ENGLISH 7 Quarter 4, Week 1, EPISODE 1

Title: FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING

MELC: Provide learners with an overview in the world of academic writing
Competency Code/s: EN7WC-I-c-4.2
Learning Area: English Grade Level: 7
Length (In minutes): 12 minutes
Scriptwriter: ALLELI FAITH P. LEYRITANA
Teacher-Broadcaster: ALLELI FAITH P. LEYRITANA
Language/ Content Editor: ALMA CALIBO

VIDEO AUDIO
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Scene 1: INTRO
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Junior High School
Grade 10 Good day learners! Welcome to Episode 1 of Quarter 4, Module 1.
English
Teacher Alleli is here, your English7 teacher. Welcome to another
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exciting episode in Fun-mazing English7, here on DepEd TV LaNorte.
To where the priority of service is for the Filipino learners, to Learn is a
Lower Thirds continuous process.
I hope you are now ready for our class!
Scene 2: REVIEW
Directions: Read the questions carefully and In the previous episode you learned about Raising Thought-Provoking
choose the letter of the correct answer. Write Questions in a Panel Discussion. As a review, let’s do this review quiz.
your answer on your English answer sheets. VO
1. It is a specific format used in a meeting, Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of
conference, or convention that is a live, in- the correct answer. Write your answer on your English answer
person or virtual discussion about a specific sheets.
topic among a selected group of experts who 1. It is a specific format used in a meeting, conference, or
share differing perspectives in front of an convention that is a live, in-person or virtual discussion about a
audience. specific topic among a selected group of experts who share
A. debate C. symposium differing perspectives in front of an audience.
B. panel discussion D. public forum A. debate C. symposium
The correct answer is B. B. panel discussion D. public forum
The correct answer is B.
2. He/She presents views and opinions 2. He/She presents views and opinions regarding the issue or
regarding the issue or topic for a set amount topic for a set amount of time.
of time. A. audience C. moderator
A. audience C. moderator B. technical staff D. panelist
B. technical staff D. panelist The correct answer is D
3. He/She keeps the discussion on the theme and encourages
3. He/She keeps the discussion on the theme interaction among members.
and encourages interaction among members. A. audience C. debater
A. audience C. debater B. moderator D. panelist
B. moderator D. panelist The correct answer is B.
The correct answer is B.
4. They play the most important role in the panel discussion.
4. They play the most important role in the A. audience C. moderators
panel discussion. B. leaders D. panelists
A. audience C. moderators The correct answer is D
B. leaders D. panelists
The correct answer is D 5. They discuss the issue or topic with the other members by
5. They discuss the issue or topic with the asking questions or reacting to the views and opinions of other
other members by asking questions or panel members.
reacting to the views and opinions of other A. instructors C. moderators
panel members. B. leaders D. panelists
A. instructors C. moderators The correct answer is D
B. leaders D. panelists
The correct answer is D END OF VO

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 That’s great! You did well with our review quiz!
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In the previous lesson, you were able to learn what a panel discussion
Panel Discussion is, members involved in the discussion and the procedures. Now, let’s
continue your journey.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
Directions: Draw a smiley face ( a. describe what academic writing is;
if the item is an b. identify the different features or characteristics of academic
example of an writing; and
academic writing, or c. apply the unique features of academic writing.
Before moving on with our lesson, get your pen, paper and Self-
put a sad face ( ) Learning Modules and answer this activity that follows.
if it is not. VO:
1. novel Directions: Draw a smiley face ( ) if the item is
an example of an academic writing, or
2. poem
put a sad face ( ) if it is not.
3. riddle
4. thesis 1. novel
5. textbook 2. poem
3. riddle
4. thesis
5. textbook

SCENE 4: LESSON PROPER

You are about to start learning more exciting activities about

the features of Academic Writing. Have fun!

This lesson will help you decide on which technique in academic

writing you need to develop in order for you to write your research
paper. Now, let us discuss the lesson thoroughly

VO
What is Academic Writing? What is Academic Writing?

