ENGLISH 4

Quarter 4-Module 6:
Distinguish among types of
journalistic writing (opinion
article and feature article)
 Learning Objectives:
1.Identify the different
types of journalistic
writing.
2.Distinguish the
different types of
journalistic writing
(opinion article and
feature article).
 Pre-Test
A.Identify the following
sentences if they refer to
Feature article or Opinion
article.
1. It presents a stand or
sentiments of the
publisher or editors.
2. It focuses on human
interest.
3. It is a longer piece of writing.
4. It aims to persuade the
readers.
5. It may focus on person’s life
in a deeper view.
B. Read the following
examples of journalistic
writing then tell whether it is
an opinion or feature article.
1.Paranoid government
officials sank to a new low
this week when they
attempted to harass,
intimidate, and “red-tag”
ordinary citizens behind the
community pantries that
have
spontaneously exploded all
over the country.
2.Smoker’s cough is a type of
chronic bronchitis where
inflammation of the bronchi
persists and obstructs
airflow
Symptoms persist mostly
because of cigarette smoking
and worsen intermittently due
to infection or irritant
exposure.
3.Fortunately, many local
government units have
embraced the community
pantries and vowed to
support, rather than curtail,
their activities.
4.The canistel grows up to 10 m
high, and produces orange-yellow
fruits, up to 7 cm long, which are
edible raw. Canistel flesh is sweet,
with a texture often compared to
that of a cooked egg yolk,
hence its colloquial name of
“eggfruit” Canistel are rich in
niacin and carotene
(provitamin A), Vitamin D and
have fair levels of ascorbic acid.
5.Amelia Earhart was an
American aviation pioneer.
She was the first female
aviator to fly solo across the
Atlantic Ocean.
In July 1937, in her attempt to
circumnavigate the globe,
Earhart’s plane disappeared
somewhere over the Pacific.
 Journalistic Writing
-is the style of writing used to
report news stories in
newspapers, television
broadcasts, on radio and on the
internet.
Types of Journalistic
Writing

3.
https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2022/06/06/2186362/bbm-bill-and-angat-buhay
3.Opinion Article - is an
article in a newspaper or
other periodical presenting
the stand or
sentiments of the editors or
publishers.
- It is NOT considered a news
article because it tackles the
writer’s opinion based on the
news topic of the day.
- It is commonly written by one
of the newspaper editors
- It provides informed, reasoned,
argument for or against position
or idea
https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2022/06/05/2186135/editorial-digital-literacy
https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2022/06/06/2186364/editorial-only-one-earth
Types of Journalistic
Writing

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https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/gadgets/2022/06/06/2185286/vivo-t-series-delivers-p
remium-gaming-experience-within-reach
2. Feature Article
– reports/features about a
certain topic, issue, person or
events with more back-
ground and in-depth details
- It has a friendly tone with a
lot of description
- It is a journalistic text that
appeals to the readers’
interest
https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2022/06/06/2185814/bear-brand-celebrates-batang-
matibay-world-milk-day
Activity 1: Find Me, Please.
Check on the feature article

1.
https://www.philstar.com/modern-living/2022/05/25/2183634/heart-evangelista-reveals-design-new-condo
Activity 1: Find Me, Please.
Check on the feature article

2.
https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2022/06/07/2186532/the-welfare-people-supreme-law
Activity 1: Find Me, Please.
Activity 1: Find Me, Please.
Check on the feature article

3. https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2022/06/07/2186537/editorial-voter-education
Activity 1: Find Me, Please.
Check on the feature article

4. https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/ystyle/2022/04/08/2172962/bulgaris-new-mechanical-w
atch-thinner-one-peso-coin
Activity 1: Find Me, Please.
Check on the feature article

5. https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2022/06/06/2186360/doing-solar-seriously
Activity 1: Read Me, to
Understand More…
Read and identify the following
articles as opinion article or
feature article. Write OA for
opinion article and FA for feature
article.
1. Mango trees are among the easiest
trees to start from a seed and care for.
The size and flavor of the fruit
depend on the variety you choose, so
be sure to choose a variety you have
tasted and wished to grow.
You can grow a mango tree in a pot
to keep it small, or you can plant it
in the ground for a larger tree
either way, you’ll get to enjoy this
juicy and exotic fruit year after
year.
2. Chocolates for your Brain.
Eating chocolates not only
satisfies your taste buds, it also
improves your brain functions.
The flavonoid found in chocolate has
been proven to help increase blood
flow to the brain. It can help in
boosting memory and attention span
and it also improves problem solving
skills.
3.
4.Real-life Angel’: Actress Angel
Locsin needs no superpowers to help
out. Manila-Photos of actress Angel
Locsin giving out aid in the aftermath
of the series of Mindanao quakes have
made waves online, with people calling
her a “real –life Darna”
or a “real- life angel.” Known for
playing heroine “Darna” on screen,
Locsin has been hailed for showing
heroism off-camera having been
proactive in supporting emergency
response.
One instance was the wake of
Super Typhoon Yolanda in
November 2013 where she used
social media to call for help and
flew to the worst-hit areas to
distribute aid. And then in 2017,
Locsin
was at ground zero of the siege in
Marawi City, handling out food
packs and school supplies to those
who displaced by clashes between
government troops and terrorists.
In all the times she showed up to help,
Locsin did so without any
announcement to media, her acts just
captured by those who witnessed her
visits, posting videos and photos online.
Some 300 families were handed out
help according to the Philippine
Red Cross office in Davao Del Sur,
which had high praises for the actress.
A few months back, Locsin also opted
to skip the ABS CBN Ball and instead
directly donated her proceeds to
Bantay Bata 163, beneficiary
5.Coronavirus cases are climbing
again. So what?
With the upsurge in coronavirus cases
in the United States,
the Americas and mildly in the
Philippines. I can see some of my
readers wagging a finger at me:
“Well, what do you say now in
defense of your persistent
putdown of the lock down
strategy against the virus?”
I can construct an elaborate and
reasoned essay in answer, but I doubt if
I can improve on the blunt, almost
impudent response of the “issues and
insights” websites which has long been
for me a primary source of information
on the pandemic.
“But the rationale in the first place
could be even weaker than first
thought. The reason for this is that the
deaths now attributed to Covid-19
might be grossly
exaggerated. The evidence is
substantial and has been obvious for
weeks.
“With Covid-19 infections indeed going up
due to more testing,
we’ll soon be hearing the same strident
voices yelling for a
shutdown. “Until our national “experts” can
explain to us why
we should take these bad numbers seriously,
don’t be panicked,
by phony warnings about possible
increases in deaths.
Manipulated numbers should
never be used to make sweeping
public policy decisions.
GAUGE
Activity 1:
THINK TWICE BEFORE
YOU WRITE!

Refer to English Quarter 4

Module 6
GAUGE
Activity 2:
FACT ? or BLUFF?

Refer to English Quarter 4

Module 6
Home based Activity

Look for an example of

opinion article and feature
article from the newspaper or
from the internet.
THANK YOU! God
bless!