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Quarter 3 - Module 2
Properties of a Well-Written Text

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Reading and Writing Skills
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 2: Properties of a Well-Written Text
First Edition, 2021

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Reading and Writing Skills

Quarter 3 - Module 2
Properties of a Well-Written Text
Introductory Message

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 This module provides relevant learning activities that will help you evaluate a written
text based on its properties which include organization, coherence and cohesion, language
use, and mechanics.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

• identify the properties of a well-written text which include organization, coherence
and cohesion, language use, and mechanics;
• arrange a text observing and following a logical organization of ideas;
• use cohesive devices to achieve coherence and cohesion within a text; and
• evaluate a written text based on its properties.

Directions: Read and answer the following questions/statements carefully. Write the letter of
your answer on the space before each number.

_______ 1. It covers the arrangement of ideas presented in the paragraph.

a. Mechanics
b. Organization
c. Language Use
_______ 2. These are conventions governing the technical aspects of writing, including
spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviation.
a. Mechanics
b. Organization
c. Coherence and cohesion
_______ 3. “The Philippines ranks 110th out of 139 countries in terms of mobile data
speed, having an average of 18.49 megabits per second (Mbps) as of
November 2020.” What language tone is evident on the given sentence?
a. Objective tone
b. Subjective tone
c. Neutral tone
_______ 4. It focuses on the attitudes, thoughts, feelings, values, or beliefs of the writer
or speaker.
a. Objective language
b. Subjective language
c. Figurative language
_______ 5. This kind of language is often used in textbooks, references, science
journals, researches, newspaper articles, atlases, encyclopedias, and the
likes.
a. Objective language
b. Subjective language
c. Figurative language

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_______ 6. These are words and phrases used for a clear and logical flow of thoughts
from sentence to sentence and from paragraph to paragraph.
a. Cohesive or transitional devices
b. Intervening words
c. Prepositional phrases
_______ 7. It is a set of marks used to regulate texts and clarify their meanings, mainly
by separating or linking words, phrases, and clauses.
a. Capitalization
b. Abbreviation
c. Punctuation
_______ 8. “The operating system isn’t the best one out there. It’s too slow for most
people’s needs.” What language tone is evident on the given sentences?
a. Objective tone
b. Subjective tone
c. Neutral tone
_______ 9. The programmer and his assistant delved into their files.
_______________, they did not find the documents they were looking for.
What transitional word/phrase is appropriate for the statement?
a. However
b. Because of that
c. Thus
_______ 10. Which word/phrase makes the sentences incorrect? “I disagree to the
efficacy of the new policy. However, I will not support it.”
a. Efficacy of the new policy
b. Support
c. However

Directions: Column A contains the definitions of the different patterns of development in

writing which can be found in Column B. Match column A with Column B by writing the letter
of your answer on the space provided before each number.

Column A Column B

_______1. It is used in explaining A. Cause and Effect

unfamiliar terms.
_______2. It tells a story or explains B. Narration
a sequence of events.
_______3. It is used to see how two C. Definition
objects are alike and to
identify their differences.
_______4. It involves combining D. Comparison and Contrast
objects or items into
categories.
_______5. It is used to explain why E. Classification
things happen or the
results of a phenomena.

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Good job! To continue, here is a short activity that will give you the overview of the topics that
will be included in this module.

Let’s get started! Examine the graphic organizer below. Supply the missing letters to complete
the word written on each part.

O__G__N__ Z__T__O__

Properties of
L__N__U__G__ a Well- C__H__R__N__E and
U__E Written Text C__H__S__O__

M__C__A__I__S

Very well! Remember those words for you will encounter them as you go along in this
module.

