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Reading & Writing

Skills
for Grade 11 SHS Learners
Quarter 4 Module 1

Hypertext and Intertext

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 English – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter IV – Module 1 Hypertext and Intertext

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wherein the work is created shall be necessary for the exploration of such work for a profit.
Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of
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The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them.
Published by the Department of Education
Division of Lapu-Lapu City

Development Team of the Module

Writer’s Name : Ma. Angelica Dungog Manlangit

Editor’s Name : Emilyn Molina-Cubing

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Illustrator’s Name :

Layout Artist :

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Grammar Software : CitationMachine.com
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: Teresita A. Bandolon
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ADM Coordinator

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READING &
WRITING SKILLS
Quarter 4 – Module 1
Hypertext and Intertext
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to Reading and Writing Skills on Hypertext and Intertext!

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:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

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.

For the learner:

Welcome to Reading and Writing Skills 11 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Hypertext and Intertext!

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.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

competencies you are expected to learn in the
What I Need to Know module.

This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
What I Know lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.
What’s In

In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
What’s New story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
What is It understand new concepts and skills.

This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
What’s More skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
What I Have Learned what you learned from the lesson.

This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
What I Can Do into real life situations or concerns.

This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
Assessment competency.

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 In this portion, another activity will be given
to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
Additional Activities lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

This contains answers to all activities in the

module.
Answer Key

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this 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!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
Hypertext and Intertext. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the context in which a text is developed.

2. Distinguish Hypertext from Intertext.
3. Examine the evidence that the text uses.

What I Know

Directions: Below are some descriptions of different stories. On the line before each
number, write I if the context of each story is in Intertext; write H if it is in Hypertext.

_____1. Snow, Glass, Apples is a short story by Neil Gaiman. This piece tells the story of
Snow White from the point of view of her stepmother, who was actually trying to save the
kingdom from her bloodthirsty stepdaughter.

_____2. Wicked by Gregory Mcguire revolves around the story of the Wicked Witch of the
West from Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz and reimagines her as the misunderstood
protagonist, Elphaba.

_____3. Fast City by Don Bosco is an interactive narrative which presents a set of conflicts
and psychological landscapes placed within a technology-obsessed urban space.

_____4. The Museum by Adam Kenney emulates the experience of being in a museum by
allocating a page to each part of the museum and giving the reader free rein as to where
he/she wants to go by providing links to different “areas” of the museum.

_____5. Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding is written in a diary format and chronicles
events within a year in the life of protagonist Bridget in the 90s; it is loosely based on Jane
Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

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 Lesson
Hypertext and Intertext
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Being a critical reader also involves understanding that texts are always developed with a
certain context. A text is neither written nor read in a vacuum; its meaning and
interpretation are affected by a given set of circumstances. Among the many factors that
contribute to the context of reading is whether they are classified as intertext or hypertext.

What’s In

Directions: Read the following paragraphs.

Text 1
During the 21st century, the word Facebook (FB) came into our awareness. In fact, it is
one of the most popular social networking sites with over one million users. Almost ¾ of these
users are between 13 to 25 years old, and these people use FB every time they have an
opportunity to do so at school, at home, in the mall, and anywhere else. So, FB seems to just
be a waste of time. It is a complete distraction to students. Many students fail to complete their
assignments and projects because they are addicted to FB. Some use words and acronyms
that only they can understand, and it crosses over even during face-to-face conversations. FB
also becomes a tool for bashing and a venue for gossiping. These are just some of my
impressions of FB.

Text 2

There is no doubt that Facebook is a great technological innovation. It offers the

opportunity to connect and reconnect with people. It is a venue for self-expression. It can be a
tool for marketing and entrepreneurship. But according to new research, Facebook makes us
spend more. It also changes our appetite by making us eat more. Facebook users tend to be
more prone to pressure as well. They tend to like things they do not really like just because
some of their friends clicked the “like” button. Other psychologists claim that Facebook is a
butcher of self-esteem. In Facebook, we see happy faces enjoying parties and dining. We see
families bonding. We see posts about people’s achievements. All of these tend to make us more
envious of other people.

