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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND

PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

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READ THIS
DOCUMENT AND
IDENTIFY THE
POSSIBLE
PURPOSE OF
WRITING THIS
TEXT?

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❑WHAT IS THIS
TEXT ALL
ABOUT?

❑ WHAT IS THE
PURPOSE OF
WRITING THIS
TEXT?
❑WHAT TYPE OF
DOCUMENT IT IS?

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When you think of a manifesto, you might

think of a political change or a newsworthy
artistic movement. But, anyone can have a
manifesto.
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In a manifesto, you declare your

vision, core values and goals to the world.
This might be a manifesto of a company,
artist, person, movement, or politician.

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Unlike a mission statement, a manifesto

is a call-to-action that works to ignite the
masses.

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Manifesto
❑creates direction, focus and purpose

❑discusses your personal goals in print and helps you to evaluate

opportunities for reaching them.

❑a document publicly declaring the position or program of its issuer.

❑generally written in the name of a group, sharing a common

perspective, ideology, or purpose , but sometimes in the name of a
single individual (Munro, Andre (n.d.).

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When creating a manifesto think about:

❑Who: Who are you? Why are you or your vision important?
❑ Meaning: What is the meaning of your core values, or idea? What gives it
purpose?
❑Goals: What legacy do you want to leave? What do you want to change?
❑How: Tell the world how you intend to accomplish your goals.
❑Language: When you are creating your manifesto, do not get wordy. Think
of POWERFUL, engaging, descriptive wording that will spark a reader
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Here is how to write your own manifesto in
five steps:

1. Get
Inspired.
Read what 2. Make 3. Write a 4. Put It 5. Live It.
others have Notes. Rough Draft. Away, Then
written Proofread.

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Read and recognize the argument used in each
manifesto, then answer questions that follow.

Sofia Gabriel: Personal Manifesto

I believe that creating a cohesive, vibrant community that unites

both the young and the old is important to nurturing the growth of
individuals. I believe that community artworks are the anchors of
this community, creating and maintaining this sense of community.
Therefore, I believe that works of art, visual and otherwise,
should be created and supported by members of a community as
important reminders and symbols of cohesive community.

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1. What kind of manifesto is TEXT A?

Answer:

2. In TEXT A, what does Sofia try to assert?

Answer:

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(TEXT B) LiisBeth: The Feminist Entrepreneur

Support Feminist-Led Business

Celebrate Innovation, Community and Life
Change the Narrative
Engage
Challenge Stereotypes & Biases Towards Work Equality & Social Justice
Encourage Achievements & Potential in Alternative Approaches to Entrepreneurship
Fuel the Movement
Fund Feminist Creators & Journalists
Believe in Success No Matter Your Age
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3. In TEXT B, what are used by LiisBeth to

show their plans and to create platform?
Answer:

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1. What is the author’s argument in defining success?

Answer:

2. Cite at least two reasons on why this manifesto becomes

effective and appealing in capturing the attention of readers.
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Decide whether the following statement about
manifesto is TRUE or FALSE based on the discussion

___1. Manifesto is only for political use.

___2. Everyone can create his/her own manifesto.
___3. Manifesto is a call-to-action document that works to
ignite the masses
___4. All manifestos are written in short passages of up to one
page only.
___5. A manifesto discusses your personal goals and helps you
to evaluate opportunities for reaching them.

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TASK : Create your own manifesto.

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extraordinary style and interesting style and voice
voice voice Gives no information and
Gives some new very poorly organized
Very informative and Somewhat informative information but poorly
well-organize and well-organize organized

Virtually no spelling, Few spelling, A number of spelling, So many punctuation and

punctuation or punctuation errors , and punctuation, and grammatical errors
grammatical errors minor grammatical errors grammatical errors