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English for Academic and

Professional Purposes
GRADE 11 |QUARTER 1|WEEK 1
Various Techniques in Summarizing
Academic Texts
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Directions: Following the techniques discussed, summarize the texts by completing the sample graphic organizer below.

Importance of Education

Education is a process that involves the transfer of knowledge, habits and skills from one generation to another through teaching, research and training. It can be in a formal or informal
setting. Formal education involves institutionalized learning based on a curriculum. In today’s society, education and learning play an indispensable role in shaping the lives of individuals and the
society at large. The most effective way of boosting economic growth, reducing poverty and improving people’s health is by investing in education.

Human labor is essential for economic growth. A highly educated labor force further stimulates economic growth. Additionally, a highly educated labor force can easily adapt to new
working environments and conditions. In view of that, it is evident that education serves as the driving force for innovation of new products and services. Educated workers exchange ideas in the
workplace and come up with new ideas that help in the growth of the economy.

Education reduces poverty in a number of ways. One way is by creating employment opportunities for educated people. Through employment, one is able to afford a decent living.
Education helps to increase economic security, create income opportunities and improve livelihoods of the economically disadvantaged by providing sustainable environmental management
mechanisms. Education further alleviates poverty through skills acquired in the learning process. Skills such as carpentry, plumbing and masonry are relevant in non-formal economies. One can
acquire these skills through technical and vocational training.

Educated people are health conscious and live longer than their counterparts because they engage in healthy habits such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and going for medical
check ups. By investing in education, one will also be investing in their health. Education serves to create room for technological advancements in the field of medicine and agriculture. Advanced
technology used for conducting surgery has replaced traditional methods. This has seen an improvement in people’s general health and an increased life expectancy. Most developing countries have
a low life expectancy compared to developed countries. This can be attributed to high illiteracy levels present in developing countries. This translates to poor health and poor eating habits.

In conclusion, education is the only means of alleviating poverty, improving people’s health and increasing economic growth. Improving literacy levels in marginalized societies will go a
long way in improving human living standards.

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Direction: Think of your favorite story/book/movie. Using the 5 strategies in summarizing, choose one and summarize your chosen story. Use the space provided below. You may
also make use of graphic organizer in summarizing like the activity you have done in Let Us Inspect.