LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO.

4
READING AND WRITING
GRADE 12

Name of Student: _____________________________________________________________________

Grade-Strand-Section: _________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________________________________

I. Introductory Concept

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines hypertext as a format of database where you can directly go to
websites of related textual information about what is displayed on a computer monitor. In just a click on the
highlighted words, you are redirected or brought to these sites giving you a larger perspective on ideas (such
as definitions, explanations, and even more things about a story plot) about a certain topic. It is usually present
in texts or in articles and most commonly implemented in the World Wide Web. Hypermedia is a related term
which includes graphics, images, audio and media other than texts. Hypertext is considered to be its subset.

Though introduced using online technology, hypertext is not only constrained in texts found on the
internet. It is also present in print media, which is somehow different from what we ordinarily see such as the
example presented above. In online medium, hypertext can be seen through the hyperlinks embedded by the
author while print media uses commentaries and footnotes under the text or in the margins (Barrot, 2016).

Two Common Examples of Hypertext

1. Static Hypertext This hypertext is prepared, encoded, and stored in advance. Usual example
of this is what we commonly see online which give out information about something and are
written by web authors such as historical articles and online encyclopedias. In static
hypertext, things can be stagnant and may remain unchanged over time.

2. Dynamic Hypertext As the name suggests, and opposite to static hypertext, this changes
continuously depending and in response to user’s input. Good example of a dynamic text is
what we find in blogs and social media platforms where users can interact with the writer and
with other users.

II. Learning Skills from the MELCs

a. distinguish between hypertexts in online and print media;
b. produce a printed hypertext; and
c. point out importance of hypertext in reading.

III. Activities
Task 1. Connect the Nodes: Hypertexts work with connections and nodes. In the graphic organizer
below, connect the two types of hypertexts to their appropriate descriptions using a line to create a web. Use a
separate sheet of paper for your answers.

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 uses referencing like
uses links
superscripts

PRINT
common type of HYPERTEX redirects
ONLINE
hypertext T information
HYPERTEXT
T
not the usual type of
hypertext uses footnotes

Task 2. Create a HyperPrint: Get ready to start writing a Print Media Hypertext. Prepare a small writing board
and start writing a paragraph of at least four (4) sentences about the latest game you played or things you did.
Once done with your paragraph, select and underline words or phrases that you think need elaboration or
explanation. On sheets of paper, write down things about these selected phrases and paste them just below
the paragraph. Use superscripts (the numbers found above of the ending of the words or phrases) for
referencing.

Task 3. Point it out!: In a sentence or two, cite the importance of hypertext in reading especially in making your
review of related literature and studies.

V. Answer Key

Practice Test 1

Practice test 2 & 3

Answers may vary

VI. References
Barrot, S. S.(2016). Academic reading and writing for senior high school. C & E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City
Sandagan, L. D. (2016). Reading and writing skills. JFS Publishing Services. Pasay City
https://www/slideshare.net/tinelachica04/lesson-4-patterns-of-development-in-writing
Ready to Write: A Reading and Writing Textbook for Senior High School – Home (sibs.com.ph)
Reading and Writing| Senior High School Book | Rex Book Store (rexestore.com)
Hypertext Reading and Writing and Intertext Writing | Intertextuality | Hypertext (scribd.com)

Prepared by:

FRANCIS A. BONDILLES
SHS Teacher II, Reading and Wring Skills

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