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Lesson 25: Features of Expository Texts –
Information Report

-CVHS
 Let us Recall !
Look at these headings taken from textbooks and decide whether they are Expository
or Explanation text types

EXPOSITORY OR
HEADINGS
EXPLANATION
A. How is Chocolate Made? Explanation
B. The Philippine Eagle Expository
C. The Rise of Pop Culture in Expository
the Philippines
D. How was the Taal Volcano Explanation
 Language Practice
Endemic
– belongs to a particular
region or country
Critically endangered
– living things with an
extremely high risk of
becoming extinct in the wild
Extinct
- having no living members
Unique
- one of its kind; unlike
anything else
Wingspan
- the distance from one wingtip
to the opposite wingtip
Plumage Habitat
– all the feathers – the natural home or
covering a bird environment of an animal,
plant, or other organism
Apex predator
Conservation
- an animal at the top of
the food chain that kills - protecting Earth's
and eats other animals but natural resources for
is not normally eaten by current and future
any other animals generations
 The Philippine Eagle

The monkey-eating eagle, also known as the

Great Philippine Eagle or Haribon, is a majestic
bird that is endemic to the Philippines. It is a
critically endangered species, which means it is in
danger of becoming extinct. The Philippine Eagle
is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in
the world. It has a wingspan that can reach up to
2 meters and a length of around 1 meter. This
eagle has a unique appearance, with striking blue-
grey eyes, a brown and white plumage, and a
distinctive crest on its head.
 The Philippine eagle is an apex predator, and
was known initially as the monkey-eating eagle
because it was believed to feed only on monkeys.
However, its diet includes other mammals such as
flying lemurs, tree squirrels, civets, fruit bats,
and rats. It also preys on birds and reptiles, even
large snakes and lizards, in some locations. The
Philippine eagle can be found on four major
islands: eastern Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and
Mindanao. The largest numbers of eagles reside
on Mindanao. They live mainly in steep or rugged
forest areas, from the lowlands to mountains.
 Its population has drastically declined due to
habitat loss from logging and expanding
agriculture. Illegal hunting, mining, pollution, and
exposure to pesticides that affect breeding are
also major threats. Conservation efforts are
being made to protect these magnificent birds
and their habitats. The Philippine government,
along with various organizations, is working to
raise awareness and enforce laws to ensure their
survival.
 Q1.What information can be found in the opening
paragraph of the Information Report we have just read?

Ans: A general definition of the Philippine Eagle and its

classification as a critically endangered species.

Q2.Give
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1. Definition/Classification of the Philippine Eagle
(General Statement)
2. Appearance, Diet, Habitat, Threats (Detailed
information in paragraphs about topic/thing)
3. Conservation efforts (Conclusion)
 Q3.What is the purpose of an information report?

Ans: To inform readers about a topic by providing

detailed information in an organized way.
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Ans:The Philippine Eagle; monkey-eating eagle; the

Great Philippine Eagle; Haribon
 Q5. In paragraph 5, what does “habitat loss” mean?
What are the 2 causes of habitat loss? Write your
answer using your own words.

Possible Ans: “habitat loss” – destruction of places

where the eagles live in the wild. Causes: 1. Logging -
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Q6. What “conservation
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think the government and other groups need to do to
protect the Philippine Eagle and its habitat? Give
reasons for your answers.
 Let us Reflect
Q1.The focus of the lesson was on
learning about how information is
presented in an Expository text like
an Information Report. How has the
lesson helped you to understand this?

Q2.Which questions were easy to

answer? Why?

