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Pattern of Development - It helps you follow ideas easily and understand a text better.
Definition
Exemplification
Description
Chronology/Procedure
Listing - (9) Different Patterns of Development:
Comparison-Contrast
Classification and
Division
Cause and Effect
Problem Solution
- It helps to clarify and explain concepts by answering the question
“What does it mean?”
Definition
- It explains information through the use of illustrations, examples, and
descriptions.
Spider Map or Semantic Map - Graphic organizer you can use in Definition.
Is defined as
As defined
Means
- Some signal words for Definition:
Refers to
To define
To illustrate
- It presents the general statement and then provides specific and
Exemplification concrete examples to expound on the main idea.
- It is used to provide an example of something.
Spider Map or Semantic Map - Graphic organizer you can use in Exemplification.
For example
For instance
In other words - Some signal words for Exemplification:
Namely
Specifically
- It provides details on the idea by using either a sensory or spatial
pattern.
Description
- The important elements of this patter are the types of description
used, the clustering of details, and the progression of description.
Spider Map or Semantic Map -Graphic organizer you can use in Description.
Across
Adjacent to
Away from
- Some signal words for Description:
Beyond
In front of
Near
- It organizes ideas or events according to time.
- It can either be in the form of narration or process.
Chronology/Procedure
- The most essential parts of this patterns are the main idea and the
order of presentation.
Series of Event Chain and
- Graphic organizers you can use in Chronology/Procedure.
Cycle
Afterwards
As soon as
First - Some signal words for Chronology/Procedure:
Immediately
Prior to
- It organizes ideas using enumeration.
- It does not have the element of time.
Listing
- It presents a series of items like facts, examples, features, reasons, and
tips.
Idea Map and
- Graphic organizers you can use in Listing.
Series of Events Chain
Also
And
Another
- Some signal words for Listing:
Besides
In addition
moreover
- It organizes ideas based on how events, places, people, things, and
concepts are similar to or different from one another.
Comparison-contrast - Its most important parts are the purpose of comparison, points of
comparison, and the actual similarities and differences of the items
being compared.
Venn Diagram - Graphic organizer you can use in Comparison-contrast.
Also
Both
In comparison - Some signal words for Comparing:
Likewise
Similarly
Although
Despite
Even though - Some signal words for Contrasting:
In contrast
nevertheless
- It organizes ideas into categories or divisions based on criteria and
standards.
- Make sure to always double check, avoid oversimplifying as it may
Classification and Division
result in stereotyping.
- Take not of the superordinate ideas, subordinate ideas, and the
relationship between them.
Network Tree - Graphic organizer you can use in Classification and Division.
Another
Classified as
One kind - Some signal words for Classification and Division:
The first category
The next part
Cause and Effect - It organizes details based on the cause and consequences.
Fishbone Map - Graphic organizer you can use in Classification and Division.
Because
Due to
Inasmuch as - Some signal words for Causes:
Seeing that
Since
As a consequence
As a result
Hence - Some signal words for Effects:
So that
Therefore
- It organizes ideas into problems and proposed solutions.
Problem-Solution - The problem section includes what, who, when, where, why, and how
of the problem.
Problem-Solution Map - Graphic organizer you can use in Problem-Solution.
First, second
Nonetheless
One solution is - Some signal words for Problem-Solution:
The problem
The solution
NOTE: Signal words in each patterns of development sometimes overlaps.
Principles of Effective Writing pg. 98
Paragraph - It is a group of Interrelated sentences that talk about one main idea.
Essay - It is a group of paragraphs that talk about one central idea.
PARAGRAPH ESSAY
Organized around a topic sentence Organized around a thesis
Contains introductory sentence Contains introductory paragraph
Uses sentences to explain major points Uses paragraphs to explain major points
May use a concluding sentence Always uses a concluding paragraph
Topic Sentence
Body - (3) Major parts of a paragraph:
Closing Sentence
- It is the central idea of the paragraph.
Topic Sentence - It can be a stand, or a comment, an objective statement, or a
question.
- Transitional devices, pronouns, or repetition of ideas used in order for
Cohesive Devices
all of the sentences to be linked properly.
Supporting Details - Sentences that clarify and prove the main idea.
Closing Sentence - It concludes the details that have been presented.
Introduction
Body - (3) General parts of an essay:
Conclusion
Lead or Attention-
getter
- (3) Parts of Introduction:
Transitional Statement
Thesis Statement
- It is the first statement in the essay which aims to hook the readers.
Lead or Attention-getter - Its composition can use provocative rhetorical question, statistics,
startling statement, anecdote, quotation, humor, or analogy.
- It is the sentence which links the lead to the thesis statement.
Transitional Statement
- It provides a background on the topic.
Thesis Statement -It states the main idea or the argument of the essay.
- It does not directly provide support to a thesis statement.
