English For Academic and Professional Purposes: Learning Activity Sheets

English for Academic and
Professional Purposes
1st Quarter
SY: 2021-2022
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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Differentiating Language Used in Academic
Texts from Various Disciplines
Background Information for Learners

Academic writing is clear, concise, focused, structured, and backed up by
evidence. Its purpose is to aid the reader’s understanding. It has a formal tone
and style, but it is not complex and does not require the use of long sentences
and complicated vocabulary. Each subject discipline has certain writing
conventions, vocabulary, and types of discourse. However, there are some
general characteristics of academic writing that are relevant across all
disciplines.
As a student, you will be asked to write different kinds of academic texts

by your teachers. It is important that you know the basic text types or genres in
various disciplines. In writing, genre refers to any category of written text that
has a particular set of rules or conventions. Some examples of writing genres
are critical reports, essays, case studies, book or film reviews, reflective diaries,
and research proposals. The following are the three general disciplines that
involves academic writing: Sciences, Humanities, Business.
Sciences are generally divided into four main branches: natural, social,
formal, and applied sciences. The following table shows some specific
disciplines that fall under each main branch:
Natural Science Social Science Formal Science Applied Science

Physics Anthropology
Biology Social Science Mathematics Medicine
Chemistry Sociology Logic Engineering
Earth Science Psychology
Academic writing in the sciences is mainly done to inform the readers or to persuade them (by
supporting a claim). For whatever reason, the information you will present must be based on
verifiable data gathered through research or experimentation. Writing in the sciences requires
precision in the use of terminology, simple and direct language, objectivity, and clarity. All
information must be well supported by evidence and reliable sources.
Learning Competency:
MELC: Differentiates language used in academic texts from various disciplines
CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-2
Directions and Instructions

Hello, learner! You are about to check your learning/s on the different language used in
academic texts from various disciplines in a five-stage exploration (1-Load, 2-Engage,
3-Advance, 4-Refine, 5-Nurture). Just follow the instructions given for every task.
AGREEMENT: By signingCONTRACT
LEARNING the contract, you are hereby accepting the responsibility to finish the activity
package and submit it to your teacher ( ) on ( ).
LOAD
Activity 1: Exploring Academic Disciplines
Consider the following circle of your teachers. They are all asking you to
conduct research in different ways using a variety of sources. Pretend that you are
going to do what is required in each subject. Put a check mark on the third column of
the table which must be considered when writing your research.
PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL

TIMES
You are going to conduct your own
experiment and then compare the
results to your study presented in the I expect you to
book. incorporate at
least fifteen
lines of poetry in
your research
paper.
Teacher Vina
Modern Poetry
Back up your
work with at
least two
Teacher David firsthand
Biology Teacher Regie sources
History such as
photos,
documents
Choose a and artifacts.
modern Find a
product that minimum of
is selling well five
and critique experiments
the marketing that show the
techniques characteristic
involved. of silver.
Teacher Gian Teacher Pinky

Marketing Chemistry
1. The kind of audience I must consider a. Academics

when writing my research is:
b. The general public,
friends or family
2. The content of my research must be : a. Of serious thought
b. Of general interest or
personal
3. The kind of sentences that I must use a. Complex sentences
are: with considerable
variety in construction
b. Mostly simple
sentences joined by
conjunctions such as
“and” or “but”
4. As to its style, I must remember that: a. Formal language is
expected and
colloquial expressions
are not
acceptable
b. Colloquial words or
expressions are
acceptable (“stuff”
“sort of” or “thing”)
5. The structure of my research must be: a. Clear and well-
planned, logical flow
b. Less likely to be as
clear and organized
6. When considering grammar, it is: a. Likely to be error free
b. Freer use of grammar.
Not always complete
sentences
7. Vocabulary must be: a. Subject-specific and
academic language
used accurately
b. Everyday vocabulary.
Use of short forms,
idioms and slang to
some extent
ENGAGE
Activity 2. FORMAL VS. INFORMAL LANGUAGE.
Directions: In most of your subjects, you are required to use academic form of writing.
Work on the following activities to learn more about formal and informal language.
2.A. Read the following sentence from a student’s essay:
Articles on women's sports were placed on the left page and often at the bottom, which is a place
skipped by many readers.
Which two sentences below express the same idea using more formal
language? Put a check mark before the number.
1. Articles on women’s sports were placed on the left page, often at the bottom,
which is an area often overlooked by readers.
which is an area most readers jump over.
PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL TIMES
which is a less prominent position.
2.B. Directions: Match the informal vocabulary in column A with column B.

Write the answer of your choice before each number in column A.
A B
1. look at a. somewhat, fairly, quite
2. go over b. consider, monitor, analyze
3. show c. commence, initiate, undertake
4. begin d. satisfactory, favorable, positive
5. good e. a great deal of, many
6. a lot of f. confirm, determine, verify
7. a bit g. solve, repair, amend
8. fix h. demonstrate, indicate, illustrate
9. make sure i. revise, review
ADVANCE
Activity: OBJECTIVITY
Directions: Another aspect of writing objectively is to avoid emotive language. Read

the passage below from a student's essay on media and the representation of women's
sport. Underline the three emotive language used in the text.
...Mikosa found similar results in her study for Women sport Australia, where she found that
journalists discussed the female athletes' "elegance" or referred to women as "blonde girl(s)" and
a journalist even wrote about one athlete's "domestic routine of cooking" (1998). With this in
mind, I was absolutely appalled to hear an Australian television commentator’s reference to the
women's Dutch hockey team when they won a bronze medal on the 29/9/2000. When the team
stood on the dais to receive their medal, the male commentator’s sole comment was "Ahh look at
the pretty little Dutch girls", without any mention whatsoever of their athleticism or sporting
ability. It was a sad moment for Australian commentating and strengthens the arguments of
Philips and Mikoza regarding the language the media uses to portray sports women and women's
sport alike.

TIMES
REFINE
Activity: IMPERSONAL LANGUAGE
Directions: These are some ways of limiting the use of ‘I’ and ‘we’ in academic
writing. Match the statements below which use ‘I’ and ‘we’ with the most appropriate
option from the box.
A standard graphical representation was
used The question of…

A. A survey of the literature revealed that…
B
1. I surveyed the literature and discovered...
2. We used a standard graphical representation to...
3. We researched the question of...

TIMES
NURTURE
Directions: It’s time to write your own academic writing. Using the prompts given, you
may choose any one of the activities to work on. Write your responses on the space
provided for your academic writing.
Subject: Language Arts
GOAL: Your goal is to persuade the school heads and teachers of a learning modality
suited to the needs of the learners in your community
ROLE: You are a member of your school organization. You have been asked to express
your opinion about blended learning or face to face class during the Open Forum on
Learning Modalities
AUDIENCE: School heads, teachers, parents and SSG officers and members
SITUATION: The Department of Education is collecting data and opinions for policy
implementation on Learning Modalities to be implemented for the School Year 2020-
2021. You are tasked to represent the students to give your opinion between face to face
and blended learning.
PRODUCT: A persuasive opinion speech
BEGINNING
• I think is better than _.

