English for Academic and Professional Purposes Quarter 2 Module 1- Gathering Manifestoes, Summaries of Communication

Download English for Academic and Professional Purposes Quarter 2 Module 1- Gathering Manifestoes and more Summaries Communication in PDF only on Docsity! TEXT STRUCTURES While most pieces of non- academic texts follow the same or similar general organizational patterns, different academic texts can have different text structures. An academic text may present a main idea and then details, a cause and then its effects, an effect and the causes, two different views of a topic, etc. All words are powerful, but some words have superpower. Consider words and phrases indicate connections of ideas like however, in addition, in contrast, as a result, furthermore, specifically, currently, while, eventually, in the same way, later, next, and on the contrary. These are signal words and they are sentence superheroes which help you in understanding and organizing academic texts. Thus, you have to take note that in reading academic text you have to slow down when you see signal words and think about what is coming next. The same advice applies when you write, but be careful – not all signal words are equal even those in the same category. To reinforce these ideas, let us learn how signal words help in understanding someone’s thoughts and organizing your own. COMMON TEXT STRUCTURES •Text structure is how information in a text is organized. Being able to identify the structure of a text can greatly increase students' comprehension of the material being read. According to Taylor (1992), students who are taught to identify the structure of expository and narrative texts have been found to have better comprehension than students who have not received such instruction. Apple Apple makes the iOS operating system powering their iPhones and iPads. It only appears on Apple products. Apple and Google operating systems allow users to connect to application stores and download applications. Google Google makes the Android operating system that can be found on many different mobile phones like Samsung, Sony and LG. yy The following are the six basic structures that are commonly found in textbooks and/or academic texts: 2. Cause-Effect Structure This structure presents the causal relationship between a specific event, idea, or concept and the events, ideas, or concept that follow. An action and its results are explained. Example: In the Philippines, it is the brown race that constitutes the majority and the white or mestizo is the minority. It follows, therefore, that the mean and measure in judging beauty is the Malay skin, hair, eyes, nose, lips, body, and stance. As a result, film producers and directors consciously build up stars whose dominant features are Malay like Nora Aunor, Angel Locsin, John Lloyd Cruz and Daniel Padilla. Example: Egg is good for our health. One of the simplest recipe for egg is omelette. It sounds like an expensive dish but actually it is very affordable and easy to cook. To make an omelette like a pro, precook the toppings such as minced onions and garlics, shred cheese, sliced tomatoes and other fresh herbs. Next, crack the eggs into a bowl and add a splash of water. The steam from the water makes the omelette light and fluffy. Then, whisk the egg-water mixture vigorously with a fork until the whites and yolks are completely blended. After that, heat the pan and add enough oil or butter in it. Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan and let the egg set along the edges. After few seconds, sprinkle the precooked toppings. Don’t forget then to season with salt and pepper. That’s it! You have made the perfect omelette for breakfast. Precook the toppings. Crack the eggs intoa bowl and add a splash of water. Don’t forget then to season with salt and pepper. Whisk the egg-water mixture until the whites and yolks are hlended Sprinkle the precooked toppings. Heat the pan and add enough oil or butter in it. Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan and let the egg set along the edges. The following are the six basic structures that are commonly found in textbooks and/or academic texts: 4. Descriptive Structure This type of text structure describes something in order of space and how something looks. It features a detailed description of something to give the reader a mental picture. The following are the six basic structures that are commonly found in textbooks and/or academic texts: 5. Problem-Solution Structure This type of structure sets up a problem or problems, explains the solution, and then discusses the effects of the solution. Example: Dr. Ramos doesn’t want the eagles to vanish. These Philippine giant birds are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Ramos thinks that we should demand the government to plan for immediate action in the preservation of this specie. He also thinks that we should donate to Save the Eagles. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the eagles. With this, we can make a difference. We owe it to our helping and caring hands to do something. Problem Eagles are disappearing at an alarming rate. Solutions *Dr. Ramos thinks that we should demand the government to plan for immediate action in the preservation of this specie. *He also thinks that we should donate to Save the Racles. Answer 1: Students learn skills that will help prepare them for society. Answer 2: Schools serve communities by providing safe havens for students in temporary living situations. Answer 3: bc Schools provide a conducive environment for children to engage in productive activities during many days of the year schools? while their adult caretakers may be working. Activity 2: Spot the clues! Directions: Read the text below. Circle the signal words used and determine the text structure applied in the text. Working on a computer may be easier and safer than working in a mine. However, it doesn’t come without risks. Using a computer for a long time can lead to poor eyesight, muscle loosening, back pain, and injuries to the hands and wrists. If you find yourself working or playing on a computer quite regularly, take a few steps to prevent these problems and you’ll thank yourself later. To address this, taking frequent breaks when you are computing for a long time is recommended. Specifically, you have to get up, walk around, stretch your hands and wrists, and straighten your back every once and a while. Undeniably, it can be hard to pull yourself away from your computer once you get into a zone, but your body will thank you later if you do. Thus, make your health a priority and don’t worry so much about what is happening on that little screen.