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Eapp Quarter 1 Module 1 English For Academic and Professional Purposes Lecture
Eapp Quarter 1 Module 1 English For Academic and Professional Purposes Lecture
Eapp Quarter 1 Module 1 English For Academic and Professional Purposes Lecture
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English for
Academic and
Professional
Purposes
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Language Used in Academic
Texts from Various Disciplines
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English for
Academic and
Professional
Purposes (EAPP)
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Language Used in Academic
Texts from Various Disciplines
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the English for Academic and Professional Purposes –Grade 11 Self-
Learning Module (SLM) on Language Used in Academic Texts from Various
Disciplines!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
Welcome to the English for Academic and Professional Purposes- Grade 11 Self-
Learning Module (SLM) on Language used in Academic Texts from Various
Disciplines!
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the language used in academic texts from various disciplines. Do you know
that language is the strongest and most effective but complex form of communication
either written or spoken? Yes, it is. In this module, you will learn the language used
in the academic texts in various discipline. How does language differ from various
discipline? Let us find it out!
What I Know
Before we start with our learning journey, let us answer the following
questions to check your prior knowledge on the topic that will be discussed in this
module.
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer
and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
1. This refers to the method of human communication consisting the use of
words in a structured and conventional way.
a. vocabulary
b. texts
c. language
d. academic
For items 11 to 15, identify the discipline on which the following descriptions of term
belong.
11. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.
a. Chemistry
b. Biology
c. Law
d. Politics
14. Data are known or assumed as facts which serve as the basis of calculation.
a. Law
b. Philosophy
c. Politics
d. Statistics
15. Trade is the action of buying and selling goods and services.
a. Commerce
b. Law
c. Politics
d. Finance
What’s In
Language plays a vital role in our daily conversation. This language may be
used in communicating with other people either spoken or written. Taking into
accounts, academic language takes place in our professional dealings. This language
varies especially when used in various disciplines. For instance, the word ‘division’
may be used differently in parliament, mathematics and sports. Read and analyze
the short text below to learn about this matter.
strongest survive regardless of the purpose, cooperation insures that that the
survival is adhered to the purpose. An organization of people to reach a common
aim can be narrowly called as a society, and society was enabled only by
cooperation. Cooperation is a force that assured a leading role of humans on this
planet, a continuation of a progress of human beings.
Guide Questions:
1. In what particular discipline the text you read belongs?
2. How are the insights in the text presented?
3. How do the underline terms in the text being used?
4. How do the underline terms being used in the other disciplines?
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What’s New
How are you coping with our lesson? I hope you are curious about the
activities we are about to do in this module. Can you tell the different usage of PPE
in various disciplines? Kindly write your answers on the space provided.
COOKERY
HAT APRON GLOVES NON-SLIP SHOES
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MEDICINE
RESPIRATOR MASK DISPOSABLE GOOGLES
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SMAW
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EIM
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What is It
Identify the text and then analyze the genre, academic structure and
academic vocabulary. For example, a lab report for chemistry requires
different academic structure and vocabulary than a newspaper article for
social studies or a food recipe for home economics.
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At this point, you probably have understood that academic language includes
language terms used in textbooks, in classrooms, on tests in each discipline.
What’s More
Now, let us check how far you have gone with our lesson.
1. YSTSME - __________________________
A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an
interconnecting network
A set of rules, an arrangement of things, or a group of related things that
work toward a common goal
In astronomy, this refers to a group of celestial objects connected by their
mutual attractive forces, especially moving in orbits about a center.
2. ARTTCSBA - __________________________
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence
A brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding
This is a self-contained, short, and powerful statement that describes a larger
work.
3.LILB - __________________________
An amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, set out in
a printed or written statement of charges
A proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature
A draft of proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
4.UDORPTC - __________________________
In mathematics, this is result of multiplying, or an expression that identifies
factors to be multiplied.
In marketing, this is an object or system made available for consumer use.
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5.ECROF - __________________________
In Physics, this is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the
motion of an object.
An organized body of military personnel or police.
Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
In the given article, give the meaning of the highlighted academic terms as
used in the article. Also, give the meaning of the terms when used in other
disciplines. Item number one is given as an example.
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3. ____________ -_______________________________________________________
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4. ____________ -_______________________________________________________
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5. ____________ -_____________________________________________________
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Now, let us sum up what you have learned from our lesson by completing
the given phrases below.
1. Language is…
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What I Can Do
Now, it’s about time for you to use your knowledge about language used in
academic texts. In the space provided, write a two-paragraph text on the topic that
interests you. Please be guided by the suggested criteria for scoring.
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Assessment
It’s about time to assess your learning. Do the following activity below.
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Additional Activities
Congratulations! You have come this far. I know you have learned something
about academic language as used in various disciplines. For your additional
activities, create a flyers and evaluate your learning journey using PMI Strategy as
shown below.
KEY TO
UNDERSTANDING
Put the language used in
your discipline here and its
SMAW meaning.
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Evaluate your learning journey of the lesson. Using PMI (Plus, Minus,
Interesting) strategy, provide the good, negative and interesting points of your
PLUS
MINUS
INTERESTING
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Answer Key
15.A
14.B
13.C
12.A
11.A
10.D
9. C
8. D
7. B
6. D
5. D force 5.
4. D product 4.
3. B bill 3.
2. A abstract 2.
1. C system 1.
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References
Online Sources
http://www.englishforeveryone.org/PDFs/11_Chronic_Traumatic_Encephalopathy
_Free_Sample.pdf
Worktext
Otero, R. (2016). English for academic and professional purposes.
Laurel, M. et.al (2016). English for Acdemic and Professional Purposes: Teacher’s
Guide
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DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN
with the primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new normal.
Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all
learners of Region XII in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The
process of LR development was observed in the production of this module.
This is version 1.0. We highly encourage feedback, comments, and
recommendations.