Reading and Writing Skills: Quarter 1 - Module 1: Patterns of Development in Writing
Reading and Writing Skills: Quarter 1 - Module 1: Patterns of Development in Writing
Reading and Writing Skills: Quarter 1 - Module 1: Patterns of Development in Writing
Skills
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Patterns of Development
in Writing
Reading and Writing Skills
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Patterns of Development in Writing
First Edition, 2020
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Welcome to the Reading and Writing Skills Grade 11/12 Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Patterns of Development in Writing!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
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You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
Welcome to the Reading and Writing Skills Grade11 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Patterns of Development in Writing!
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
Furthermore, it is here to help you realize the value of determining the pattern
of development in writing. The scope of this module permits it to be used in various
practices that deal with reading and writing.
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What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. This adheres to broad conventions and rules which determine the language
and structure used, and relays or communicates non-interactively.
A. Conversation
B. Discourse
C. Message
D. Text
4. This is a pattern of development that is used to give details about the subject’s
appearance or characteristics.
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Definition
C. Description
D. Exemplification
5. This is a pattern of development that is used to recall a set of events that is arranged
chronologically.
A. Definition
B. Description
C. Narration
D. Persuasion
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6. This is the pattern of development that seeks to identify the similarities and
differences of two subjects.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Description
D. Exemplification
8. This is a pattern of development that writers use to present their ideas through
reason and logic, in order to influence the audience.
A. Classification
B. Definition
C. Exemplification
D. Persuasion
9. This is a pattern of development that identifies a term and sets it apart from
all other terms that may be related to it.
A. Classification
B. Definition
C. Exemplification
D. Persuasion
10. This pattern provides examples and illustrations in order to further clarify
or explain the concept or subject matter.
A. Classification
B. Definition
C. Exemplification
D. Persuasion
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Lesson
Patterns of Development
1 in Writing
The K -12 Reader website stated that reading affects writing and writing affects
reading.
Text Discourse
- Written, verbal,
-Written form
visual, audio form
-Non- interactive in
-Interactive in
nature
nature
-Has no agent
- Has agent
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What’s In
Directions: The following sentences are not arranged logically. Number the
sentences in the order that they should be in the paragraph.
Paragraph 1
________ The outbreak of this was first identified in Wuhan, China in December
2019.
________ In fact, millions of cases have been reported in 188 countries and
territories.
_________ The declaration was done because the number of cases continuously
increase.
Paragraph 2
_________But courage goes on to see the triumph of life is not in pains avoided, but
in joys lived completely in the moment of their happening.
_________We need not to be afraid to weep when we have caused to weep, so long as
we can really rejoice at every cause for rejoicing.
_________Courage begins when we admit that there is no life without some pain,
some frustration; that there is no tragic accident to which we are immune; and that
beyond the normal exercises of prudence we can do nothing about it.
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Notes to the Teacher
If the given link is not accessible due to internet
connection, present other activities like pictures, games etc.
What’s New
Processing Questions:
What is It
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Whether you are aware or not, you develop a certain pattern in your writing
to express yourself. When you show someone how to cook your best dish, play your
favorite sport, or set up an instant messaging account, you are using a pattern of
development called process analysis; when you describe what new normal is in
education you are using description; when you offer several reasons why you should
observe social distancing, you are using cause and effect; and when you tell the story
on origin of COVID-19, you are using narration. Learning to use these patterns of
development in writing is not tough. What you will need to do only is familiarize
yourselves with the different signal words that tell to the reader that a particular
pattern is being used. Comparing and contrasting the patterns will not be difficult
because of these signal words. As a writer, you should make conscious decisions
about which strategies best develop your ideas.
PATTERN OF DEVELOPMENT
1.Narration
Example:
Last year was the first time I had ever been the new kid at school. For the first four
days, I was completely alone. I don’t think I even spoke to a single person. Finally, at
lunch on the fifth day, Karen Watson walked past her usual table and sat down right
next to me. Even though I was new, I had already figured out who Karen Watson was.
She was popular. Pretty soon, all of Karen’s friends were sitting there right next to me.
I never became great friends with Karen, but after lunch that day, it seemed like all
sorts of people were happy to be my friend. You cannot convince me that Karen did not
know what she was doing. I have a great respect for her, and I learned a great deal
about what it means to be a true leader.
2.Description
It gives information of what a person, an object, a place, or a situation is like. It
appeals to the reader’s senses; it makes the reader see, hear, taste, smell, or feel the
subject. • A descriptive paragraph has concrete and specific details, which are
carefully chosen by a writer to paint a picture in the mind of the reader. Literary
analyses, descriptive essays, business plans, lab reports, and research papers are
some examples of writing genres that use descriptive paragraphs. The signal words
are: above, across, along, alongside, amidst, around, away from, back of, behind,
below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, by, down, farther, here, in front of, inside,
into, near, off, on top of, opposite to, outside, over, throughout, to the right, under.
