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MODULE 5
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY
I have read an essay entitled “The Importance of Exercise” written by Jane Brougham. The essay was about the benefits that we can get from exercise. TASK 1. THREE ESSAYS TASK 2. ESSAY ANALYSIS Reading Text A Reading Text B Reading Text C What is the author’s reason for writing? To persuade To inform To persuade What words/phrases tell you that? Should be abolished Cyber crime refers to any criminal endeavor that involves computers and computer networks. If you do all of these things you will have a successful paper in under 30 minutes.
S T R U C T U R E
Which paragraph is the introduction? first first first What does the introduction contain? The main idea or topic as well as the thesis statement The topic and main point of the essay The topic and the thesis statement Which paragraph is the body? 2 nd, 3rd,4th, and 5th paragraphs 2 nd,3rd, and 4th^ paragraphs 2 nd^ and 3rd^ paragraphs What does each paragraph contain? Evidences and details that support the abolishing the grading of students Evidences and details that support the main topic about Cyber crimes Evidences and details that support the main topic which is to do the things to make a persuasive essay in 30 minutes. Which paragraph is the conclusion? Last paragraph Last paragraph Last paragraph What does the conclusion contain? Summarized main points about abolishing the grading of students Summarized main points about Cyber crimes Summarized main points about doing the persuasive essay in 30 minutes TASK 3. CONSOLIDATED IDEAS P U R P O S E
TASK 4. MY LEARNING
Argumentative Essay Informative Essay Persuasive Essay
C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
I N T R O D U C T I O N The first paragraph of your essay should outline the topic, provide background information necessary to understand your argument, outline the evidence you will present and states your thesis. Start with a strong sentence. It’s the first sentence of your essay, and therefore it has to curious enough to “tempt the reader”. This part of the introduction should be both exciting and directly related to the topic. Introduce the argument of your paper. A well- constructed introductory paragraph immediately captures a reader’s interest and gives appropriate background information about the paper’s topic. B O D Y A typical argumentative essay comprises three or more paragraphs that explain the reasons why you support your thesis. Each body paragraph should cover a different idea or piece of evidence and contain a topic sentence that clearly and concisely explains why the reader should agree with your position. The body of your informative essay should develop on the opinions that were presented in your introduction. Body paragraphs consist of distinct opinions that develop or support the essay. Each paragraph should feature a different opinion to back your main thesis statement. The body of a persuasive essay holds all the main points you as the writer want to argue. It’s best to separate your points by paragraphs; so, if you have three main arguments, you should have at least three body paragraphs explaining them in detail. When you argue your points in the paragraph, you must make sure to explain why these reasons support your thesis. C O N C L U S I O N It restates your thesis and summarizes all of the arguments made in your body paragraphs. Rather than introducing new facts or more arguments, a good conclusion will appeal to a reader’s emotions. Conclusions should be exact and consistent. A short summary signifying the importance of the topic is always a good way to end. The main rule you should follow is that the closing part of the essay should cover the justification of how the reader can benefit from the conclusions. The conclusion of a persuasive essay is a summary of all the points mentioned earlier that wraps up the essay and often includes a catchy ending to drive the point home. TASK 5. PREPARING AN OUTLINE Persuasive Essay Topic: Wearing of School Uniform A. Schools should require students to wear uniforms to match the school scenario.
- It doesn’t sound right to have students wearing clothes that are not appropriate for school.
- Requiring students to wear uniforms will cost less money for the parents, reduce bullying, and reduce disciplines in schools. B. Parents spend plenty of money from their salary to buy clothing for their kids.
- Parents will not have to spend so much money.
- One of the reasons there is bullying at school is because of what students where.
MODULE 6
TASK 1. THE STAR OF ALL SEASONS
- Persephone is the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of Vegetation
- Hades, the god of Underworld, fell in love with Persephone and so he abducted her to the Underworld.
- The different seasons in the story are summer, autumn, and winter. All the time Persephone was with Demeter, the sun was shining and everything flowered. All the remaining time where Persephone returned to the Underworld, it was the time winter set off in the world. **TASK 2. WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
- Plunge-** jump or dive quickly and energetically. 2. Vivid - producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. 3. Dismal- depressing; dreary 4. Clutter- crowd (something) untidily; fill with clutter. 5. Atremble- trembling 6. Battering- the action of striking repeatedly with hard blows. 7. Lulled- the action of striking repeatedly with hard blows. 8. Haste- excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry. 9. Boudoir- a woman's bedroom or private room 10. Heart- a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood TASK 3. READING ACTIVITY Song of Autumn by Charles Baudelaire TASK 4. ALL ABOUT IT
TASK 5. FIGURE OUT THE FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
TASK 6. THE THEME
Simile
- And, like the sun in his polar Hades
- That mysterious noise sounds like a departure. Metaphor
- My heart will be no more than a frozen red block.
