Reading and

Writing Skills
KATRIN B. LUTAO
SHS Teacher

June 13, 2022

 Be able to identify the error
ACTIVI in text/word in the pictures
TY that will be shown. You may
answer by raising your hand.
1. What was your impression seeing those pictures with
word errors?

2. How do you think these errors affect the way people

understand the message in the pictures?
Organization
PROPERTIES
Coherence OF
and
Cohesion
WELL-
Language WRITTEN
Use TEXT:
Mechanics
MECHANICS
PROPERTIE
S OF OBJECTIVES:
WELL- At the end of this lesson,
students will be able to:
WRITTEN 1. Revise sentences observing
the rules in mechanics.
TEXT: 2. Evaluate a written text
MECHANIC based on this property.

S
MECHA It is a set of conventions
on how to spell, punctuate,
NICS abbreviate and capitalize.

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SPELLING
When you write, always make sure that
you are consistently using one standard
with regard to the spelling of your
words. Remember that there are slight
differences in American English
spelling and British English spelling.
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Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics
ABBREVIATION
An abbreviation, simply put, is a shortened
form of a word. In writing, abbreviations are
useful when you need to squeeze a lot of
writing into a small space.

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

 Do’s Example
Mention the full name of an Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet in
ABBREVIATION
institution or organization with the
abbreviation in parenthesis, in first
2006 after the general assembly of the
International Astronomical Union
mention. Thereafter, use the (IAU), as it only met two out of the
abbreviation. association’s three requirements to
qualify as a planet (Library of
Congress). The controversy prompted
the IAU to meet up and delineate what
a ‘planet’ is.

Titles such as Mrs., Mr., Sr,, and Jr. Maria Garcia, M.F.A
and those indicating profession and Dr. Jonar Salk
academic degrees (Dr., Ph.D., M.A,
B.S) are almost always abbreviated. Mr. Juan dela Cruz
Titles of government and military
officials and member or clergy are
frequently abbreviated when used
before a full name.

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

 Do’s Example

e.g.: exempli gratia It means “for We expect volunteers from many

example.” Use e.g. when you want to surrounding cities, (e.g., Springfield,
ABBREVIATION
provide specific examples of a Oakdale, Hogsmeade.)
generalization.
i.e.: id est It means “that is.” Use i.e. After a reasonable amount of time has
when you want to provide more passed—i.e. two business days—please
specific information about something report the missing shipment to our
you mentioned. customer service department.
etc.: et cetera It means “and so forth.” You should see the doctor when you
Use it when you’re providing a partial have flu-like symptoms (fever, chills,
list of details. etc.)
a.m. (ante meridiem) = before noon The mall opens at 10 a.m. and closes at
p.m. (post meridiem) = after noon 8 p.m.
Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Jun., I was born on Nov. 6, 1980.
Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov., Dec.
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat,. The class will run Mon.-Fri. next week.
Sun.

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

PUNCTUATION
Be careful when using punctuation, especially in
formal text. Punctuation marks guide the reader
how they should read a certain text.
Avoid exclamation marks (!) unless they are part
of a direct quotation or you are expressing
excitement.

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics
Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics
Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics
Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics
   Example

Pronoun I Today I will read my

CAPITALIZATION module.
Beginning of every She took her dog to the vet.
sentence; first word inside (She really love her dog).
a column that stand by
itself

Beginning of direct Direct quotation:

quotation but not the She said, “You need to
indirect quotation. work.”
Indirect quotation:
She said that you need to
work.
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   Example
CAPITALIZATION
Proper Nouns Name of person, place, thing
or idea (e.g Australia, Juan,
Christianity).

Person’s title and book Alice in the Wonderland,

title Mr. Caroll, Dr. Santos
Events, Date, Days Whenever December comes,
I am so excited because it is
a sign that Christmas was
about to come.

