SHS READING AND WRITING, QUARTER 3

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 4

I. Introduction

In the previous week, you have learned about the first three properties of a well-
written text-- organization, coherence and cohesion. You have also revised faulty and weak
paragraphs by observing the rules discussed in the lesson.
This week’s topic will be the continuation of the discussion about the properties of
a well-written text. The last two properties that we are about to discuss are Language Use
and Mechanics. Engage yourself as you learn more about it. Let’s go!

II. Learning Competency

Evaluate a written text based on its properties (organization, coherence and

cohesion, language use and mechanics) EN11/12RWS-IIIgh-4

III. Objectives

At the end of this activity sheet, you are expected to:

1. identify the properties of well-written text;

2. rewrite sentences by following the rules of language use and mechanics; and
3. evaluate a text by observing the properties of a well-written text

IV. Discussion

LANGUAGE USE
is one of the clearest indicators of a well written text. It enables writers to
effectively communicate ideas without confusing the reader. An effective language
is: Specific, Concise, Familiar, Correct, and Appropriate

Levels of Language Use

1. Informal/ Personal - slang, local expressions, text messaging
Hey Bes Yow
Sup Pet (friend) Nigga
OTW GNyt Dude
BRB SML KUTGW

2. Standard/Academic - widely accepted words and phrases found in books,

magazines, and newspapers
Note to a professor:
I missed last night’s class and will e-mail my paper later.

The problem was on garbage management as it greatly affects the

students who are occupying the SJH Blg.

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 3. Business/Technical - scientific terms, jargons, and special expressions
Psychiatrist’s report:
“Dissociative rage order is not indicated by the ER assessment.”

Principles in Language Use/ Diction

1. Use clear and concise sentences, usually about 18 words long.
2. Avoid redundancies, cliches wordiness, and highfalutin
3. Although may be used, avoid overusing “There” and “It”, drop it
4. Use precise vocabulary. Be accurate. Condensed.
5. Be consistent in pronoun POV
6. Avoid sexist language.
7. Use appropriate level of formality.

Use clear and concise sentences, usually of 18 words long.

(Incorrect) (Correct)
Image is a very important factor in politics Image is an important factor in
because once the reputation of a person is politics. Once the reputation of a person
smeared by accusations, the people’s is smeared by accusations, the people’s
perception of the person is forever tainted perception of the person is forever
and it may cause him to lose credibility and tainted. The person may lose his
trust even when the truth behind credibility and trust, even when the
allegations is not yet verified. allegations are not yet verified.

Avoid redundancies, cliches wordiness, and highfalutin

(X) ()
Although offsprings are taught not to Although children are told not to take
obtain free gifts from strangers, at the gifts from strangers, many still do.
present moment many still do.

*Sample Cliches are:

 Time will tell, is located in is in
 in a jiffy, is required to must (or should)
 brave as a lion, it should be noted OMIT
that consider
 opposites attract,
look into determining (deciding)
 all is well that ends well, making a often must (or should)
 once upon a time, determination must (or should)
 time and time again (decision) prevent (or preclude)
more often than not similar
needs (or has) to omit
*Sample highfalutin are: not allow
 Hackslaver - to hesitate or not different
stammer in speech not include
 Hedley-medley - a confused
jumble
 Heimate - to spend the
winter somewhere


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 Avoid excessive use of “there”

and “it”
There's a book on the table. A book is on the table.
It seems as though we might need some We might need some more money.
more money.

Use precise vocabulary. Be accurate.

Shafts that control the brake during urgent Emergency levers are installed in every
situations are built inside MRT trains to keep MRT train for the safety of the
the passengers free from harm. passengers.
There is a requirement that all students The college requires that the admissions
have an evaluation of their transcripts for office evaluate all student transcripts for
placement purposes or to meet a placement and prerequisites.
prerequisite.
We are endeavoring to construct a more We're going to make a country in which
inclusive society. no one is left out.

Be consistent on pronoun POV

(X) ()
We should simply accept that fate is simply We should simply accept that fate is
an illusion; you must not leave our decisions simply an illusion; we must not leave our
to something that does not exist. decisions t o something that does not
exist.

Avoid sexist Language

The teacher is the person who organizes the
class. He is the one who controls timekeeping
and the sequence of events.
Each student makes up his own schedule.