Academic writing is a formal style of
writing. Its general purpose is to present
information in order to display a clear
understanding of a particular subject.
The following are some examples of
documents where academic writing is
used:
Academic writing is a formal style of writing. Its general
purpose is to present information in order to display a clear
understanding of a particular subject.
The following are some examples of documents where
academic writing is used:
1. Books 5. News Articles

1. Books 5. News Articles 2. Thesis 6. Research Paper

2. Thesis 6. Research Paper 3. Abstract 7. Conference paper

3. Abstract 7. Conference paper 4. Journals

4. Journals Features of Academic Writing

Features of Academic Writing 1. Formality is using formal language rather than everyday
common language. It is achieved through:
1. Formality is using formal language
rather than everyday common language. It 1.1 Choosing expanded forms over contracted forms

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 is achieved through: (Instead of using Can’t, use the word cannot)
1.2 Choosing one verb form over two-word verbs.
1.1 Choosing expanded forms over 1.3 Avoiding colloquial/trite/idiomatic expressions.
contracted forms

(Instead of using Can’t, use the word

1.4 Choosing expanded terms over their abbreviated
cannot) equivalents.

1.2 Choosing one verb form over two- 2. Objectivity means that the writing must be impersonal.
word verbs. The main emphasis should be on the presented information
and/or arguments rather than what you think about the
1.3 Avoiding colloquial/trite/idiomatic issue.
expressions.
It is achieved through:
1.4 Choosing expanded terms over their
abbreviated equivalents.
2.1 Avoiding the use of personal pronouns such as you, I
2. Objectivity means that the writing must and we.
be impersonal. The main emphasis should 2.2 Avoiding rhetorical questions.
be on the presented information and/or 2.3 Avoiding “emotive language” that shows biases.
arguments rather than what you think 3 Explicitness is the responsibility of the writer in
about the issue.
English to make it clear to the reader how the
It is achieved through: various parts of the text are related.
It is achieved through:
2.1 Avoiding the use of personal 3.1 Using different signaling words
pronouns such as you, I and we. 3.2 Citing/acknowledging sources of ideas
2.2 Avoiding rhetorical questions.
4. Caution is an important feature of
2.3 Avoiding “emotive language” that
academic writing which is the concept of cautious language,
shows biases. often called “hedging” or “vague language”. Caution is
needed to avoid sweeping generalizations.
3 Explicitness is the responsibility of
the writer in English to make it clear to the It is achieved through:
reader how the various parts of the text
are related.
4.1 Using devices such as modal verbs,
It is achieved through:
adverbs, or verbs

3.1 Using different signaling words

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3.2 Citing/acknowledging sources of
ideas
Now, let’s answer this activity to check your understanding of our
4. Caution is an important feature of topic for this day.
academic writing which is the concept of
cautious language, often called “hedging” VO
or “vague language”. Caution is needed
to avoid sweeping generalizations. Activity

It is achieved through: Directions: Put a check ( ) if the sentence observes the

features of academic writing or put an ( ×) if it does not. Write
4.1 Using devices such as modal verbs, your answers in your English activity notebook.
adverbs, or verbs
4. You should cite the sources you use properly.
Activity The correct answer is
5. You should avoid using different signaling words.
Directions: Put a check ( ) if the The correct answer isX.
sentence observes the features of 6. You should use slang words (e.g. wanna, gonna,
academic writing or put an ( ×) if it does fab).
not. Write your answers in your English
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 activity notebook. The correct answer isX.

1. You should cite the sources

you use properly. 4. You should avoid emotive language that shows
The correct answer is biases.
2. You should avoid using
different signaling words. The correct answer is
The correct answer isX.
5. You should place the main emphasis on the
3. You should use slang words
information
(e.g. wanna, gonna, fab).
The correct answer isX.
The correct answer is

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4.You should avoid emotive language
That’s great! You did well with our quiz!
that shows biases.