• In my opinion _
• I believe that
• I prefer for many reasons
MIDDLE
• _is better because

• One reason, I prefer _ than _ is _ _
• Another reason is _ _ _
• Also, _ _
• In addition,
END
• Now you know why is better than _

• As you can see _ is the _ _
• If you__________________________, you will _

TIMES
Subject: Mathematics
GOAL: Your goal is to identify and compare polygons in a two – step process.
ROLE: You are the team leader of your group and you are being tasked to present your
findings to the class.
AUDIENCE: Your Math teacher and your classmates
SITUATION: Your teacher asked you to identify the different kinds of polygons and show
their comparison and contrast.
PRODUCT: A brief description of polygons showing their similarities and differences
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1 What are polygons?
2. What are the different types of polygons and their names?
3. How are the polygons similar to one another?
4. How are they different from one another?
Subject: Social Science
GOAL: To understand the role and rights of women in the 1920’s and today
ROLE: You are the leader of the research team in your school
AUDIENCE: Member of Women’s Organizations
SITUATION: As a team leader, you are tasked to present to all members of the Women’s
Organizations about women’s rights in the 1920’s and how they affect the women of today
PRODUCT: Comparative essay of women’s role and rights in the 1920’s and today
CATEGORY 1920’S TODAY
Jobs
Rights
Fashion
Others

TIMES
RUBRIC
Criteria VGE GE SE LE N
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
1. The ideas in the presentation are organized.
2. The message is expressed clearly.
3. There are sufficient supporting ideas.
4. The choice of words is appropriate to the audience.
5. Biases are avoided.
6. Speech is free from grammatical mistakes.
7. Ideas are communicated vividly and meaningfully.
8. Nonverbal cues are appropriate.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /40
Legend: Scoring:
VGE- to a very great extent 33-40
GE- to a great extent 25-32
SE- to some extent 17-24
LE- to a little extent 9-16
N- not at all 8
ACADEMIC WRITING ACTIVITY
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Reflection
Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson by completing the
K-W-L chart below.
What I KNOW What I WANT to know What I have LEARNED

I thought that … I want to … I learned that …
References
https://lnu.se/contentassets/5d0c8d7cc8bf4127bfb959327c6c7ad4/chartacadem
icwriting.pdf
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-jeffersoncc-styleguide/chapter/exploring-
academic-disciplines/
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-jeffersoncc-styleguide/chapter/exploring-
academic-disciplines/
reference as: Mkandawire, S. B. (2015). LTC1100 Language Use in Academic Writing.

The University of Zambia Lecture notes for week 4. Retrieved from
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http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/114004/chapters/Academic-Language.aspx
https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/search/expressing+opinion
https://www.warrencountyscho ols.org/userfiles/2608/my%20files/artificial%20island
%20project.pdf?id=549220
https://www.monash.edu/rlo/research-writing-assignments/writing/features-of-
academic-writing/academic-language
Using Knowledge of Text Structure
to Glean the Information He/ She
Needs

Text Structure
The term “text structure” refers to how information is organized in a passage. The structure of a text
can change many times in a work and even within a paragraph.
Commonly used patterns of organization:
Cause and Effect: the results of something are explained.
Chronological: information in the passage is organized in order of time.
Compare and Contrast: two or more things are described.Their similarities and differences are
discussed.
Order of Importance: information is expressed as a hierarchy or in priority.
Problem and Solution: a problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained.
Sequence / Process Writing: information is organized in steps or a process is explained in the order in
which it occurs.
Spatial / Descriptive Writing: information is organized in order of space (top to bottom, left to right).
MELC: Uses knowledge of text structure to glean the information he/she

needs. (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-4)
Hello, learner! You are about to check your learning/s on the different topics under the
English for Academic and Professional Purposes in a five-stage exploration (1-Load, 2-
Engage, 3-Advance, 4-Refine, 5-Nurture). Just follow the instructions given for every
task.
LOAD
LOAD
Activity 1. Directions: Read the passages and identify the text structure. Write
information from the passage into the appropriate graphic organizer.
Note: Passages are found after the answer key.
ENGAGE
Activity 2.A. Directions: Read each passage and identify how the information is
being organized. Choose your choice from the box below.
Cause and Effect Spatial/ Descriptive
Compare and Contrast Sequence/ Process
Chronological Problem and Solution
1. Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and
flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these
flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will
not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than
strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.
2. The ice-cream shop around the corner from my house has the best ice-cream in the
city. When you first walk inside, there is a long chrome counter with matching stools
extending to alongside the far wall. Right where the counter stops, the booth seating
begins. There are lots of old-timey knickknacks on the walls and chrome napkin
holders on all the tables. My favorite part of the shop is behind the counter glass,
where they keep all of the ice-cream flavors. A rainbow of delicious sugary flavors is
kept cool and delicious behind the counter glass.
3. Freezer burn may have wasted more ice-cream than sidewalks. If you don’t know,
freezer burn is when ice crystals form on the surface of ice-cream. These ice crystals
can ruin the texture and flavor of the ice cream. But you can prevent freezer burn.
Since freezer burn is caused when melted ice-cream is refrozen, rather than eating
your ice- cream from the container as it melts, scoop your ice-cream into a bowl and
put the container back in the fridge immediately. Doing this ought to help you solve
your issues with freezer burn.
4. No one knows the true origin of ice-cream, but the first published ice-cream recipe
appears in “Mrs. Mary Eales's Receipts,” a cookbook that was printed in London in
1718. Sometime around 1832, an African American confectioner named Augustus
Jackson created multiple ice cream recipes and invented a superior technique to
manufacture ice cream. Ice cream soda was invented around 1874, but the real
breakthrough may have been at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, when the
American ice-cream cone was unveiled!
5. Making ice-cream is not easy. Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen
container. Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired. The mixture must be
stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen. Depending on the
equipment, this may take as long as an hour. After the ice-cream is prepared, it must
be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed. Making ice-cream is difficult, but most
people would agree that it is worth the trouble.
6. Have you ever had an ice-cream headache? That’s when a painful sensation
resonates in your head after eating something cold (usually ice-cream) on a hot day.
This pain is produced by the dilation of a nerve center in the roof of your mouth. The
nerve center is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your brain. Ice-cream
headaches have turned many smiles to frowns.
7. One time my mom and I made ice-cream. We added sugar and cream into a big
glass bowl. We kept it frozen in the middle of a bigger glass bowl. While it froze, I
stirred the mixture with a hand mixer. It was the first time that had I used one and it
splattered ice-cream mixture all over the kitchen. The rest of the mixture finally froze,
so we ate some ice cream, and then put the remaining portions in the freezer so that it
wouldn’t get freezer burned. That was a good day.
8. It was the most beautiful banana split that I had ever seen. In the middle of the
bowl, there were three scoops of ice-cream: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. On top
of the ice-cream were a banana and a thick web of chocolate and caramel sauces. A
huge puff of whipped cream covered the sauces and a handful of crushed nuts
dappled the whipped cream. On top of it all was a cherry, but I’ve never liked the soggy
squish of cherries.
9. When it comes to making ice-cream, you can do it the traditional way, by stirring it
in a frozen container, or you can use liquid nitrogen to freeze your mixture. There are
some advantages to using liquid nitrogen. Since liquid nitrogen freezes the mixture
faster, the crystal grains are smaller, giving the ice-cream a creamier texture. The
downside is that ice-crystals grow faster in ice-cream prepared using liquid nitrogen, so
it must be stored at much colder temperatures. Both methods produce a distinct
texture, and both are delicious.
ADVANCE
Activity 2. Instructions: Match the definition with the term by writing the letter of the
correct answer before each number in column A.
10. An action and its results are discussed a. chronological
11. Information is organized in order of time b. problem and solution
12. a difficulty is described and an answer is c. sequence / process
offered d. cause and effect
13. Differences and similarities of two or more a. cause and effect

things are discussed
b. spatial / descriptive
14. Explains how something happens or is done,
step-by-step c. compare and contrast
15. Describes how something looks or the d. sequence / process

arrangement of a space
REFINE
Activity 3. Directions: Read each passage and:
1. write a sentence explaining the main idea of the text;
2. create a title for the passage related to the main idea; and,
3. put information from the passage into a graphic organizer representing the
text structure.
Note: Passages are found after the answer key.
Structures: cause and effect, chronological, compare and contrast, sequence /
process writing, problem and solution, or spatial /descriptive writing.
NURTURE:
Activity 4. Directions: It’s time to write your own academic writing. Using the prompts
given, write an essay using any of the text structures.
GOAL: Your goal is to give information about face mask

