MODULE 2

PRETEST (25 PTS)

A. Instructions: Below are some essential words that you need to understand to fully appreciate
the lesson. Scan the soft copy of your module for these words. Then, spell the word by filling in
the spaces with the missing letters. The given definitions may serve as your clue.

1. _ T R U _ T U _ E - How the important points, moments or events are organized and

emphasized in a text.

2. _ E _ T -Any meaningful written material

3. A _ A D E _ I _ T _ _ T- Formal written materials that provides information and/or professional

opinion related to specific discipline or profession.

4. _ L _ M _ _ T S - The abstract parts that composes a whole.

5. T _ E _ I _ - The most important message that the entire written article tries to prove.

6. I _ T _ _ D U _ T _ O _ - Technically either the first paragraph or the first heading of long

academic papers that are divided into several parts.

7. _ _ N C _ U S _ O _ - Technically either the last paragraph or the last heading of long

academic papers that are divided into several parts.

8. B _ _ _ - The paragraphs that are in between the introduction and conclusion.

B. Instructions: What do you find easy about academic writing? What is difficult about it? Below
are some ways on how you should use the basic elements of composition to produce good
academic papers. Rank them by putting numbers from 1 to 7, 1 as the easiest and 5 as the
most challenging (Just copy the text on your work area to number them). Also, briefly answer
the given questions.

___ Write with professional audience in my mind.

___ Think of a topic/subject matter to develop into a formal text.

___ Assert the purpose of the subject matter to specific professional audience.

___ Sequence my ideas according to the accepted organization.

___ Use appropriate jargons and words to produce a formal tone.

___ Maintain a third person point of view to keep an objective tone.

___ Develop my ideas with sufficiently convincing supporting information.

 

What kind of writing tasks do you think you will encounter in this subject?

What do you think will make them easy and difficult?

LESSON

https://youtu.be/_XEHq9QkXII

WW (32 PTS)

Instructions: Look closely at the discussion of the six common academic texts. At which part
of the texts will you find the details in Column A? Explain your answer.

The content of Academic Text Choose among INTRODUCTION, Explanation

BODY, and CONCLUSION.

1. The concise message of the

         
writer in an essay.

2. The expanded definition in a

         
concept paper.

3. The detailed reason why the

         
artwork is recommended or not.

4.       What the writer wants others to    

do in a position paper.

5.       The rationale or background of    

the report.

6.       The problems being answered    

in a research.

7.       The topics that future    

researchers may pursue.

8. The list of arguments in a

         
position paper.
  

PT (15 PTS)

To make the structure of academic texts tangible to you, you need to get a sample hard
copy of each. You need not get the very long samples. SHORT ONES WILL DO. The
samples you will choose will demonstrate your understanding of structures and contents of
academic texts. (15 points)

Instructions:

1. Print, cut out, photocopy, or copy a sample of each of the six academic texts.

2. Compile them in one document (google docs/MS word).

3. Your first page will be your title page. Make sure to follow the format for the title page
using font type Arial, size 14.

4. Include Table of Contents (TOC) page complete with the headings and their page
numbers.

5. Include an introductory paragraph typed using Arial, size 11.

6. Arrange the samples as specified in the TOC.  Make sure to write the page numbers at
the top right corner of each page.

Your compilation will be graded using the criteria below:

Timeliness- 3 pts

Labels, Table of Contents, and format- 3 pts

Correctness- 3 pts

Completeness- 3 pts

Comprehension- 3 pts

MODULE 3
PRETEST (5PTS)
Instructions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not. Write your answers
in a separate sheet of paper.

1. A summary is a brief, clear restatement of the most important

2. It is safe to include examples and minor details in summarizing.
3. When writing a summary, it is okay to include any opinions or
background knowledge you have on the topic.
4. Understanding the text is important in summarizing.
5. Revising the main idea of the text is not part of summarizing.

LESSON

https://youtu.be/SjxWagojzls

WW (60PTS)

Instructions: Read carefully the following texts. Underline/ highlight the key ideas and
phrases in the text. Write a summary of one to two sentences of the selection using as many of
the main idea words as possible. Write your summary in another sheet of paper.

