READING AND WRITING

FIRST SUMMATIVE TEST

I. Identification.
A. Identify the concept being described in the given statements.
1. It is a cognitive process of decoding.
2. A system of graphic symbols that can be used to convey meaning.
3. An extended expression of thoughts and ideas- utterances, talk, speech, discussion and conversation.
4. Is a large unit of written language.
5. Are approaches or methods used a writer may use in organizing information.
6. It is a process of generating creative ideas and solution through intensive and freewheeling group
Discussion.
7. Is a communication tool that uses visual symbols to express knowledge, concepts, thoughts and ideas
and the relationship between them.
8. A chart that shows the structure of an organization.
9. It is the use of the number, then letter in an outline.
10. It makes use of decimal numbers in place of the number-letters use.

B. 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
11. Teacher Joy asks you to generate ideas by giving a list of ideas about the given topic.
12. You are tasked to compare the similarities and differences between public and private schools.
13. 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.
14. In this graphic organizer, you place the topic in the middle of the page, then jot down different ideas
and sub-ideas.
15. This way of organizing information uses Roman Numerals for the main topic.
16. Is one way of generating ideas by listing of ideas spontaneously.
17. It organizes materials hierarchically and sequentially by classifying the main topics, subtopics, and
supporting details.
18. Is used when you compare and contrast things.
19. 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.
20. A kind of outline that uses words or phrases.

C. Identify whether the following characteristics is a text or a discourse. Write T for TEXT and D for
DISCOURSE.
21. Perception of speech is in different space and time
22. Personal contacts between agents
23. Two authors constantly change their roles ‘speaker – hearer’ (bilateral discourse)
24. Result of the process of speech production in graphic form
25. Generation and perception of speech in a unity of space and time
II. Modified TRUE or False. Draw a computer MONITOR if the statement is TRUE and a MOUSE if FALSE.
26. Brainstorming can be done individually or as a group. Through this, you can come up with new ideas
and solve problems.
27. Outlining is another way of organizing information. It organizes materials hierarchically and
sequentially by classifying the main topics, subtopics, and supporting details.
28. Concept Map is used when you compare and contrast things; it helps to visualize similarities and
Differences.
29. To create a Venn Diagram, write your topic in the middle of the page, then jot down different ideas,
points, or facts related to or support your topic.
30. The ideas in a discourse are connected and have a particular structure.

III. Multiple Choice. Write the letter of your choice.

31. 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.
 32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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

IV. Illustration
A. Create a concept map of the following topics:
1. Benefits of Reading (20 pts)
2. Why do we write (20 pts)
3. Why do we read (20 pts)