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LESSON 1 READING AND THINKING STRATEGIES ACROSS TEXT TYPES

A. INTRODUCTION

Reading is a way of life. It is a much needed skill in order to understand things

around us. Almost all human activities involve reading.

B. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson the student will be able to:
1. Describe a written text as connected discourse
2. Distinguish between and among techniques in selecting and organizing
information
3. Distinguish between and among patterns of development in writing across
disciplines
4. Identify properties of a well-written text

C. CONTENT

1.1 Text as Connected Discourse

Connected Speech or Connected Discourse is more than just a string of

individual target segments joined together in series, since each segment is
liable to influence the segments that surround it. In linguistics, is a
continuous sequence of sounds forming utterances or conversations in
spoken language. Analysis of connected speech shows sound changes
affecting linguistic units traditionally described as phrases, words, lexemes,
morphemes, syllables, phonemes, or phones.

1.2 Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information

1.2.1 Brainstorming List

Brainstorming uses words or phrases in listing down whatever comes to your

mind about your topic.

What is it?

A gathering of ideas from your brain onto paper.

The variety of ideas and the use of your imagination assist you in
producing a lot of material with which to work.

Why do we need it?

Its the best way to collect your thoughts.
Its helpful for organization.
It ensures only quality ideas are used in the essay.

Brainstorming Technique #1: Freewriting

What is it?
Think about the topic. Then write, write, write. Whatever comes into your brain
even if it doesnt have to do with the topic.

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Example:

"This paper is supposed to be on the politics of tobacco production but even

though I went to all the lectures and read the book I can't think of what to say and
I've felt this way for four minutes now and I have 11 minutes left and I wonder if I'll
keep thinking nothing during every minute but I'm not sure if it matters that I am
babbling and I don't know what else to say about this topic and it is rainy today and
Inever noticed the number of cracks in that wall before and those cracks remind me
of the walls in my grandfather's study and he smoked and he farmed and I wonder
why he didn't farm tobacco..."

Options:
Write for a specific time period
Write for a specific amount of paper

When is it helpful?
When you have NO ideas about a topic
When you have TOO MANY ideas about a topic

Brainstorming Technique #2: Making a Cube

What is it?
Imagine a cube. It has six sides. On each side, you have a different task regarding
the topic.

Side One: Describe the topic.

Side Two: Compare the topic.
Side Three: Associate the topic.
Side Four: Analyze the topic.
Side Five: Apply the topic.
Side Six: Argue for or against the topic.

What is it?
When you write down words or concepts associated with the topic any ideas
that come into your mind

Brainstorming Technique #3: Clustering

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Global Warming
rainforests disappearing

extinction emissions

dangerous
dying animals toxic world
wide
Cars/SUVs
factories
landscape changes no
icebergs
expensive to fix?
hurricanes
Reversible?
Draw a bubble and write the topic above it. Then, brainstorm. Now look for words
that connect with each other. Circle the words and connect them with lines.

Brainstorming Technique #4: Listing or Bulleting

What is it?
Create a list of terms/ideas/concepts about the topic. Create multiple
lists depending on the
purpose.

Global Warming
Toxic fumes
SUVs/Cars
Extinction
Belief/Disbelief
Kyoto Agreement
Brainstorming Technique #5: Venn Diagram

What is it?
Draw two circles that connect, like this:
List two topics above the circles.

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Brainstorm about the topics what do they have in common and what is unique
about each one.

Capital Cities County seat

Became Anglophone
Paris in 400
Eiffel
Tower Founded in
A.D. 1839
francophone

Brainstorming Technique #6: Tree Diagram

What is it?
This diagram has a central idea to which you add branches that focus on details.

When do you use it?

This type of diagram is helpful in classification essays.

Brainstorming Technique #7: Act a Like a Journalist

What is it?
Using the question words in English to explore the topic.

Who? Why?
Where? When?
What? How?
Brainstorming Technique #8: T-Diagram

What is it?
Using a T shape, list a category that you want to compare or contrast about a
specific topic or topics.
Do this for a variety of categories.

When is it useful?
This technique helps when you are writing a contrast or comparison essay.

Paris, France
Europe
location Northand

Paris
Northern Texas
France
America
Northern
Texas

Brainstorming Technique #9: Spoke Diagram

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What is it?
Write the topic in a circle. Then think of about causes and effects. Write these
around the circle like
spokes on a wheel.

When is it useful?
Use this technique when you want to explore cause and effect.

too many people

Glob
cars/suvs not
Crazy weather
al
recycling
loss of War
polar ice
chopping down trees
ming
caps

dying animals

1.2.2 Graphic Organizer

A graphic organizer is usually a one-page form with blank areas for the student to
fill in with related ideas and information. Some organizers are very specific; others
can be used with many topics. For the most part, the information on a graphic
organizer could just as easily be filled in on a form or written as a list. The organizer
gives the child another way to see the information. Some of the organizers allow for
the information to be written or drawn, opening the activity up to the younger
grades.