Transitional Paragraph
- Its major function is to bridge one paragraph to another.
- It is the meat of the essay.
- It discusses the thesis statement in detail.
Body
- This is where the topic is developed and where the arguments are
laid out.
Restatement of the
thesis statement
- (3) Parts of the Conclusion:
Transitional statement
Closing statement
Restatement of the thesis
- It uses a different structure and wording to uphold the language style.
statement
- It talks about the recommendations, benefits of ideas presented, or
Transitional Statement
purpose of writing the essay.
Closing statement - It is used to wrap up the essay.
Unity
Coherence and
Cohesion
- (5) Properties of a Well-written text:
Organization
Language Use
Mechanics
- Its composition contains one focused idea.
Unity
- Its supporting ideas are relevant to the main thought.
- They are achieved when ideas are logically, clearly, and smoothly
linked to one another.
Coherence and Cohesion
- Without it, the reader may not be able to comprehend your
composition.
- It occurs when ideas are connected at the conceptual or idea level.
Coherence
- It can be seen through well-defined arguments and organized points.
Cohesion - It is the connection of ideas at the sentence level.
Use of pronounce
Use of transitional
- (3) Techniques that can be applied in Cohesion:
devices
Repetition of keywords
Organization - It is achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged.
- The way it is used is one of the clearest indicators of a well-written
Language Use
text.
Clear and concise
sentences
Avoid redundancies,
wordiness, clichés, and
high falutin language
Avoid excessive use of - (7) Time-tested principles in writing:
“there” and “it” *Language use is achieved by observing this principles
Precise Vocabulary
Be consistent
Avoid sexist language
Appropriate level of
formality
- It is the technical aspect of writing.
Mechanics
- It should not be overlooked when writing.
Use standard english
Avoid contractions
Avoid exclamation
marks
Mention the full name
of an institution with - (6) Things to be observed in Mechanics:
abbreviation in
parenthesis, in first
mention
Nos. 0-10 should be
spelled out while nos.
greater than 10 should
be written in figures
Citations are used in
academic and formal
texts
The writing process pg. 134
Preparation
Modeling
Generating ideas
Focusing on a topic
Outlining
- (10) Writing Process:
Drafting
Feedback
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Relevant
Organized
- (4) How to write well:
In-depth
Correct grammar
Establish your purpose
Specify your persona - (2) Steps in preparation:
as a writer
Establish your purpose - You ask yourself “Why do I want to inform, entertain, or persuade the
audience about my topic?”
Specify your persona as a
- This will set the tone, language, and level of formality in your paper.
writer
- It is a process by which you look at different works which are similar in
nature with the paper you are about to write.
Modeling - Analyze the features such as the organization, structure, and
language use of the sample texts to determine how they achieved
their purpose.
Brainstorming
Freewriting - (3) Prewriting activities in Generating Ideas:
Clustering
- It the process in which you list as many ideas as you can think of
Brainstorming
without censoring them.
- It where you let the ideas flow freely by writing them down in
Freewriting
sentences.
- It is also known as “Mapping”
Clustering - It is a technique that uses visual representations to show connections
between ideas.
Narrow down the
topics
Think of a question
related to your specific
purpose
Answer the question - (4) How to properly do a topic:
with at least two
details
The answer to your
question will most
probably lead to your
initial thesis statement
Answer the question
that leads to your
thesis statement
Two or three main
ideas are generated
- (4) How to organize your idea in an outline:
You can use various
outlines based on the
structure
Follow the principle of
writing
- At this stage, you need to focus on the content and organization.
First Draft
- Where you use reliable and valid sources.
- It is an important component of the writing process.
- It is a response to the written work which focuses on all aspects of
Feedback writing.
- It focuses more on the content, structure, organization, and clarity of
the message.
Self-feedback
Peer Feedback - (3) Classifications of Feedback:
Teacher Feedback
- It is the act of improving the original paper.
Revision - Where you need to apply critical thinking and evaluation skills.
- Have a break before you do this.
Editing and Proofreading - It is the finishing stages of writing.
Editing - It focuses on grammar and language use.
Proofreading - It focuses on typography and mechanics.
APA Citations – It is used in the field of Behavioural Sciences.
American Psychological Association Citations
Author – Date Citation System
Hanging Indent – Indention used in APA Citations
Listed alphabetically in the reference list
Reference List – It is the complete list of references compared to a Bibliography.
Reference List – Each entry in this list must be cited in text.
Types of APA Citations:
In-Text Citation
– It is a reference made within the body of text of an academic essay.
– It alerts the reader to a source that has informed your own writing.
Parenthetical Citation
– It is a reference found at the end of a sentence.
– A citation to original sources that appear in the text of your paper.
By: Eingel Joy Pangilinan & Mica Lorrea David (Add me)
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