Properties of a

Written Texts
Prepared by: Jelian P. Saydoquen
 MELC: Evaluate a written text based on its
properties (organization, coherence, and cohesion,
language use, and mechanics)
Objectives:
1. Find out the meaning of a well-organized text and its
components;
2. Evaluate a sample written text based on its components of
organization;
3. Apply through writing an organized text in achieving its
purpose.
 ORGANIZATION
Every writer has a purpose for writing and some
plan of action for getting a message. This plan of action
has an order in which the material will be presented in a
text. This order, often called a pattern of organization
should be present in acceptable writing from the
smallest to the largest unit of writing: the paragraph, the
group of the paragraph. Etc. each of these contains a
particular pattern of organization.
1. Simple Listing. Items are randomly listed in a series of
supporting facts or details. These supporting elements are of
equal value, and the order in which they are presented is of no
importance. Signal words are In addition, reveal, another,
some, for example, and also.
2. Description. The description is like listing; the characters that
make up a story are no more than a mere listing of details.
3. Definition. In textbook reading, an entire paragraph is devoted
to defining and then further expanded with example and
restatements. Signal words include is defined as, refers to,
means, term or concept, is described as, and is called.
4. Chronological Order or Sequence. Signal words include first,
second, third, before, after, when, later, until, at last, and next.
5. Comparison-Contrast. Items are related to the comparisons
(similarities) that are made or by the contrasts (differences) that are
presented. The author’s purpose is to show similarities and
differences. Signal words are similar, different, on the other hand,
parallels, bigger than, smaller than, in the same way, however, and
but.
6. Cause and Effect. In this pattern, one item is shown as having
produced another element. An event (effect) is said to have happened
because of some situation or circumstance (cause). The cause (action)
stimulates the event or effect (outcome). Signal words include for this
reason, because, consequently, made, on the account, and hence.
 GROUP NAMES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

 Definition Group: This group is devoted to

define and then further expanded with examples and
restatements.
 Chronological Group: This group will be
focusing the sequence or order of texts
 Cause and Effect Group: This group will be
focusing the reasons and the outcomes from the texts.
ANALYSIS

1. How would you improve your

reading and writing ability?
ABSTRACT QUESTION

Why do experts believe that

the paragraph is the basic
unit of thought?
 SCRIBBLE IT DOWN

Directions: Write sentences to form an organized text

about one of the common problems faced by young
lovers. Use the chronological order or sequence in
writing a paragraph.
 DEFINITION
CAUSE AND EFFECT
COMPARISON-CONTRAST
DESCRIPTION
SIMPLE LISTING
CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
 THANK YOU
HAVE A NICE DAY!