Appropriate level of Formality

Yes, diskette are like thing of the past, but Diskette may be outdated, but they are
they’re still cool today. still fascinating

INFORMAL FORMAL HIGHLY FORMAL

Time Sequence first, second, to begin with subsequently
third afterwards previously
then at the same time
next meanwhile
after that
also
Addition also in addition equally important
and moreover
furthermore
besides
similarity

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Cause/Effect so therefore consequently
far as a result accordingly
thus hence
Comparison also as well as bear resemblance to
too both…and in common with
like neither…nor
likewise
in like manner
Contrast but however conversely
or nevertheless on the contrary
nor yet in opposition to
on the other in contrast to
hand
at the same time
though
whereas
unlike
otherwise
Example for example as an illustration
for instance
Summary/Conclusion finally in summary
last in conclusion
on the whole

MECHANICS
focuses on the technicalities of the structure. It determines errors on subject-verb
agreement, prepositions, tenses, the grammar, spelling, capitalization, abbreviations
and acronyms, the use of numbers as part of the statement, and the punctuation
marks.
 Spelling
 Capitalization
 Abbreviation and Acronyms
 Numbers
 Punctuation Marks
 Grammar

From the given definition of Mechanics, we must observe the correct usage of
punctuation marks. Here are the rules to follow:

Punctuation Marks
1. PERIOD (.) used after sentences, in abbreviations, and as decimals
2. EXCLAMATION POINT (!) placed at the emphatic or forceful sentences
3. QUESTION MARK (?) placed at the end of a question and to note questionable items
4. QUOTATION MARKS (“ ”) to indicate direct quotations
- for titles of poems, short stories, chapters, essays, songs, episodes of television shows
5. APOSTROPHE (’) to show possession (Angel’s bag), to show missing letters and
number (you’re, ’95), to show plurals of letters (I got all A’s last semester.)
6. COLON (:) after independent clauses to introduce elements. “The coach demanded
three things from his players: loyalty, devotion, and teamwork.”/ to separate items in
numerals, ratios, titles and subtitles, time references, scripture references
7. PARENTHESES () to set off nonessential details and explanations, to enclose letters
and numbers used when listing items, first-time use of acronym
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 8. BRACKETS [ ] to set off clarifications inserted in quotations, Eric observed, “I think
[Rodrigo] Duterte was the greatest president.”
9. HYPHEN ( - ) to separate or join
We saw her on tele-
vision last night.
Never pay a higher-than-average price.
10. DASH ( -- ) to show sudden break of thought “Ted was angry after his car was
stolen—who wouldn’t be?”/to set off an introduction to a series “They have everything
needed to succeed—ideas, money, and marketing.”
11. SLASH (/) to separate words or to show alternatives (he/she)
12. SEMICOLON (;) to join independent clauses when and, or, yet, but, or so are not
present, to separate items in a series that contains commas “The governor will meet
with Rey Simon, the mayor of Concepcion; Bert Vesca, the vice mayor; and Peter
Cayabyab.”
13. ELLIPSIS (. . . ) to indicate that words have been deleted from quoted material
Original text
The mayor said, “Our city, which is one of the country’s most progressive,
deserves a high-tech light-rail system.”

With Ellipsis
The mayor said, “Our city . . . deserves a high-tech light-rail system.”
14. COMMA (,) to signal pauses and shifts in sentences, used with and, or, so, but, yet
to join independent clauses “Chinatown is a popular tourist attraction, and it serves
as an important cultural center.”

Upon discussing the rules to follow in using punctuation marks, here are some of the
general principles to keep in mind for the Mechanics:
General Principles
Always use standard English
Avoid Contraction (shouldn't, gonna)
Avoid exclamation marks unless part of a quotation
Mention full name in first mention. Thereafter, use abbreviations.
Numbers zero to ten vs 11 and so on
Citations are used in academic and formal texts but sparingly used in business texts

V. Activities

Activity 1. What Am I

Directions: Determine what is being referred to in the following sentences. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.

____________________1. This is the structural framework of writing.

____________________2. This refers to the arranged of paragraph in a logical order and the
sentences are clearly related to each other.
____________________3. It is a set of rules on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate and
capitalize properly.
____________________4. This means that the text is effective because the reader is able to
follow the writer’s train of thought with ease.
____________________5. This refers to the appropriateness of the words that you are using
in your text.

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Activity 2- Rewrite to Make It Right

Directions: On your answer sheet, write down the informal language used in each
number. Then, rewrite each of the sentences in the standard level of language.

1. He’s gonna be angry.

2. I wanna learn how to ski.
3. Didja like the movie?
4. We hafta leave now.
5. I bought ya apples and grapes.

Activity 3- Fix Me

Directions: Draw a () if the phrases or sentences follow the proper mechanics. If the
words or phrases are incorrect, rewrite them to make it correct. Write your answers on
your answer sheet.

1. San miguel Corporation

2. Joe said, “he is my patient.”
3. do you believe me
4. Tom Cruise won the oscar award
5. Hon. Juan dela Cruz
6. girlie is one friend i know inside and out
7. i am from the philippines
8. Anna can pass for a movie star as a deadringer of anne Hathaway.
9. Being the only daughter, sylvia is the apple of the eye of her father.
10. please keep an eye on her while I am out.