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   Example
Capitalize North, South, East, and We are planning a vacation
CAPITALIZATION
West when contained in the name
of a place (state, country, etc.) but in South Africa.
not when used for giving directions. I'm going to visit my friends
in eastern Oregon.
Names of gods are capitalized, The pastor prayed that God
including Allah, Vishnu, and God.
The word god is generally not
should deliver us from our
capitalized if it is used to refer to sins.
the generic idea of a deity, nor is it
capitalized when it refers to
multiple gods.
Remember that content Rainy Days and Mondays
words include nouns, pronouns,
principal verbs, adjectives, and
How to Win Friends and
adverbs. Influence your Neighbors

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 SPOT THE ERROR
Read each item carefully.
Select the correct or best
answer from the given choice.

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 SPOT THE ERROR
_____1. Which is true about language use?
        a.) It is a must that every writer in the world should use
American English.
        b.) Use formal language in all types of readers to make sure
that your written output applies to all.
       c.) Proper language use helps the writers to effectively send
their message to their readers without using awkward words or 
       d.) All of the above

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

 SPOT THE ERROR
_____1. Which is true about language use?
        a.) It is a must that every writer in the world should use
American English.
        b.) Use formal language in all types of readers to make sure
that your written output applies to all.
       c.) Proper language use helps the writers to effectively send
their message to their readers.
       d.) All of the above

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

 SPOT THE ERROR
_______2. Which is not true about mechanics?
a.) In the informal text, there is no need for proper mechanics.
b.) A written text mechanics concerns with the proper
spelling, abbreviations, capitalizations, and punctuations.
c.) Proper mechanics guides the readers on how to read the
writer’s composition.
d.) All of the above.

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

 SPOT THE ERROR
_______2. Which is not true about mechanics?
a.) In the informal text, there is no need for proper
mechanics.
b.) A written text mechanics concerns with the proper spelling,
abbreviations, capitalizations, and punctuations.
c.) Proper mechanics guides the readers on how to read the
writer’s composition.
d.) All of the above.
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 SPOT THE ERROR
_______3. Which of the following sentence has an error in
the proper use of punctuation?
a.) Help!
b.) Look out!
c.) You, and I
d.) Dr. Lee

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

 SPOT THE ERROR
_______3. Which of the following sentence has an error in
the proper use of punctuation?
a.) Help!
b.) Look out!
c.) You, and I
d.) Dr. Lee

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

 SPOT THE ERROR
_______4. Which sentence do not have a language bias?
a.) Everyone should be responsible for his health.
b.) Nowadays, it is very important to have faith in Jesus
Christ.
c.) The government officials are doing all they could
help every Filipino in times of pandemic.
d.) None of the above.
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 SPOT THE ERROR
_______4. Which sentence DO NOT have a language bias?
a.) Everyone should be responsible for his health.
b.) Nowadays, it is very important to have faith in Jesus
Christ.
c.) The government officials are doing all they could
help every Filipino in times of pandemic.
d.) None of the above.

Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics

 SPOT THE ERROR
______5. Which sentence does not violate the
rule in spelling?
a.) I resive the letter that you’ve sent.
b.) The colour of the shirt that I bought was red.
c.) I read the résumé that you sent me.
d.) Did you review the speling roles?  
Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics
 SPOT THE ERROR
______5. Which sentence does not violate the
rule in spelling?
a.) I resive the letter that you’ve sent.
b.) The colour of the shirt that I bought was red.
c.) I read the resumé that you sent me.
d.) Did you review the speling roles?  
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3…2…1..
Post your responses to the prompts below on the Padlet Reflection board.

3 things that I learned

_______________________________________________

2 activities that I enjoyed doing

_______________________________________________

1 topic/area that I would like to improve on

_______________________________________________
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NEWS NAZI

READ THE NEWS THAT

FOLLOWS. BE ABLE TO
UNDERLINE THE ERRORS IN
MECHANICS. THEN, REVISE
THE NEWS ACCORDINGLY.

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Properties of Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics
 Reading and Writing Skills Quarter 3, Module 3: Properties
of a Well-Written Text: Language Use and Mechanics.
DepEd Region V. (Pages 5-34)

REFERE Abbreviation Rules. Accessed

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/abbreviations/

NCES Punctuation: Everything You Need to Know. Accessed

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/punctuation/

Capitalization. Accessed
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/capitalization-rules/

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