Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Structure of Academic Texts

Unit 1: The Nature of Academic Texts
Lesson 1
Structure of Academic Texts
English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Senior High School Applied - Academic
What do building blocks
signify in writing?
EVALUAT
ENGAGE EXPLORE EXPLAIN EXTEND 2
Learning Objectives:
Learning
Objectives
● Identify the structures of paragraphs,
At the end of the
essays,
lesson, you should and research papers.
be able
● toConstruct
do the short paragraphs and essays.
following:
EVALUAT
Why should a reader know the
Essential
essential parts of an academic
Question:
text?
EVALUAT
How does knowing the parts
ensure better comprehension of
the text?
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Structures of Paragraphs
Paragraphs are a collection of sentences that

deal mostly with one topic or idea at a time.
EVALUAT
Parts of the paragraph:

● Topic sentence
● Supporting sentences
● Concluding and/or transitional sentences
EVALUAT
Topic sentence: presents the main point of

the paragraph
Supporting sentences: support the main idea
of the paragraph
EVALUAT
Transitional sentences: paves the way to the

next idea in the next paragraph
Concluding sentences: closes out the main
idea by summing up the main idea
EVALUAT
Remember
Different patterns of
development include
● Illustration
● Definition
● Classification
● Comparison and Contrast
● Process
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Empathy is being able to understand and share
feelings and requires a connection between
two humans. Establishing that connection
means that people should put down their
phones, face each other and build rapport with
one another. Taking those steps can make a
difference.
EVALUAT
Modern-day heroes are not the ones seen in

the movies; these are just actors who pretend
to be larger-than-life characters. The true
modern-day heroes are the people who
dedicate their lives to serve others.
EVALUAT
These people can be doctors, nurses,

engineers, teachers, and the police. They help
others to make the world a better place.
EVALUAT
Online marketing is the effort to disseminate

information about a business or product using
the Internet. This may be considered as an
effective strategy, as almost everyone uses the
Internet for interaction.
EVALUAT
Engaging with potential consumers online may

help the business in profits, as the channels
between parties have more potential to
continue, even after transactions.
EVALUAT
What are possible strategies
writers can use to develop cohesive
paragraphs?
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Structure of Three-Part Essay
Composed of three basic parts:

● Introduction
● Body
● Conclusion
EVALUAT
Introduction
● Introduces the topic

● Places the topic into context
● Provides background information
● Points out the aim of the text
● Describes how the aim will be fulfilled
EVALUAT
Introduction
● Provides a thesis statement for the text

● Suggests what the findings are
● Explains why the topic could be considered
interesting
● Catches the readers’ interest
EVALUAT
Body
● Presents evidence to support the thesis

statement
● Can be broken down into parts
EVALUAT
Body
● Content
○ Research and data are presented
○ Data is analyzed
○ Data is discussed thoroughly
EVALUAT
Conclusion
● Restates the thesis statement

● Wraps up the essay
● Gives opportunity to evaluate the topic
● No new material should be presented
EVALUAT
Remember
The conclusion should not have the

exact same thesis statement as the
one in the introduction. It is best to
reword it in the conclusion.
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Structuring the Three-Part Essay
Benedicto Cabrera, also known more famously
as BenCab, is a Filipino painter. He was
deemed as a Filipino National Artist for
painting in 2006, and considered as one of the
best selling painters of his time. BenCab has a
museum in Baguio, a place that inspired many
of his works.
EVALUAT
The BenCab museum has many of Cabrera’s

work in addition to his personal collection of
the work of other Filipino artists. The museum
has exhibits that display the culture of the
Cordilleras. The many displays of art manifest
BenCab’s talents and his appreciation for local
art as well.
EVALUAT
With the BenCab museum situated in the

Cordilleras, it has become a site that people
can visit and experience when they visit
Baguio. They have opportunities to see
BenCab’s collections and his work, which can
also inspire others to appreciate Filipino art.
EVALUAT
What strategies were used to make
the three-part essay cohesive?
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Though almost everyone recognizes

dreamcatchers, little know the origin and its
significance in the local culture. The
dreamcatcher is more than just a decorative
piece. The dreamcatcher is an interesting
object with an even more interesting history.
EVALUAT
The dreamcatcher originated from Native

North America, most specifically the Ojibwe.
There is no exact date of its invention, but it
became mainstream by the 1980s.
Traditionally, they were thought to be objects
for protection for babies and were hung over
their cradles.
EVALUAT
As many people know today, it was often

believed that they could protect the dreams of
infants, as the spiderweb-like design was to
“catch” the evil spirits and keep them stuck on
the dreamcatchers.
EVALUAT
The dreamcatcher’s history and original

purpose is fascinating and gives more value to
the object. The dreamcatcher is a decorative
piece for many people, but its origins make it
all the more impressive.
EVALUAT
How does knowing the structure of
essays help reading
comprehension?
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Unit 1: The Nature of Academic Texts

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Paragraphs are a collection of sentences that

Parts of the paragraph:

Topic sentence: presents the main point of

Transitional sentences: paves the way to the

Modern-day heroes are not the ones seen in

These people can be doctors, nurses,

Online marketing is the effort to disseminate

Engaging with potential consumers online may

Composed of three basic parts:

● Introduces the topic

● Provides a thesis statement for the text

● Presents evidence to support the thesis

● Restates the thesis statement

The conclusion should not have the

The BenCab museum has many of Cabrera’s

With the BenCab museum situated in the

Though almost everyone recognizes

The dreamcatcher originated from Native

As many people know today, it was often

The dreamcatcher’s history and original

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