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English
Quarter 3 Module 1
Distinguishing Text-Types
According to Purpose & Features

AIRs - LM
English
Grade 5 Quarter 3 – Module 1: Distinguishing Text-Types According to
Purpose & Features
First Edition, 2021

Copyright © 2020
La Union Schools Division
Region I
Development Team of the Module

Author: Brenda a. Dela Peña

Editor: SDO La Union, Learning Resource Quality Assurance Team

Illustrator: Ernesto F. Ramos Jr., P - II

Management Team:

Atty. Donato D. Balderas, Jr.

Schools Division Superintendent
Vivian Luz S. Pagatpatan, Ph.D
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
German E. Flora, Ph.D, CID Chief
Virgilio C. Boado, Ph.D, EPS in Charge of LRMS
Belen C. Aquino, PhD, EPS in Charge in English
Michael Jason D. Morales, PDO II
Claire P. Toluyen, Librarian II
 Target

In distinguishing text-types, it is based on its purpose and

features. These are the classification, explanation, enumeration
and time order.

Learning Objectives:

• Distinguish text types according to purpose and features:

classification, explanation, enumeration and time order.

➢ cause and effect

➢ problem and solution
➢ compare and contrast
➢ lists
➢ procedures
 Distinguishing Text-Types:
Lesson Problem and Solution, Cause
1 and Effect

Some information text types are organized by problem and

solution and cause and effect.
In this lesson, you will learn how to distinguish text-types by
identifying the problem and its solutions, the causes of the
problem and its effects.

Jumpstart

Let’s Do It!

Directions: Read the text. Find out how this is different from
other text types. Note its structure and other features.
Georgina was going to make her assignment in Arts. The
problem was that Georgina didn’t know much about making a
scrapbook. So, to solve her problem, she took some actions. First,
she searched in the Google about scrapbook making. Then, she
also watched in the You tube on how to make a simple scrapbook
from recycled materials. She asked also some ideas from her
mother who is a teacher. After accomplishing all of these, she
confidently made her scrapbook in Arts and was thankful to learn
something from her assignment.
1. What problem is presented in the text?
2. How did you know?
3. What solutions are likewise presented to solve the character’s
problem?
4. What signal words provide hints that help you identify the
solutions?
 Discover

Some informational text types are organized by problem

and solution. This text begins with the presentation of a problem
between individuals among groups, or an issue going on in the
world. This is followed by one or more possible solutions that are
explained.

Another informational text type is organized by cause and

effect. A cause-and-effect text explains reasons and results of
the phenomena or happenings, situations and trends. It makes
use of transition/signal words such as because, one reason why,
as a result, hence, therefore and thus.

Quick Check!
Directions: Read the text below. Then complete the organizer with
the ideas from the text below.

There are some learners who are now better readers in

English. Why? Here are several reasons. First, the English teacher
inspires the learners to do their best because she prepares and
teaches the lessons very well. Second, all the other teachers speak
to the learners in English in all zones of the school. Another reason
is that the learners are exposed to many activities in which they
can practice speaking well like English Festival. They do
declamation, interpretative reading and poem recitation.

Cause
Effects

Cause

Cause
 Explore

Do it yourself!
Directions: Read the text below. Answer the questions that follow.

One of the serious problems since 2019 was the continuous

spreading of novel coronavirus in the different parts of the world.
That is why all leaders entire the nation has to take concrete steps
to address the pandemic. One solution to avoid the virus is to
wear facemask when going out and if having a flu and cough.
Another solution is to observe physical distancing when going out
in a crowd. Meanwhile, the medical front liners also advise
everyone to stay at home, observe hygiene and make necessary
disinfections if exposed to the crowd. There are some more ways
to help address the problem on health security, but maybe, the
main solution is that everyone must have discipline and
cooperate with IATF and DOH to fight CoViD-19.

1. What is the problem presented? How did you know?

___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

2. What are the solutions given?

___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

3. What signal words or expressions introduce the solutions?

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
 Deepen

It’s Practice Time!

