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Linear and
Non-Linear
Texts
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A text is a passage of words that

conveys a set of meanings to the
person who is reading and examining it.
It’s a body of written work, in various
forms and structures, that can be words,
phrases and sentences that piece
together a passage of written work.
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Classifications of Texts

Linear Text

Non – Linear
Text
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DIFFERENCES
NON -
LINEAR
LINEAR
Refers to
traditional text Refers to the
that needs to be text that does
read from the Definitio not need to be
beginning to read from the
end; the most n beginning to
common type. end
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DIFFERENCES
NON -
LINEAR
LINEAR
There is only
There are
one reading
multiple reading
path, which is Reading paths. They are
decided by the
author. The Path determined by
reading path is the reader.
sequential. Non-sequential.
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DIFFERENCES
NON -
LINEAR
LINEAR
Typically includes Typically
printed texts. includes digital
Focuses on the
texts. Texts
arrangement of Content combined with
words
grammatically, visual
stylistically. elements.
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DIFFERENCES
NON -
LINEAR
LINEAR
It may take Allows
time to find readers to
the find
Efficienc
information information
readers are y more
searching for. efficiently.
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DIFFERENCES
NON -
LINEAR
LINEAR
Novels, Flowcharts,
poems, graphs, tables,
letters, diagrams,
Example
textbooks, concept maps,
articles, s timelines
newspapers
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Transcoding Linear to Non-Linear Text and
Vice Versa
Transcoding Linear to Nonlinear text and vice
versa is a skill that one has to be familiar with
since it can be used in our everyday lives.
There will be times when you would have to
transcode a linear text to nonlinear text to
make it easier for other people to understand
it and a nonlinear text to linear text to have a
detailed description of a certain topic.
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Steps in Transcoding Linear to Non-
Linear Text
A. Read the text and get the main idea.
B. Extract necessary information for the visual
information
C. Remember to use keywords or phrases only
D. Classify information into categories
E. Make sure to use the correct or appropriate
non-linear text to present the information
Example 1:
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Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory
illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu viruses can
cause mild to severe illness, including common signs and symptoms
such as fever, or feeling feverish, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue,
sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle pain, headache, and in some
cases vomiting and diarrhea. Typically, a person develops symptoms
anywhere from 1 to 4 days after infection. On the other hand, COVID-
19 seems to cause more serious illness in some people. Other signs
and symptoms of COVID-19, different from flu, may include changes in
or loss of taste or smell. In addition, a person with COVID-19 virus
develops symptoms 5 days after being infected, but symptoms can
appear as early as 2 days after infection or as late as 14 days after
infection, and the time range can vary.
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Example 2:
Filipinos love music. One music
lovers are youth who listen to different
genres. According to the survey, 33% of
the youth listen to pop music while 29%
listen to indie and rock music, 15% listen
to country music, 13% listen to hip hop,
and 10% listen to classical music.
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A. Graphs / Charts

• are visuals that show

relationships between data
and are intended to display
the data in a way that is easy
to understand and remember.
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Pie Chart
can be used to
show percentages
of a whole, and
represents
percentages at a
set point in time.
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Bar Graph
Graphs are a common
method to visually
illustrate relationships in
the data. The purpose of a
graph is to present data
that are too numerous or
complicated to be
described adequately in
the text and in less space.
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Line Graph
also known as a
line chart or a line
plot, is commonly
drawn to show
information that
changes over time
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Pictograph
is a way to
represent data using
images. Each image
in the pictograph
represents a certain
number of things.
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B. Tables
• are data structures that organizes information
into rows and columns. It can be used to both
store and display data in a structured format. For
example, databases store data in tables so that
information can be quickly accessed from specific
rows. Websites often use tables to display
multiple rows of data on page. Spreadsheets
combine both purposes of a table by storing and
displaying data in a structured format.
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1.1. Table shows the number of people according to
age working in different sectors
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Mapping
• a diagram that depicts suggested
relationships between concepts.
• represents ideas and information as
boxes or circles, which it connects
with labelled arrows, often in a
downward-branching hierarchical
structure.
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Concept Map about Systems of the
Human Body
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D. Graphics Organizers

• are visual and graphic display that depicts

the relationships between facts, terms,
and or ideas within a learning task.
Graphic organizers are also sometimes
referred to as knowledge maps, concept
maps, story maps, cognitive organizers,
advance organizers, or concept diagrams.
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E. Timeline
• is a list of important events arranged in the
order in which they happened. Timelines
are often used in history textbooks and
biographies — they explain what
happened during a certain period of time
or to a particular person or society, starting
with the earliest event and moving forward
through time.
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Group Task: Graphically Presented
A.Interview 20 students. Ask what social media platforms they
most commonly use to entertain themselves. Using the most
appropriate type of graph, show the result of your
interview/survey.
B.Design your own graphic organizer that contains the
following information/details:
• Person your group admire the most
• His/her characteristics
• His/her influences to your lives
• 3 ways you will do to be liked him/her
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Group Task: Graphically Presented
C. Discuss with your group members all important and
significant events that happened unto you from the year
that you have started schooling up to present and decide
which particular event will you include in each year. Create
a timeline to show the information about these significant
events in your life.
D. Using table, show the tally of the numbers of male and
female learners for this S.Y. 2023-2024.
Grp. 1–Grade 7 Grp. 3–Grade 9 Grp. 5–Grade 12
Grp. 2–Grade 8 Grp. 4–Grade 11
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Rubric:
Goes over and above all the required elements
Required Elements 10 points
stated in the directions and instructions

Exceptionally clever and unique in showing

Creativity 10 points
deep understanding

Neatness and Exceptionally attractive and particularly neat in

10 points
Attractiveness design and layout
No grammatical or mechanical mistakes in the
Grammar 10 points
project

Shows a sophisticated understanding of the

Understanding of Content 10 points
themes in the work

Overall Effectiveness and Project is engagingly organized and presents

10 points
Completion material that is captivating for the viewer.