Reading and Writing (Grade 12) Module

This subject will usher you toward developing your reading and writing skills, which can be applied to a
wide range of disciplines.

For our maiden voyage in this subject, we will learn about the techniques in selecting and organizing
information.

Selecting and organizing information are essential skills that senior high school students like you must
possess. You have to learn how to gather information since your teachers in all subjects will require you
to research certain topics or generate ideas using different materials. Hence, important points must not
be left out when dealing with any material at hand. There are techniques in selecting and organizing
information that includes brainstorming lists, graphic organizers, outlines, etc.

In this module, you are expected to;

a. Apply the techniques in selecting and organizing information.

What I need to Know 📝

TECHNIQUES IN SELECTING AND ORGANIZING INFORMATION

There is a need to select and organize information as these are essential skills that senior high school
students like you must possess. You’ve got to learn how to gather information since your teachers in all
subjects will require you to research certain topics or generate ideas using different materials. Important
points must not be left out when dealing with any material at hand; there are techniques in selecting
and organizing information. These include using a brainstorming list, graphic organizers, and outlines,
etc.

Brainstorming is one way of generating ideas by listing of ideas spontaneously. It can be done
individually or as a group. Through brainstorming, you can develop new ideas and solve problems; think
of it as a free association. Listing is a brainstorming technique. It means writing down anything that
comes to your mind about the topic.

Graphic Organizers such as concept maps and mind maps are important and effective ways for
organizing content and ideas. Since the graphic organizer is a visual display, it demonstrates
relationships between facts, concepts, or ideas. It guides your thinking as you fill in a visual map or
diagram. There are four basic graphic organizers: an outline, Venn diagram, hierarchical topical
organizer, and bubble organizer.

A Venn diagram is used when you compare and contrast things; it helps to visualize similarities and
differences. Connected organizational charts and bubble graphs are particularly helpful for visual
learners as they allow writers to map out ideas spatially. To create a concept map, write your topic in
the middle of the page, then jot down different ideas, points, or facts related to or support your topic.
 An Outline is another way of organizing information. It organizes materials hierarchically and
sequentially by classifying the main topics, subtopics, and supporting details. Use “Roman Numerals” for
the top-level, ‘capital letters’ in the alphabet for the next level, ‘Arabic Numerals’ for the next level, and
then ‘lowercase letters’ for the next level.

Each numeral or letter is followed by a period, and each item is capitalized. There are two general types
of outlines the sentence outline and the topic outline. The sentence outline is done by using sentences,
while the topic outline uses words or phrases.

What I Have Learned📝

We all get frustrated whenever we misplace our belongings and looking for them is a time and energy-
consuming effort that could have been avoided simply by being more organized. What happens if they
are not personal belongings, what if we would talk about your work emails, presentation files or
quarterly reports? The consequences of this lack of organization would be catastrophic not only for you
but for the entire company.

How to avoid this type of hardship? The solution might seem obvious, yet often gets overlooked:
organizing information.

Its advantages are various and the top 5 most relevant benefits are:

Techniques in selecting and organizing information.

1. Brainstorming list (listing)-listing possible topics and then sub listing what you could say about the
topic.

2. Graphic organizers (Venn diagram, hierarchical topical organizer, and bubble organizer) are visual
displays demonstrating relationships between/among facts, concepts, or ideas.

3. An outline is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic into a logical order.

Outlines arrange major topics, subtopics, and supporting details.

There are two types of outline: Topic outline and Sentence outline

Points of Contrast | Topic Outline | Sentence Outline

Entries | Words / Phrases/ Clauses | Sentences

Mechanics | No periods at the end of entries | Periods mark the end of entries

Applications | Used for long or short compositions | Used for short compositions

Parallelism | The parallelism of words, phrase, or clauses | The parallelism of coordinate

What I Can Do🤯

Directions: Tiktok has been the new craze among teenagers. A lot of youngsters post their Tiktok videos
on Facebook and other Social Networking Sites (SNS). In these videos, individuals can showcase their
skills in dancing and theatrics. Now, please give us the step-by-step procedure on how to come up with a
fantastic Tiktok video.

Use the Topic outline in listing down the steps. A sample of a Topic Outline is also available below.

Study this sample outline and try to be creative in writing your procedure on how to come up with
tiktok video. Make it simple so that others when they red it Can easily understand and follow the
procedure. You can do this.

Worship Service

I. Reasons for Conducting a Worship Service (Main idea)

A. Praising God (Sub-idea)

1. Singing songs (Detail of A)

2. Reading the Scripture (Detail of A)

B. Praying (Sub-point)

1. Sin committed (Detail of B)

2. Supplication (Detail of B)

II. Benefits of Worship Service (Main idea)

A. Emotional Aspect

1. Peace of mind

2. Comfort

B. Spiritual Aspect

1. Spirual Growth

2. Heavenly Wisdom

References
Filomena T. Dayagbil, Ed.D., Ethel L. Abao, Ed.D. and Remedios C. Bacus, Ed.D. Critical

Reading and writing for Senior High School. Lorimar Publishing Inc., Quezon City,

Reading and Writing – Grade 11 Alternative Delivery Mode Module 1: Techniques in Selecting and
Organizing Information. Published by Department of Education

Philippines, 2016, 9-15. For further reading, please follow these links:

“What does a good outline look like?” Library and Learning Services.