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 Analyze the two texts using the questions below.

1. What do you think prompted the writers to write the paragraphs?

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

2. What are your thoughts and feelings about each of the paragraphs?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

3. Who do you think are the writers and their disposition in life?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

4. What do you think is the central claim of both texts?

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

5. Do you share the same sentiments with the writers?

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

6. Do you think the pieces of evidence presented are sufficient and valid to support the claims?
Why or why not?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

7. Are there evident flaws in reasoning in the texts? If yes, enumerate them.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

What’s New

Directions: Below are the lyrics of the three songs. If you know how to sing them, you may sing
and at the same time, try to grasp what each song is trying to convey. Then, answer the
following questions.

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 Roar
By: Katy Perrry
I used to bite my tongue and hold my
breath
Scared to rock the boat and make a
mess
So I sat quietly
Agreed politely
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I let you push me past the breaking
point
I stood for nothing
So I fell for everything
You held me down, but I got up
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, You hear that
sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up
Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I see it all, I see it now
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter,
dancing through the fire
Cause I am a champion and
You're gonna hear me ROAR
Louder, louder than a lion
Cause I am a champion and
You're gonna hear me ROAR
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Now I'm floating like a butterfly
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I went from zero, to my own hero
You held me down, but I got up
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, You hear that
sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up
Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I see it all, I see it now
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter,
dancing through the fire
Cause I am a champion and
You're gonna hear me ROAR
Louder, louder than a lion
Cause I am a champion and
You're gonna hear me ROAR
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Roar-or, roar-or, roar-or
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter,
dancing through the fire
Cause I am a champion and
You're gonna hear me ROAR
Louder, louder than a lion
Cause I am a champion and
You're gonna hear me ROAR
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Eye of the Tiger
By: Survivor
Rising up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on
my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times it happens too fast
You change your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of
the past
You must fight just to keep them
alive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our
rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the eye
of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hanging tough, staying hungry
They stack the odds 'til we take to
the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our
rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the eye
of the tiger
Rising up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not going
to stop
Just a man and his will to survive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our
rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the eye
of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
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We are the Champions
By: Queen
I've paid my dues
Time after time.
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime.
And bad mistakes‒
I've made a few.
I've had my share of sand kicked in
my face
But I've come through.
And I need to go on and on, and on,
and on.
We are the champions, my friends.
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the
end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the
world.
I've taken my bows,
And my curtain calls.
You brought me fame and fortune,
and everything that goes with it.
I thank you all.
But it's been no bed of roses,
No pleasure cruise.
I consider it a challenge before the
whole human race,
And I ain't gonna lose.
And I need just go on and on, and
on, and on.
We are the champions, my friends.
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the
end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the
world.
We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the
end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions.
Guide Questions:
1. What is each song all about?
2. What does the line “Eye of the Tiger” mean?
3. How does “Eye of the Tiger” video inform your understanding of Katy Perry’s Roar?
4. Does it change your understanding of Katty Perry’s song?
5. What messages are all three artists trying to communicate?

What is It

An intertext refers to a work whose meaning is shaped by referencing or calling to

mind other texts. Basically, other texts help add meaning to the current text. The reader
gets to understand the context of the piece through other texts which parallel it in terms of
plot, characters, premise, and the like. In an intertextual work, the context is not given
immediately; only through the wealth of previous knowledge and experience or further
research will the reader be able to understand the text. It can occur in either online or
printed media, but it is not limited to literature; it spans other media such as movies, songs,
and the like. An example of an intertextual work is CS Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia: The
Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. It alludes to the Bible, and some of the parts parallel
some scenes in the Bible (such as Edmund’s betrayal and Aslan’s sacrifice vis-à-vis Judas’
betrayal and the crucifixion of Jesus).
On the other hand, a work set in hypertext is characterized by the external links
embedded in a text by the writer. In a hypertext, the reader can read the text in a non-linear
way, because he is led to other links outside the main text. A work in hypertext also enables
the reader to arrive at the intended interpretation, because he is led to where the author
exactly wants him to go. The context is taken through links or commentaries directly
connected to the text being read (i.e., definitions of some terms, explanations of certain
phenomena mentioned, direction to the next part of the plot, etc.) It is given directly, since
the author has already provided the links and explanations to the reader. In an online
medium, a hypertext is evident through the embedded links of the author while in printed
media, it is seen as the commentaries and footnotes in the margins. See examples of
hypertexts below.