Directions: Label each text as cause-and-effect or problem-
and-solution.

Why do some children are distracted when they are studying

their lessons? For one reason, many children are distracted
nowadays because of playing gadgets like cellphone or computer.
They get bored doing their assignments and participate in class
activities. This results to score low in written and performance
tasks. Another cause of being distracted can be lack of sleep,
tiredness and sometimes illness which cause them not to focus
and concentrate their lessons. Other reason is the attention given
to them by their parents to guide their children in doing the tasks.
 Gauge

Just Give Your Best!

Directions: Read the text. Then, organized the ideas in the
chart that follows.
The CoViD-19 pandemic that hit the entire world causes
several problems. Because of pandemic, many business
establishments are forced to closed and many people became
unemployed. The pandemic also affects the world economy since
all funds were aligned to address the insufficient medical
supplies to treat CoViD-19 patients and also to give reliefs to
those who cannot work due to strict community quarantine.
Children also suffered because they cannot go to school to study
that is why they attend online classes for those who have gadgets
and internet connectivity. Those who cannot afford have their
modular distance learning using printed modules. There are also
a lot of front liners who had sacrificed their lives to serve people
in need.

Cause: ______________________________________

Effect: Effect: Effect: Effect:

Transition/Signal Words: _________________________________

Deepen
Answers may vary
Gauge
1. CoViD-19 pandemic
2. Effects:
a. Closed business
b. Unemployed people
c. No funds
d. No face-to-face schooling
3. and, because, also
Explore
1. Continuous spreading of CoViD-19
2. Wear face mask, physical distancing, cooperation and discipline
3. one, another, meanwhile
Discover Jumpstart
Answers may vary
Answers may vary
Answer Keys:
References:

A. Books
Angeles, Evelyn B. et al. (2016), Joy in Learning
English 5 Textbook, Vibal Group Inc., Quezon City
 Lesson Distinguishing Compare-and
2 Contrast Text Types

LET’S LEARN

There is another text type to present and organize two

subjects logically.

In this lesson, you will learn about distinguishing compare-

and-contrast text types.

Jumpstart

Let’s start here!

Directions: Read the text and find out how it is different from
other text types.

Due to CoViD-19 pandemic, face-to-face teaching and

learning was suspended by President Rodrigo Duterte and this
was strictly implemented and followed by the Department of
Education. DepEd introduced some ways on how learners and
students can continue their studies even if they are at home.
Learners can have online classes and modular distance learning
using printed modules. However, there are some limitations. Not
all learners can attend online classes because of no gadget to
use and internet connectivity. On the other hand, learners can
do self-study but no interaction will be made with their teacher
but parents/homeschooling facilitator can assist them in
answering their modules. No matter how alike and different the
way learners can learn, what matters most is how effective
learning takes place during the pandemic.
1. What two subjects are compared in the paragraph?

2. What transition/signal words are used to show similarities?

differences?

3. In the paragraph, which are presented first, similarities or

differences?

Discover

A compare-and-contrast text type is one in which the

similarities and differences of two subjects-persons, places,
events or objects-are presented and organized logically.

In composing a compare-and-contrast paragraph:

1. choose the subjects (like objects or people) you want to

describe;
2. organize your subject’s similarities and differences using
a Venn diagram; and
3. use transitional words to show similarities (like, both,
similarly) and differences (but, while, however, on the
other hand.

Quick Check!
Directions: Identify the transitional words used in the sentence.
1. Both online and modular classes are important learning
modalities.
2. Online class is effective however, not all learners can attend
due to some limitations.
3. CoViD-19 is considered as a contagious disease but new
CoviD-19 variant is more contagious
 Explore

Do it yourself!
Directions: Read the text below. Find out how the similarities
and differences of the two places compared are organized.