Q3.What strategies did you use to

answer the harder questions?
Thank You!
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Lesson 26: Reading Instructional Texts

-CVHS
 Text:
‘Instructions on what to do if you lose your
cell phone’

Q3. What
Q1. What title Q2. What information are
are you information are you expecting
expecting for it? you expecting to to see in the
Give an example. see at the start rest of it?
of it?
 Vocabulary
Tracking App
Public transportation – a program that allows a cell
– buses or trains phone to be located wherever
the owner goes

Service Provider SIM card

- the internet company to – a smart card inside the cell
which the phone is connected phone that carries identification
information
IMEI number
Two-factor authentication
– The International Mobile
– a password and one other way
Equipment Identity Number,
of identification – e.g., a thumb
usually 15 digits long, that all cell
print or an email address
phones have.
-Instructions on what to do if you lose your cell phone-

Losing your cell phone can be a stressful experience, but

it's important to act quickly and follow these steps.
1. Stay Calm: Take a deep breath and try to stay calm. Panic can
make it harder to think clearly and take the necessary steps to
recover or secure your phone.

2. Retrace Your Steps: Think back to where you last had your
phone and retrace your steps. Check the areas you visited,
including any nearby locations, such as stores, restaurants, or
public transportation.

3. Use a Friend's Phone: If you have access to a friend's or

family member's phone, use it to call your lost phone. Listen for
the ringtone or vibration to help locate it. If someone answers,
explain the situation and ask if they can help you get it back.
4. Use a Tracking App: If you have a tracking app installed on
your phone, such as Find My iPhone (iOS) or Find My Device
(Android), use it to locate your device's last known location.
Follow the instructions provided by the app to track or remotely
lock your phone.

5. Contact Your Service Provider: Call your cellular service

provider and inform them about the loss. They can suspend your
service temporarily to prevent unauthorized usage and assist
you with any additional steps, such as blocking the SIM card.

6. Change Passwords and Secure Accounts: If your phone

contained sensitive information or had access to your email,
social media, or banking accounts, change the passwords
immediately to prevent unauthorized access. Enable two-factor
authentication for added security.
7. File a Police Report: If you believe your phone was stolen or lost
in a suspicious circumstance, it's advisable to file a police report.
Provide them with all the relevant details, including the make,
model, and serial number of your phone.

8. Inform Friends and Family: Let your close contacts know that you
have lost your phone, especially if you suspect it may have been
stolen. This can help prevent any unauthorized usage or attempts to
impersonate you.

Remember taking precautionary measures like backing up your

data regularly and keeping a record of your phone's IMEI number
can also prove useful in such situations. Losing a phone is
unfortunate, but by acting quickly and following these steps, you can
increase the chances of recovering it or safeguarding your personal
information.
[Adapted from text generated by ChatGPT Open AI. https://openai.com/chatgpt]
Q1.Why is it important to stay calm if you lose your cell phone?
Ans: ‘Panic can make it harder to think clearly and take the necessary
steps to recover or secure your phone.’

Q2.How can a friend’s phone be useful in trying to find a lost

cell phone?
Ans: You can ‘use it to call your lost phone. Listen for the ringtone or
vibration to help locate it. If someone answers, explain the situation and
ask if they can help you get it back.’

Q3.One of the features of an Instructional text is the

sentence structure in the Steps section. Are the sentences
statements, questions, or commands? These sentences all start
the same way – underline the first word in each numbered
instruction - what do you notice about them?
Ans: The sentences are all commands and start with a verb.
Q4.What details should you report to the police if you lose your cell
phone?
Ans: All details including the make, model, and serial number.

Q5.How can your Service Provider help you if you lose your cell phone?
Ans: They can suspend your service temporarily to prevent unauthorized
usage and assist you with any additional steps, such as blocking the SIM
card.

Q6.Imagine that there have been reports of large numbers of cell phones
stolen at railway and bus stations. You have been asked to design a
poster for display at railway and bus stations warning people about the
problem and what to do if they lose their cell phone. Because of space
limits, you can only include 4 of the 8 instructions. Try to think which
instructions someone who had lost their phone would need to do
immediately. With a partner design a simple poster and explain your 4
choices
 Q1.The focus of the lesson was on revising how
information is presented in an Instructional text.
How has the lesson helped you to understand this?

Q2.Which questions were easy to answer? Why?

Q3.What strategies did you use to answer the

harder questions?
Thank You!