Hello, dear readers!

In my past blog posts I have shown you the tranquility of Cagbalete Island, the enchanting
charm of Patar Beach Bolinao, and the surreal charm of the Underground River in Puerto
Princesa. In this post, let me take you to one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been
to Paraguas Island.
Go to Underground Escapades!

Hypertext example in online media

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 The Pearl of the Orient Seas1 is blessed with many beautiful beaches, but Boracay 2
still remains one of the most popular tourist destinations.

1A historical moniker given to the Philippines.

2A small island in Aklan, Visayas

Hypertext example in print media

What’s More

Directions: Determine whether the statement is True or False. Write T if the statement is
True and if it is False, underline the word which makes it incorrect and write the correct
word/s on the blank provided.

__________1. Hypertext is the connection of the text to other texts.

__________2. Hypertext allows the reader to jump from the original text to another connected
text using a link; hence, hypertext can be read in a non-linear manner.
__________3. Intertextuality depends on the schema or prior knowledge of the reader.
__________4. Intertext is written in a non-linear manner while hypertext is written in a linear
manner.
__________5. Intertext cannot refer to other culture or themes or characters or topics within the
same text.
__________6. Intertext is a way of representing text about a topic where other topics can be
linked.
__________7. The “World Wide Web” or Internet is based on hypertext links and hypertext
documents.
__________8. The Latin Vulgate version of the Bible is related to the King James version. This
is an example of Hypertext.
__________9. The Force Awakens is connected to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This is an example
of Intertext.
__________10. The language that web pages are written in is HTML or known as HyperText
Markup Language.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Written are the differences and similarities of Hypertext and Intertext taken from the tweets of various
personalities on social media. In your own understanding, create a diagram clearly showing the differences and
similarities of these two contexts.

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 What I Can Do

In the paragraphs below, which is a sample of hypertext and intertext? Defend your answer.

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 Assessment

Directions: Read the statement then answer the following questions.

“The original story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was written in a time when
computers were non-existent.”

1. How might computer technology have changed the way Lewis Carroll constructed his
story had it been available to him? Think of at least three ways he may have changed his
story.
2. Do you feel that the original story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland could mean
different things to people from our time than the author intended?
3. In what ways could unintended meanings be taken from the text?
4. Discuss what Lewis Carroll would have thought of having his ideas borrowed and
reinterpreted in a film like The Matrix. Is ‘imitation the sincerest form of flattery’ or might
he have been annoyed?
5. How do you think you would react in that situation?

Additional Activities

Directions: Write an explanation of twenty-first century technology. Include hypertext/s in

your writing.

“Try to imagine a time 1000 years in the future. Think about what life is like. The people of the
future have access to many of the texts that exist in the world. They have been carefully
preserved since 2020. They include novels, non-fiction works, films, poetry, songs, paintings,
plays, advertisements and many other forms of expression. The world in the third millennium is
very different from our world today. To learn about their past (our present world), the people of
the future rely on texts from our time.”

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 Answer Key

10.T
9. T
8. Hypertext – Intertext
7. T
6. Intertext – Hypertext
5. Cannot - Can
text. Hypertext I 5.
understand the 4. Intertext – H 4.
how they 3. T H 3.
depending on 2. T I 2.
Answers vary 1. T I 1.
Assessment What's More What I Know

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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Division of Lapu-Lapu City

Department of Education
B.M. Dimataga St., Lapu-Lapu City
Tel #: (032) 410-4525
Email: oliver.tuburan@deped.gov.ph

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