Properties of a Well-Written Text

1. Organization
It covers the arrangement of ideas presented in the paragraph. A written text should
be highly organized in such a way that one idea should logically flow to another idea.
The main idea or controlling idea is contained in the topic sentence. It can be found at
the beginning, middle, or end of the paragraph. The succeeding sentences support the topic
sentence.
Example:
The agent or stimulus that elicits the stress reaction is referred to as the stressor.
There is a range in the strength of the response the stressor elicits. This is referred to as
intensity and can be viewed as a continuum with minor stressors on the one end and
major stressors on the other. Most of the stressors encountered daily are minor stressors,
such as getting up late, running to class, and exhilaration over an unexpectedly high
grade on the test. They are encountered and adapted to with varying degrees of
regularity. More intense stressors such as the dearh of a family member, pregnancy or
fathering a pregnancy, or transferring to antother school, could be major stressors.
- Stress: A Mental Wellness Challenge (Adapted from Connections for
Health, 1996
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 The paragraph demonstrates organization or unity of ideas. The topic sentence which
can be found at the beginning controls the rest of the sentences in the paragraph. The
succeeding sentences support the main idea in the topic sentence. Remember that topic
sentence reveals the main point and summarizes the overall idea of the paragraph.

2. Coherence and Cohesion

A written text usually conveys a big amount of information. It is composed of several
ideas. With this, messages or ideas in a text should have perceived coherence and cohesion.
Coherence is defined as the quality of being logical, consistent, and understandable.
On the other hand, cohesion is the act of forming a whole unit.
To achieve and show coherence and cohesion of ideas in a written text, writers can
use cohesive devices or transitional words and phrases for a clear and logical flow of thoughts
from sentence to sentence and from paragraph to paragraph. These transitions signal or
prepare the reader for the idea that follows. They show relationships of time, contrast, result,
and addition or example. Some examples of transitions under these relationships are shown
in the chart below.

Time Contrast Result Addition/

Example
After Furthermore In contrast Therefore And
Before Then Instead Because Also
During Later However Then Besides
Earlier Since Yet Thus For example
Final Until On the contrary So In addition
First Meanwhile On the other hand Hence Such as
Afterward Nevertheless As a result

Examples of using cohesive devices or transitions in sentences:

➢ A strong typhoon hit some places in Bulacan. As a result, many houses and trees were
in ruins.
➢ Studies have shown that a person’s I.Q. increases with age, therefore, as people grow
older, they become more tolerant and objective in their thinking.

Example of using cohesive devices in a paragraph:

There are many simple ways in which we can help in solving the growing
problem of garbage disposal within our community. First, bring your own reusable
cloth bags instead of accepting plastic bags from the store. However, if you forget
to bring your cloth bags to the store, you can ask the person bagging your groceries
to use paper bags or boxes instead of plastic bags. Secondly, avoid take-out foods
which require a lot of packaging. Also, learn how to segregate wastes that
decompose and that can be recycled naturally as fertilizer for plants. Finally, avoid
bottled drinks because they are a major source of waste in many places. Therefore,
it is safe to say that being conscious about how your family manages household
wastes can be of big help in addressing your community’s problem in waste
disposal.

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3. Language Use
The use of an appropriate language is one of the properties of a well-written text. The
choice of the language should also be suited to the target audience or readers.
Language use also covers the writer’s tone of writing: subjective or objective. The
subjective tone of writing uses the writer’s personal biases and judgment. On the other hand,
objective tone of writing uses factual information and arguments.

A subjective tone focuses on the attitudes, thoughts, feelings, values, or beliefs of the
writer or speaker. This kind of language contains judgments, interpretations, evaluations, or
opinions. Usually, this tone of writing can be found on blogs, opinions/columns in newspapers,
diaries, informal essays, comments in social media, and the likes.

Examples of sentences using subjective tone/language:

“The film was terrible.”
“The operating system isn’t the best one out there; it’s too slow for most people’s
needs.”
“I don’t think that this company cares about what their customers think about them.”

Objective tone or language focuses on the plain facts about a person or object - what
is true and what can be proven. This kind is often used in textbooks, references, science
journals, researches, newspaper articles, atlases, encyclopedias, and the likes.

Examples of sentences using subjective tone/language:

“The film lasted for one hour and thirty-five minutes”.
“The Philippines ranks 110th out of 139 countries in terms of mobile data speed, having
an average of 18.49 megabits per second (Mbps) as of November 2020.”
“English is one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by more than
14 million Filipinos.”

