Written by: Checked by:

Gepee B. Molato HT-III Eduardo S. Con-el Jr., PhD

TLE Department Assistant School Principal II- SHS

Approved:

MARY GRACE L. CASTILLO, PhD

Principal III
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Name of Learner: ________________________________ Grade/ Section: _____________________

About the Subject

English for Academic and Professional Purposes is an Applied Subject for Senior High School.
The subject is offered every first semester of the school year and is taken by all Grade 11
learners. The main course of learning the subject lies on the following:

General Aspect

Languages play great roles in thinking. Part of our intelligence is the ability to
communicate effectively. It is a major aspect of our social life and is important in the
development of interpersonal relationships.

Academic Aspect

Education is two way communication process. Learning and understanding depends on

effective listening, reading and comprehension skills. Passing exams and getting good result for
assignments need effective written and oral communication.

Professional Aspect

Effective communication influences the quality of the product/service. The world sees
your professionalism not only through your product/service but how you communicate
throughout. Marketing product and services need effective oral and written communication.

English expands our thinking capacity. It is considered as another language to think,

imagine and argue. The great wealth of knowledge and information is in English. Thus, it is
considered the business language of the world. With English we can travel and work anywhere
in the world. It opens more opportunities for relationships, entertainment and life’s enjoinment.

Subject Description:

➢ Applied Subject
➢ Description: The development of communication skills in
English for academic and professional purposes
➢ Number of Hours Required: 80 hours/ semester/ (20 weeks)
➢ Pre- requisite: No pre-requisite subject
➢ Grade Computation: Written Work 25%
Performance Task 45%
Quarterly Examination 30%

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Content Standard:
The learner acquires knowledge of appropriate reading strategies for a better
understanding of academic texts.

Performance Standard:
The learner produces a detailed abstract of information gathered from the various
academic texts read.

Most Essential Learning Competency:

The learner uses knowledge of text structure to glean the information needed

Task 1: PRETEST
Read the questions carefully. Answer the questions by choosing the letter of the correct
answer. Write your answer beside the number.

1. What do you call to the pattern on how the information in the passage is organized?

A. Text Structure B. Text Organization C. Text Design D. Text Construction

2. ________________ is a diagram that explains the cause and result a problem.

A. Problem- Solution Diagram B. Cause and Effect Diagram

C. Sequential Diagram D. Descriptive Diagram

3. Diagram that tells the similarity and differences of objects and events is the _______________.

A. Sequential Diagram B. Descriptive Diagram

C. Compare and Contrast Diagram D. Problem- Solution Diagram

4. What diagram presents the problem and suggest possible solution?

A. Cause and Effect Diagram B. Descriptive Diagram

C. Compare and Contrast Diagram D. Problem- Solution Diagram

5. The _____________ is a diagram that explains step by step procedure or instruction.

A. Sequential Diagram B. Cause and Effect Diagram

C. Compare and Contrast Diagram D. Problem- Solution Diagram

6. A diagram that describes something in order of space is called __________________.

A. Cause and Effect Diagram B. Descriptive Diagram

C. Compare and Contrast Diagram D. Problem- Solution Diagram

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7. What does the Greek word “Chron” means?

A. Place B. Person C. Time D. Event

8. What does a Timeline represents?

A. Hierarchy of positions B. Order of events

C. Most important happenings D. Detailed explanations

9. ________________ diagram is ideal for visualizing multiple information in different categories

and aspects of complex topics.

A. Web B. Problem- Solution C. Fishbone D. Cause and Effect

10. Which of the following is a signal word that shows transition of time?

A. Moreover B. In addition C. Calendar D. Next

Task 2: Reading Analysis

Read the lessons carefully and answer questions that follow and perform activities given.

Text Structure

What is Text Structure?

Text structure is the pattern how information in a passage is organized. There are five common
patterns of the text structure. The following are:

➢ Cause and Effect

➢ Compare and Contrast
➢ Problem and Solution
➢ Sequential
➢ Description

Cause and Effect

The reason something has happened is the cause while what occurs as a result of this action is
the effect.

You can use graphic organizers to map the cause and effect pattern in texts. This way you will
be able to visualize the various cause-effect relationships clearly.

Sometimes one cause may lead to several effects and those effects in turn become the cause
of another effect or implication.

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Example of a Cause and Effect Diagram

*an action and its result are explained

Cause and Effect Diagram showing one cause and multiple effects

*the diagram shows one cause with multiple effects and implication

*the diagram shows one an effect that could lead to multiple effects.

*This diagram shows multiple causes that may lead to one effect. Example, if one gets wet by a heavy
rain, felt tired from too much work and is emotionally unstable because of a heartbreak may result a
headache.

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Several causes can create a problem or event, which will in turn lead to a number of effects.

Two or more kinds of causes can lead to different types of effects. Fishbone diagrams are ideal
for visualizing multiple information in different categories and aspects of complex topics.

*This diagram shows multiple causes, either positive or negative that can lead to only one effect.

Activity 1: Cause and Effect

Match a cause to its most appropriate effect. Draw a line that will connect a cause to its
effect.

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Compare and Contrast

Tells how two things are similar and different.

APPLES AND ORANGES

Alike Differences
1. Both are fruits. 1. People don’t eat orange skin.
2. Both have skin. 2. Orange has more juice.

Problem and Solution

A problem and answer are suggested in this diagram. Don’t confuse with cause and effect.
It is presented as a PROBLEM.

Sequential
Information is listed step-by-step in this diagram. It explains how to do it or how it happens.

The sequence is the order in which events happen. It is also known as chronological order.
“Chron” is a Greek root that means “time”.

chronic - “all of the time” chronicle - “history”

chronograph - “watch” synchronize - “at the same time”

Signal Words which show a transition in time:

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*This is a timeline of event that shows order.

Activity 2: Order of Events

Passages organized by sequence, have signal words. Can you spot them? Circle the
signal word/s in the paragraph.

1. My science project was fun. I began by choosing to experiment with magnets. Then I
checked to see which materials were attracted to magnets. After a while, I noticed that only
things with iron are attracted to magnets. The final step was to write a report that showed my
findings.

2. It’s important to know what to do if your clothes ever catch on fire. First, you need to stop
what you’re doing. Next, you need to drop to the ground. Then you need to roll around until
the flames have been smothered. Finally, you should seek medical attention.

3. Painting our house was a lot of work. First, we had to scrape off all of the old paint. Then we
had to carefully cover all of the windows so they wouldn’t get painted. After that we applied a
coat of primer. The last step was to carefully brush on the new colors. It was tiring.

Activity 3: Timeline/ Sequence of Events

Based on the diagram presented below, write a paragraph explaining the events. Use
signal words in your sentences.

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The Life of Juan Ponce de Leon

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Description

Description is a diagram that describes something in order of space. It also describes how
something looks.

Activity 4: Timeline/ Sequence of Events

Read each passage. Determine how the text is organized: cause and effect, compare and
contrast, sequential, problem and solution, or descriptive. Write your answer.

Popular Sports

Football and baseball are two of the most popular sports in the country. They have
many things in common. For one, they are both team sports, and they both require players to
advance to an end or “home” point on the playing field. However, football requires players to
carry the ball to the end zone, whereas in baseball, it is the defending team that controls the
ball while it is in play.
Studying for a Test

Believe it or not, as important as it is, many students do not know how to study for a test.
Well, studying for a test is easy. The first thing that you must do is take out your notes. Open your
notes up to the section that you are supposed to review. Read what you wrote in your
notebook. When you are done, close your notebook and see if you remember the ideas that
you were studying. Still don’t remember? Open your notebook back up a try again.
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Low Test Scores

Many students have been getting low scores on tests and this is upsetting to parents,
teachers, and students. Low test scores show that teachers aren’t teaching effectively or that
students aren’t learning. Either way it’s an issue with which we are concerned. I propose the
following: any teacher who is giving a test should open up their classroom for study groups the
night and morning before the test. Maybe by giving students extra opportunities to study, we
can improve students’ test scores.

Peanut Butter and Jelly

After a long day at school, I came home and watched “Cops,” my favorite show.
During the commercial breaks, I got up and made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I took
the bread out of the cabinet, spread the jelly and peanut butter on the bread, and stuck the
two pieces together. I enjoyed that sandwich as I watched the rest of “Cops.”

The Gym Room

The gym room at the high school down the street from me is huge. Along the North and
South walls are bleachers that fold up during gym. Coach pulls the bleachers out for big
games. At the end of the East and West walls are basketball hoops. The ceilings are very high
and at the top of the gym are many large windows. The windows go all the way around the
gym. There are also ropes that are either tucked away or hang from the ceilings in the middle
of the gym. The ropes intimidate some students. That gym is my favorite place.

Eligibility

Being involved in after school sports and clubs is not a right. It is a privilege. Therefore,
students have to meet eligibility requirements. If students have any “D”s or “F”s, they are not
allowed to play. Also, if students have behavior issues in class, they cannot be on the team or in
the club. Lastly, students need to keep good attendance. If students miss school, they most
certainly cannot come to practice. Being on a team is a lot of responsibility. If students are not
proving to be responsible, they will not be permitted to be in clubs or teams.

My answer:
1. _________________________________ 2. _______________________________________
3. _________________________________ 4. _______________________________________
5. _________________________________ 6. _______________________________________

Task 3: POST TEST

Read the questions carefully. Answer the questions by choosing the letter of the correct
answer. Write your answer beside the number.

1. What do you call to the pattern on how the information in the passage is organized?

A. Text Structure B. Text Organization C. Text Design D. Text Construction

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2. ________________ is a diagram that explains the cause and result a problem.

A. Problem- Solution Diagram B. Cause and Effect Diagram

C. Sequential Diagram D. Descriptive Diagram

3. Diagram that tells the similarity and differences of objects and events is the _______________.

A. Sequential Diagram B. Descriptive Diagram

C. Compare and Contrast Diagram D. Problem- Solution Diagram

4. What diagram presents the problem and suggest possible solution?

A. Cause and Effect Diagram B. Descriptive Diagram

C. Compare and Contrast Diagram D. Problem- Solution Diagram

5. The _____________ is a diagram that explains step by step procedure or instruction.

A. Sequential Diagram B. Cause and Effect Diagram

C. Compare and Contrast Diagram D. Problem- Solution Diagram

6. A diagram that describes something in order of space is called __________________.

A. Cause and Effect Diagram B. Descriptive Diagram

C. Compare and Contrast Diagram D. Problem- Solution Diagram

7. What does the Greek word “Chron” means?

A. Place B. Person C. Time D. Event

8. What does a Timeline represents?

A. Hierarchy of positions B. Order of events

C. Most important happenings D. Detailed explanations

9. ________________ diagram is ideal for visualizing multiple information in different categories

and aspects of complex topics.

A. Web B. Problem- Solution C. Fishbone D. Cause and Effect

10. Which of the following is a signal word that shows transition of time?

A. Moreover B. In addition C. Bit D. Next

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Task 4: Write your reflections /insights in this week’s lesson.

What have I learned from this week’s module?

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Where can I apply the lessons I have learned this week?

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Which part of the lesson I consider to be more important and which is less important?
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