COR 002 READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Students Activity Sheet# 6, 8 &9

Name ______________________ Date: ________

Section: _________________________ Schedule: _

Lesson title: Patterns of Development in Writing: Materials

Comparison and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Problem and References
Solution
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11. I can distinguish between and among patterns of g.edu/handouts/Modes.pdf
development in writing across disciplines,
2. I can write and critique samples of comparison and
contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution tex
patterns.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
1) Introduction (2 mins)

Before exploring the concepts more, let us try to check your prior knowledge regarding this topic.
Answerthe questions below.
1. This explains why something happens or what results a particular
event produces.Answer:

2. This focuses on either a problem or solution in a particular area

or situation.Answer:

3. This organizes ideas based on how events, places, people, things, and concepts are
similar to or different from one another a. separately -involves describing one item first
followed by the second item Answer:

Productivity Tip:
Make a to-do list. It help when you list all the things that you will do. Prioritize those things which are urgent and
important. Organizing the list will help you be effective and efficient in doing your tasks.

2) Activity 3: Skill-building Activities (with answer key) (18 mins + 2 mins checking)

Now, let us try your skills in analyzing text patterns. Read the paragraphs below and answer the
questions that follows.

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Name ______________________ Date: ________

Section: _________________________ Schedule: _

PARAGRAPH 1, COMPARISON and CONTRAST:

Although I raised Marcee and Obbie from puppies, they have completely diverse personalities.
Obbie is a six-year-old, male, toy Pomeranian whereas Marcee is a one-year-old, female, Boston
terrier. Obbie is small and soft, unlike Marcee who has bristly hair and is much bigger. Marcee
insists on sleeping on the bed, under the covers every night. On the other hand, Obbie will only
sleep on the floor, under the bed. Obbie is tremendously loyal and uptight; however, Marcee is
hyper and friendly to anyone she meets or sees. Around other dogs, Marcee cowers to the larger
dog, yet Obbie will always stand his ground, never giving up until he is scolded. Given that they
were both treated the same way all their life, it is hard to believe that they are so different in
everything they do.

1. What is being compared and contrasted in the paragraph?

2. What are their 3 comparisons?

3. What are their contrasts?

Obbie Marcie

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Name ______________________ Date: ________

Section: _________________________ Schedule: _

PARAGRAPH 2, CAUSE and EFFECT:

For many teenagers, there are numerous negative factors that can lead them to give up on
their education and drop out of school. The first cause is that many teenagers lack positive
role models in their lives. The lack of an encouraging adult in their lives can cause them to
think negatively about themselves and it does not allow them to live up to their full potential.
Also, the lack of a positive role model can cause them to get involved with the wrong kind of
people and activities. When students get involved in these types of negative situations, they
usually don't focus on school. This can lead many impressionable young children to give up
on their education. Another factor that cause a student to give up on school is a lack of
determination. If they're not determined to graduate, it can be very difficult for them to stay
in school. Many students find it difficult to stay focused on school when they when they feel
that getting an education is useless. Some students only attend school because they are
forced to and they are not there to further their education. The third and final factor is peer
pressure. Many students give into pure pressure very easily. If the pure pressure is
negative, this can lead them into drugs and alcohol. The drugs and alcohol can cause them
to drop out very easily because that is the only thing that they are focused on and it can
easily ruin a child's life.
~Copyright 2005 Mike Sullivan~

1. What is the effect / result being discussed in the paragraph?

2. List down the 3 causes / factors mentioned.

Cause 1:

Cause 2:

Cause 3:

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Students Activity Sheet# 6, 8 &9

Name ______________________ Date: ________

Section: _________________________ Schedule: _

PARAGRAPH 3, PROBLEM and SOLUTION

The enormous growth in the use of the internet over the last decade has led to radical changes to
the way that people consume and share information. Although serious problems have arisen as a
result of this, there are solutions.

One of the first problems of the internet is the ease with which children can access potentially
dangerous sites. For example, pornography sites are easily accessible to them because they can
register with a site and claim to be an adult. There is no doubt that this affects their thoughts and
development, which is a negative impact for the children and for society. Another major problem is
the growth of online fraud and hacking. These days, there are constant news stories about
government and company websites that have been hacked, resulting in sensitive information falling
into the hands of criminals.

It is important that action is taken to combat these problems. Governments should ensure that
adequate legislation and controls are in place that will prevent young people from accessing
dangerous sites, such as requiring more than simply confirming that you are an adult to view a site.
Parents also have a part to play. They need to closely monitor the activities of their children and
restrict their access to certain sites, which can now be done through various computer programs.
Companies must also improve their onsite IT security systems to make fraud and hacking much
more difficult by undertaking thorough reviews of their current systems for weaknesses.

To conclude, the internet is an amazing technological innovation that has transformed people’s lives,
but not without negative impacts. However, with the right action by individuals, governments and
businesses, it can be made a safe place for everyone.

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Student Activity sheet Module # Day 6, 8 & 9

1. What is topic / main idea of the paragraph?

2. What are the 2 problems being

discussed? Problem 1:

Problem
2:

3. What is the solution given by the author for problem #1?

1. What is the solution given by the author for problem #2?

1) Activity4: What I Know Chart, part 2 (2 mins) After the discussion, you may answer the questions

below.

Questions What I
learned?
1. What are comparison and
contrast in writing?

2.How does cause and effect help

the reader

3. What does problem and

solution
means?

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Student Activity sheet Module # Day 6, 8 & 9
2) Activity 5: Check for Understanding (5 mins)

Now, it is your time to create your own definition and exemplification pattern texts. Using the
scenarios given below, let your imagination work and write at least 5 sentences each text.

Remember that Comparison and Contrast Text Pattern…

highlights similarities and differences
is balanced in such a way that there is an equal amount
Before you Write!
of information for each subject to avoid bias

Remember that Cause and Effect Text

Pattern… tells the reader “why something
happens”
tells the readers “what happens”
explains how an action leads to another

Remember that Problem and Solution Text

Pattern…
- states unsatisfactory situation that causes
troubles or difficulties

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Student’s Activity Sheet Module #6, 8 & 9

Problem and Solution Text Pattern Scenario: You are an editor of a

newspaper. You would like to react to the government’s proposed solution to
combat COVID19.

Comparison and Contrast Text Pattern Scenario: You are a film critic. You are
to write a comparative review of two films of the same genre.

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Student’s Activity Sheet Module #6, 8 & 9

Name: Class number:

Section: _ Schedule: Date:

C. LESSON WRAP-UP
1) Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 mins)
A. Work Tracker
You are done with this session! Let’s track your progress. Shade the session number you just completed.

B. Think about your Learning

Exit Ticket THREE

: Exit Ticket TWO
Things I like about the Exit ticket
Questions that I want to askfor
lesson ONE reflection for today 1.
1._______________ clarification
2. _____________ 1. ________________
3. _ _ _ _ _

FAQs

1. How do you write problem and solution essay?

Writing Your Essay

1. Interest your reader in the problem.

2.Convince your reader that the problem is important and needs to be
solved.
3. Explain your solution clearly.
4. Convince the reader that your solution is cost-effective and feasible.
5. Convince your reader that your solution is better than other solutions.
Think about your Learning

2. Why do writers use cause and effect?

Cause and effect papers use analysis to examine the reasons for and the outcomes of situations. They
are an attempt to discover either the origins of something, such as an event or a decision, the effects or results
that can be properly attributed to it, or both.