The writer has to decide the language and tone of writing depending on its purpose.

4. Mechanics
The mechanics is the overall characteristic of the written text. According to Nordquist
(2020), writing mechanics are conventions governing the technical aspects of writing,
including spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviation.
A. Spelling. In writing, spelling is the correct arrangement of letters that form words. To
improve spelling skills, you can use a memory device known as mnemonics. This is
done by using phrase, acronym, or pattern to remember something like the spelling of
a word. You can also increase your reading skills by making a list of commonly
misspelled words or by marking words in a dictionary that seem to give you trouble
repeatedly.
B. Punctuation. It is a set of marks used to regulate texts and clarify their meanings,
mainly by separating or linking words, phrases, and clauses.
C. Capitalization. It is the practice of using capital letters in writing or printing. Proper
nouns, key words in titles, and beginnings of sentences are generally capitalized. The
pronoun “I” is capitalized under all circumstances.
D. Abbreviation. It is a shortened form of a word or phrase.

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 5. Grammar and Mechanics
While mechanics refers to the rules of written language such as capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, and abbreviation; grammar, on the other hand, is the structure of written
and spoken language. Grammar refers to the parts of speech and how they combine to form
sentences. An understanding of both grammar and mechanics is required to clearly
communicate one’s ideas in paper.

Independent Activity 1

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is incorrect. Write your answers
on the space provided for.

_____ 1. Organization covers the arrangement of ideas presented in the paragraph.

_____ 2. A written text should be highly organized in such a way that one idea should
logically flow to another idea to achieve confusion.
_____ 3. The main idea or controlling idea is contained in the topic sentence.
_____ 4. Writers can use cohesive devices or transitional words and phrases for a clear
and logical flow of thoughts from sentence to sentence and from paragraph to
paragraph.
_____ 5. The use of an appropriate language is not a characteristic or property of a
well-written text.
_____ 6. The choice of the language should also be suited to the target audience or
readers.
_____ 7. Objective tone or language focuses on the plain facts about a person or object
- what is true and what can be proven.
_____ 8. Coherence are conventions governing the technical aspects of writing,
including spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviation.
_____ 9. An understanding of both grammar and mechanics is required to clearly
communicate one’s ideas in paper.
_____ 10. The writer has to decide the language and tone of writing depending on its
purpose.

Independent Assessment 1

Directions: Examine the following sentences. Use the appropriate cohesive or transitional
devices to connect the ideas in the given sentences. Choices are provided in the box below.

In addition to that However

As a result First
Because Instead

1. Different oil companies had an oil-price increase. _______________, the prices of

basic commodities increased, too.

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 2. Hypertension is called by many as “the silent killer”. _______________ in many
cases, it produces no symptoms until permanent organ damage results in chronic
illness or death.
3. The programmer and his assistant delved into their files. _______________, they did
not find the documents they were looking for.
4. Planning and implementing organizational activities must be done in order.
________________, the organization should seek permission to conduct an activity
from the Office of Student Affairs.
5. Vitamins help slow down aging and make one’s skin look younger and more glowing.
_______________, they fight the health hazard of stress and help cut down medical
bills.

Independent Activity 2

Directions: Read the paragraphs below. Complete the paragraphs by writing the appropriate
cohesive or transitional device for each part. Choose from the list given in the box.

Thus However
Although For example
Because Further
In addition to that

English is considered by many as the language of international communication.

_______________ it is not the most spoken language in the world, English is the
official language in 53 countries and is spoken as a first language by around 400
people worldwide. _______________, here in the Philippines, English has always
been one of the official languages and is spoken by more than 14 million Filipinos. It
is the language of commerce and law. _______________, Philippines uses English
as the primary medium of instruction in education.