ROLE: You are a member of your community action center. You have been asked to be
one of the speakers on the significance of using face masks
AUDIENCE: General public
SITUATION: The Department of Health is conducting a campaign on how to lessen or
avoid the spread of COVID ’19. Hence, one of its major steps is to educate people on the
use of face masks as primary medium of protection
PRODUCT: An essay about face mask
Reflection
K-W-L chart below.

RUBRIC FOR ESSAY
Criteria VGE GE SE LE N
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
1. The ideas in the presentation are organized.
2. The message is expressed clearly.
3. There are sufficient supporting ideas.
4. The choice of words is appropriate to the audience.
5. Biases are avoided.
6. Speech is free from grammatical mistakes.
7. Ideas are communicated vividly and meaningfully.
8. Nonverbal cues are appropriate.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /40

References
http://www.adlit.org/strategies/23336/
https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure/text-structure-
activities/ English for Academic and Professional Purposes (REX Book
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ACTIVITY 1
Passage #1 – Chemical and Physical Changes

All matter, all things can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically. Both
chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter. Physical changes are those
that do not change the make-up or identity of the matter. For example, clay will bend or
flatten if squeezed, but it will still be clay. Changing the shape of clay is a physical
change, and does not change the matter’s identity. Chemical changes turn the matter
into a new kind of matter with different properties. For example, when paper is burnt, it
becomes ash and will never be paper again. The difference between them is that
physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are
permanent, which means they last forever. Physical and chemical changes both affect
the state of matter.
Passage #2 – The Best PB & J Ever
When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly,
and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of
the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together.
After that, I enjoyed it while watching “Cops” on the TV. I swear, that was the best
peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.
Passage #3 – Bobby Fischer

Robert James Fischer was born in Chicago but unlocked the secrets of chess in a
Brooklyn apartment right above a candy store. At the age of six he taught himself to
play by following the instruction booklet that came with his chess board. After spending
much of his childhood in chess clubs, Fischer said that, “One day, I just got good.” That
may be a bit of an understatement. At the age of 13 he won the U.S. Junior Chess
Championship, becoming the youngest Junior Champion ever. At the age of 14 he won
the U.S. Championship and became the youngest U.S. Champion in history. Fischer
would go on to become the World Champion of chess, but he would also grow to
become his own worst enemy. Instead of defending the title, he forfeited it to the next
challenger without even making a move, and the rise of a chess superstar ended with a
fizzle.
Passage #4 – Save the Tigers
Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at
an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let
them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a
difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our
donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to
preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.
Passage #5 – The Great Recession
Many people are confused about why our economy went to shambles in 2008. The
crisis was actually the result of a combination of many complex factors. First, easy
credit conditions allowed people who were high-risk or unworthy of credit to borrow,
and even people who had no income were eligible for large loans. Second, banks
would bundle these toxic loans and sell them as packages on the financial market.
Third, large insurance firms backed these packages, misrepresenting these high-risk
loans as safe investments. Fourth, because of the ease of acquiring credit and the
rapid growth in the housing market, people were buying two or three houses, intending
to sell them for more than they paid. All of these factors created bubbles of
speculation. These bubbles burst, sending the whole market into a downward spiral,
causing employers to lose capital and lay off employees. Consumer spending then
plummeted and most businesses suffered. The economy is like a big boat, and once it
gets moving quickly in the wrong direction, it’s hard to turn it around.
Passage #6 – Screen Protector
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.

ACTIVITY 3
PASSAGES
1. You may think it’s bad to forget your homework, but what if you forgot who you
were? Amnesia is a condition where a person loses some of their memories, like
details about their personal identity, but still may remember how to do things, like play
a piano. One type of Amnesia is called post-traumatic amnesia. Post-traumatic
amnesia is usually due to a head injury (like a serious fall or knock on the head). The
degree of memory loss may be related to the force of the injury. A simple whiplash may
cause a person to forget the moments before the accident, but a more severe injury
may cause a greater loss. For example, the victim may not remember who certain
people are or may forget details about their own identities.
2. Ansel Bourne was a preacher, carpenter, and most likely an inspiration for the
name “Bourne” in the movie and novel series, “The Bourne Identity.” Up until 1857,
Bourne had been a carpenter, until he was called to religion. After 1858, he worked as
a evangelical preacher, until 1887. He set up shop in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as a
candy maker using the name A.J. Brown. Three months later, he woke up not knowing
where he was, with no memory of the previous months. The case of Mr. Bourne has
fascinated psychologists, and some film makers, for years.
3. The term “amnesia” refers to complete or partial memory loss. Almost all of us will
experience some form of amnesia in our lives, even if it’s just a simple case of verbal
amnesia, like forgetting someone’s name. Fortunately, there are things that you can do
to prevent amnesia. Here is a list of foods that you can eat to improve your memory:
almonds, walnuts, bananas, honey, apples, and black pepper. Though these foods
may not reverse post-traumatic amnesia, they should improve your memory in daily life
if you eat them regularly enough.
4. What do “Finding Nemo” and “Robocop” have in common? Not much, except that
they both feature characters that suffer amnesia. Amnesia is a common plot device in
movies and TV shows, but how accurate are these depictions? In television and
movies, memory loss caused by a knock to the head (post-traumatic amnesia) is
shown as fairly common, when it is actually quite rare. Unlike in movies and television
shows that feature amnesia, most knocks to the head will not produce memory loss. In
reality, memory loss or amnesia is much more likely to occur as the result of a stroke,
brain infection, or brain surgery. So while amnesia causes people or characters to lose
memories in both film and reality, characters are usually “fixed” by taking another knock
to the head. In reality, people are not cured so simply.
5. What would you do if you awoke one day and discovered that you could not create
new memories? You might remember everything that occurred in your life up to the
point of an injury, but could not form new memories beyond that. This condition is
called “anterograde amnesia,” and it is difficult to treat, but doctors and therapists
recommend these steps: first, use technology to help. A cell phone with a calendar
reminder can do much to offset this condition. Second, use helpers. Having people to
assist with daily tasks, like paying bills, will prove quite helpful. Lastly, seek therapy.
While there is no cure for anterograde amnesia, memory training may help the afflicted
live a more normal
life. Currently, there are no chemical medications or drugs that will alleviate this
condition.
6. The brain is the most complicated system in the human body. The brain is separated
into two hemispheres or halves. From front to back, the brain is further divided into
three parts: the forebrain, the midbrain, and the hindbrain. The forebrain is where most
reasoning, thinking, and emotional activity occur. It is also where most memories are
stored. The midbrain controls reflexes and processes sensory information (sight, touch,
taste, etc.) The hindbrain processes basic survival functions, like breathing and
maintaining a heartbeat. The brain is truly the most amazing system in the human
body.
7. Being a clown isn’t all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great
danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at
riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get
their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so
protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.
8. The wolverine, a medium sized mammal weighing no more than 50 lbs., has earned
its reputation for ferocity with its documented ability to kill prey many times its size. The
reason why wolverines have so many conflicts with other animals (including wolves,
cougars, and even bears) is probably because of the wolverine’s preferred hunting
style. Rather than chasing down or tricking its prey like most hunters, the wolverine
prefers to take its meals directly from other hunters. So while a polar bear or a lone
wolf might be enjoying a hard earned carcass, a hungry wolverine may try to take his
lunch. This keeps the wolverine in plenty of fights.
9. Sometime in December of 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a gym teacher at the YMCA
College in Springfield, Massachusetts was trying to keep his gym class active on a
rainy day. He wanted a vigorous game that would keep his students moving. After
rejecting a few other ideas because they were too rough or not suited for the walled-in
gym, Naismith wrote out the rules for a game with peach baskets fixed to ten-foot
elevated tracks. Naismith’s students played against one another, passing the ball
around and shooting it into the peach baskets. Dribbling wasn’t a part of the original
game, and it took a while to realize that the game would run more smoothly if the
bottoms of the baskets were removed, but this game grew to be one of the most
popular sports in America today. Can you guess which one?
10. What’s that humming sound? Could it be hummingbird, the only bird capable of
backward flight? Hummingbirds have many unique flight habits that distinguish them
from other birds. Most birds flap their wings up and down to fly, but the hummingbird
moves its wings forward and backward very rapidly in a figure eight pattern. This allows
the hummingbird to hover in position, fly upside down, and move about very rapidly.
And while other birds have to push off with their feet to begin flying, and work their
ways up to their top speeds, the hummingbird can both start flying at maximum speed
and stop flying instantaneously. After you’ve seen a hummingbird in flight, it’s unlikely
that you’ll mistake them for another bird.

