Mindanao State University

Balo-i Community High School

Balo-i Lanao del Norte
S.Y. 2021-2022

English 10
Quarter 2- Module 2: Lesson 1
(November 23, 2022)

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Lesson 1: Getting Information from Different Types of Text

Trials and problems are part of human existence. There were times we felt we were off track,
confused, worried, down, forgotten, or frustrated. But these problems are not enough reasons for us to give up
and lose hope. Despite some problems, we still have a lot of blessings to count. One of the blessings we have
is the people who are ready to listen and comfort us.

Task 1: Care to Share

Directions: Remember the time when you were weak and low. Fill out the box with your experiences in life.
Write your answer on the space provided below or may write it in your notebook. (But do not pass your
notebooks just yet okay? I will collect it at the end of the quarter).

Choose a specific experience in life reflected in each box.

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Processing question:

How did you feel when you recall all those experiences?
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In the previous lesson, you learned on how to determine the effects of textual aids in understanding
the text. In this module, you will be taught about the types of text, the purposes of author in writing the text and
then you will get information from them.

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Task 2: On Purpose!

Directions: Read and understand the dialog below. Then, answer the questions that follow. Write only the
letter of the answer on the answer sheet.

Andrew  : Good morning, Sam!

Sam : Good morning, Drew. How are you?
Andrew  : Well, I meet you after a long time. Where had you been?
Sam : I had been in Italy. After we graduated in college, I worked there as a
store manager.
Andrew  : That’s great! I knew it from the start that you surely will have a good
future. You are very determined and driven.
Sam  : Thanks, bro. How are you doing lately?
Andrew  : My life does great as well. I am now a priest in our local parish.
Sam  : You’re amazing! I didn’t hear you went into the seminary.
Andrew  : Well, I did. I am now full time in this vocation.
Sam  : I am just happy that you live life with a purpose.
Andrew  : Each of us has a purpose. We only have to be good and everything will
fall into the right place.
Sam  : You are right. Life becomes meaningful if we know our purpose and live
that purpose.

1. In Italy, Sam worked as a

A. priest B. store clerk C. store manager D. bank manager
2. How did the two meet?
A. purposely B. accidentally C. directly D. virtually
3. How would you describe the two friends? They are

A. treating each other as a complete stranger.

B. are friends who did not reunite for a long time.
C. treating each other good friends since before until now
D. fake to each other and don’t care about what happened to their lives.
4. The line ‘live life with a purpose’ means that one needs to live life with
A. vigor B. happiness. C. a good job. D. an aspiration
5. Based on the dialog, how to live life with purpose? We only have to
A. pray.
B. be good.
C. be artistic.
D. study hard

Texts are written using different structure and standards of composition for a variety of purposes and for
diverse audiences. These forms of writing are known as text types. It is a way of categorizing and defining
different types of language interaction both spoken and written.
WHAT IS A TEXT?

The word ‘text’ comes from the Latin term texere, meaning ‘to weave’. Many critics regard text as a
linguistic structure woven out of words or signs. Therefore, a text is a human product whose form is achieved
by its author’s design and its meanings by the author’s intentional uses of the verbal medium. Therefore, a text
contains meaning which is open to interpretation. 

DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEXTS

1. Narrative Text: Based on perception in time. It narrates succession of events in chronological order.

For instance, fairy stories, mysteries, science fiction, romances, horror stories, adventure stories,
fables, myths and legends, historical narratives, ballads, slice of life, personal experience are this type.

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 2. Descriptive Text: Based on perception in space. It creates a vivid picture of place, characters, events
and things which are often to be found in narratives such as novels and short stories.

3.  Expository Text: It aims at explanation, i.e. the cognitive analysis and subsequent syntheses of
complex facts. Example: Essay.

4. Argumentative Text: Its aim is to change the readers’ beliefs. They often contain negative qualities or
characteristics of something/someone, or try to persuade their readers that an object, product, idea is
in some way better than others.

5. Informative Text: It is nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a
specific topic. It is typically found in magazines, science or history books, autobiographies and
instruction manuals

6. Persuasive Text: It is any text where the main purpose is to present a point of view and seeks to
persuade a reader. A persuasive text can be an argument, exposition, discussion, review or even an
advertisement.

AUTHOR’S PURPOSES IN WRITING

What is an author’s purpose? It is the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic. Then,
once a topic is selected, the author must decide whether his purpose for writing is to inform, persuade, or
entertain the reader.

When an author knows his purpose in writing, he will have a clear view of how he will present his ideas
to help his readers. He will be guided on how to develop his writing and be able to achieve writing an article
truly for its purpose. There are three basic purposes in writing a text, they are shortcut as PIE and they are:

1. To Persuade (P)

In a text that is written to persuade, the author’s primary purpose is to compel readers to take action,
convince them of an idea through argument, or to reaffirm their existing beliefs.

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! Spend time with your family and friends at our school fair. Buy your tickets
now!

2. To Inform (I)

The primary purpose of texts that are written to inform is to enlighten the reader or provide the reader
with information about a topic.

Example:

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection causing a severe flu-like illness and, sometimes causing a
potentially lethal complication called severe dengue. The incidence of dengue has increased 30-fold over the
last 50 years. Up to 50-100 million infections are now estimated to occur annually in over 100 endemic
countries, putting almost half of the world’s population at risk.

Does the text provide facts and information?

3. To Entertain (E)

The primary purpose of texts that are written to entertain is to amuse readers. This does not mean that
the text must be happy; the text could be a tragedy, but the main reason for writing the text is to entertain
readers.

Example:

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 I was walking in the middle of the ground when I saw you with your new girl. You were holding her
hands the way you used to hold mine. I should have never let you go. All that is left in me right now is regret.