Example:
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Sunset is the time of day when our sky meets the outer space solar winds. There are
blue, pink, and purple swirls, spinning and twisting, like clouds of balloons caught in
a whirlwind. The sun moves slowly to hide behind the line of horizon, while the moon
races to take its place in prominence atop the night sky. People slow to a crawl,
entrance, fully forgetting the deeds that must still be done. There is a coolness, a
calmness, when the sun does set.
3.Definition
This pattern explains a concept, term, or subject. Its main purpose is to tell what
something is. It consists of three parts: 1) the term concept, or subject to be defined;
2) the general class to which it belongs, and 3) the characteristics that differentiate
it from the other members of its class. This pattern is commonly used in sciences,
humanities, and business. The signal words are is defined as, as defined, means,
refers to, to define, to illustrate.
Example:
The viola is a stringed instrument in the violin family. It is only slightly larger than the
violin and is tuned as a lower pitch. Like its smaller relative, the viola is held on the
shoulder under the chin and is played with a bow. While the viola has many uses, the
viola is used mainly in orchestral and chamber music.
4.Exemplification
This pattern is one of the most common and effective ways to show or explain an idea
or point (observation, opinion, belief). In this pattern of development, the main idea
is explained by giving an extended example or a series of detailed examples.
Argumentative and exemplification essays, feature articles, reviews, reports, and
case studies often use examples to prove a point. The signal words are after all, as
an example, consider the following, for example, for instance, in other words, in
particular, in short, namely, put another way, specifically, stated differently, that is,
to be specific, to clarify, to illustrate.
Example:
While the internet offers so many benefits to man, it also has its downsides. One of
these is phishing, which refers to the act of obtaining personal information, such as
passwords and credit cards detail, through online means. In other words, phishing is
a form of cybercrime. As an example, let us consider the case of Mr. X. He received an
email stating that his Gmail account has been compromised and that he needed to click
a link to update personal information. If Mr. X clicks on the link, his personal
information will be illegally acquired by cybercriminals.
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ideas can be arranged: separately which involves describing one item first followed
by the second item; or side -by- side, which means discussing both items based on
each point of comparison. The signal words for comparing are also, as, both, equally,
in similar fashion, in comparison, in the same way, like, likewise, similarly, to
compare, while the signal word for contrasting are although, and yet, as opposed to,
but, conversely, counter to, despite, even so ,even though, in contrast, in spite of, in
the meantime, instead, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, on the
other hand, otherwise, still, the fact remains, unlike, whereas, yet.
Example:
Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. Both are
bodies of water, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much
smaller bodies of fresh water. Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while oceans
are what surround continents. Both have plants and animals living in them. The ocean
is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller
forms of life. When it is time for a vacation, both will make a great place to visit and
enjoy.
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happen in a sequence, thus presented in a chronological order. To indicate this, the
following word signals are used: first, second, then and finally.
Example:
Here is the perfect system for cleaning your room. First, move all of the items that do
not have a proper place to the center of the room. Get rid of at least five things that you
have not used within the last year. Take out all of the trash, and place all of the dirty
dishes in the kitchen sink. Now find a location for each of the items you had placed in
the center of the room. For any remaining items, see if you can squeeze them in under
your bed or stuff them into the back of your closet. See, that was easy!
9. Problem-Solution
This pattern has two parts. They are the problem and the solution. The writer
presents the problem and some facts or reasons why it is a problem. The closing
statement or conclusion highlights the connection between the problem and the
solution. These are word signals for this pattern: but, first, second etc. nonetheless,
one reason for the, one solution is, one way is, the problem, the solution.
Example:
Last week we installed a kitty door so that our cat could come and go as she pleases.
Unfortunately, we ran into a problem. Our cat was afraid to use the kitty door. We tried
pushing her through, and that caused her to be even more afraid. The kitty door was
dark, and she couldn’t see what was on the other side. The first step we took in solving
this problem was taping the kitty door open. After a couple of days, she was
confidently coming and going through the open door. However, when we removed the
tape and closed the door, once again, she would not go through. They say you catch
more bees with honey, so we decided to use food as bait. We would sit next to the kitty
door with a can of wet food and click the top of the can. When kitty came through the
closed door, we would open the can and feed her. It took five days of doing this to
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make her unafraid of using the kitty door. Now we have just one last problem: our kitty
controls our lives!
