SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

THIRD QUARTER PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

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MELC: Compose an Argumentative Essay

___ 1. What part of an argumentative restates the main claim ang gives one or two general statements that
exactly summarize the arguments and support the thesis statement?

A. introduction B. body C. conclusion D. reasons

_____ 2. What is the correct order of the parts of an argumentative essay?

A. introduction, reasons, refutations, conclusion

B. introduction, refutations, reasons, conclusion

C. introduction, conclusions, reasons, refutation

D. introduction, reason, conclusions, refutation

_____ 3. Which part of an argumentative essay contains the hook that will entice the reader to read the essay?

A. introduction B. body C. conclusion D. title

_____ 4. What should a writer avoid in writing an argumentative essay?

A. using news articles B. using reliable sources

C. using emotional language D. using references

_____ 5. Which of the following expresses an opposing view to the main thesis of the argumentative essay?

A. claim B. counterclaim C. rebuttal D. counter rebuttal

Directions: Choose the correct transition words.

MELC: Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing techniques

____6. Which transition word is used if we express contrast of ideas?

A. in order to B. provided that C. apart from D. however

____7. _______ we planned to go to Paris, we spent our vacation in Turkey.

A. However B. Yet C. Although D. But

____8. He wanted to be there on time, __he took the train.

A. Therefore B. Although C. However D. Yet

____9. Mina is a great singer; ___she can play the piano well.

A. in addition B. in conclusion C. in brief D. but

____10. This project has some benefits __it is time consuming.

A. in addition B. on the other hand C. on the one hand D. by the way

MELC : Use a variety of techniques in writing argumentative, informative and analytical essays

____11. A learner desires to present a timeline of phenomenal world wars and chaos. What type of graphic organizer
would apply in his presentation?

A. sequence chart B. spider web C. concept map D. T chart

____12. If a learner presents the pros and cons in situations, what type of graphic organizer shall fit?

A. concept map B. spider web C. T chart D. sequence chart

____13. What graphic organizer represents an information that starts with a main idea and branches out into related
ideas? (This is sometimes called spider web)

A. main idea web B. sequence chat C. Venn diagram D. T chart

MELC: Critique a literary selection using the following approaches: structuralist/formalist, moralist, feminist,
historical, and reader approach.

The Grade 10 students are required to write an article critique as their performance task for the third
quarter and they need to use the proper structure of writing a critique.

____14. Which is the correct sequence using the details below?

1. State the overall evaluation of the work.

2. Briefly summarize the main points.

3. Describe the main argument.

A. 1-2-3 B. 1-3-2 C. 3-2-1 D. 2-3-1

____15. What pre – writing technique that allows you to focus your ideas continually while trying to discover a
topic?

A. Listing B. Looping C. Clustering D. Free – writing

Third, a Grade 10, section Camias learner writes an independent critique on viral topic – Coronavirus Disease
(COVID) : The Impact and Role of Media During the Pandemic. He write details that answer the journalistic
questions.

____16. What pre-writing technique is being applied by Richard in writing his critique?

A. Looping B. Questioning C. Free Writing D. Listing

____17. What element of a critique summarizes the main points and objectively describes how the writer portrays
the points by using techniques, styles, and media?

A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion D. Thesis

____18. What do you call a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work
concept?

A. Critique B. Research C. Magazine D. Thesis

____19. What approach judges literary works according to moral rather than formal principles – judging literary
works by their ethical techniques teaching and by their effects on readers.

A. Feminist B. Moralistic C. Historical D. Structuralist

A. Feminist B. Moralist C. Historical D. Structuralist

Test II. Performance Task21-25. Write a critique using moralistic approach on the poem entitled “The Baker’s
Neighbor” by an anonymous author. (5 points) (USE BACK PORTION OF THIS PAGE)

BAKER’S NEIGHBOR

Once upon a time, a long time ago,

There lived a baker such as one as you know. He mixed his flour and baked his bread,
cakes and cookies are always in his head.

Early each morn’ before op’ning the shop, on baker’s table heavy bags would stop.

The baker he counted the pieces of gold, and dreamt of riches and power untold.

The baker’s neighbor had a different thing, not work, nor money did happiness bring.
Small pleasures of life he liked instead.

Like breathing in fragrance of newly baked bread.

26 – 30. Compose an argumentative essay about the topic: ‘’ Students should NOT use cellphones during class
hours in school”. (5 points) USE BACK PORTION OF THIS PAGE)

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