It is not difficult to identify the author’s purpose in writing the text. The following checklist will help you to do so.

Let's examine the following checklist. It will help in determining the author’s purpose .

Task 3:

Read carefully the motivational video of a young boy who serves as an inspiration to millions of people and
answer the questions that follow. Write it in your activity notebook (Again, in your notebook only). You don’t
need to pass your notebook yet.

“If God can use a man without arms and legs to be His hands and feet, then He will certainly use any willing
heart!”  -Nick Vujicic

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 Imagine getting through your busy day without hands or legs. Picture your life without the ability to
walk, care for your basic needs, or even embrace those you love. Meet Nicholas Vujicic (pronounced VOO-
yee-cheech). Without any medical explanation or warning, Nick was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia,
without arms and legs. Three sonograms failed to reveal complications. And yet, the Vujicic family was
destined to cope with both the challenge and blessing of raising a son who refused to allow his physical
condition to limit his lifestyle.

The early days were difficult. Throughout his childhood, Nick not only dealt with the typical challenges
of school and adolescence, but he also struggled with depression and loneliness. Nick constantly wondered
why he was different than all the other kids. He questioned the purpose of life, or if he even had a purpose.

According to Nick, the victory over his struggles, as well as his strength and passion for life today, can
be credited to his faith in God. His family, friends and the many people he has encountered along the journey
have inspired him to carry on, as well.

Since his first speaking engagement at age 19, Nick has traveled around the world, sharing his story
with millions, sometimes in stadiums filled to capacity, speaking to a range of diverse groups such as students,
teachers, young people, business professionals and church congregations of all sizes. Today this dynamic
young evangelist has accomplished more than most people achieve in a lifetime. He’s an author, musician,
actor, and his hobbies include fishing, painting and swimming. In 2007, Nick made the long journey from
Australia to southern California. Nick established Life Without Limbs ministry in 2005. He is currently serving as
President and CEO.

Life Without Limbs (LWL) is an international non-profit ministry whose purpose is to saturate the world
with the Gospel and unite the body of Christ through the life and testimony of Nick Vujicic. Since 2005, over
One Million people have made a decision for Christ at Life Without Limbs events. Praise God! LWL’s goal is
that One Billion will hear the Gospel by 2028. LWL shares the Gospel through live events, prison ministry,
digital ministry and prayer & encouragement ministry.

“If just one more person finds eternal life in Jesus Christ… it is all worth it!  You can help me reach the
world for Jesus by partnering with Life Without Limbs.”      -Nick

-source: https://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/about-nick/bio/

Processing Questions:

1. What type of text is used in Task 3?

2. What insights have you gained from reading the text?

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 Now that you have learned the different types of texts and the author's purpose for writing, it's time to
explore some examples which we can get information that can be used in everyday life. Accomplish the
following tasks ahead.

Task 4: Breaking the News

Directions: Read the news article below then answer the questions that follow.

Face masks critical in preventing spread of COVID-19

A study by a team of researchers led by a Texas A&M University professor has found that not
wearing a face mask dramatically increases a person's chances of being infected by the COVID-19 virus.
Renyi Zhang, Texas A&M Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and the Harold J.
Haynes Chair in the College of Geosciences, and colleagues from the University of Texas, the University
of California-San Diego and the California Institute of Technology have had their work published in the
current issue of PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences).
The team examined the chances of COVID-19 infection and how the virus is easily passed from
person to person. From trends and mitigation procedures in China, Italy and New York City, the
researchers found that using a face mask reduced the number of infections by more than 78,000 in Italy
from April 6-May 9 and by over 66,000 in New York City from April 17-May 9.

"Our results clearly show that airborne transmission via respiratory aerosols represents the dominant
route for the spread of COVID-19," Zhang said. "By analyzing the pandemic trends without face-covering
using the statistical method and by projecting the trend, we calculated that over 66,000 infections were
prevented by using a face mask in little over a month in New York City. We conclude that wearing a face
mask in public corresponds to the most effective means to prevent inter-human transmission.

"This inexpensive practice, in conjunction with social distancing and other procedures, is the most likely
opportunity to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. Our work also highlights that sound science is essential in
decision-making for the current and future public health pandemics."
One of the paper's co-authors, Mario Molina, is a professor at the University of California-San
Diego and a co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his role in understanding the threat to
the Earth's ozone layer of human-made halocarbon gases.

"Our study establishes very clearly that using a face mask is not only useful to prevent infected coughing
droplets from reaching uninfected persons, but is also crucial for these uninfected persons to avoid
breathing the minute atmospheric particles (aerosols) that infected people emit when talking and that can
remain in the atmosphere tens of minutes and can travel tens of feet," Molina said.

Zhang said that many people in China have worn face masks for years, mainly because of the bad air
quality of the country.

"So people there are sort of used to this," he said. "Mandated face-covering helped China in containing
the COVID-19 outbreak."

Zhang said the results should send a clear message to people worldwide -- wearing a face mask is
essential in fighting the virus.

"Our work suggests that the failure in containing the propagation of COVID-19 pandemic worldwide is
largely attributed to the unrecognized importance of airborne virus transmission," he said. "Social-
distancing and washing our hands must continue, but that's not sufficient enough protection. Wearing a
face mask as well as practicing good hand hygiene and social distancing will greatly reduce the chances
of anyone contracting the COVID-19 virus."

The study was funded by the Robert A. Welch Foundation.

source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200612172200.htm

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Directions: Fill in the table with the information from the news article. Write your answer on the space
provided below.

1. What is the news all about?

2. Who are the persons involved in the news?

3. What other significant details have you noted?

4. Why would it be useful for us to know about it?