I I tell you what something looks like, but I'm not a

picture. I explain its features, one by one, but I'm not a

lecture. What am I?

Answer: DESCRIPTION

Presentation of the Lesson

How do you find the activity, Ms, Tenedero? Ma'am, the activity was fan and stimulating.

That's great! How about you, Ms. Tendoy? Ma'am, we find the activity a little bit challenging.

Okay, thank you. I think ma'am our topic for today is all about Text as a
connected discourse.
So, based fromt the activity, what do you think is our
topic for today?

Very well, said, Ms. Delmoro.

Our topic for today is all about, Text as a connected

discourse.

In this lesson you are expected to identify the nature

and purpose of discourse, differentiate the types of
discourses and write a piece of text that effectively
utilizes a specific type of discourse.

What is discourse, Ms. Balanquit? A discourse is a formal and often lengthy discussion of a
topic, where concepts and insights are arranged in an
organized and logical manner.

In relation to this, we are going to have another activity.

This activity will be called "Makes Match!"

1.A discourse provides descriptive and comprehensive

discussion on the topic. Ma'am, to inform!

Okay, how can you say so?

Because, the description says that it aims to provide

Very good! A discourse may aim to inform; such. It information.
points out what one should know about a topic or
subject. Next.

2. A discourse tries to convince the readers that the

proposed claim or solution is better than any other
proposal.
To persuade, Ma'am!
How can you say so?

Ma'am, because it aims to influence the readers'

thoughts.
Impressive! A discourse that aims to influence the
readers' thoughts through offering proposal or
solutions is a discourse that persuade. Next.

3. A discourse that aims to amuse provides a source of

entertainment for its readers.

To entertain, Ma'am!

How can you say so?

Ma'am, because it aims to provide source of

Impressive! A discourse that aims to provide a source of entertainment to the readers.
entertainment for its readers is a discourse that
entertain.

For the next Category, the Analyzing discourse.

4. The beliefs, customs, attitudes, language, and other

things that define culture may influence the author’s
perspective on several issues. Knowing about the
culture the author belongs to may help the reader may
understand his or her biases.

How can you say so?

Ma'am, Culture discourse!

Very good! Next.
5. The author’s physical surroundings and social Ma'am, because this discourse gives emphasis to the
relationships, as well as the culture of the time may culture of the author.
have influenced his or her writing. For instance, during
the early decades of the 20th century, most writers
produced works that were classified as ―modern‖
because of its distinct feature: stream of consciousness.

How can you say so?

Ma'am, Social environment!

Very good!Next.

6. Personal accounts or firsthand experience of events,

though subjective, establish credibility and reliability of Ma'am, because it gives emphasis to the physical
information presented in any discours. sorroundings, as well as the culture of the time may
have influenced his or her writing.
How can you say so?

Ma'am, Experience!
Very good!

Ma'am, because it gives emphasis to the firsthand

Types of Discourse
experience of events, though subjective, establish
7. Is the act or process of making and presenting credibility and reliability of information presented in
arguments. He or she presents valid claims or any discourse.
counterclaims, each supported by evidence, to prove a
point. In proving claims, the writer presents studies,
experts’ opinions, and statistical data, among others.
Moreover, an argumentative discourse should appeal to
logic or reason instead of emotion.

How can you say so?

That's right, Next.

8. This type of discourse is based on the main Argumentation, Ma'am!

impression of the author about the topic or subject. Its
purpose is to transmit that impression through Ma'am, because it presents valid claims or
concrete, colorful, and vivid language so that readers counterclaims, each supported by evidence, to prove a
can fully imagine the topic or subject. point. In proving claims, the writer presents studies,
experts’ opinions, and statistical data, among others.

How can you say so?

That's right, Next.

9.This aims to inform about, clarify, and explain a

phenomenon. It defines what something is and provides
Ma'am, Description!
an in-depth discussion about topics that are usually less
explored. Moreover, it may also give reader instructions
on how something is done.
Ma'am, because it is based on the main impression of
the author about the topic or subject.

How can you say so?

That's right! Next.

10. This type of discourse is like storytelling. It recalls Ma'am, Exposition!

events chronologically. This discourse is told in the
first-, second-, or third- person point of view.

