Lesson 7: Distinguishing Text Types (According to

ENGLISH 5 Module No. 7

Purpose and Features) and Adjectives – Kinds and Order

LEARNING TARGETS
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
a) identify the kinds of adjectives;
b) arrange adjectives in their proper order;
c) compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical
structures – kinds and order of adjective;
d) explain differences among the types of text through examples; and
e) distinguish text types according to purpose and features – classification,
explanation, enumeration, and time order.

Start Up
Greetings! Many exciting lessons await you for the third quarter. In this module,
we will be focusing on adjectives and different types of text.

Adjectives make sentences more specific by providing specific details and

descriptions. It has two types - descriptive and limiting. Moreover, in this lesson, we will
learn that one noun can be described using several adjectives. With that, we should
know that the correct order of the describing words should be taken into consideration.
When we use adjectives in sentences and our speech, it helps us to be creative. So, it is
a must that we know the proper usage of adjectives.

Furthermore, we will learn about the different text types. Text types are forms of
writing according to the purpose they serve. Your knowledge about the different types
of texts will help you organize your thoughts when you read, retell, or report on a
particular reading. Let start!

What do you know about the famous Queen City of the South – Cebu? On the
space provided, write words that describe the city of Cebu.

The city of Cebu is…

A. Answer UNCOVER on pp. 198 – 199, IE for EC 5.

B. To learn more about the beautiful and historical city of Cebu, read Top Ten
Things for a New Cebu Adventure on pp. 199-200, IE for EC 5.

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Work It Out
What are the words did you write to describe the city of Cebu? Those words you
used for describing are what we call adjectives.

ADJECTIVES
Adjectives are also known as describing words. They describe and modify nouns
and pronouns. There are two kinds of adjectives – descriptive and limiting.

Kinds of Adjectives

Descriptive Limiting

• They are used to answer the • They answer the questions which
question “What kind?” one, whose, how many, and how
• Describe physical appearance or much in the form of articles,
how something looks like and numerals and pronominals.
nonphysical characteristics of
nouns. 1. Articles – A, An, the

Examples: 2. Pronominals
- descriptive adjectives
1. Junie is a hardworking boy. (nonphysical - possessive adjectives
characteristic)
- interrogative adjectives
2. My mother works in a huge mining
3. Numerals
company. (physical characteristic)
- cardinal
- ordinal

Descriptive adjectives are divided into two kinds – common adjectives and
proper adjectives.

Common Adjectives – They are used to Proper Adjectives – They are proper
describe color, size, shape, and texture. nouns used as adjectives. They refer to
the origin of nouns described.
• good son
• beautiful garden • Japan – Japanese vase
• rough road • Italy – Italian sauce
• yellow dress • Visayas – Visayan culture
• round table • Britain – British accent

Kinds of Limiting Adjectives

1. ARTICLES (a, an, the)- a and an are indefinite articles that are used for non-specific
subject, while the is used to refer or indicate a specific thing.
• An agency was raided because of its illegal trade.
• The police presented a search warrant.
• The owner of the agency talked to the press.

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 2. PRONOMINALS – They look like a pronoun but acts as an adjective and always
comes before a noun.

Examples:
• These files contain information about our report. (demonstrative)
• Whose project is this? (interrogative)
• His uncle is my class adviser. (possessive)

3. NUMERALS – They are used to show the number or order of the noun being
described.
Examples:

• Seven students were seen reading in the library. (cardinal)

• Joven is the seventh student whom we were able to interview. (ordinal)

To learn more about the kinds of adjectives, read pp. 205-208, IE for EC 5
and 104-105, English Encounters: Language 5.

Order of Adjectives
The order of adjectives is observed when two or more adjectives are used to
describe a noun. In using two or more nouns, you have to follow an order.

Physical Description
Article/ Shape, Noun
Determiner Opinion/ Size Age Weight, Color Origin Material
Quality Length
big new red European racing car
the passionate young Cebuano senator

1. Article or Determiner
2. Physical Description
• opinion – tells what one thinks about a certain noun described
• size – tells how big or small the noun/pronoun being described
• age – tells how old or young a person or an object being described
• shape, weight, length – refers to the shape of an object or even the
weight or length of the noun described
• color – tells the color of the object described
• origin – tells where the object described came from.
Proper adjectives fall under this category
• material – tells what an object described is made of

Not all adjectives can be written all at the same time, which is why you have to
follow a certain order.

To learn more about the order of adjectives, read pp. 224-225, IE for EC 5
and 112-113, English Encounters: Language 5.

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TEXT TYPES – PURPOSE AND FEATURES
Text types are any pieces of writing that you read or create. They are written
for a variety of purposes and features. These writings use different forms and standards
of composition. They are divided into two: factual text and literary text.

A. Classification - One of the purposes of text types is to classify or describe. Read and
analyze the table below.

Text-Type Purpose Characteristics Example

• begins with a
general
classification or
definition
to classify, • lists a sequence
Information Report describe, and give of related facts about the
(Factual) factual information information Queen City of the
about certain about the topic South – Cebu
things or • ends with a
occurrences concluding
comment
• describes
characteristic
features of the
to describe people, subject, like description of a
Literary Description characters, places, physical character or
(Literary) events and things appearance and setting within a
in an imaginative behavior story
way • often forms parts
of other pieces of
writing

B. Explanation – A factual text type that aims to state how and why things happen. An
example of this is a flowchart.

(https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/cycle)

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C. Enumeration – A text type that list a set of element or ideas, itemized objects or series
of some kind.

