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English SHS Eapp Module1
English SHS Eapp Module1
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La Union Schools Division
Region I
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Management Team:
Reading is a skill that is put into good use every day. As soon as we got
to the kitchen and open the cupboard to prepare our first meal for the day, we
start reading the labels on the boxes and cans found on the shelves. We pick a
box of cereals and read the instructions written on the package. With proper
understanding of these directions, we can enjoy a hearty breakfast (Laurel,
2016).
In the earlier years, you were taught reading strategies. These strategies
can give them a better grasp of the reading texts.
After going through this learning material, you are expected to:
Before going on, check how much you know about this topic. Answer
the pretest on the next page in a separate sheet of paper.
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Jumpstart
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Discover
(1) Formality
Unlike fiction or journalistic writing, the overall structure of
academic writing is formal and logical. It must be cohesive and possess a
logically organized flow of ideas; this means that the various parts are
connected to form a unified whole.
This reflects the dignified stance a writer takes in an academic text.
In general, this means that in an academic text, the following are not
used:
a. Colloquial, trite and idiomatic expressions: “stuff”, “a lot of”, “sort of”
b. Abbreviated forms: “can’t”, “doesn’t”, “shouldn’t”
c. Two-word verbs: put off, bring up
d. Subheadings, numbering, and bullet points
e. Asking questions
An academic text, instead makes use of expanded modal forms,
one-word verb forms, and expanded terms.
(2) Objectivity
This means that the main emphasis is given on the information and
arguments that the author wants to convey rather than on personal
opinion. Therefore, it has fewer words that refer to the writer or the
reader such us personal pronouns “I,” “you,” and “we”. For this reason,
an academic text tends to use nouns (and adjectives), rather than verbs
(and adverbs).
In addition, giving rhetorical questions which marks “closeness”
with the reader is avoided. Likewise, the use of emotive language which
shows biases and lessens objectivity is also discouraged.
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(3) Explicitness
An academic text is explicit about the relationships in the text.
Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the writer in English to make it
clear to the reader how the various parts of the text are related. These
connections can be made explicit by the use of different signaling words
or signposts that allow the readers to trace the relationships in the parts
of a study.
Examples of Signal Words:
(4) Accuracy
Academic writing uses vocabulary accurately. Most subjects have
words with narrow, specific meanings. Words are clear and concise and
not ambiguous. Awareness of the words used is important because
words that have almost the same denotation (dictionary meaning) can
have very different connotations (implied meanings). Likewise, grammar
rules are also followed to avoid confusion among readers.
The use of jargons or language specific to a particular sub-group of
people represents the specific language and meaning assigned to words
and phrases specific to a discipline or area of study.
It is important that specialist terminology must be used accurately
and applied under the appropriate conditions.
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Explore
Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to master and
strengthen the basic concepts you have learned from this lesson.
Direction: Read and try to understand the following information about the
medicine called aspirin.
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Assessment 1
Direction: With the help of the given code below, interpret the prescription by
answering the following questions. Use a separate sheet.
Code:
C content
D dosage
I indications
CI contra indications
SP special precautions
AR adverse reactions
DI drug interactions
P/P presentation and packing
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Enrichment Activity 2. World of Whales
Direction: Read the passage below and take note of the four sentences with a
cause and effect relationship as indicated by the signal words.
On Whales
Whales are mammals, so they breathe air. Since they have a layer of fat
under their skins called blubber, they stay warm in the cold ocean water. They
breathe through their blowholes by shooting air out of the blowholes. New air
goes in through the blowholes, too.
Whales do not sleep the same way humans do because they have to think
about breathing. If they slept like humans do, then they would drown.
Moreover, whales talk to each other. Their calls are the loudest ones of any
creature on the planet and as a result, travel a very far distance through the
water.
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Enrichment Activity 3. Scrutiny
Direction: Read the passage below and try to spot the informal words used.
Panic Attacks
1. ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Deepen
Materials:
Instructions:
1. Cut out and glue or print a recent news article on a short bond paper
2. Read and understand the text giving attention to the way it is written.
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Copy for the Learner:
Objectivity Explicitness
Accuracy
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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.
1. Which of the following is a kind of text that is commonly characterized
with being formal, objective, exact, direct and has the ability to influence
its readers?
A. Text C. Fictional Work
B. Academic text D. Non-academic Text
2. Which of the following refers to the use of signposts that allow readers to
trace the relationships in the parts of a study?
A. Accuracy C. Formality
B. Explicitness D. Objectivity
3. Which of the following characterizes an academic text as impersonal,
maintaining a certain level of social distance?
A. Accuracy C. Formality
B. Explicitness D. Objectivity
4. What feature of an academic text reflects the dignified stance in writing?
A. Accuracy C. Formality
B. Explicitness D. Objectivity
5. Which feature of an academic text indicates the use of exact descriptions,
and unambiguous vocabulary?
A. Accuracy C. Formality
B. Explicitness D. Objectivity
6. Which of the following point-of-views is appropriate in academic writing?
A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth
7. A statement which is based on a person’s personal perception and
judgment is considered ________________.
A. Formal C. Subjective
B. Objective D. Technical
8. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
A. We regret to inform you that .....
B. We are sorry to tell you that...
C. We are sorry to say that...
D. Sorry but..
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9. Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
A. I have a ton of experience in this area.
B. I have a considerable amount of experience in this area.
C. I have a lot of experience in this area.
D. I have many experiences in this area.
10 . “The modern woman maintains a challenging career _____________
taking care of her family”. Which signal word best completes the
statement?
A. although B. because C. so D. while
11. “The officers agreed on the prevalence of the problem; _____________
they disagreed on the problem’s cause.”
A. however C. therefore
B. that D. unless
12. “This was before he had read the guidelines on how to carry out the
experiment.” Which verb is more appropriate to substitute the
underlined expression?
A. achieve C. follow through
B. bring off D. perform
13. “These aren’t at all original or exotic but are based on the ordinary things
1 2 3
that most people tend to eat.”
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Which word makes the statement informal?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D4
14. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
A. Waiting for the weather to clear up; they played chess indoors for
hours.
B. Under the light of the moon we sat and watched a movie at the drive-
in theater.
C. We planted the following vegetables in our garden: carrot, corn,
pumpkin, and zucchini.
D. Having purchases noodles, and sprouts at the grocery store; Lin was
ready to prepare dinner.
15. Which organizing technique is used in the following text?
“The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America.
Interestingly, the dodo was not startled by gun shot. Because of this,
frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain
these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.”
A. Cause/Effect C. Problem/Solution
B. Comparison and Contrast D. Sequence
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Answer Key
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References
Printed Materials:
Hartley, J. (2008). Academic Writing and Publishing: A Practical Guide. New
York: Routledge.
Laurel, Ma. Milagros C., et.al. English for Academic and professional Purposes
Reader. Pasig City: Philippines.
Laurel, Ma. Milagros C., et.al. English for Academic and professional Purposes
Teacher’s Guide. Pasig City: Philippines.
Websites:
Academic Writing: Features of Academic Writing. (n.d.) retrieved July 25, 2020
from www.uefap.com/writing/feature/featfram.htm
Romano, Gian. (n.d.) The Language of Academic Writing. Retrieved July 24,
2020 from www.slideshare.net/mobile/Gian_romano/the -language-of-
academic-writing.
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