There are two famous spots in La Union: these are the

Surfing Capital of the North located in San Juan and the
Refreshing Blue Pool Icon of San Gabriel. These are similar in
many ways. Both are bodies of water where tourists love to
swim especially during summer. Tangadan Falls and San Juan
Surfing Beaches became popular because people from different
places and countries visit them. However, San Juan Surfing
Beaches have giant waves where surfers ride on a surfing
board, while in Tangadan, the water falls from the rocks where
the swimmers love to go to the catch basin to get a water
massage. You can reach the Surfing Capital of the North by
different kinds of vehicles and it is along the highway. On the
other hand, you can reach Tangadan Falls by riding a “habal-
habal” or a jeepney and then you walk and hike for some hours
but it is fun and challenging.

Answer:

1. What are the similarities of Tangadan Falls and San Juan

Surfing Beaches?

2. What are the differences of two tourist spots?

3. What are the transition/signal words used to compare the

two places?
 Deepen

It’s Practice Time!

Directions: Read the text below. Then, make a compare and
contrast using a Venn Diagram to organize your ideas
logically.

During this time of pandemic, the use of gadgets for online

and modular classes and work from home arrangements are
essential for us. The use of mobile phones and computer
laptops are both functional to answer activities given by our
teachers and to make reports assigned by our boss. The gadgets
can work through the rechargeable batteries or direct from
electric supply. They are handy and you can bring them to any
place. However, some of their differences lie in their size and
specifications. The size of the phone is smaller than the laptop.
The laptop is heavier than the phone. The phone has a small
storage capacity while laptop has bigger storage capacity.
Laptops has USB ports while mobile phones have one USB port
and it is detachable.

Differences Differences

Mobile Similarities Laptop

Phones
 Gauge

Just Give Your Best!

Directions: Read the text below. Then, make a compare and
contrast using the table to organize your ideas logically.

To avoid infection and contamination of CoViD-19, it is

important to observe proper hygiene. To make our hands
clean, there are two ways to do it. One is to wash our hands
and the other one is to use hand sanitizers or alcohol. Washing
hands and using hand sanitizers can protect us and kill the
virus. However, medical experts say that washing hands is
more effective to kill the virus. Washing hands with soap and
running water can wash out the germs. In using hand
sanitizers, there is small assurance that the germs in our
hands are removed. We can only use hands sanitizers or
alcohol if we are outside and there are no available washing
areas. Washing hands needs an amount of water to wash out
germs or dirt thoroughly and there are steps on how to do it.
In using an alcohol or hand sanitizers, just pour or spray a
small amount of the liquid and rub it for some seconds.

Washing Hands Hand Sanitizers

Similarities

Differences
 Gauge
1. Protect us from the virus
2. More effective small assurance
Needs more water spray and rub
Deepen Explore
Differences Similarities Differences 1. Bodies of water
Love to swim during
Small functional to activities big summer
Small storage rechargeable heavier Famous
2. Giant waves, water falls
1 USB port handy bigger storage from rocks
3. Surfing is along the
capacity highway
Falls in on the
mountain
Discover Jumpstart
1. both 1. Online and
2. however modular
3. but classes
2. and
3. however
Answer Keys:
References:

A. Books

Angeles, Evelyn B. et al. (2016), Joy in Learning

English 5 Textbook, Vibal Group Inc., Quezon City
Sampaloc Manila

B. Links/Internet Sources

http://www.mikedtravelph.com/2015/12/la-union-
tangadan-falls-in-san-gabriel.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=venn+diagram+template
&sxsrf=ALeKk03aNWemQiKzGySSo3rXzbRGYa0X9A:15932
30894415&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjH
vobMj6HqAhVKc3AKHQbhCvMQ_AUoAXoECA4QAw&biw=1
280&bih=561#imgrc=ruCmONNl3GcG2M
 Lesson Distinguishing Enumeration and
3 Time-Order Text Types

LET’S LEARN

You learned that enumeration text is one which presents

ideas by listing or enumerating the kinds, characteristics, classes,
types, parts, ways, groups and other information of a certain thing.

There are also some paragraphs or texts are developed

through logical order-time or chronological order and a sequence-
of-importance.

In this lesson, you will learn about distinguishing

enumeration and time-order text types.

Jumpstart

Let’s start here!

