READING AND WRITING SKILLS 2ND QUARTER  Providing specific, relevant and appropriate

REVIEWER supporting details to the main idea.

Writing Conclusion
White and Arndt 1991  Final word on the value of your paper.
 Intellectual effort. Copyreading
 It uses language for expressing exact
 Arranging, correcting and selecting the
meanings.
quality and hype of news.
Nunan 2003  Ensures the portrayal of the idea is clear and
easy to understand.
 Intellectual activity
 The way to express and arrange ideas into a Responsibilities of a Copyeditor
statement and paragraph that is clear to be
 Edits: error on grammar, error on facts,
understood by the people.
verbose copy
Berninger 2002  Deletes opinions / slant and libellous
statements
 Active creation of text
 Writes the headline
 Text involves on the one hand lower-order
transcription skills and high-order self- Numbers
regulated thinking process.
 Numbers 1 – 9 are written in words
Writing Process  Numbers 10 and above are written in figures
Prewriting Spelling
 Purpose for writing  Look for misspelled words
 Organization of thoughts  Philippine Context
 Intended audience Example: colors not colour
Thesis Statement and Supporting Details
Capitalization
Drafting  Small letters are usually used for title or
position.
 Putting your ideas into paragraphs  Example: Mrs. Jane Villas, the principal of
 Three parts: intro, body, conclusion CSA
Revising  Capitalize titles
 Example: Pope Francis
 Improving the style, word choice, figurative
language sentence variety and subtlety of Abbreviations
meaning.  Example: Dept. to Department
 Jr. and Sr. are allowed
Editing
 Checking the accuracy of facts and Acronyms
correcting errors.  Usually written in capital letters,
 Example: DSWD
Aspects of Writing
 Content Grammar
 Organization  Tenses
 Vocabulary  S-V Agreement
 Language  Pronoun – Antecedent Agreement
 Mechanic  Articles

Components of Good Writing Punctuation Marks

 Use punctuation marks at the end of
Paragraph
sentences.
 Made up of sentences that work together to
Proofreading
develop an idea or accomplish a purpose.
 Process of reviewing the final draft of a piece
Transitions
of writing to ensure consistency and
 Words, phrases and sentences that show accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation
connections between details. and formatting.
Elaboration
Difference between Copyediting and Sales Correspondence
Proofreading
 Sales related communication
Copyediting  Example: Marketing letters, sales proposals,
statement of account
 Involves removing errors but it focuses more
 Must contain accurate and truthful
on making sure the document makes sense
information
as a whole.
Personalized Correspondence
Proofreading
 Involves personal and emotional factors at a
 Finding errors both small and large that were
professional level.
either missed/introduced during editing.
 Example: Letter of gratitude, request
 Does not have to be very formal
 Proofreaders ensures that the document’s final
draft is completely free of grammatical errors: Circulars
 SVA
 Notices that are communicated to a large
 Incorrect word choices
number of people within the organization.
 Improper punctuation usage
 Also referred to as office instructions or
 Incorrect spelling
announcements.
Reading and Responding to Literature
Business Letter
Short Story
 Has a conversational but polite language and
 A brief work of fiction, usually written in tone.
prose.  Usually written for job applications, ordering
 Has a single theme/plot items, complaints etc.
 Can be read in one sitting
Block Format
 Concise
Typical Plot Structure
 Exposition > Rising Action > Climax > Open
Ending > Denouement > Ending > Surprise
Ending
Business Correspondence
 A form of written communication
 Business communication through the
exchange of letters, memos, faxes, and
emails.
Significance of Written Communication
Business Correspondence…
 An essential tool for day-to-day operations of
a company. Modified Block Format
 Helps people within an organization
communicate with each other efficiently.
 Transact and maintain good professional
relationship with stakeholders.
Common Types of Business Correspondence
Internal Correspondence
 Between employees, units, departments,
and branches of the same organization.
 Formal: Promotion Letter, Letter of Approval,
Explanation Letter
 Less Formal: Memos, Announcements
External Correspondence
 Made by a company to those who don’t work
for the company.
 Example: Schedule changes, cancellation of
classes, periodical exam schedule
Parts of a Business Letter
Heading
 Includes the sender’s complete address and
the date.
Inside Address
 It is the complete name and address of the
recipient.
Salutation
 It starts with the word ‘Dear’ and is followed
by the recipient’s title with the surname.
Body
 It is usually organized into 3 parts:
 Intro: Should tell why the sender is writing
 Body: Needed details are given
 Conclusion: Should focus on what happens
next
 Prioritize the most important information.
 Be simple and clear about the purpose of
your letter.
Closing
 Conventional closing
 This precedes the formal identification of the
sender.
Resume
 Personally designed, written summary of
your education, experiences and interests
and it sketches the skills and services you
can offer.
 It is a short version of curriculum vitae.

Types of Resume
Chronological Resume
 It lists each job you held in order, starting with
the most recent.
Functional Resume
 Best when you have too little or too much
experience.
Combination Resume
 Balances the flexibility and strength of the
chronological and functional resume.
Targeted Resume
 Highly focused resume intended for a
specific job; a “capsule” of work experience.

Cover Letter
 A one page letter that goes together with a
resume to highlight significant points.
 To provide real examples to support your
ability to do the job.
Parts of a Cover Letter
Address
 Recipient’s information
Salutation
 Formally addressing the recipient
Introduction
 Reason for writing
Body
 Discussion of ideas
Wrap-up / Call to Action
 Your wish
Complimentary Close
 Ending and your personal reflection