11. Remember, if something is worth doing, it is worth doing correctly. That said, the
key to making perfect cookies is merely a matter of preparation and precision. To begin
with, read your cookie recipe thoroughly before baking. Make sure that you have all of
the necessary ingredients before you continue. Next, use good tools and utensils.
Sometimes, the craftsperson is only as good as his or her tools. By using good tools
you can minimize mistakes and improve the quality of your product. Lastly, you should
use top quality ingredients. Unlike in the fairytales, you can’t turn lead into gold. If you
use poor quality materials, you’ll create an inferior product. So, to make perfect cookies
you should use the highest quality materials available. Bon apatite!
12. The term “machine gun” is commonly applied to any gun that is designed to fire
repeatedly and in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is held down. During the
course of warfare, the trigger of some machine guns may be held down almost
continuously for hours to create suppressant fire (rounds fired not necessarily to kill an
enemy, but to prevent them from attacking). All of this firing can generate a lot of heat,
which may cause the weapon to overheat and malfunction. But this situation has been
addressed in a number of ways. For one, practically all machine guns fire from an open
bolt, which allows air to cool the breach between bursts of fire. Additionally, some
machine guns have removable barrels, which allow hot barrels to be replaced. And
some advanced machine guns even have sophisticated barrel cooling systems, which
maintain a functional heat level within the weapon. As you might have concluded, a lot
of brain power has gone into keeping those guns firing.

Using Various Techniques in Summarizing a Variety of Academic Text

SUMMARIZING
A summary is a short overview of an entire discussion or argument.
You might summarize a whole research paper or conversation in a single
paragraph, for example, or with a series of bullet points, using your own
words and style.
People often summarize when the original material is long, or to
emphasize key facts or points. Summaries leave out details or examples
that may distract the reader from the most important information, and they
simplify complex arguments, grammar and vocabulary.
To summarize text or speech:
1.Get a general idea of the original. The first sentence or two of your
summary should contain the author’s thesis, or central concept, stated in
your own words.
2. Check your understanding. When summarizing a longer article, try
to see how the various stages in the explanation or argument are built up
in groups of related paragraphs
3. Make notes. Omit ideas that are not really central to the text.
4. Write your summary. Avoid writing opinions or personal responses
in your summaries
5. Check your work. Be careful not to plagiarize the author’s words. If
you do use even a few of the author’s words, they must appear in
quotation marks. To avoid plagiarism, try writing the first draft of your
summary without looking back at the original text.
6. Seek permission for any copyrighted material that you use, and
cite it appropriately.

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Learning Competency: MELC: Uses various techniques in summarizing a
variety of academic text CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Iac-4

Hello, learner! You are about to check your learning/s on using various techniques in
summarizing a variety of academic text in a five-stage exploration (1-Load, 2-Engage,
3- Advance, 4-Refine, 5-Nurture). Just follow the instructions given for every task.
LOAD
Activity 1. Begin with Main Ideas
Directions: When you summarize, you explain the main idea(s) from someone else’s
work. Read the following text and select from the choices its summarized form.
A. Shakespeare
The idea that women are not equal to men has been a prevailing, common theme in literature since
the beginning of time. Like their predecessors, Renaissance writers staunchly laid down the tenet
that women were less valuable throughout the pages of effusive literary writings, where women
are alternately idolized as virtuous or shunned as harlots. One man proved to be a glaring
contradiction to this falsity. That man was William Shakespeare and he had the courage in those
turbulent days to recognize the value and equality of women. His portrayal of women differed than
that of many of his contemporaries during the Renaissance era.
1. Although most Renaissance writers propagated the belief that women

were not equal with men, Shakespeare's writings portrayed women
as men's equals.
2. Women were taken for granted in Shakespeare’s themes
3. Many writers believed that women are not equal to men.
B. Social Movements
Society, though not perfect, is a working group of people trying to live together in peace. For
the most part, people tend to obey the laws set before them and abide by societal codes.
However, some people believe the government has made desperate errors, and they wish to
change the status quo only to bring peace again in a different way. Those people begin what
are known as social movements. These are small groups within societies that seek change.
These social movements can rall around anything from saving eagles to saving trees and once a
social movement is in motion, it either is inculcated into society or disappears out. Either way,
society will emerge from the social movement and will stabilize again into peace.

