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Lessson 10 13 Properties of A Well Written Text

The document outlines the properties of a well-written text, emphasizing unity, organization, cohesion, coherence, language use, and mechanics. It explains how to achieve these properties through logical arrangement of ideas, the use of transitional devices, and adherence to grammatical conventions. Additionally, it includes a quiz and activities to reinforce understanding of these concepts.

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Lessson 10 13 Properties of A Well Written Text

The document outlines the properties of a well-written text, emphasizing unity, organization, cohesion, coherence, language use, and mechanics. It explains how to achieve these properties through logical arrangement of ideas, the use of transitional devices, and adherence to grammatical conventions. Additionally, it includes a quiz and activities to reinforce understanding of these concepts.

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PROPERTIES OF A

WELL-WRITTEN TEXT
A written text is a connected discourse when it has unity by
combining all ideas to emphasize the central idea.

A connected discourse is achieved when: 1. Ideas are logically


linked together. 2. Transitions and connections between sentences
and paragraphs are smooth. 3. Language and tone are consistent
throughout. 4. All ideas support and emphasize the central idea or
main claim.
Cohesion and coherence are
properties of a well-written text
that deals with close relationship,
based on grammar or meaning,
between two parts of a sentence or
a larger piece of writing.
.

Cohesion and coherence is achieved


with the use of linkers or connectors
among clauses or sentences. These
are transitional devices. They are
categorized according to functions.
FUNCTIONS OF TRANSITIONAL
DEVICES

Comparison – also, equally, similarly, likewise,


compared with Example: Many medical practitioners
are sacrificing their lives in battling COVID-19.
Likewise, police officers and public servants are also
doing their part to unmask this invisible enemy.
FUNCTIONS OF TRANSITIONAL DEVICES
FUNCTIONS OF TRANSITIONAL DEVICES
FUNCTIONS OF TRANSITIONAL DEVICES
FUNCTIONS OF TRANSITIONAL DEVICES
FUNCTIONS OF TRANSITIONAL
DEVICES
Properties of a well-written text:
ORGANIZATION

Organization is a property of a well-written text


that is achieved when ideas are logically and
accurately arranged. This is necessary to create
clear statement or purpose, position, facts,
examples, specific details, definitions,
explanations, justifications, or opposing
viewpoints.
Properties of a well-written text:
ORGANIZATION
To secure this, there are special words that can be
used.
1. Chronological Order - first, second, later, before,
next
2. Order of importance - less, more, primary, next, last
3. Spatial Order - above, below, beside, next to, in
front of
Properties of a well-written text:
ORGANIZATION
To secure this, there are special words that can be
used.
4. Definition order - is, refers to can be defined as,
means
5. Classification - classified as, comprises, is composed
of
6. Process - first, next, after that, lastly
7. Cause and Effect - due to, for, since, stems from
Properties of a well-written text:
ORGANIZATION
To secure this, there are special words that can be
used.
4. Definition order - is, refers to can be defined as,
means
5. Classification - classified as, comprises, is composed
of
6. Process - first, next, after that, lastly
7. Cause and Effect - due to, for, since, stems from
Properties of a well-written text:
ORGANIZATION

8. Comparison and Contrast - similarly, like, likewise,


in the same way
9. Listing - the following, several, example, for
instance
10. Clarification - in fact, in other words, clearly
11. Example - for instance, to illustrate 12.Addition -
furthermore, additionally, also, besides 13.Summary -
in conclusion, in brie
Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

The Language use refers to the communicative


meaning of language. It can be compared to
usage, which refers to the rules for making
language and the structures we use to make it
Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

1. Clear and concise language entail


using a minimal amount of effective
words to make one’s point. It must
be direct and simple.
Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

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Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

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Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

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Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

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Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

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Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

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Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

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Properties of a well-written text:
LANGUAGE USE

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Properties of a well-
written text:MECHANICS

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Properties of a well-written
text:MECHANICS

. The technical aspect of writing, also known as


mechanics, is one of the properties of a well-
written text. It is characterized as a set of
conventions on how to spell, punctuate, capitalize
and abbreviate a composition.
Properties of a well-written
text:MECHANICS
Properties of a well-written
text:MECHANICS
4. Mention the full name of an organization
with the abbreviation in parenthesis, in first
mention. Thereafter use the abbreviation.
Example: The Food and Nutrition Research
Institute (FNRI) has developed a food
pyramid, simple and easy to follow daily
eating guide for Filipinos
5. All information taken from elsewhere
should have reference to its source and its
presentation form should not change the main
points of the source text. Example: The
dispute started when Mike Brown, a professor
of Astronomy at the California Institute of
Technology (Caltech) discovered an asteroid
bigger than Pluto in 2005 (Cain,2012)
QUIZ

TRUE OR FALSE:
1. Cohesion and coherence are properties of a
well-written text that deals with close
relationship, based on grammar or meaning.
2. Cohesion and coherence is achieved without
the use of linkers or connectors among clauses or
sentences.
QUIZ

TRUE OR FALSE:
3. Organization is a property of a well-
written text that is achieved when ideas are
logically and accurately arranged.
4. Language use refers to the
communicative meaning of language.
QUIZ

TRUE OR FALSE:
3. Organization is a property of a well-
written text that is achieved when ideas are
logically and accurately arranged.
4. Language use refers to the
communicative meaning of language.
QUIZ

TRUE OR FALSE:
5. Mechanics is characterized as a set of
conventions on how to spell, punctuate,
capitalize and abbreviate a composition
Activity 1 Identify the Types of Language Use in each
sentence. Write CCL for clear and concise language, SL for
sexist language, NSL nonsexist language and CL for
constructive language.
Activity 1 Identify the Types of Language Use in
each sentence. Write CCL for clear and concise
language, SL for sexist language, NSL nonsexist
language and CL for constructive language.

5. The priest asked, "Are you ready to


love and honor each other as husband
and wife for the rest of your lives ?
ANSWER KEY:
1.TRUE
2.FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
ANSWER KEY:
1. SL
2. CCL
3. CL
4. NSL
5. SL

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