_______________, proficiency in the language is also one of the Philippines

strengths, _______________ it has helped drive the economy and even made the
Philippines the top voice outsourcing destination in the world. _______________,
during the discussion organized by the British Council, key stakeholders
acknowledged that even if the Philippines is doing fine in terms of English
competency, there were still concerns on how much of a competitive advantage it still
is for the country. _______________, they agreed that the country needs to step up
its efforts in improving the teaching and learning of the language, developing it as a
vital skill of the workforce.

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Independent Assessment 2

Directions: Examine the items given below. Arrange them in proper order so that ideas would
flow logically and clearly. Number them accordingly. Write your answers on the lines before
the statements.

A. The Research Process

_____ After the literature has been reviewed, the researcher clarifies the
problem and narrows the scope of the study.
_____ The researcher identifies a problem or develops a research question.

_____ The researcher defines the population or group of people that will be
the focus of the study.
_____ The researcher must learn more about the topic under investigation
by reading related literature and studies.
_____ To minimize confusion on the scope of the study, the researcher
should specifically define the variables, terms, and phrases that will
be included in the study.
_____ Once the plan is completed, the actual study begins with the collection
of data.
_____ After determining the population, the researcher must develop the
instrumentation plan or the plan for the study.
_____ This is where the researcher analyzes the data collected so that
research question can be answered.

B. Narrative of a Fire Incident

_____ Five firefighters from the BFP arrived at the scene at 6:30 AM.

_____ The fire at the Green West Apartment was first noticed at 6:15 AM by
a resident named Bonifacio Cruz.
_____ They fought the blaze for half an hour.

_____ The authorities reported that the damage was worth 6 million pesos.

_____ They then broke the windows and brought their hoses in.

_____ Immediately after arriving at the scene, they awakened and

evacuated all the affected residents.
_____ Mr. Cruz called the BFP Station near their residence.

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Independent Activity 3

A. Directions: Identify the tone of language used in each of the given sentences. Write OB if
it uses objective tone and SUB if subjective tone.

__________ 1. “Self-love begins when you start seeing your worth despite how others
see you less.”
__________ 2. “That’s probably one of the best movies that I’ve seen so far.”
__________ 3. “Intelligence quotient or IQ is the measure of a person’s reasoning
ability and how well someone can use information and logic to answer
questions or make predictions.”
__________ 4. “There is nothing like an ice-cold bottle of soda to satisfy a thirst!”
__________ 5. “Suffrage or right to vote in electing public officials may be exercised
by all citizens of the Philippines not otherwise disqualified by law.”

B. Directions: Read and examine the given sentences. On the space provided for, write
OKAY if there is no error. If not, encircle the part of the sentence that makes it wrong or not
acceptable.
__________ 6. “I have to thank everybody for coming to this very special ocassion.”
__________ 7. “I disagree to the efficacy of the new policy. However, I will not support
it.”
__________ 8. “There’s no reason to feel embarassed about a normal body function.”
__________ 9. “As your supervisor: I promise to stand for your rights in this company.”
__________ 10. “This business venture will never flourish unless you give your
support.”

Independent Assessment 3

Directions: Evaluate the following sentences. Write IN if the sentence supports or is related
to the given topic below and OUT if not.

Topic: Coping With Depression

1. Reach out and stay connected because getting support from people
around you play an essential role in overcoming depression.

2. If you don’t feel that you have anyone to turn to, it’s never too late to
build new friendships and improve your support network.
3. Being conscious about how your family manages household waste can
help in solving the community’s growing problem on garbage disposal.
4. While nothing can replace the human connection, pets can bring joy and
companionship into your life which helps you ease the feeling of isolation.
5. You have to do things that relax, energize, and make you feel good.

6. Get on a better sleep schedule by learning healthy sleep habits and

aiming for eight hours of sleep every day.