- My spirit resembles the tower which crumbles
TASK 3. IDENTIFICATION
- us- Objective 6. our- Possessive 11. us- Objective
- We- Subjective 7. you- Subjective 12. us- Objective
- our- Possessive 8. we- Subjective 13. our- Possessive
- we- Subjective 9. our- Possessive 14. I- Subjective
- us- Objective 10. We- Subjective 15. you- Objective TASK 4. POEM WRITING
Personal Pronouns Replace Nouns
A noun is a name of a person, an animal, thing, or place But sometimes, nouns take up so much space. If shorter and easier is what you need, Then cross out that noun and use one of these I, you, he, she it we, and they. They’re all in the subjective case. Or you can use another one of these My, mine, you, yours, his, her, hers, it, our, ours, you, yours, their and theirs, All included in the possessive case. Or maybe you want to use me, you, him, Her, it, us, you, and them in the subjective case. Personal pronouns replace nouns Let’s avoid repetitions and such. TASK 5. A LETTER TO THE PRINCIPAL Mrs. Isabelita T. Peroso Principal Western Leyte College of Ormoc A. Bonifacio Street, Ormoc City Leyte, Philippines Dear Mrs. Peroso, On behalf of the student body, I would like to express how happy and proud we are as WLCian. We are very happy on the fantastic changes that you have brought to the school this academic year. Your leadership is remarkable and inspiring. The improvements have been truly dramatic. We would like to take this opportunity to show our appreciation and everyone else’s for the work and the effort that you have put in to take the school to the
next level. We have become more relaxed to discuss school at home. We are grateful for your philosophy of enhancing campus life. We are all very appreciative of what you have accomplished, and we look forward to more success, which we know that you are very much capable of. Sincerely Yours, Jerina P. Mendoza MODULE 8 TASK 1. POST IT Demonstrative Interrogative Indefinite Relative Personal This is what I want. Who are you? Few students were injured. He is the man that I love the most. I am a doctor. TASK 2. TOOT! TOOT! WE’RE COMIN’! Station 1 It and you – Personal pronouns This- Demonstrative pronoun Anyone- Indefinite pronoun Station 2 It and you- Personal pronouns This- Demonstrative pronoun Everybody and both- Indefinite pronouns Who- Relative pronoun Station 3 It- Personal pronoun This- Demonstrative pronoun
- A chechaquo is the name for the newcomer of the land.
- 5 degrees below zero was the temperature that the old-timer told the man that is dangerous to travel alone.
- Wolf dog was the kind of dog that travels with the man.
- The man will meet the boys at the old camp on Henderson Creek.
- The man was fearful of the danger of the cold as he walks along the trail.
- The dog knows about the danger of the cold because its fear made it question the man’s every movement as if expecting him to go into camp to seek shelter somewhere and build fire. TASK 3. SEE HOW THE STORY BUILDS UP AND ENDS WELL CLIMAX RISING ACTION FALLING ACTION EXPOSITION DENOUEMENT The man’s attempt at fire building fails as a pile of snow falls upon the fire. The man in panic, struggles to make another fire because of the loss of feeling in his hands. The man gives up. He makes a decision to run to the camp. He then comes to the realization that he will not be able to make it. He accepts his situation and dies with a sense of peace. The man, even after taking precautions, fell through the thin ice cover into freezing water and creates fire to thaw himself. The day is described as cold and gray, without any trace of the sun. The man is determined to make his way to another camp before the end of the day. The dog howls with pain upon the realization of the man’s death. The dog continues to the camp in order to find shelter and food.
TASK 6. SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION ACTIVITIES
In order to survive in the forest or in an unknown place, we must make a survival shelter and we must make a bonfire to stay warm. We also need to find drinking water and food source. MODULE 10 TASK 1. RAP AND REPORT Explanation: All that we are doing contributes to climate change, and that is the stupidest thing that we could do. We must change and make every possible way to deal with the climate change for us to save our world. TASK 2. WORD BANK How much longer can we keep doin’ this? This is stupidest thing we could do Tell me I’m wrong with this isn’t it obvious We’re all doomed unless we change soon x
How did the selection establish the cause-and-effect relationship?
- The selection established the cause-and-effect relationship by association and time ordering. What nature and human conflict is depicted in the text? Relate it to your personal experience.
- Nature is a God’s gift and it depends on humans on how to nurture it. As the saying goes, “You reap what you sow.” I can relate it to my personal experience in terms of working. For me to have money, I have to work hard and not depend on anybody else. Suggest 3 ways on how humans can possibly resolve this conflict based o the statements of the grandfather.
- Humans should live by their own labor, and should not depend on the labor of others.
- Humans should live according to God's law.
- Humans should have what they own, and coveted not what others had produced. Suggest on how people should utilize the resources considering its sustainability.
- People should utilize the resources according to their needs and should not be greedy in using the resources. TASK 5. LET’S WATCH
- Yes, the information in the video were accurate.
- They are related in terms of the conflict in the story. It’s also about nature vs. man.
- The video made me realize to act now in protecting the environment.
MODULE 11
TASK 1. WHAT’S THE WORD? THAT’S THE WORD
TASK 2. RIDDLE
TASK 3. BIBLIOGRAPHY
TASK 4. EXAMINE THE CONTENT
Books Encyclopedia and Dictionary Magazines and Newspaper Articles Website or Webpage Author How was/were the name/s written? Author's Last Name, First Initial. Second Initial Author's Last Name, First Initial. Second Initial Author's Last Name, First Initial. Second Initial Author's Last Name, First Initial. Second Initial Date What did you notice about the date? Year enclosed with parenthesis Year enclosed with parenthesis day-month-year order day-month-year order Title How was the title of the article written? How was the title of the source written? Italicized Italicized Italicized Italicized