VI. Assessment

Directions: Evaluate the given text if it follows the rules of the properties of a written text.
Use the rubrics below as your guide. Write your comments on your answer sheet.

Why Sunglasses Are a Must-Have for Kids (An Excerpt)

Most parents know how damaging the effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can
be to our skin, which is why they dutifully slather sunscreen on their kids during the
summer. But one thing that often gets overlooked is protecting their children’s eyes.
According to vision-care experts, kids receive three times more UV exposure than adults
annually, yet less than 30 percent of parents currently protect their children’s eyes with
sunglasses. The reason for concern is that children and adolescents are particularly
vulnerable to the sun’s rays because their ocular lenses are not mature enough to filter
UV light as effectively as adults, causing damage to the retina.
“Everyone buys into what happens to your skin when it comes to sun
damage, but many parents are really surprised to learn about the cumulative UV
damage to the eyes,” Dawn Hartman, an optometrist at Columbus Ophthalmology
Associates in Columbus, Ohio, told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. But the
right sunglasses can help, as parents become more aware that protection from the sun
is not just skin deep.

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 Rubric for Properties of a Well-Written Text

Score Organization Coherence Cohesion Language Mechanics

Use

4 The topic is Ideas are All Use of There are no

well organized sentences language is errors in spelling,
introduced logically, stick to the smooth and capitalization, use
with clear flow main point no errors. of numbers,
supporting smoothly. of the essay. punctuation
details. marks, and other
technicalities.

3 May lack a Few of the Each point There are There are few
thesis ideas is supported few errors in spelling,
sentence, but presented with some grammatical capitalization, use
points are are details and errors but of numbers,
presented in a organized evidence. All clarity of the punctuation
logical logically, important ideas are marks, and other
progression. flow points still technicalities.
smoothly. included. established.

2 The details of Lack ideas. Each point There are There are several
the argument Some is not fully several errors in spelling,
are minimally points supported grammatical capitalization, use
perceivable. introduced with enough errors. of numbers,
Points are details and Thoughts punctuation
presented in a inconsiste evidence. All are vague. marks, and other
seemingly nt. important technicalities.
fragmented points are
manner. not
developed.

1 No pattern of No Statements Limited Full of errors on

development. connection are vocabulary; the technicalities
to the unsupporte errors of the structure.
topic. d by any impair
detail or communicat
explanation. ion.

VII. Reflection

Directions: Fill in each blank with the right word to make each statement complete. Write
your answers on your answer sheet.

mechanics organize language coherence and cohesion

When you have already gathered enough materials in developing your paragraphs
or texts, the next step is to ________ properly. Then you need to determine which ideas
should be used in the beginning, middle and end of your texts—________________ should
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be considered in arranging your ideas. The ________ of writing should be observed too, like
capitalization, contractions and punctuation marks. Lastly, you need to determine the
type of ________ you are going to use for you to be able to communicate with your target
audience. All of the things mentioned above is what this module is all about.

VIII. References

Tan, Monica 2021. “Properties of a Well-Written Text”. Accessed January 25.

https://www.academia.edu/34256187/READING_AND_WRITING_Fir
st_Quarter_Period_PROPERTIES_OF_A_WELL_WRITTEN_TEXT
Literary Terms 2015. “Literary Terms.” Last modified June 1.
https://literaryterms.net/
Wordpress 2021. “Coherence and Cohesion”. Accessed on January 25.
https://eapwriting.com/coherence/
Larioque, Ronaldo R. and Luijim S. Jose 2016. “Reading and Writing Skills”.
Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corporation.

Prepared by:

MELODY T. ENOZA
Teacher II, SCNHS

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times.

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Assessment
(Answers may vary.)
Reflection
organize, coherence and
cohesion, mechanics, language
Activity 3. Fix Me
1. San Miguel Corporation
2. Joe said, “He is my patient.”
3. Do you believe me?
4. Tom Cruise won the Oscar Award
5. 
6. Girlie is one friend I know inside and out.
7. I am from the Philippines
8. Anna can pass for a movie star as a dead ringer of Anne Hathaway.
9. Being the only daughter, Sylvia is the apple of the eye of her father.
10. Please keep an eye on her while I am out.
11.
Activity 2. Rewrite to Make It Right
1. He is going to be angry.
2. I want to learn how to ski.
3. Did you like the movie?
4. We have to leave now.
5. I bought you apples and grapes.
Activity 1. What Am I
1. Coherence
2. Organization
3. Mechanics
4. Cohesion
5. Mechanics
Key to Corrections IX.