Professional Documents
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Management Team:
Before going on, check how much you know about this topic. Do the
introductory activity on the next page
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Jumpstart
Understanding Calories
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Directions: Read each item and identify the answer. Use a separate sheet.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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Discover
Introduction
The first part of the text usually contains the following information:
introduction of the topic, context of the topic, background information, aim
of the text, manner of development, thesis statement or research question,
suggestions on what the findings are, and importance of the topic. The
statements in the introduction are developed further in the body of the text
and summed up in the conclusion.
Body
The second part of the text is the body. This is the main section of an
academic text and is also the longest. Depending on the length of the text,
the body might be divided into subsections. It is the most substantial part of
the text because this is where the arguments are presented that support the
thesis statement or answer the question posted in the introduction. In
research, this is where the findings, are presented, discussed and analyzed.
Conclusion
In the third part, the conclusion, the thesis statement or the problem
is revisited. It may include the evaluation and explanation whether the aim
was reached or the problem presented in the introduction solved or not.
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Figure 1. Structure of an Academic Text
Organizational Patterns
The transition words or the signal words that the writer employs in
the academic text can help the reader identify what type of organizational
pattern is being utilized. This leads the reader to grasp all the facts
presented to decipher what the written text has to say. There are five
patterns commonly used in academic texts.
The tabular presentation below explains the types of organizational
patterns, their purposes and the transition words used.
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characterized by, occurs
when, are those that,
entails, corresponds to,
is literally
Therefore, thus, as a
result, hence
Comparison and Discuss similarities Both, also, similarly,
Contrast and/or differences likewise, like, too, as
among ideas, theories, well as, resembles,
concepts, objects, or correspondingly, in the
persons same way, to compare,
in comparison, share,
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Explore
Directions: Read the passage and take note of the transitional devices used.
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Assessment 1.
Directions: Read the questions and choose the correct answer. Use a
separate
sheet.
3. Which is a
proposed solution
to the problem
posted?
A. Eating a
balanced diet
B. Going to the
doctor
regularly
C. Decreasing
fare on public
transportation
D. Increasing
taxes on cars
and
convenience
stores
4. What type of
organizational
structure is
dominant in the
text?
A. Comparison
and contrast
B. Problem/
Solution
C. Description 8
D. Sequence
Enrichment Activity 2. Which is Which
Directions: Read the passage and take note of the similarities and
differences
in this comparison and contrast text.
Alligators and crocodiles are both relics of the dinosaur age, facing an
uncertain future as huma ns encroach on their territory. The alligator family
includes the caiman, and the crocodile family include the gavial; they are
found in many parts of the world. Alligators and crocodiles are strong, agile
creatures that have striking similarities, yet have differences.
Alligators and crocodiles have many similarities. They are both
carnivores found near water. Most species are about the same size except for
the saltwater Crocodile, which can be two-thousand pounds in weight.
Both of them are cold-blooded and must regulate their body
temperatures, either by being in water or basking in the s un . All have
tongues attached to the bottom of the mouth, preventing the tongue from
moving. One striking similarity is the lack of sex chromosomes; the young’s
sex is determined by the temperature at which the eggs are incubated;
males re incubated at a slightly higher temperature than the females
(MacMillan 5). With all these similarities, it can be concluded that they
share a common ancestry.
Despite all the similarities, there are differences in the two animals.
Alligators have a wide, rounded snout, and crocodiles have a longer, pointed
snout. The fourth tooth in the lower jaw of the crocodile is visible when
the mouth is closed, unlike the alligator, whose upper jaw hides the
tooth.
Crocodiles have functioning salt water glands on their tongues, whereas
alligators prefer fresh water. Crocodiles tend to be grayish in color, and
alligators tend to be greener. Additionally, alligators mature in four to seven
years, and crocodiles mature in eleven years. Although similar in
appearance, these are two distinct species.
For alligators and crocodiles, the differences in appearance are
all in
the fine details of shape, size and color. They share a common ancestor,
but evolution has given each species its unique characteristics and behavior
role.
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Assessment 2.
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Enrichment Activity 3. Making Connections
Directions: Read the passage and trace the history of Wrigley’s chewing
gum.
Wrigley’s Chewing G u m
(3)Wrigley started out with two brands of gum, Vassar and Lotta gums,
and soon introduced J u i c y Fruit and Spearmint. The latter two brands grew
in popularity, while the first two were phased out. J u i c y Fruit and Spearmint
are two of Wrigley’s main brand to this day.
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Assessment 3:
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Deepen
Using the concepts learned from the activities, try to write your own
academic text. Choose a topic below and develop your text using the
different organizational structures.
Materials:
Instructions:
1. Choose a topic.
Possible Topics:
a. Greatest Invention
c. Extinction of species
e. Language
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Rubrics for Scoring the Output
Category 4 3 2 1
Introduction inviting; states states the states the No clear
(Organization) the main topic main topic main topic introduction of
and position; and position; and position; the main
previews the previews the does not topic, position
structure of structure of adequately or structure of
the paper the paper; not preview the the paper
particularly structure of
inviting the paper; not
particularly
inviting
Focus on one clear, well- Main idea is Main idea is Main idea is
topic focused topic; clear but somewhat not clear.
(Content) main idea supporting clear but there There is a
stands out and information is is a need for seemingly
is supported by general more random
detailed supporting collection of
information information information
Support for Relevant, Supporting Supporting Supporting
topic telling, quality details and details and details and
(Content) details give the information information information
reader are relevant are relevant are typically
important but one key but several unclear or not
information issue or key issues or related to the
that goes portion of the portions of the topic.
beyond the text is text are
obvious or unsupported unsupported
predictable
Grammar and Writer makes Writer makes Writer makes Writer makes
Spelling no errors in 1-2 errors in 3-4 errors in more than 4
(Conventions) grammar or grammar or grammar or errors in
spelling that spelling that spelling that grammar or
distract the distract the distract the spelling that
reader from the reader reader distract
content from the from the the reader
from the
content. content. content.
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Gauge
Directions: Read each item carefully then choose the letter of the correct
answer. Use a separate sheet for your answers.
4. Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike
and different?
A. Ca use and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem/Solution
D. Sequence
6. “Similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead” are signal
words used in which academic text structure?
A. Ca use and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem/Solution
D. Sequence
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7. Which type of text structure is used in the passage below?
“Children need to be active to be healthy. Unfortunately, many
active youngsters get injured. Do you know what to do for
injuries? The word R I C E can help you to remember what to
do.”
A. Ca us e and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem/Solution
D. Sequence
10. Given the title, “Filipino Courtship Then and Now,” which type of text
structure could be used?
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Definition
C. Problem/Solution
D. Sequence
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References
Printed Materials:
Laurel, M a . Milagros C . , et.al. English for Academic and Professional
Purposes Reader. Pasig City: Philippines.
Websites:
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