Directions: Read the text and find out how it is different from
other text types.

If you want to get to Tangadan Falls in San Gabriel, La

Union, you can do this: First, from your destination, you can
ride your own car or a jeep, tricycle and pass San Juan or
Bacnotan road. Second, ask the driver to drop you off at the
Information Office. Third, register your name as a tourist and
coordinate with the trained tourist guides of the Municipality of
San Gabriel, La Union. Then, from there, you will ride a
motorcycle or the “habal-habal” or a jeepney and have a walk
and hike for some hours.
1. What is the text about?

2. What are the steps presented in this process text?

3. What words help you get the process step by step?

4. What do you think will happen when one or two steps are
missed?

Discover

An enumeration paragraph or text lists the kinds,

characters, classes, types, parts, ways and groups of a thing or
subject. Transition/signal words used to show enumeration are
the following, in many ways, such as, first or one, second, or next
and so on. These are called enumerations.
A process or how-to text gives explanation or directions.
Each sentence tells the next steps in carrying out a process or in
getting from one place to another. Transitional/signal words that
may be used to show order of steps include first, second, third,
then, before, after, during, meanwhile, etc.

Quick Check!
Directions: Give five ways or steps on how you prepare for your
modular classes every day. Use the transitional or signal words to
enumerate or tell the steps.
1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________
 Explore

Do it yourself!
Directions: Read each text. Then, complete the organizer that
follows.
Gebriela is a responsible daughter. She helps her mother in
many ways such as: She waters the plants in their mini garden
during weekends. Another one, she also assists her mother in
preparing meals. On weekdays, she does her assignments and
tasks in their online classes.

(General Subject)

Way Way Way

(Transitional/Signal Words)
 Deepen

It’s Practice Time!

Directions: Read each text. Then, complete the organizer that
follows.

During this CoViD-19 pandemic, learners are undergoing

modular distance learning. They are provided with self-learning
modules that they are going to answer at home with their
parents/guardians. Here are some ways on how you answer
your self-learning modules at home: First, read the content of
your modules. Second, answer the activities. If you don’t
understand, ask your parent/guardian or you can message
your teacher. Next, finish all the given activities in the module
on time. Lastly, your parent will pass your answer sheets to
your adviser on the given schedule.

(General Subject)

Way Way Way

(Transitional/Signal Words)
 Gauge

Just Give Your Best!

Directions: Read the text below. Then, write the details for
each question.

How to Make a Scrapbook

In making your scrapbook, you need first to prepare the
recycled materials, paste or glue, scissors and colored papers.
Then, think of some designs to make your scrap book. If you
have already the idea, the next step is to start cutting pictures
from old magazines and paste them in the colored papers.
Then, put ribbons or borders around the pictures. You can
write some captions about the pictures. Finally, do not forget to
write your name as the owner of the scrapbook. You can share
your output to your friends and classmates.

1. The text is all about _______________________________________

2. The first step is____________________________________________

3. The next step is ___________________________________________

4. The last step is ___________________________________________

5. The transitional/signal words are _________________________

 Sampaloc Manila
English 5 Textbook, Vibal Group Inc., Quezon City
Angeles, Evelyn B. et al. (2016), Joy in Learning
A. Books
References:
Gauge
1. Making scrap books
2. Think of designs
3. Start cutting pictures and paste
4. Write your name
5. First, then, next, finally
Deepen Explore
1. Cooking pancake 1. Gebriela as a Responsible Daughter
2. 5 steps 2. Way 1- Helps mother in watering
3. First, prepare ingredients the plants
Then, mix ingredients Way 2- Assists in preparing meals
Next, pour batter Way 3- does her assignments/tasks
After, cook 3. Such as, another one
Lastly, serve
4. Transitional/signal words
First, then, next, after, lastly
Jumpstart
1. About going to Tangadan Falls
2. First, ride a jeep
Second, ask the driver
Discover
Third, register your name
Answers may vary Then, write a habal-habal
3. Transitional/signal words
4. You will not reach your destination
Answer Keys: