READING AND WRITING SKILLS

THIRD QUARTER

PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT

Name of Learner: _____________________________________________________

Section: ____________________________________________ Date: __________

Background Information

Knowing the parts of a paragraph and an essay will help you form the framework of your composition.
Moreover, knowledge of the aspects that make a well-written text will enable you to ensure the quality of your
work. But, more importantly, the message you want to communicate will effectively come through.

As a writer, it is important to think about what you say and how you say it. One must also think about the style,
tone, and clarity of their writing and adapt these elements to the reading audience.

In this lesson, we are going to tackle the properties of a well-written text which are the following:
Organization, Coherence and Cohesion, Language Use, and Mechanics.

Exercise 1

Instructions: Identify the properties of a well-written text. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is not a property of well-written text?

a. Coherence and Cohesion b. Organization
c. Paragraphing d. Writing Mechanics

2. A well-written text _______________________________________________.

a. refers to the writer's knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar
b. constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas
c. builds around effective paragraphing on coherence and an established convention

d. is the properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of organization and deeper textual aspects

3. Which property of a well-written text uses special expressions and scientific terms? a. Business Language
b. Academic Language
c. Personal Language d. None of the above

4. Which property of a well-written text focuses on the technicalities of the structure. it determines errors on subject-verb
agreement, prepositions, tenses, grammar, spelling, capitalization, abbreviations and acronyms, the use of numbers as part
of the statement, and the punctuation marks.

a. Coherence and Cohesion b. Organization

c. Paragraphing d. Writing Mechanics

5. Which property of a well-written text refers to appropriate language to be used in writing/speaking?

a. Language Use b. Organization

c. Paragraphing d. Writing Mechanics

6. Which property of a well text refers to the parts of speech and how they combine together to form sentences to establish
writing conventions?

a. Coherence and Cohesion b. Organization

c. Paragraphing d. Writing Mechanics

7. These are words that are not considered part of the standard vocabulary of a language and that are used very informally.

a. Jargon b. idioms
b. Slang d. Euphemism

8. The following are examples of sexist language EXCEPT__________

a. Ask him to define thesis. b. Ask the philosopher to explain his thesis. c. Ask the writer to
define thesis. d. Ask the headmaster to define thesis.

9. Which of the following is NOT a mechanic of writing?

a. Language Use b. Grammar c. Punctuation d. Capitalization
10. This is the language used for a particular activity or by a particular group of people, the technical terminology of a
special activity or a group.

a. Jargon b. Idioms
c. Slang d. Euphemism

Exercise 2
Directions: Read each question carefully and write the best answer.
___________1. It is achieved when these ideas are logically and accurately arranged.

___________2. It is seen in how the text physically appears like headings and subheadings, bullet points, or
font emphasis.
___________3. It means that ideas are connected at the conceptual or the idea level, making them easily
understood by the reader.
___________4. It gives the readers the transition from one point to another, the ordering of events and concepts.

___________5. It is an important aspect of academic writing because it immediately affects the tone of your
writing.

Exercise 3
Directions: Determine what property of a well-written text is present/used in the following excerpts or
examples from a text.

Example: Michael took the children with him.

Answer: Coherence and cohesion, Pronouns

___________6. During the early twentieth century, in addition to industrialization, urban growth, and
technological development, Australian society was experiencing a transformation of the domestic ideal.
Consequently, people were subject to an increasing array of government and professional programs aiming to
manage and regulate life, particularly family life.

___________7. Alternative: A poor or negative result Instead of: A bad result

___________8. During the early twentieth century, in addition to industrialization, urban growth, and
technological development, Australian society was experiencing a transformation of the domestic ideal.

___________9. Central Idea: The Eiffel Tower is divided into three sections.

Main Points:

I. The lowest section of the tower contains the entrance, a gift shop, and a restaurant.
II. The middle section of the tower consists of stairs and elevators that lead to the top. III. The top section of the
tower includes an observation deck with a spectacular view of Paris.
___________10. President Rodrigo Duterte was the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines. He is also
the former Mayor in Davao City for a long time.

Exercise 4

Directions: Create a short well-written paragraph (a topic of your choice) employing the properties of a well-
written text. Your essay will be rated according to this analytic rubric. Consequently, use this rubric as a guide
when writing your essay.

Traits 4 3 2 1
Focus and Details There is one clear, well- There is one clear, well- here is one topic. The The topic and the main
 focused topic. The main focused topic. The main main ideas are somewhat ideas are not clear.
ideas are clear and are ideas are clear but are not clear.
well supported by well supported by
detailed and accurate detailed information.
information.
Organization The introduction is The introduction states The introduction states There is no clear
inviting, states the main the main topic and the main topic. A introduction, structure, or
topic, and provides an provides an overview of conclusion is included. conclusion.
overview of the paper. the paper. A conclusion
Information is relevant is included.
and presented in a logical
order. The conclusion is
strong.
Voice The author's purpose in The author's purpose in The author's purpose in The author's purpose in
writing is very clear, and writing is somewhat writing is somewhat writing is unclear.
there is strong evidence clear, and there is some clear, and there is
of attention to the evidence of attention to evidence of attention to
audience. the audience. the audience.
Word Choice The choice and The choice and The author uses words The writer uses a limited
placement of words seem placement of words seem that communicate vocabulary.
accurate, natural, and not inaccurate at times. clearly, but the writing
forced. lacks variety.
Sentence Structure, The author makes no The author makes a few The author makes several The author makes
Grammar, errors in grammar, errors in grammar, errors in grammar, numerous errors in
Mechanics, and mechanics, and or mechanics, and or mechanics, and or grammar, mechanics, and
Spelling spelling. spelling. spelling. or spelling.