Imagine you only have Php30.00 for each text and that each word you use is worth one
peso. Let’s see how much money you will save at the end of this task!

 
  

Your summary will be rated using the criteria below:

·         Length- 4 pts

·         Accuracy- 4 pts

·         Paraphrasing- 4 pts
 ·         Focus- 4 pts

PT (20PTS)

Instructions: Choose your favorite book or movie and write a summary of its plot. Make sure
to follow the format below. Write your summary in a separate sheet of paper. Your summary will
be rated using the criteria above.

 
●          Times New Roman, 12
●          1.5 Spacing
●          1” margin on all sides

MODULE 4
PRETEST (20 PTS)

Instructions: Each set contains one topic, one thesis statement, and two supporting
sentences. Label each item as T for the topic, TH for the thesis statement, and S for supporting
sentences.

Set A.

____A. People listen to audiobooks while doing other tasks, such as commuting or
Exercising.

____B. Audiobooks are more convenient than printed books for several reasons

____C. Listeners hear dramatization of a printed by actual author or an actor.

____D. Audiobooks.

Set B.

____A. A radiologic technology degree allows a person to work in medical settings where x-
rays, CT scans, MRIs, sonograms and other diagnostic imaging is needed.

____B. There are many career opportunities for those in the medical sciences.
 ____C. A person who obtains a degree in phlebotomy is able to work as a clinical laboratory
technician.

____D. Medical science

Set C.

____A. Study skills

____B. Time management is essential when juggling deadlines and other opportunities.

____C. Notetaking provides a student with the opportunity to review information later.

____D. Strong study skills are needed if you want to be successful in college.

Set D.

____A. Shingles

____B. People should be aware of the symptoms of shingles, a neurological disease.

____C. Burning pain is one of the first symptoms of shingles

____D. Painful skin rash and blisters often follow the burning pain.

Set E.

____A. Dogs should be trained at an early age.

____B. A puppy can be housebroken as soon as he or she is brought home.

____C. Dogs

____E. A puppy should be trained not to bite or “mouth” people, especially children.

LESSON

https://youtu.be/awZGgNyzAsI

WW (20PTS)

A. Instructions: Write a thesis statement for each of the topic sentences.

1. Topic Sentences: Jogging prevents heart disease.

Jogging prevents some forms of cancer.

Jogging helps treat diabetes.

Thesis Statement

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

2. Topic Sentences: Automated election reduces costs.

It is faster.

Digital archiving of results is also achieved.

Thesis Statement:

____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

3. Topic Sentences: Korean pop uses wide-ranging audio-visual elements.

It uses synchronized dance formation.

K-pop uses colorful fashion.

Thesis Statement:

_____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

B. Instructions: Write a topic sentence for each set of supporting details.

4. Supporting Details: Insert your ATM card.

Enter your personal identification number.

Enter the amount of money.

Get your cash and receipt.

Topic Sentence:

______________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

5. Supporting Details: Red stimulates appetite.

Yellow elicits the feeling of comfort when eating.

Green makes you feel that the food you eat is healthy and safe.

Gray decreases your appetite.

 Topic Sentence:

______________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

6. Supporting Details: Malware makes the computer stable.

It can be used in hacking and stealing information.

Topic Sentence:

__________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

C. Instruction: Write three supporting details (major details) for each topic sentence.

1. Topic Sentence: Lack of sleep has negative effects on your appearance.

Supporting Detail

________________________________________________________

Supporting Detail 2:

________________________________________________________

Supporting Detail

___________________________________________

PT (20PTS)

Instructions: Read the following thesis statements. Identify each as weak or strong. For those
that are weak, list the reasons why. Then revise the weak statements so that they conform to
the requirements of a strong thesis.

1. While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling
users to answer them anywhere and at any time.

2. The government must expand its funding for COVID-19 pandemic.

3. In this essay, I will give you a lot of reasons why marijuana should not be legalized in the
Philippines
4. Because many children’s toys have potential safety hazards that could lead to injury, it is
clear that not all children’s toys are safe.

5. My experience with young children has taught me that I want to be a disciplinary parent
because I believe that a child without discipline can be a parent’s worst nightmare.