10.Persuasion
Example:
The school fair is right around the corner, and tickets have just gone on sale. We are
selling a limited number of tickets at a discount, so move fast and get yours while they
are still available. This is going to be an event you will not want to miss! First off, the
school fair is a great value when compared with other forms of entertainment. Also,
your ticket purchase will help our school, and when you help the school, it helps the
entire community. But that’s not all! Every ticket you purchase enters you in a drawing
to win fabulous prizes. And don’t forget, you will have mountains of fun because there
are acres and acres of great rides, fun games, and entertaining attractions! Spend time
with your family and friends at our school fair. Buy your tickets now!
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What’s More
Activity: Let’s Do It
Directions: Identify the pattern of development, and the signal words in each
paragraph.
Text 1
Different students attend various types of schools; however, they can usually be
classified as either public, private religious, private non- religious, or alternative.
Public schools are funded by the state, and the majority of students in the United
States attend them. Private religious schools are based around a particular faith,
such as Catholicism, Judaism, and so forth. The religion is part of the everyday
lives of the students and they also learn about the faiths. All types of private
schools do not receive state funding. Therefore, private non- religious schools are
simply just that: schools which do not receive state funding and have the ability to
make their own rules. Alternative schools can be made up of a variety of different
categories, such as the Montessori program or technical schools. Most students
who attend class in an actual school building go to one of these types of
institutions.
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/what-are-examples-classification-paragraphs.html
Pattern of Development Signal Words
Text 2
As broad as their sounds are, there are several very distinct similarities and
differences between electric and acoustic guitars. For instance, both utilize the use
of a body for the neck to attach to and a neck with frets for finger placement. The
strings attach to the lower end of the body and go all the way to the head, or the
top of the neck. They both use strings that vary in gauge, or size, which are vital
to produce sound when they are picked, hammered on, or strummed as a group.
Similarly, each is tuned in the same manner to produce the proper tone desired.
An acoustic guitar needs no amplifier to make its sound loud enough to be heard.
An acoustic guitar uses the body of the guitar as its amplifier. Because the body is
very thick and hollow it is able to project its own natural sound loudly. This makes
it very portable and capable of being played virtually anywhere. An acoustic guitar
doesn’t need any foot pedals, volume and tone knobs, or any other hardware like
that to produce the sound it makes. An electric guitar is very hard to hear without
an amplifier. An electric guitar requires the use of an amplifier to transport the
sound though pickups that are secured in the body. These sounds are transferred
through a cable connected to the guitar. The cable then goes to the amplifier which
produces the sounds out of the speakers. Volume and tone knobs on the electric
guitar can make it louder or change the sound of the strings being played.
Additionally, foot pedals can be added to produce even more different sounds so
that the musical capabilities of the electric guitar are almost limitless. There’s not
a lot of music that I listen to that doesn’t have some sort of electric or acoustic
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guitar in the mix, either as the main instrument or as small as a fill in for a certain
sound. The genre of the music frequently dictates which type of guitar should be
used.
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Pattern of Development Signal Words
What I Can Do
Activity: Let’s write
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Assessment
Column A Column B
C. As defined
___________3. Definition
D. Classified as
___________4. Exemplification
E. On top of
___________5. Comparison and Contrast
F. On the contrary
___________6. Cause and Effect
G. On the other hand
___________10. Persuasion
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Additional Activities
Directions: Choose one pattern from the box that best matches the statement.
Write letter of your answer on the space provided.
___________1. On July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 spacecraft launched from the
Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Its mission was to go where no human being had
gone before—the moon!
___________2. In their code of ethics, doctors have the responsibility of saving lives,
not destroying them, which is why euthanasia can never be acceptable.
___________3. First, using alternative sources of energy such as solar energy and
fusion energy would lessen pollution.
___________4. Although Instagram and Twitter have significant similarities, they
also have striking differences.
___________5. Euthanasia or mercy killing has been a widely debated issue.
___________6. Drinking cough syrup may lead to various side effects.
___________7. Dictionary is a book containing an alphabetical list of words and their
definitions.
___________8. There are basically two ways to make a web page. The first way is to
create the page(s) offline and then upload them to online via your Internet Service
Provider.
___________9. A computer language used for creating web documents can be
classified according to its purpose.
__________10. One of the downsides of internet is phishing.
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Answer Key
Additional Activities
C 10. 10. G
B 9. 9. H
D 8. 8. D
D 7. 7. B
B 6. 6. A
C 5. 5. F
C 4. 4. I
C 3. 3. C
B 2. 2. E
D 1. 1. B/J
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Dayagbil, Filomena T. et. al. (2016). Critical Reading and Writing for the Senior High
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Difference Between Text and Discourse, retrieved from:
https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-text-and-vs-discourse/
Pattern Based Writing: Quick & Easy Essay | How to Teach Paragraph and Multi-Paragraph
Writing, retrieved from: https://patternbasedwriting.com/elementary_writing_success/paragraph-
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https://examples.yourdictionary.com/what-are-examples-classification-
paragraphs.htm
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