Example:

There are a number of good reasons for immigrating to Finland. First, everyone
speaks English. Second, Finland has a superior, free health system and all education is
free. In addition, most public transport is free. A third reason is that Finns are friendly,
outgoing people. Finally, where else except in Finland can you swim outside during the
winter.
(http://sana.aalto.fi/awe/cohesion/topsen/enum/index.html)

D. Time Order (sequence, recounts, process) – It tells the process of how something was
done according to time order.
Example:

Before applying the screen protector, clean the surface of your phone’s screen
with a soft cloth. Once the surface of your screen is clean, remove the paper backing
on the screen protector. Evenly apply the sticky side of the screen protector to your
phone’s screen. Smooth out any air bubble trapped on between the protector and the
phone screen. Enjoy the added protection.
(https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure-1.pdf)

Integrate
Values: Life Connection

Your understanding of using the correct kind of adjective will allow you to be
more accurate in expressing your ideas. Adjectives can add color and life to a
sentence. They are useful tools for speaking well. With the help of adjectives, you can
tell similarities and differences between ideas.

Applying your learning about adjectives and the different text types, write a
paragraph that will describe your dream vacation when the pandemic is over.

Your answer shall be graded using the given rubric.

5 pts. - The answer was appropriate, exact, and insightful.
4 pts. - The explanation was appropriate, well formulated, and precise.
3 pts. - The explanation was too long/short, and same concepts were repeated.
2 pts. - The answer lacked enough correct concepts to be integrated.
1 pt. - Not applicable due to insufficient answer.

NOTE: Write your answer in the Worksheet of this module on page 8.

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Try These
• Activate A and B, pp. 208-209, IE for EC 5.
• Activity 1 and 2, pp. 105-106, English Encounters: Language 5
• Engage A and B, pp. 226-227, IE for EC 5.
• Activity 1 and 2, pp. 113-115, English Encounters: Language 5

Challenge Yourself
A factual recount retells something that happened in the past. It may start with
people, the date or time, and the place followed by the description of the events as
they happen in time order.

Using adjectives, write a paragraph (factual recount) of the happiest day of your
life.
NOTE: Write your answer in the Worksheet of this module on page 8.

Your output shall be graded using the given rubric.

5 4 3 2
EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD LIMITED
The writing is The writing is The writing is The writing is
exceptionally generally somewhat clear occasionally clear
engaging, clear, engaging, and focus. and focused.
and focused. Ideas clear, and Ideas and Ideas and content
and content are focused. contents are are
Content &
thoroughly Ideas and developed with underdeveloped
Organization developed with content are partially
relevant ideas and well-developed successful use of
examples are with relevant examples and
appropriate details and details
examples where
appropriate
The paragraph has The paragraph The paragraph The paragraph has
no errors in has one or two has three-five six or more errors in
Grammar & punctuation, errors in errors in punctuation,
Mechanics capitalization, and punctuation, punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling capitalization, capitalization, spelling
and spelling and spelling
Usage of The paragraph The paragraph The paragraph The paragraph has
Adjectives contains at least 8- contains at least contains at least no adjective
10 adjectives 5-7 adjectives 3-4 adjectives

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High Five
LESSON TWEET

Can you describe the lessons for this module in just 280 characters? Answer one of
these three questions in a Twitter message.

• What did your learn today?

• What did you find tricky?
• What did you find fun to learn?

Don’t forget to put a hashtag that represents something memorable from the lesson.

Reference List
Mendoza, L. G., Miranda, A. U., & Sentones, A. M. (2016). IE for EC 5- First Edition. The Phoenix Publishing E
Ibarra, M. C. (2020). English Encounters: Language 5- Rex Bookstore, Inc.
Pabico, M. A., Rievera, JA. O. (2020). English for Smart Learners 5. DIWA Learning Systems Inc.
Padin, MA. S., and Sioson, I. C. (2019). Illuminate: English for the Mind and Heart. Rex Book Store

KEY TO CORRECTION:
• Try These A - Activate A and B, pp. 208-209, IE for EC 5.

Proper Adjective Noun Modified

(all possible answers will be
1. Ilocano accepted – answers vary)
2. French
3. Vietnamese
4. Norwegian
5. Mexican

• Try These C - Engage A and B, pp. 226-227, IE for EC 5.

Engage A Engage B
1. c 1. c 6. sweet delicious
2. a 2. her expensive antique French bread
3. c golden necklace 7. c
4. a 3. c 8. c
5. d 4. c 9. c
5. a shiny blue bicycle 10. c

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Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Section: ___________________________________ Date: _________________________

• Lesson 7: Distinguishing Text Types (According to

ENGLISH 5 Module No. 7
Purpose and Features) and Adjectives – Kinds and Order

Worksheet

INTEGRATE (Values: Life Connection)

Applying your learning about adjectives and the different text types, write a
paragraph that will describe your dream vacation when the pandemic is over.

Your answer shall be graded using the given rubric.

5 pts. - The answer was appropriate, exact, and insightful.
4 pts. - The explanation was appropriate, well formulated, and precise.
3 pts. - The explanation was too long/short, and same concepts were repeated.
2 pts. - The answer lacked enough correct concepts to be integrated.
2 pt. - Not applicable due to insufficient answer.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF
Using adjectives, write a paragraph (factual recount) of the happiest day of your
life.

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