RASMUSSEN College, accessed June 20, 2020, http://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/32339

“Quick Outline Review” Glendale College English Lab/Reading Department

Pages. accessed June 10, 2020, http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/outline.quiz.html

“Types of Graphic Organizers” Westford Public Schools. accessed May 1, 2020,

https://www.google.com/search?q=graphic+organizer&sxsrf

Name: __________________________________________ Grade:____________________ Strand:

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What I know📖

Activity 1.

Directions: Below are descriptions of the different techniques in organizing information. Identify which
technique is being described in each item by writing “A” for Brainstorming, “B’ for Outline, “C” for Venn
Diagram, “D” for Concept Map, and “E” for Bubble Organizer on your answer sheet. (2pts. each)

1. ______________ is one way of generating ideas by listing of ideas spontaneously. It can be done
individually or as a group. Through this, you can come up with new ideas and solve problems.

2. _______________ is another way of organizing information. It organizes materials hierarchically and

sequentially by classifying the main topics, subtopics, and supporting details. Use “Roman Numerals” for
the top-level, ‘capital letters’ in the alphabet for the next level, ‘Arabic Numerals’ for the next level, and
then ‘lowercase letters’ for the next level. Each numeral or letter is followed by a period, and each item
is capitalized.

3. ________________ is used when you compare and contrast things; it helps to visualize similarities
and differences.

4. To create a _____________, write your topic in the middle of the page, then jot down different ideas,
points, or facts that are related to or support your topic.

5. _______________ are particularly helpful for visual learners as they allow writers to map out ideas
spatially.

Activity 2.

Directions: From the information provided above about selecting and organizing information, answer
the following questions precisely. Write your answer on another sheet of paper. (10pts each)

1. How do you differentiate the techniques in organizing information?

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2. Why are these techniques important in selecting and organizing information?

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Activity 3. Identification

Directions: Below are situations about the different techniques in organizing information. Identify
which technique is being described in each item by writing “A” for Brainstorming, “B’ for Outline, “C”
for Venn Diagram, “D” for Concept Map, and “E” for Bubble Organizer write your answer on another
sheet of paper. (2pts.each)

_______1. Teacher Joy asks you to generate ideas by giving a list of ideas about the given topic.

_______2. You are tasked to compare the similarities and differences between public and private
schools.

_______3. Your adviser is told to prepare a message to be delivered during the program at an English
Camp. As a brilliant speaker, you arrange your ideas based on the topic, subtopics, and supporting
details.

_______4. In this graphic organizer, you place the topic in the middle of the page, then jot down
different ideas and sub-ideas.

_______5. This way of organizing information uses Roman Numerals for the main topic.

Activity 4. True or False

Directions: Write “True” if the statement about the techniques in selecting and organizingbinformation
is correct and write “False” if it is not.

1. Brainstorming can be done individually or as a group. Through this, you can come up with new ideas
and solve problems.

2. Outlining is another way of organizing information. It organizes materials hierarchically and

sequentially by classifying the main topics, subtopics, and supporting details. Use “Roman Numerals” for
the top-level, ‘capital letters’ in the alphabet for the next level, ‘Arabic Numerals’ for the next level, and
then ‘lowercase letters’ for the next level. Each numeral or letter is followed by a period,and each item is
capitalized.

3. Venn Diagram is used when you compare and contrast things; it helps to visualize similarities and
differences.
4. To create a Concept Map, write your topic in the middle of the page, then jot down different ideas,
points, or facts related to or support your topic.

5. Bubble Graphs are particularly helpful for visual learners as they allow writers to map out ideas
spatially.

Assessment

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer. Place your answer on
another sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE about brainstorming?

a. Brainstorming creates new ideas, solves problems, motivates and develops teams

b. It is a formal way of generating topics to write about.

c. It is a kind of restricted association.

d. Brainstorming can be done at the end of the writing process.

2. Which of the following graphic organizers is applicable when you compare two elements?

a. hierarchical topical organizer

b. Venn diagram

c. bubble organizer

d. mind map

3. To create a concept map, where do you begin and then jot down different ideas, points, or facts
related to or support your topic?

a. middle of the page

b. upper right-hand corner

c. upper left-hand corner

d. bottom of the page

4. Which of the following is NOT what the graphic organizers demonstrate between or

among facts, concepts, or ideas?

a. connection
b. relationships

c. association

d. conflict

5. Graphic organizers actively engage a wide variety of learners by integrating text and visual imagery.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit to students?

a. Making it easy for students to classify ideas and communicate

b. Guiding students in demonstrating their thinking process

c. Helping students increase reading comprehension and writing composition ability.

d. Encouraging students to organize essential concepts and ideas.