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 7. The immune system performs a round-the-clock task of killing microbes
that penetrate the skin.
8. Research shows that regular exercise can be as effective as medication
in relieving depression symptoms.
9. Eat a healthy, depression-fighting diet by reducing your intake of foods
that can adversely affect your brain and mood, such as caffeine, alcohol,
trans fats, and those with high levels of chemical preservatives.
10. The Philippines ranks 110th out of 139 countries in terms of mobile data
speed, having an average of 18.49 megabits per second (Mbps) as of
November 2020.
11. English is one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken
by more than 14 million Filipinos.
12. Get a daily dose of sunlight for it can help boost serotonin levels and
improve your mood.
13. Challenge negative thinking because negative and unrealistic ways of
thinking fuel depression.
14. As you cross-examine your negative thoughts, you may be surprised at
how quickly they crumble.
15. If you’ve taken self-help steps and made positive lifestyle changes and
still find your depression getting worse, seek professional help.

Directions: Complete the following sentence starters.

✓ I have learned that ______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________.

✓ I have realized that ______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________.

✓ I plan to ________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

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Directions: Evaluate the given text based on its different properties including organization,
coherence and cohesion, language use, and mechanics. Then, answer the questions that
follow. Limit your answer for each question to 2-3 sentences.

In a world continually plagued with pollution and diseases, more people are
searching for ways to remain strong and healthy. Science has developed
medications to combat every illness. However, no single drug can ever claim cure
to all types of diseases. In addition to that, no amount of chemical substances can
ever compare to the body’s natural defense-- the immune system. The immune
system performs a round-the-clock task of killing dangerous microbes that
penetrates the skin. It is very efficient because it attacks all forms of invades
indiscriminately.
Immunology is the study focused on the immune system, its various
methods of defense against microbes and foreign substances. The discovery of
antibiotics has placed great emphasis on the development of drugs that cure
almost all diseases. But, studies on the functions of the immune system are
somehow neglected. As a result, researchers are now becoming aware that drugs
and other chemical substances are not the panacea they were ones perceived to
be. It is the immune system which performs a significant role in the body’s defense
against illnesses.
- Adapted from Skill Builders for Efficient Reading by
Villamin, Araceli, et al.

1. Were the ideas in the text presented logically? Justify your answer.

2. Did the text achieve coherence and cohesion? Elaborate your answer.

3. What kind of language tone was used in the text? Why do you think so?

4. Did the text adhere to or observe proper mechanics in writing? Explain your answer.

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Directions: Read and answer the following questions/statements carefully. Write the letter of
your answer on the space before each number.

_______ 1. “English is one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by
more than 14 million Filipinos.” What language tone is evident on the given
sentence?
a. Objective tone
b. Subjective tone
c. Neutral tone
_______ 2. “I don’t think that this company cares about what their customers think
about them.” What language tone is evident on the given sentence?
a. Objective tone
b. Subjective tone
c. Neutral tone
_______ 3. It focuses on the attitudes, thoughts, feelings, values, or beliefs of the writer
or speaker.
a. Objective language
b. Subjective language
c. Figurative language
_______ 4. This is defined as the quality of being logical, consistent, and
understandable.
a. Coherence
b. Mechanics
c. Unity
_______ 5. They are words and phrases used for a clear and logical flow of thoughts
from sentence to sentence and from paragraph to paragraph.
a. Cohesive or transitional devices
b. Intervening words
c. Prepositional phrases
_______ 6. “That was by far the best film that I’ve ever watched!” The sentence uses
_____ tone of language.
a. Objective
b. Subjective
c. Literal
_______ 7. It covers the arrangement of ideas presented in the paragraph.
a. Mechanics
b. Organization
c. Language Use
_______ 8. These are conventions governing the technical aspects of writing, including
spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviation.
a. Mechanics
b. Organization
c. Coherence and cohesion
_______ 9. It is a shortened form of a word or phrase.
a. Punctuation
b. Abbreviation
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 c. Mnemonic
_______ 10. Which word/phrase makes the sentence incorrect? “Neither Jason nor
Sandra measure up to John.”
a. Neither
b. Nor
c. Measure up
_______ 11. This kind of language is often used in textbooks, references, science
journals, researches, newspaper articles, atlases, encyclopedias, and the
likes.
a. Objective language
b. Subjective language
c. Figurative language
_______ 12. Different oil companies had an oil-price increase. _______________, the
prices of basic commodities increased, too. What transitional word/phrase
is appropriate for the statement?
a. However
b. As a result
c. So that
_______ 13. It contains the main idea or controlling idea in a paragraph.
a. Supporting sentence
b. Topic sentence
c. Middle sentence
_______ 14. It is a set of marks used to regulate texts and clarify their meanings, mainly
by separating or linking words, phrases, and clauses
a. Capitalization
b. Abbreviation
c. Punctuation
_______ 15. “There was a lot of food, _____ she only ate the bread.” What transitional
word is appropriate for the statement.
a. So
b. But
c. Because