How can you say so? Ma'am, because it aims to inform about, clarify, and
explain a phenomenon, also defines what something is
and provides an in-depth discussion about topics that
are usually less explored.
That's right! Next.

Since, group 2 got the most correct answers. They'll be

rewarded extra points for the short quiz later.
Abstract Ma'am, Narration!

What are the 4 types of discourses again? Ma'am, because it is like storytelling and also it recalls
events chronologically.

Very good! How about the purpose of discourse, what

are they?

That's right! How about for the Analyzing discourse?

Great job, students! You really have listen to our

discussion.
Ma'am, the types of discourse are Argumentation,
Application Exposition, Description and Narration.

With the same group each will be given two types Ma'am, the purpose of discourse are to perform, to
of discourse, the students should be able to persuade and to inform.
differentiate one discourse to another through
presenting a scenario that reflects to the types of
discourse that were given to them. You will be given 5
Ma'am, in terms of analyzing discourse it use culture,
minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to present that
experience and social environment.
activity.

Are the instructions clear?

Okay, you may start!

(After 5 minutes...)

Time's up. Start you presentation.

Great job students! Everyone got a perfect score.

Yes, ma'am!
Evaluation:
(The students will...)
Directions: In a 1/2 sheet of paper, answer the following
questions intelligently, based from the discussion.
Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice
question.
 (The students will ...)

1. A news report detailing a recent earthquake,

including its magnitude, location, and impact, is
primarily an example of which discourse purpose?

a) To persuade

b) To entertain

c) To inform

d) To argue

2. An advertisement for a new phone emphasizing its

sleek design and advanced features uses which
discourse type most prominently?

a) Argumentation

b) Narration

c) Exposition

d) Description

3. A historical account of the American Revolution,

chronologically detailing key battles and events, is best
classified as which discourse type?

a) Argumentation

b) Description

c) Exposition

d) Narration

4. A persuasive essay arguing for stricter gun control

laws, using statistical data and expert opinions, is an
example of which discourse type?

a) Description

b) Narration

c) Exposition

d) Argumentation

5. A scientific paper explaining the process of

photosynthesis, using diagrams and technical
terminology, is primarily which discourse type?

a) Argumentation

b) Description

c) Exposition

d) Narration

6. A fictional short story about a child's journey through

a magical forest utilizes which discourse type?

a) Argumentation

b) Description

c) Exposition

d) Narration

7. A movie review praising the acting but criticizing the

plot is an example of which discourse purpose and
type?

a) To inform; Exposition

b) To persuade; Argumentation

c) To entertain; Narration

d) To inform; Argumentation

8. 8. A blog post arguing that climate change is a serious

threat uses factual evidence, graphs, and expert quotes
to support its claims. What type of discourse is
primarily employed in this blog post?

a) Description

b) Narration

c) Exposition

d) Argumentation

9. 9. A travelogue describing a journey through

Southeast Asia, detailing sights, smells, and sounds
encountered along the way, would best be classified as
which type of discourse?

a) Argumentation

b) Description

c) Exposition

d) Narration

10. Which of the following is NOT a typical purpose of

discourse?

a) To inform

b) To persuade

c) To confuse

d) To entertain

Answer Key:

1. c) To inform

2. d) Description

3. d) Narration

4. d) Argumentation

5. c) Exposition

6. d) Narration

7. d) To inform

8. d) Argumentation

9. b) Description

10. c) To confuse

Mastery - students will choose one of the four

discourse types and write a short piece of writing using
the chosen discourse type.

Follow Up - search for a piece of writing and analyze its

features. identify the type of discourse used and its
purpose. explain your reasoning by highlighting specific
examples from the texts.

For New Lesson

Research and study the topic about the Techniques in

Organizing and Selecting Information.

Prepared by:

Tendoy, Gerlie I.

Tenedero, Joan Carmelle A.

Pre- Service Teacher

Cooperating Teacher:

Inst. Jierros Carl Mendoza

Excellent presentations 20-18 points- feature a highly relevant and engaging scenario clearly illustrating
each discourse type's purpose and characteristics, coupled with precise and detailed explanations
supported by effective visual aids.

Good presentations (17-14) - show a mostly clear understanding, with minor inaccuracies or omissions
in explanations.

Fair presentations (13-below) demonstrate some understanding but lack detail and engagement, while
poor presentations.