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GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
1. COPY IN YELLOW PAPER OR PRINT IN
WHITE LONG BOND PAPER.
2. Study the next lesson, “PATTERNS OF
DEVELOPMENT” below.
3. Highlights the important details about each
pattern.
4. After studying the lesson, answer WRITTEN

WORKS A and B.
5. Answers MUST BE WRITTEN.
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PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMNET

Let’s return to the patterns of development. You can identify easily how a text was developed
when you have knowledge regarding the patterns of development. The table below will provide
you information regarding those.

Patterns of
Purpose Signal words
development
clarifies and explains is defined as; as defined; means; refers to; to
concepts by define; to illustrate
a. definition answering the
question “what does
it mean?”
presents the general after all; as an example; consider the following;
statement and then for example; for instance; in other words; in
provides specific and particular; in short; namely; put another way;
b. exemplification
correct examples to specifically; stated differently; that is; to be
expound on the main specific; to clarify; to illustrate
idea
provides details usingabove; across; adjacent to; against; alongside;
either sensory (based amidst; around; away from; back of; behind;
c. description
on one or all of the below; beneath; beside; between; beyond; by;
(sensory and
five senses) or spatial
down; father; here; in; in front of; inside; into;
spatial)
pattern (by location near; off; on; on top of; onto; opposite to;
or physical space) outside; over; throughout; to the right; under
about; after; afterwards; as soon as; at; at
this/that point; before; during; eventually;
organizes ideas or
d. chronology/ finally; first; immediately; in the meantime;
events according to
procedure later; meanwhile; next; next week; presently;
time
prior to; second; soon; then; till; today;
tomorrow; until; when; yesterday
additionally; again; along with; also; and; and
organizes ideas using then; another; as well; besides; equally
e. listing
enumeration important; further; furthermore; in addition;
in the same way; likewise; next; together with
(for comparing)
also; as; both; equally; in a similar fashion; in
comparison; in the same way; like; likewise;
organizes ideas based similarly; to compare
on how events,
places, people, (for contrasting)
f. comparison-
things, and concepts although; and yet; as opposed to; but;
contrast
are similar to or conversely; counter to; despite; even so; even
different from one though; in contrast; in spite of; in the
another meantime; instead; however; nevertheless;
nonetheless; on the contrary; on the other
hand; otherwise; still; the fact remains; unlike;
whereas; yet
g. classification organizes ideas into another; another kind; classified as; final type;
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and division categories or one kind; the first category; the last group; the
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criteria and
standards
(for causes)
as; because (of the fact); being that; due to (the
fact that); for; for the reason that; in that; in
organizes details view of (the fact); in as much as; one reason;
based on the reason owing to (the fact); seeing that; since
h. cause and
and the result or
effect
consequences of a (for effects)
certain phenomenon accordingly; as a consequence; as a result (of
this); because (of that); consequently; for this
reason; hence; in consequence; so; so much
(so) that; so that; therefore; thus
organizes ideas into but; first, second; nonetheless; one reason for
i. problem-
problems and the; one solution is; one way is; the problem;
solution
proposed solutions the solution
(for emphasizing point)
again; for this reason; in fact; in that case;
indeed; to emphasize; to repeat; truly; with
this in mind

(for concluding and summarizing)

accordingly; all in all; as a result; as I have
organizes ideas to
said; consequently; due to; finally; in any
show how a set of
event; in brief; in conclusion; in short; in
j. persuasion evidence leads to a
summary; inevitably; on the whole; since; in
logical conclusion or
essence; in a nutshell; therefore; thus; to sum
argument
up

(for conceding a point)

admittedly; assuredly; certainly; granted; it is
true that; needless to say; no doubt; obviously;
of course; to be sure; true; undoubtedly;
unquestionably

You may notice that some signal words appear in several patterns of development. This
means that a signal word is not limited to a specific pattern. The use of a signal word is based
on the context. There are also other terms that are not listed but function as signal words for a
certain pattern of development. It is important that you know how to use conjunctions
correctly so it may serve its purpose.

Barrot (2016) explains that when it comes to writing, you can create a well-written text if
you use a critical approach. Thus, the use of patterns of development definitely helps you to
achieve a composition that communicate effectively to readers. If you know how to analyze and
evaluate, your text has a clear purpose by using critical thinking, you can distinguish good and
bad sources. By this, you know which information to use. This makes your written text credible
and informative.
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IV. STUDENT PLAYSHOP:

a. WRITTEN WORKS

Identify the pattern of development for each Your answer

statement. Choose your answer from the lesson
discussed.
1. Although Instagram and Twitter have significant similarities,
they also have striking differences.
2. Freedom is a concept that needs to be understood.
3. Juvenile delinquency is a social issue that requires urgent
attention.
4. In the field of law, there are subspecialties which you can
focus on.
5. Major events happened that led to the defeat of Japan during
World War II.
6. Teeth bleaching can be done in five simple ways.
7. All provincial buses should not be allowed to pass through
EDSA.
8. iPhone6 has many features that make it stand out in the
market.
9. There are many reasons why unemployment continues to
increase.
10. Drinking cough syrup may lead to various side effects.

b. WRITTEN WORKS
Identify the topic sentence (containing the idea of the text), the pattern of
development, and the signal words in each paragraph.

Text 1

Spams refer to inappropriate and irrelevant messages indiscriminately sent to numerous

recipients via the internet. They are considered as junk mail, and most contain malwares and
links used for phishing. There are two types of spam based on the source. The first one is the
unsolicited bulk e-mail which is sent in large quantities. The second type is unsolicited
commercial e-mail which is sent to promote something, usually without the receiver agreeing
to receive these types of advertisements. The first spam was sent by Gray Thuerk in 1978 to
600 recipients.
Main idea/ Topic Pattern of Signal words
development
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Text 2
There are many reasons why I prefer to live in the Metro. First and foremost, it has many
exciting places. For example, you can go to Makati if you want to go shopping. If you want to
experience the night life, you can visit the bars along Tomas Morato and Malate. In terms of
job opportunities, the Metro houses most of the top companies that offer the best-paying jobs.
Main idea / Topic Pattern of development Signal words

Text 3
In the wild, there lived three young women who decided to build a shelter. However, they
had different preferences, so each of them decided to build their own house. And so it was that
opposite to a river, the youngest girl built a house using leaves and twigs. Adjacent to the
youngest girl’s house is the shelter of the eldest. She built a house using logs and she
constructed it near the spring so she can easily access drinking water. In the middle of the
forest, the middle child built her house. It stands between two hills and is quite far from her
two sisters’ houses, but she was contented.
Main idea / Topic Pattern of development Signal words

Text 4
Exposing yourself to the sun or temperatures higher than 25°C does not protect you from
COVID-19. You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries
with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19. To protect yourself, make sure you clean
your hands frequently and thoroughly, and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
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Text 5
Thermal scanners cannot detect COVID-19. Thermal scanners are effective in detecting
people who have a fever (i.e., have a higher than normal body temperature). They cannot
detect people who are infected with COVID-19. There are many causes of fever. Call your
healthcare provider if you need assistance or seek immediate medical care if you have fever
and live in an area with malaria or dengue.
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