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1. Social movements can disrupt society's peace, but only momentarily.
2. Social movements can only bring harm to society.
3. Many great things can be achieved though social movements.
C. Digital Divide
The digital divide is an issue that sheds light on a pervasive social situation in the U.S.: some people
in the U.S. have access to the Internet and its extensive array of information, but other people do
not. The difference between the people who can sign on and those who can’t is a difference that
has always divided the nation: race or ethnicity. In today’s society, the Internet is power because of
the vast amount of information it provides, opportunities it creates, and its linkage to future
societal norms. Therefore, the digital divide is not an easily solved economic issue as it may seem
at first, but rather a social issue, and one that is merely a glimpse into the bigger picture of social
inequality.
1. The digital divide is not an easily solved economic issue as it may seem at
first, but rather a social issue, and one that is merely a glimpse into the
bigger picture of social inequality.
2. US have access to the Internet, but still they are not sure that everybody
has access on it.
3. Digital divide is a social issue which means that many have still a difficult
situation in life.
ENGAGE. IDENTIFY SUPPORTING DETAILS
Activity 2. Directions: After being able to find the main ideas, it’s time to distinguish
significant supporting details. Here is an activity that will sharpen your ability to decide
whether evidence truly supports a point. Put a check (✓) next to the one item that
logically supports the point.
1. MAIN IDEA: High-school proms should be banned.
A . Proms pressure students to spend a ridiculous amount of money on gowns,

tuxes, flowers, and even limos or cars. Prom preparations distract students for many
weeks from the real business of school, which is education. In addition, the social
pressure to get a date for the prom makes many people miserable.
_ B. Proms usually feature a theme, and the room the prom is held in is
decorated according to that theme. Often a photographer is hired to take pictures of the
couples as they arrive. Some proms even have thrones set up for the prom king and
queen.
_ C. At most schools, proms are chaperoned by teachers and administrators. Of

course, the students would prefer that no adults were in the room, especially adults
who should stay in the classroom or office where they belong. What they don’t realize

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is that the chaperones are often as ill at ease as the students they are watching

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2. MAIN IDEA: Speaking before a group is a problem for many people.
_ A. Many people will go to almost any length to avoid speaking to a group. If they
are forced to do it, they can feel so anxious that they actually develop physical
symptoms. If asked, people will often prefer that anything happen to them as an
alternative to having to speak in public.
_ B. Some people will pretend to be ill to avoid speaking publicly. Stage fright,
stammering, and blushing are frequent reactions. When asked to rank their worst fears,
people often list public speaking as even worse than death.
ADVANCE
Activity 3. Directions: Read the following paragraphs. Each consists of a stated main
idea and several details. Since there is more than one detail, you will select more than
one answer for the first question for each paragraph. The second question about each
paragraph asks you the purpose of the details in the paragraph or, in other words, the
type of information and the details present (such as explanations, descriptions,
examples, and so forth). Put a check mark before the number of your answer.

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A. Passage 1: The topic of this paragraph is Millennials.
Students born after 1982 are considered Millennials, and they exhibit quite different characteristics
from those of students only a few years older. Among the differences are these:
They gravitate toward group activities.

They identify with their parents' values and feel close to their parents.
They spend more time doing homework and housework and less time watching TV.
They believe it's cool to be smart.
They are fascinated by new technologies.
They are racially and ethnically diverse, and 20% have one immigrant parent.
Source: Helen Woodman, Ed., Basic Skills SPIN Newsletter, November, 2004, National Association for Developmental Education.
1. Which of these are supporting details in the paragraph?

_A. Students born after 1982 are considered Millennials, and they exhibit
quite different characteristics from those of students only a few years
older.
_B. They gravitate toward group activities.
_C. They spend more time doing homework and housework and less
time watching TV.
_D. They are fascinated by new technologies.

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2. The purpose of the major details in this paragraph is to give
_A. an explanation of how the term Millennial came about.
_B. characteristics of Millennials.
_C. the process for becoming a Millennial.
B. Passage 2: The topic of this paragraph is personal digital assistants.
Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are small, hand-held electronic organizers that come in a range of
prices and capabilities. These lightweight computers are usually operated with a stylus, a special
"pen." The most basic, inexpensive PDAs have monochromatic screens. They can be used to organize
and store contact information, such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses. More
expensive models have color screens and offer computer-like applications. For example, you can
manage email and create documents. In addition, they include a calendar function that allows you to
keep track of appointments and events. They feature the ability to play video and audio files. The
most expensive PDAs also offer a phone function, including text messaging.

_A. Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are small, hand-held electronic
organizers that come in a range of prices and capabilities.
_B. They can be used to organize and store contact information, such
as names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
_C. More expensive models have color screens and offer computer-like
applications.
_D. The most expensive PDAs offer a phone function, including
text messaging.

_A. reasons to buy a color PDA.
_B. differences between inexpensive and expensive PDAs.
_C. the procedure for buying a PDA.
C. Passage 3: The topic of this paragraph is eating nutritious food.
Are you in the habit of skipping breakfast? Breakfast is important; it gets your metabolism going.
Then spread your remaining calories throughout the rest of the day by eating a wholesome lunch,
nutritious snack, and balanced dinner. Eating this way keeps your metabolism high. You are also less
likely to binge on junk food. You will have more energy and feel better if you eat nutritious food at
least every four hours

_A. Breakfast is important; it gets your metabolism going.
_B. Then spread your remaining calories throughout the rest of the day
by eating a wholesome lunch, nutritious snack, and balanced dinner.
_C. Eating this way keeps your metabolism high.
_D. You will have more energy and feel better if you eat nutritious food at
least every four hours.

_A. reasons for eating healthy food a throughout the day and how to do it.
_B. examples of nutritious meals and snacks that can be eaten throughout
the day.
_C. suggestions for making healthier food choices.
REFINE
Activity 4. Practice with Outlining

Directions: Writing a summary is much easier to do from an outline, which will
also provide you a writing plan for your summary. Read each paragraph. Then fill
in the blanks in the outlines that follow.
A. Passage 1
1. 1. What makes an effective leader? 2. To be sure, no one characteristic or trait defines an effective
leader. 3. It is true, however, that effective leaders get the most out of employees or group members by
holding them to very high standards or expectations.
4. Setting high standards increases productivity because people tend to live up to the expectations set for
them by superiors. 5.This is an example of the Pygmalion effect, which works in a subtle, often unconscious
way. 6. When a managerial leader believes that a group member will succeed, the manager communicates
this belief without realizing that he or she is doing so. 7. Conversely, when a leader expects a group
member to fail, that person will not usually disappoint the manager. 8. The manager’s expectation of
success or failure becomes a selffulfilling prophecy. 9. Thus it pays for a manager to expect the best from
employees.
(Adapted from Andrew J. DuBrin, Leadership 4/e, © Cengage Learning.)
Main Idea: Effective leaders encourage a high level of performance by expecting

the best from their employees.
Support:
1. People are likely to live up to a manager's or superior's expectations.
2. Called the “Pygmalion effect” i.e. expect the best and you'll get it.
3. _
4.
B. Passage 2
3. 1 Despite its rapid spread, Islam is not a religion for those who are casual about regulations. 2 On the
contrary, adhering to the rules of Islam takes effort and discipline. 3 One must rise before dawn to
observe the first of five prayers required daily, none of which can take place without first cleansing
oneself according to an established ritual or ceremony. 4 Sleep, work, and recreational activities take
second place to prayer. 5 Fasting for the month of Ramadan, undertaking the pilgrimage to Mecca at
least once in a lifetime, paying tax for relief of the Muslim poor, and accepting Islam’s creed require a
serious and an energetic commitment. 6 On the whole, the vast majority of Muslims worldwide do
observe those tenets.*
(Adapted from Jan Goodwin, Price of Honor, Plume Books, 2002 p. 29.)
Main Idea: Practitioners of Islam need to be willing to make a lot of effort
to follow the rules of their faith.
Support: 1. Get up before dawn, perform ritualized cleansing and say the first
of five daily prayers.
2. _
3. Fasting for the month of Ramadan.
4.
5. _ _
6. Accepting Islamic beliefs.
C. Passage 3
Noah Webster, the creator of Webster's dictionary, was a super-patriot, whose goal was to take the
United States out of Britain's linguistic* shadow. 2 It was Webster who coined the term "American
English," considering it an expression of praise, because he wanted the language of the newly formed
United States to have its own special flavor. 3 Many of his changes to British spelling like theater
instead of theatre and plow instead of plough caught on and became the standard American spelling. 4
Determined to emphasize the importance of America's influence on the language, Webster purposely
titled his dictionary the American Dictionary of the English Language. 5 He also made sure to include
thousands of words familiar only to Americans but unheard of by the British. 6 Among them were
moose, prairie, and skunk. 7 Webster was so much the patriot that he even took on the great
American hero George Washington at a dinner party. 8 Washington had thought of hiring a Scotch
tutor for his step-grandchildren, an idea that appalled Webster. 9 He insisted that the United States
had plenty of homegrown scholars that would be as good or better and, above all, who would speak
English without a foreign accent.
Main Idea _
Support: -
1. _
2. His changes to British spellings became popular, for instance, "theater" and "plow"
instead of “theatre” and “plough.”
3.
4.
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5. Webster even criticized George Washington for wanting to hire a Scotch tutor.

NURTURE
Activity 5. Directions: Applying the techniques you have learned from the previous
activities, you are now ready to make a summary by digesting every paragraph of an
academic text. Read the selection below and make a summary for each of its
paragraphs.
Bullying: What It is and What to Do About it

Bullying means to be mean to another kid repeatedly. Bullying can take many forms. It can be teasing,
threatening to hurt someone, telling lies about someone, not including others in order to make them
feel bad, or it can be actually yelling at or hitting someone. Bullying can also take place over through
text messages or emails, or by posting rumors on sites like Facebook, passing around embarrassing
pictures or videos.
Paragraph 1 Summary:
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Being bullied makes kids feel different, powerless, unpopular and alone. It can be difficult to stand up
for yourself when you are being bullied. The bully seems more powerful than you are. Being bullied can
lead to feeling sick or having problems at school. It can even lead some kids to want to be a bully
themselves.
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There are many reasons why kids bully other kids. Some want to copy their friends. Some think that
being a bully will make them respected by other kids, or make them popular. Sometimes bullies think
that they are better than their victims, and so they bully other kids to prove it.
Paragraph 3. Summary:
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No matter what the reasons behind it or what form it takes, bullying is wrong. Bullies use power to hurt
people. Bullies might use physical strength. They might use popularity or being smart. Or they may use
secrets that they know about to hurt other kids. And bullying is not just bad for the kid being bullied. It
is likewise damaging for the bully too. Kids who are bullies often grow up to have problems like using
alcohol and drugs, getting into fights and dropping out of school.
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You may not know what to do if you witness bullying. It may make you feel depressed or worried. You
may not feel safe. These feelings may make you want to join in the bullying, or be silent, so as not to get
bullied yourself. Or maybe the bullying makes you so angry that you stand up to the bully yourself. The
best, and the safest thing to do is always to bring the bullying to the attention of an adult, who will put a
stop to it.
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Activity 6. Outlining your Summary
Directions: After coming up with a summary of the text per paragraph, you are now
ready to make an outline of your work. Complete the information below:
Bullying: What It Is and What to Do About It
MAIN IDEA:
SUPPORTING DETAILS:
1. _
2. _
3. _
4. _
5. __ _

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Activity 7. Your Final Summary
It’s time to put together your ideas from your outline to come up with a final
summary of the text entitled Bullying: What It Is and what To Do About It.
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RUBRIC
Excellent Good Below Average Ineffective
(4 pts) (3 pts) (2 pts) (1 pt)
Clear Main Idea Clear Main Idea Main idea is The main idea is
unclear-not not present.
specifically stated in
the writing.
All important Important Some critical Contains only
details are details are information some details
included included but is missing
some might be
missing
Details are in Ideas are in logical Ideas are in random Ideas are not in a
logical order order order and not logical logical order
Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates basic Demonstrates little
clear adequate understanding of or no
understanding of understanding information in text understanding
information in the
text.
Is characterized Is characterized by Is characterized by Is characterized
by paraphrasing of paraphrasing of the the substantial by the substantial
the main idea and main idea and copying of key copying of
significant details significant details phrases and indiscriminately
minimal selected phrases

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paraphrasing or sentences.

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Reflection
K-W-L chart below.
I know that … I want to … I learned that …
References
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 https://www.townsendpress.com/sites/default/files/tinymce/writing%20and%20
motvn/RWC_chapter4.pdf
 https://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/researching/summarize/
 https://www.readingrockets.org/content/pdfs/summarizing_Strategies.pdf
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Stating the Thesis Statement of an Academic Text

The thesis statement is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a
research paper or essay. A thesis statement tells the reader what the paper is about
and helps guide the writer and keep his arguments or ideas focused. It is a fact that
the writer wants to prove or explain.
The topic sentence is different from the thesis statement. The thesis
statement tells what the entire paper is about. It is used to define the purpose of the
paper, to argue or to state a point. The topic sentence, however, shows only what
the paragraph is about. It is sometimes called the focus sentence in the paragraph.
In academic writing, the thesis is often explicit; it is a sentence that forms part
of the paper and it is directly stated in the text. It may be found in the beginning of
the work, but not always–some types of academic writing leave the thesis until the
conclusion.
Academic writing sometimes relies on implicit thesis statements, as well.

Implicit denotes something that is suggested or implied. Unlike explicit thesis
statements, the primary point of the paper is not directly stated in the text. It is not a
one-sentence thesis statement. Instead, writers use facts, storylines or narratives,
figures or statistics, etc. to support their opinions, judgments and prove their stand.
Here are steps which you may do as suggested by courses.lumenlearning.com

to help you identify the thesis statement of a text – be it explicit or implicit:
1. Read the whole work.
2. Write one or two sentences that summarize/s the article.
3. Look for a sentence or two (even a paragraph) in the article, that says
essentially the same thing as your summary.
4. If your summary is accurate, you will (probably) have found the thesis
statement.
The following are the characteristics of a good thesis statement as listed by
latech.edu:
1. A good thesis is not a title.
POOR BETTER
Home and Schools Parents should participate
more in the education of their
children.
2. A good thesis is not an announcement of the subject.
ANNOUNCEMENT: NOT A THESIS STATEMENT

THESIS
The subject of this essay is the Our farmers lack the support in
lack of advancement in agricultural agricultural technology.
technology support to our farmers.
3. A good thesis is not a statement of absolute

fact. FACT: NOT A THESIS
 Jane Austin is the author of Pride and Prejudice.
 The capital of Philippines is Manila.
4. A good thesis is restricted. It deals with bite-size issues that narrow

down big ideas into more specific ones.
POOR BETTER
The world is in a terrible Trade barriers contribute to
mess. international tensions.
5. A good thesis is unified. The thesis expresses one major idea about
its subject.
POOR BETTER
Detective stories are not a Detective stories appeal to
high form of literature, but people the basic human desire for thrills.
have always been fascinated by
them, and many fine writers have
experimented with them.
6. A good thesis is specific.
POOR BETTER
The Mobile Science Museum The Mobile Science Museum is
is impressive. a good place to visit by Science
lovers.
MELC: State the thesis statement of an academic text (S1/2 Q1/3)
CG: CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-6

Hello, learner! You are about to check your learning/s on stating the thesis statement
of an academic text in a five-stage exploration (1-Load, 2-Engage, 3-Advance, 4-
Refine, 5-Nurture). Just follow the instructions given for every task.
LOAD
Activity 1. Directions: The previous information discusses the difference between a
good and poor thesis. To measure your understanding of their characteristics,
identify whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE. Write TRUE before
each number, if the statement is correct, if not, write FALSE.
1. In writing a thesis statement, it must not be unified. It should not
express one major idea about its subject.
2. You can make a good thesis statement by just writing a ‘title-like’
statement for your write-up.
3. If the thesis statement only announces the subject and does not
invite interpretation, the thesis is not good.
4. A good thesis expresses a fact which is absolute.
5. The idea communicated by the thesis statement should be clear.
ENGAGE
Activity 2. Directions: Using your knowledge on the characteristics of a good thesis
statement, evaluate whether the following statements are good or not. Write GOOD
if it is an effective thesis; otherwise write NOT GOOD and state your reason why.
Write your answer on the space provided.
Examples:
 Gravity is the fundamental force that is responsible for interactions
which occur because of mass between matters and particles.
ANSWER: NOT GOOD – It is an absolute fact.
 Solving our environmental problems is more difficult than many

ecologists believe.
ANSWER: GOOD

1. The planet closest to the sun is Mercury.
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2. The Columbus Cavaliers have trouble at the defensive end and linebacker
positions, and front- office tensions don't help, but the team should be able
to make the play-offs.
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3. Common sense is sometimes the enemy of genius.
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4. Too many people get divorced for trivial reasons.

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5. The thesis of this paper is the difficulty of solving our environmental problems.
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ADVANCE
Activity 3. Directions: Read carefully each pair of thesis statements given below
and choose which one is better. Write the letter only on the space before each item.
_1. A. I want to show how cardiology has changed in the last 20 years.
B. The advances in cardiology over the last 20 years significantly
impacted the field of medicine.
_2. A. Learning new skills can be difficult and frustrating.

B. Learning to write takes work, patience, and determination.
_3. A. People are living longer than ever due to better diets, a cleaner
environment, and improved medical care.
B. The average person can now expect to live longer.
_4. A. Many professors and students believe there is a need for university
courses in Arabic, Chinese, and Hindi.
B. Although universities offer courses in many European languages,
many professors and students see the need to offer Arabic,
Chinese, and Hindi as well.
_5. A. In order to create a successful commercial, it is important to

consider the target audience, placement, and media.
B. Nike’s “Just do it” advertising campaign was created in 1988.

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REFINE
Activity 4. Directions: Read the following text and write the thesis statement on
your answer sheet.
1. For the Ybanags, health is of paramount importance. They value it more than
anything else, more than their material possessions. This attitude toward health can be
seen in their Unoni.
“Maski awattu cucuam, nu mapia laman y gawagawayan, maski mazziya, basta napya.”
[Even if you have no material possessions, as long as you have good health, even if you’re
poor, as long as you’re healthy.]
The said Unoni is teaching the Ybanags to guard their health as it would be their ultimate
wealth. Practically, if a family member gets sick, much time to enjoy life is taken away,
more money is forcefully spent, and the worst would be the stress
that it would cause. There is no greater wealth then, than to stay healthy.
Adapted from Melad, J.M.(2014). Ybanag Unoni: Reflective Of Values And

Virtues.Retrieved from
https://www.academia.edu/
37468233/YBANAG_UNONI_REFLECTIVE_OF_VALUES_AND_VIRTUES
2. The spirit of solidarity is very visible to Ivatans. They have this voluntary
communal labor called yaru or what we have known in Tagalog as bayanihan.
The kayvayvanan, for one, is used mainly to refer to house building, clearing of
agricultural land and planting. As such, volunteers to a kayvayvanan are necessarily able-
bodied men or women. The elected leaders work out a schedule and the members take
turns using the services of this group.
The payuhuan operates on the same principle as the kayvayvanan but applies to smaller-
scale farm jobs as well as everyday tasks like weeding and planting. Members of the
payuhuan are usually close friends and relatives giving it a more intimate social closeness
than the kayvayvanan. The kayvayvanan may
also be contracted for paid labor, which is not true of the payuhuan.
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3. There are two virtues that the Ybanags are much known for. These are their
high sense of religiosity and deep spirituality.
“Ariammu tagatutan y Grasya nicao nga duttal, Innaggam mu mabunnay Y allo na Dios
ta tolay.”
[Do not be impatient for blessing to come to you, Just keep on waiting on for God’s
mercy.]
The Unoni is exhorting the Ybanags towards the virtue of faith. The virtue of totally
surrendering to God. Standing on the ground that God is a merciful God and He hears and
understands the miseries of His people, He would grant His blessings to help man and
woman be lifted out from the miserable situation, as He brought out the Jews from
Egyptian slavery. Thus, the Ybanags have the reason to patiently wait for the blessings of
God.
Their faith in God which has reached great depth since the inception of
Catholicism in the country is a virtual manifestation of their total dependence and
reliance on the Creator.
Adapted from Melad, J.M.(2014). Ybanag Unoni: Reflective Of Values And Virtues.Retrieved
from https://www.academia.edu/ 37468233/
YBANAG_UNONI_REFLECTIVE_OF_VALUES_AND_VIRTUES
4. Ilocanos have long been stereotyped as being "kuripot" or stingy with money.
But data from the National Statistical Coordination Board shows that Ilocanos are not as
thrifty as everyone thinks they are.
NSCB director-general Romulo Virola said Region I (Ilocos Region) does not have the
highest savings ratio in the Philippines. The region only ranks 9th with its savings to
income ratio of 0.179 in 2009.
Virola noted people in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Region II (Cagayan Valley)
and Region VII (Central Visayas) had better savings rate than the Ilocanos, based on the
Family Income and Expenditures Survey (FIES) in
2009.
Adapted from https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/31/12/are-ilocanos-really-big-savers

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5. The study found very rich cultural values in the folk literature of the Itawes.
The four literary types such as proverbs, riddles, poems and songs reflect the social life of
the Itawes. These literary types are very instrumental in the formation of the moral and
social values, sense of humility, industry, family customs and traditions, and beliefs and
practices of the Itawes.
The Itawes recognizes brotherhood, faith understanding, and perseverance, treasure
their unique practices, characteristics and the right attitudes in dealing with other people
through his literature.
Based on different literary types, the Itawes is not distinct from the rest of his
countrymen. He is very Filipino in his way of life. As a Christian, he regards life as a God-
given gift; strongly believe in the power of prayer and God-fearing. As a neighbor, he is
truthful, unselfish, compassionate, kind and considerate. As a son
or daughter, he is obedient, respectful, disciplined and loyal.
Adapted from Cuarteros, J.B. (2016).The Social Life of the Itawes as Reflected in the Major themes of their
Literature. Retrieved from
http://ijassh.com/index.php/IJASSH/article/viewFile/214/225
NURTURE
Activity 5. Directions: Read each of the following texts and write the thesis
statement on your paper. Remember that thesis statement can be directly or
indirectly stated in the text. To rate your answer, a rubric will be used, and a
corresponding interpretation or recommendation is given for your score in each item.
1. As the spread of continues, communities are being asked to reduce

close contact between people. This is called social distancing, and it's an important and
effective way to slow down the spread of this virus.
Because COVID-19 from person to person, reducing the ways people come in close contact
with each other is essential. Social distancing means staying home as much as possible and
avoiding crowded, public places where close contact with others is likely. This is why stay at
home orders are in place in so many communities, canceling events and gatherings of more
than 10 people and closing shops, restaurants and bars. It’s also why many schools have
moved to online learning.
Adapted from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-

lungs/Pages/Social-Distancing-Why-Keeping-Your-Distance-Helps-Keep-Others-Safe.aspx

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2. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid
getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not
washing hands with soap and clean, running water.
Feces (poop) from people or animals is an important source of germs like and that
cause diarrhea, and it can spread some respiratory infections like and These kinds of germs
can get onto hands after people use the toilet or change a diaper, but also in less obvious
ways, like after handling raw meats that have invisible amounts of animal poop on them.
Adapted from https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/why-handwashing.html
3. Despite its hard hit on physical businesses, online shopping has proved to have
many positive advantages for consumers. Online stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, so the issue of a store closing before the consumer can make it on time is completely
eliminated. Online shopping is exceptionally efficient during the holidays; shoppers do not
have to bother with the long, exasperating lines, and they get to cut back on gas spending
by staying indoors. Due to the lack of operating costs, online retailers can sell goods at
lower prices; this makes the experience of online shopping not only faster and convenient,
but it is also far cheaper than going to the physical store.
Adapted from http://belltower.mtaloy.edu/2017/09/the-effects-of-online-shopping/

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4. Cyber-bullying has been a problem for a very long time. Due to the development
of our technology today, cyber-bullying has become one of the most difficult issues to
resolve in our society. Since cyber-bullying issues are more likely to happen at schools,
social networking, and mobile phones; teachers, principals, and parents are responsible for
monitoring, preventing, and punish cyber-bullying. The expectations of most parents in the
school is protection. Meanwhile, many staffs feel unprepared and unwilling to be
prosecutors and judges because they do not want to be sued for something done which
might seem right to them but not to others, especially to parents who are responsible for
the child's wellbeing.
Adapted from https://www.megaessays.com/viewpaper/203969.html

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5. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is the defining global health crisis of
our time and the greatest challenge we have faced since World War Two. Since its
emergence in Asia late last year, the virus has spread to except Antarctica. Cases are rising
daily in Africa the Americas, and Europe.
Countries are racing to slow the spread of the virus by testing and treating patients,
carrying out contact tracing, limiting travel, quarantining citizens, and cancelling large
gatherings such as sporting events, concerts, and schools.
The pandemic is moving like a wave—one that may yet crash on those least able to cope.
Adapted from https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/coronavirus.html
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SCORING RUBRIC FOR ACTIVITY 5

3 2 1
Clarity The language is The language is The statement is
very clear and understandable. not clear.
straightforward. It Most part of the
follows good statement follow
grammar and good grammar.
writing mechanics.
Contestability The statement The statement The statement is
gives an opinion or gives limited point not opinionated. It
claim. It is not an of view. is a statement of
absolute fact fact
Concentration The statement The statement The statement
deals with a single exposes various doesn’t have a
idea. and separated clear topic at all.
ideas.
Connection and The statement is The statement is The statement
Convincingness supported by the somehow contradicts the
rest of the text. supported by the evidences in the
evidences in the text
text.
Rating Explanation and

Recommendations
9-12 Effective thesis statement
6-8 Modify your thesis statement
5 and below Write another thesis statement

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Reflection
K-W-L chart below.

References
 ABS-CBN News.(2012).Are Ilocanos really ‘kuripot’?.Retrieved from

https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/31/12/are-ilocanos-really-big-savers
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Show Me the Science - Why
Wash Your Hands?. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/why-
handwashing.html
 Cross, C. (2012). Social Distancing: Why Keeping Your Distance Helps Keep
Others Safe. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-
issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Social-Distancing-Why-Keeping-Your-
Distance-Helps-Keep-Others-Safe.aspx
 Cuarteros, J.B. (2016).The Social Life of the Itawes as Reflected in the
Major themes of their Literature. Retrieved from
http://ijassh.com/index.php/IJASSH/article/viewFile/214/225
 Latech Edu. (n.d.) Thesis Exercises. Retrieved from
https://www2.latech.edu/~bmagee/removed/thesis.html
 Lumen Learning (n.d.). Guide to Writing. Retrieved from
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/styleguide/chapter/how-to-write-a-thesis-
statement/
 MegaEssays.com. (n.d.) Students and Cyber-Bullying. Retrieved
from https://www.megaessays.com/viewpaper/203969.html
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 Melad, J.M.(2014). Ybanag Unoni: Reflective Of Values And Virtues.Retrieved
fromhttps://www.academia.edu/37468233/YBANAG_UNONI_REFLECTIVE_OF_
VAL UES_AND_VIRTUES
 Story Map Journal. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal
 Svonavec, S. (2017). The Effects of Online Shopping. Retrieved
from http://belltower.mtaloy.edu/2017/09/the-effects-of-online-
shopping/
 United Nations Development Program. (n.d.). COVID-19 pandemic
Humanity needs leadership and solidarity to defeat the coronavirus.
Retrieved from
https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/coronavirus.html
 Nanopdf.(n.d.).The Difference between Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences.
Retrieved from https://nanopdf.com/download/thesis-statement-vs-topic-
sentence_pdf
Prepared by:
MS. TERESITA I. TAJARAN

English SHS Teacher
SY: 2021-2022

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Name:__________________________________ Grade Level & Section:__________________

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Background Information for Learners

As a student, you will be asked to write different kinds of academic texts

Natural Science Social Science Formal Science Applied Science

Directions and Instructions

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL

Teacher Gian Teacher Pinky

1. The kind of audience I must consider a. Academics

2.B. Directions: Match the informal vocabulary in column A with column B.

Directions: Another aspect of writing objectively is to avoid emotive language. Read

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Activity: IMPERSONAL LANGUAGE

A standard graphical representation was

used The question of…

1. I surveyed the literature and discovered...

2. We used a standard graphical representation to...

3. We researched the question of...

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL

• I think is better than _.

• _is better because

• Now you know why is better than _

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2. What are the different types of polygons and their names?

3. How are the polygons similar to one another?

4. How are they different from one another?

Subject: Social Science

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ACADEMIC WRITING ACTIVITY

What I KNOW What I WANT to know What I have LEARNED

reference as: Mkandawire, S. B. (2015). LTC1100 Language Use in Academic Writing.

Background Information for Learners

MELC: Uses knowledge of text structure to glean the information he/she

Compare and Contrast Sequence/ Process

Chronological Problem and Solution

13. Differences and similarities of two or more a. cause and effect

15. Describes how something looks or the d. sequence / process

GOAL: Your goal is to give information about face mask

What I KNOW What I WANT to know What I have LEARNED

RUBRIC FOR ESSAY

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL TIMES

Passage #1 – Chemical and Physical Changes

Passage #3 – Bobby Fischer

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL TIMES

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Background Information for Learners

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL

Directions and Instructions

1. Although most Renaissance writers propagated the belief that women

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL

1. MAIN IDEA: High-school proms should be banned.

A . Proms pressure students to spend a ridiculous amount of money on gowns,

_ C. At most schools, proms are chaperoned by teachers and administrators. Of

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL

They gravitate toward group activities.

Name:________________ Grade Level & Section: