Compare-Contrast

Classify signal words from

the list presented based on Similarly
its category
Cause-Effect
Descriptive
And Consequently
consequently So For example
According to
to start with Sequence
Question-
Similarly To start with Answer
For example finally
so According to
Finally Problem Solution
to address
To address
 COMMON TEXT
STRUCTURE
Here starts the
lesson!
 According to Taylor (1992), students who are taught to identify
the structure of expository and narrative texts have been found
to have better comprehension than students who have not
received such instruction.

Here starts the

lesson!
Let’s analyse!
“Most mobile phones sold today have an On the other hand, Google makes the
operating system that is either designed Android operating system that can be found
by Apple or Google. Both these on many different mobile phones and
operating systems allow users to connect tablets like Samsung, Sony and LG. So,
to application stores and download which operating system do you prefer—
applications. However, one major Android or IOS?”
difference between these two operating
systems is that Apple makes the IOS
operating system powering their iPhones
and iPads. In other words, the IOS
operating system only appears on
products created by Apple.
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COMPARE AND
CONTRAST
This type of text structure examines the similarities
and differences between two or more people, events,
concepts, ideas, etc
Let’s analyse!
“Most mobile phones sold today have an On the other hand, Google makes the
operating system that is either designed Android operating system that can be found
by Apple or Google. Both these on many different mobile phones and
operating systems allow users to connect tablets like Samsung, Sony and LG. So,
to application stores and download which operating system do you prefer—
applications. However, one major Android or IOS?”
difference between these two operating
systems is that Apple makes the IOS
operating system powering their iPhones
and iPads. In other words, the IOS
operating system only appears on
products created by Apple.
 “In the Philippines, it is the brown race that constitutes the
majority and the white or mestizo is the minority. It
follows, therefore, that the mean and measure in judging
beauty is the Malay skin, hair, eyes, nose, lips, body, and
stance. As a result, film producers and directors
consciously build up stars whose dominant features
are Malay like Nora Aunor, Angel Locsin, John Lloyd Cruz
and Daniel Padilla”

Here starts the

lesson!
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CAUSE AND EFFECT
This structure presents the causal relationship
between a specific event, idea, or concept and
the events, ideas, or concept that follow. An
action and its results are explained.
 “In the Philippines, it is the brown race that constitutes the
majority and the white or mestizo is the minority. It
follows, therefore, that the mean and measure in judging
beauty is the Malay skin, hair, eyes, nose, lips, body, and
stance. As a result, film producers and directors
consciously build up stars whose dominant features
are Malay like Nora Aunor, Angel Locsin, John Lloyd Cruz
and Daniel Padilla”

Here starts the

lesson!
“Egg is good for our health. One of the
simplest recipe for egg is omelette. It sounds
like an expensive dish but actually it is very
affordable and easy to cook. To make an
omelette like a pro, precook the toppings such
as minced onions and garlics, shred cheese,
sliced tomatoes and other fresh herbs. Next,
crack the eggs into a bowl and add a splash of
water. The steam from the water makes the
omelette light and fluffy.
Then, whisk the egg-water mixture vigorously
with a fork until the whites and yolks are
completely blended. After that, heat the pan and
add enough oil or butter in it. Pour the egg
mixture into the hot pan and let the egg set along
the edges. After few seconds, sprinkle the
precooked toppings. Don’t forget then to
season with salt and pepper That’s it! You have
made the perfect omelette for breakfast”
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SEQUENCE
This text structure gives readers a chronological
order of events or a list of steps in a procedure.
“Egg is good for our health. One of the
simplest recipe for egg is omelette. It sounds
like an expensive dish but actually it is very
affordable and easy to cook. To make an
omelette like a pro, precook the toppings such
as minced onions and garlics, shred cheese,
sliced tomatoes and other fresh herbs. Next,
crack the eggs into a bowl and add a splash of
water. The steam from the water makes the
omelette light and fluffy.
Then, whisk the egg-water mixture vigorously
with a fork until the whites and yolks are
completely blended. After that, heat the pan and
add enough oil or butter in it. Pour the egg
mixture into the hot pan and let the egg set along
the edges. After few seconds, sprinkle the
precooked toppings. Don’t forget then to
season with salt and pepper That’s it! You have
made the perfect omelette for breakfast”
“Galileo was a thoughtful youth and
doubtless carried on a rich and varied
reverie. He had artistic ability and might
have turned out to be a musician or
painter. When he had dwelt among the
monks at Valambros, he had been tempted
to lead the life of a religious. As a boy, he
busied himself with toy machines and he
inherited a fondness for mathematics. All
these facts are of record.”
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DESCRIPTIVE
This type of text structure describes something
in order of space and how something looks. It
features a detailed description of something to
give the reader a mental picture. 
“Galileo was a thoughtful youth and
doubtless carried on a rich and varied
reverie. He had artistic ability and might
have turned out to be a musician or
painter. When he had dwelt among the
monks at Valambros, he had been tempted
to lead the life of a religious. As a boy, he
busied himself with toy machines and he
inherited a fondness for mathematics. All
these facts are of record.”
“Dr. Ramos doesn’t want the eagles
to vanish. These Philippine giant
birds are disappearing at an alarming
rate. Dr Ramos thinks that we should
demand the government to plan for
immediate action in the preservation
of this specie. He also thinks that we
should donate to Save the Eagles.
Our donations will help to support
and empower those who are fighting
the hardest to preserve the eagles.”

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PROBLEM-SOLUTION
This type of structure sets up a problem/s, explains
solution, and then discusses the effects of the
solution.
 
“Dr. Ramos doesn’t want the eagles
to vanish. These Philippine giant
birds are disappearing at an alarming
rate. Dr Ramos thinks that we should
demand the government to plan for
immediate action in the preservation
of this specie. He also thinks that we
should donate to Save the Eagles.
Our donations will help to support
and empower those who are fighting
the hardest to preserve the eagles.”

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Let’s analyse!
“Why do we have schools? Schools deal Third, schools provide a conducive
important role in the society and they environment for children to engage in
have three main functions. First, students productive activities during many days
learn skills that will help prepare them of the year while their adult caretakers
for society. Writing, reading, and may be working. These are the reasons
mathematics are essential in global why we have schools in our society”
market and workplace and individuals
likely learn these skills in schools.
Second, schools serve communities by
providing safe havens for students in
temporary living situations.
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QUESTION-ANSWER
This text structure starts by posing a question then
goes on to answer that question.
Let’s analyse!
“Why do we have schools? Schools deal Third, schools provide a conducive
important role in the society and they environment for children to engage in
have three main functions. First, students productive activities during many days
learn skills that will help prepare them of the year while their adult caretakers
for society. Writing, reading, and may be working. These are the reasons
mathematics are essential in global why we have schools in our society”
market and workplace and individuals
likely learn these skills in schools.
Second, schools serve communities by
providing safe havens for students in
temporary living situations.
“Working on a computer may be easier and
safer than working in a mine. However, it
doesn’t come without risks. Using a Exam
t
computer for a long time can lead
Undeniably, it can be conten
to poor eyesight, muscle loosening, back
pain and injuries to the hands and wrists. If hard to pull yourself away
you find yourself working or playing on a from your computer once you get
computer quite regularly, take a few steps into a zone, but your body will
to prevent these problems
and you’ll thank yourself later. To address thank you later if you do. Thus,
this, taking frequent breaks when you are make your health a priority and
computing for a long time is recommended. don’t worry so much about what is
Specifically, you have to get up, walk happening on that little screen.”
around, stretch your hands and wrists, and
straighten your back every once and a while.
“Believe it or not, as important as it is, Exam
t
many students do not know how to study conten
for a test. Well, studying for a test is easy.
The first that you must do is take out your
notes. Open your notes up to the section
that you are supposed to review. Read
what you wrote in your notebook. When
you are done, close your notebook and see
if you remember the ideas that you were
studying. Still don’t remember? Open your
notebook back up a try again”
Read the passages below and determine how each is mainly structured.
On a sheet of paper, answer the questions that follow and put the
information from each passage in an appropriate graphic organizer.
Feel free to make changes of the graphic organizer if necessary.

A. Earthquakes happen all over the world in areas called seismic zones. Seismic
zones occur where the plates of crust covering the Earth’s surface meet each
other. Inside the Earth, the mantle is always moving, which in turn moves the
plates. These plates push against each other, building up tension between them.
When the tension between plates becomes too great, they grind against each
other, causing the Earth’s surface to tremble and shake
B. I have noticed that a lot of people are confused about mobile data and Wi-fi.
Some people think that they’re the same thing. Both mobile data and Wi-fi allow
you to connect to the internet. However, there are some important differences
between them. Mobile data is provided by the mobile phone company. Whereas,
Wi-fi is comes through cable or phone lines. Mobile data gives you internet
access anywhere that your phone can get a signal. But, you can only get Wi-
fi access when you are near a router. Customers are usually given a nearly
unlimited amount of Wi-fi data, like an all-you-can-eat buffet. On the other hand,
mobile data is often sold in limited portions, like an expensive restaurant. It is
important to know which you are using so that you aren’t charged additional fees
for going over your mobile data plan limits
C. In the center of Luna’s Spoliarium painting are fallen gladiators being dragged
by Roman soldiers. At the left side, spectators ardently await their chance to strip
off the combatants of their metal helmets and other armory. In addition, emotions
are featured on the left and the right side presents a sober mod. It can be seen also
in the right side; an old man carries a torch perhaps searching for his son while a
woman weeps the death of her loved one

D.The first step of changing oil in a car is to gather supplies. After you havecollecte
d all of the tools and supplies, prepare your vehicle. Start the car and let it run for
one to two minutes to warm the oil and the engine. Then, find a flat surface to jack
the vehicle from the center under the engine. Next, locate the oil filter and oil drain
plug. Put on work gloves to protect your hands and position an oil drain pan under
the engine then remove the plug the rest of the way.
E. What is an ice cream headache? It is when a painful sensation resonates in your
head after eating something cold (usually ice cream) on a hot day. This pain is
produced by the dilation of a nerve in the roof of your mouth. The nerve center is
overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your brain. It is an ice cream headache
when you feel those sensations which have turned many smiles to frowns.

F. Some students have poor attendance. The school has tried many ways of
addressing this such as teachers have sent letters and/or have talked to parents
immediately, school has scheduled parent/ teacher/ guidance counsellor/ school
prefect of discipline conferences with students who are habitually absent.
Hopefully, this will help more students get to school every day.
ASSIGNMENT:
Choose one topic and write a three-
paragraph essay (Introduction-Body-
Conclusion) applying one text
structure. D. How to know you have met your other
  self?
A. Animal rights and how they are
violated in modern society
E. Online dating vs. real-life encounters
B. Freedom of speech can be abused
C. Does social media violate our
privacy?