The correct answer is

5.You should place the main emphasis

on the information

The correct answer is

Lower thirds
Read the statements below and answer the
questions that follow. Write the letter of the
correct answer on your activity notebook.
1. Which of the statements observes
good academic writing?
A. The patient needs to be rushed to the
hospital ASAP.
SCENE 5: GENERALIZATION
Academic writing is a formal style of writing. Its general purpose is to
present information in order to display a clear understanding of a
particular subject.
The features of academic are as follows:
1. Formality is using formal language rather than
everyday common language.
2. Objectivity means that the writing must be impersonal.
3. Explicitness is the responsibility of the writer in English
to make it clear to the reader how the various parts of the text
are related.
4. Caution is an important feature of academic writing
which is the concept of cautious language, often called
“hedging” or “vague language”.
In identifying the text, you have to read through the whole text and find
out if these features are present.
SCENE 6 ASSESSMENT
Now, let’s check your understanding of the lesson we have for today.
Get ready with your pen, paper and modules and do the task that
follows.
VO
Read the statements below and answer the questions that follow.
Write the letter of the correct answer on your activity notebook.
1. Which of the statements observes good academic writing?

B. The patient needs to be rushed to the A. The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital ASAP.
hospital as soon as possible. B. The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital as soon as
C. The patient needs to be rushed to the possible.
hospital. C. The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital.
The correct answer is B. The correct answer is B.

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 2. What feature of academic writing is 2. What feature of academic writing is used in this sentence
used in this sentence "The patient needs to "The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital as soon as
be rushed to the hospital as soon as possible. possible. "?
"?
A. Formality
A. Formality
B. Objectivity
B. Objectivity
C. Explicitness
C. Explicitness
The correct answer is A.
The correct answer is A.

3. Which of the statements observes good

academic writing? 3. Which of the statements observes good academic writing?

A. The researchers need to conduct an A. The researchers need to conduct an experiment to find the
experiment to find the cure for the virus. cure for the virus.

B. We need to conduct an experiment to B. We need to conduct an experiment to find the cure for the
find the cure for the virus. virus.

C. We need a cure for the virus. C. We need a cure for the virus.

The correct answer is A. The correct answer is A.

4. What feature of academic writing is used in

this sentence: "The researchers need to 4. What feature of academic writing is used in this sentence: "The
conduct an experiment to find the cure for the researchers need to conduct an experiment to find the cure for the
virus."? virus."?
A. Formality A. Formality
B. Objectivity B. Objectivity
C. Explicitness C. Explicitness
The correct answer is B. The correct answer is B.
5. Which of the statements observes 5. Which of the statements observes good academic writing?
good academic writing?
A. The coronavirus is transmitted through droplets from one
A. The coronavirus is transmitted infected individual to another.
through droplets from one infected individual
to another. B. According to the study conducted by the World Health
Organization, coronavirus is transmitted through droplets from
B. According to the study conducted by one infected individual to another.
the World Health Organization, coronavirus is
transmitted through droplets from one C. COVID cannot be transmitted if you do not subject yourself to
infected individual to another. the swab test.

C. COVID cannot be transmitted if you do The correct answer is B.

not subject yourself to the swab test. End of VO

The correct answer is B. Congratulations! You did great with our activity.
SCENE 7 VALUE INTEGRATION
Half frame text Congratulations!
You are done with your lesson about the different features of
Lower thirds academic writing. Just remember that when you read through
texts, you have to be keen in observing the features of these
texts. Also, be careful in the information you gather as you need
to verify these information first before believing in them.
SCENE 8 EXTRO
Wow, that was one great episode, my dear Grade 7 Learners.
Full frame Teacher IVY enjoyed your company as we discovered how To determine the
features of academic writing. You did well with the activities today.

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 I hope to see you in the next episode of English 7. Remember to keep your
head up to the sky but your feet on the ground.
Keep safe. Be healthy.
Goodbye.

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