic
school.

2. A thesis statement should not be too wordy.

Example:
Wordy: Some problems with Mountain City Elementary School is that it
 needs a larger playground, an air conditioned gym, an auditorium,
restrooms connected to each classroom, running water in the
classrooms, and number of other physical changes to the
building.
Better: Mountain City Elementary needs several changes to make it a
better school.

3. A thesis statement should not be too general.

Example:
Too general: Mountain City Elementary is a good school.
Better: Daily writing practice has led to improved writing skills for the
students at Mountain City Elementary.

4. The thesis statement should not be a title.

Example:
A title: Cost of Living
Better: The cost of living in Mountain City is lower than in most other cities
in the United States.
5. A thesis statement should not be a fact.
Example:
A fact: The average temperature for Mountain City in winter is 34 and in
summer is 75 degrees.
Better: The climate in Mountain City is ideas for outdoor sports.

What I can do
Direction: Recall words or phrases you can associate with the following:

•?
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Thesis statement •?
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Components of a thesis •?
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statement •?

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Characteristics of a good thesis •?
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statement •?

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Considerations in writing a •?
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thesis statement •?
 What I have Learned

Direction: Complete the text using the terms given below:

argue heart thesis statement guides

A _______________ serves as the ________ of an article since it

__________ the readers the essential points that the writer wants
to __________.

Day 3
What’s More

I. Directions: Write T if the item is a thesis statement or N if not. For the identified
theses statements, provide the supporting reasons or evidences while
for those that are not, revise them into theses statements. Write your
answers on the space provided.

1. The bicycle was introduced 2. There is no question that

in the 19th century & rapidly cell phones have changed
grew into a worldwide our lives in a very big way.
phenomenon.

__________________________ ______________________________
__________________________ ______________________________
__________________________ ______________________________

3. The iPad, with its relatively 4. The use of tablets in an

large high definition screen, online class is better than
has helped to revitalize the using android phones.
comic book industry.

________________________ ____________________________
________________________ ____________________________
________________________ ___________________________
II. Directions: Encircle the letter that expresses a strong/good thesis statement in
each item.

1. A. The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of
the same title by Suzanne Collins.
B. The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system
that is dominated by the wealthy.

2. A. Finding a job is never easy, but it can be especially hard when the economy
is still feeling the effects of a recession and employers are reluctant to hire
new workers.
B. College students looking for part-time work should begin their search by
taking advantage of job finding resources on campus.

3. A. For the past three decades, coconut oil has been unjustly criticized as an
artery-clogging saturated fat.
B. Cooking oil is plant, animal, or synthetic fat that is used in frying, baking, and
other types of cooking

III. Directions: Think of a narrowly defined topic based on: Students’ Preparedness
for the New Normal. Then, discuss it further by providing the
information asked below.

1. What is your topic?

_________________________________________________________________

2. What is your stance or claim?

_________________________________________________________________

3. What are your reasons, evidences, or support for your claim?

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

4. What concessions will you make to qualify your stance and acknowledge
opposition?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

5. State your thesis statement:

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
 Day 4

Post Test

Directions: Using a separate sheet of paper, write the CAPITAL LETTER of the
correct answer for each item. Label your paper as Post Test- Module 4 in
EAPP.

1. It presents the article’s point of argument.

A. Conclusion B. Title C. Thesis statement D. Supporting details

2. Which of the following is narrowly defined?

A. Salary C. Salary of Contractual Employees
B. Salary of Employees D. Both B and C

3. Which of the following expresses a sound claim?

A. Dota 2 has better graphics compared to Dota 1.
B. My brother prefers to eat outside our house than eating inside with us.
C. I am more engaged to playing Mobile Legends since it is more fun for me.
D. Both B and C

4. Which of the following shows the correct comparison between good and weak
theses statements?
A. A good thesis statement has incomplete thought or fragment while a weak
thesis statement explains a subject clearly.
B. A good thesis statement clarifies a point of view while a weak thesis
statement is a simple fact.
C. A good thesis statement has a vague opinion while a weak thesis
statement justifies the reason of writing.
D. None of the above

5. Which sentence is too broad to be a good thesis statement?

A. One reason to live in Batanes City is the access to many wonderful places.
B. Batanes City is a great place to live.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
6. Which sentence is too wordy to be a good thesis statement?
A. Abraham Lincoln is one of the best presidents the United States has ever
known.
B. Abraham Lincoln is an excellent speaker, the 16th President of the United
States, a liberator of slaves, and unites the North and South at the end of the
American Civil War.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

7. Which sentence is too general to be a good thesis statement?

A. Music makes people happy.
B. Music therapy is useful in relieving stress and other conditions.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

8. Which of the following is a title and thus, cannot be used as a thesis statement?
A. Good teaching has led to an increase in NAT scores in the Mountain Schools.
B. Increasing NAT scores at Mountain Schools
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

9. Which of the following expresses fact and thus, cannot be used as a thesis
statement?
A. The recycling of one aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for
three hours.
B. Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to protect our
environment.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

{For numbers 10-12, refer to the passage below.}

[1] Dryers being innovated for washing machines created a more convenient way of
doing a chore. [2] Across the countries, its use is expanding over the years. [3] Due
to its effects, using dryers in washing machine should be eliminated since it
contributes greatly to global warming.

10. Which of the sentences expresses the thesis statement of the passage?
A. Sentence 1 B. Sentence 2 C. Sentence 3 D. None of them
11. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Convenience in utilizing technology C. Global warming
B. Use of dryers in washing machine D. None of them

12. Which of the following best supports the claim expressed in the passage?
A. using dryers should be eliminated
B. its use is expanding over the years
C. it contributes greatly to global warming
D. created a more convenient way of doing chore

{For numbers 13-15, refer to the passage below.}

[1] Teaching Filipino students with Filipino subjects should be continued since it
creates awareness and preserve culture. [2] From years, there is an existing debate
in removing some subjects related to Filipino in tertiary level. [3] Others claimed
some of the subjects irrelevant however, majority disagreed with it.

13. Which of the following expresses the thesis statement of the passage?
A. Sentence 1 B. Sentence 2 C. Sentence 3 D. None of them

14. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. Debate in the senate C. Perseverance of Nationalism
B. Limited scholarship offering D. Removal of Filipino subjects

15. Which of the following best supports the claim expressed in the passage?
A. Creates awareness C. Preserve culture
B. Some subjects are irrelevant D. Both A and C
 Answer Key

Note: Answers from other activities may vary.

15. B.
14. C.
13. C.
12. A.
11. A.
10. A.
9. C.
8. A.
7. A.
6. B.
5. B.
4. D.
3. B.
2. B.
1. C.
Pretest

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