Directions: Using the given topic outline below, create a paragraph containing the
properties of a well-written text. Your output will be graded using the given criteria that
follows.
Topic Outline
I. Characteristics of an efficient communicator
A. Uses language competently
B. Has the ability to interact with others
C. Shows a healthy interest in literature
D. Possesses a positive attitude towards communication arts

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 CRITERIA VGE GE SE LE N
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
1. The text is organized in such a ways that one idea flows
logically to another.
2. The sentences support the topic sentence.
3. The text is consistent and able to be understood.
4. It uses transitional devices appropriately.
5. The use of appropriate language and words is evident.
6. The language tone is suited to the target audience or readers.
7. It observes proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of
words.
8. The sentences are grammatically correct.
TOTAL /40
LEGEND
VGE - To a very great extent; GE - To a great extent; SE - To some extent; LE - To a little extent; N - Not at all

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A. What I need to know
B. What I know
1. B 6. A
2. A 7. C
3. A 8. B
4. B 9. A
5. A 10. C
C. What’s In
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. E
5. A
D. What’s New
1. Organization
2. Language Use
3. Coherence and Cohesion
4. Mechanics
E. What Is It
F. What’s More
Independent Activity 1
1. True 6. True
2. False 7. True
3. True 8. False
4. True 9. True
5. False 10. True
Independent Assessment 1
1. As a result
2. Because
3. However
4. First
5. In addition to that
Independent Activity 2
1. Although
2. For example
3. In addition to that
4. Further
5. Because
6. However
Independent Assessment 2
A. Research Process
3 After the literature has been reviewed, the researcher clarifies the problem and narrows the
scope of the study.
1 The researcher identifies a problem or develops a research question.
5 The researcher defines the population or group of people that will be the focus of the study.
2 The researcher must learn more about the topic under investigation by reading related literature
and studies.
4 To minimize confusion on the scope of the study, the researcher should specifically define the
variables, terms, and phrases that will be included in the study.
7 Once the plan is completed, the actual study begins with the collection of data.
6 After determining the population, the researcher must develop the instrumentation plan or the
plan for the study.
8 The research process culminates in this step which is the analysis of data. This is where the
researcher analyzes the data collected so that research question can be answered.
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Independent Assessment 2
B. Narrative of a Fire Incident
3 Five firemen from the BFP arrived at the scene at 6:30 a.m.
1 The fire at the Green West Apartment was first noticed at 6:15 am by a resident
named Bonifacio Cruz.
6 They fought the blaze for half an hour.
7 The authorities reported that the damage was worth 6 million pesos.
5 They then broke the windows and brought their hoses in.
4 Immediately after arriving at the scene, they awakened and evacuated all the affected
residents.
2 Mr, Cruz called the BFP Station near their residence.
Independent Activity 3
A. B.
1. SUB 1. ocassion - occasion
2. SUB 2. however
3. OB 3. embarassed - embarrassed
4. SUB 4. : (colon, punctuation mark)
5. OB 5. OKAY
Independent Assessment 3
1. IN 9. IN
2. IN 10, OUT
3. OUT 11. OUT
4. IN 12. IN
5. IN 13. IN
6. IN 14. IN
7. OUT 15. IN
8. IN
G. What I have learned
Answers may vary.
H. What I can do
Answers may vary.
H. Assessment
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. B
14. C
15. B
I. Additional Activity
Answers may vary. (Rubric will be used for scoring)
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