Graphic organizers are a helpful way to organize information. Graphic organizers

are helpful because:
1. They help you understand how things go together.

2. They help you remember information better.

3. They make it easier to write your final draft.
4. They help organize any type of writing.

Examples of Graphic Organizers:

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1.2.3 Topic Outline

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An outline presents the whole paper at a glance, giving a list of the major and
minor ideas. There are two types of outline: topic outline and sentence outline.

A topic outline presents each point in a single word or in a phrase. The following is
an example:

A Topical Outline Using the Modern or Numerical Labeling System

Thesis Statement: A thorough or wide knowledge of the library will help you a lot
in producing a good college research paper.

1. Nature of the Library

1.1 Definition
1.2 Importance
1.3 Card Catalogue
2. Kinds of Library Materials
2.1 General Circulation
2.2.1 Fiction
2.2.2 Non-fiction
2.2 Periodicals
2.2.1 Newspapers
2.2.2 Magazines
2.2.3 Journals
3. Arrangements of Library Materials
3.1 Dewey Decimal Classification System
3.2 Library of Congress Classification System
4. Sections of the Library
4.1 Filipiniana
4.2 Reserve
4.3 Periodicals
4.4 Circulation
4.5 Reference

1.2.4 Sentence Outline

A sentence outline presents each point in a complete sentence. The following

is an example:

A Sentence Outline Using the Traditional Labeling System

Thesis Statement: A thorough or wide knowledge of the library will help a lot
in producing a good college research paper.

I. The library has its own inherent or basic quality.

A. The word library has its own inherent or basic quality.
B. The library is important in many ways.
C. One basic part of it is the card catalogue.
II. The library has different kinds of reading materials.
A. The library has books for general circulation.
1. Some of these are Fiction.
2. The others are Non-fiction.
B. There are periodicals in the library.
1. Newspapers are found in the library.
2. Magazines are housed in the library.

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3. Journals are regularly seen in the library.

C. General reference materials are permanent parts of the library.

D. Special reading materials that are not in book form are in the library.
III. The reading materials in the library follow a certain system of
arrangement.
A. The books are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal
Classification System.
B. The Library of Congress Classification System is the other way of
arranging books.
IV. The library has different sections.
A. The Filipiniana Section is for books written by Filipinos.
B. The Periodicals Section keeps newspapers, journals, and magazines.

Steps in Outlining:
1. Know the main idea of your paper.
2. Specify the main division of the authors thoughts.
3. Establish comparison among the main parts.
4. Divided the main section into parallel parts.
5. Completely outline each main section before you go to the next section.
6. Arrange the ideas deductively.
7. Exclude anything that is not related to the main plan.
8. Have a minimum of two subpoints under a major point.
9. Stick to one method or style of outlining.

1.3 Patterns of Development

1.3.1 Narration
Relates a series of events either real or imaginary in chronological order
and from a
particular point of view. It is often to tell a complete story. Everything is told
from a single point
of view.

1.3.2 Description
Relates a series of events either real or imaginary in chronological order
and from a
particular point of view. It is often to tell a complete story. Everything is told
from a single point of view

1.3.3 Definition
1. Explains or clarifies the meaning of a certain word or term
2. Answers the question what is it? by giving the precise meaning of words
and ideas

1.3.4 Exemplification / Classification

Grouping ideas according to a particular basis or reason

1.3.5 Comparison and Contrast

Giving the similarities and differences of topics dealt with by the composition
The comparison connects two or more people, places, things, or ideas by
describing how they
are alike.

1.3.6 Cause and Effect

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Showing the connection between the basis or reason and results or outcome
of the existence of
a thing or the occurrence of an event

1.3.7 Problem - Solution

Presents a problem to be identified, considered, explained, or solved

1.3.8 Persuasion
Aims to convince readers to perform an action or change someones opinion.

1.4 Properties of a Well Written Text

1.4.1 Organization
Organization refers to the continuity of thought of a piece of writing. It is also
the arrangement of thought in a chronological order

1.4.2 Coherence and Cohesion

Coherence is the unifying element in good writing. It refers to the unity
created between the ideas, sentences, paragraphs and sections of a piece of
writing. Coherence is what gives a piece of writing its flow. It also gives the
reader a sense of what to expect and, therefore, makes the reading easier to
follow as the ideas appear to be presented in a natural, almost authentic way.
In linguistics, it is the property of unity in a written text or a segment of
spoken discourse that stems from the links among its underlying ideas and from
the logical organization and development of its thematic content.

Cohesion is the use of repetition, transitional expressions, and other devices

(cohesive cues) to guide readers and show how the parts of a composition
relate to one another. In Linguisitics, it is the property of unity in a written
text or a segment of spoken discourse that stems from links among its surface
elements, as when words in one sentence are repeated in another, and
especially from the fact that so words or phrases depend for their
interpretation upon material in preceding or following the text, as in the
sequence.

1.4.3 Language Use

Language Use refers to the kind of language you have to use to express

1.4.4 Mechanics
Mechanics refers to the grammatical structure of the paragraph, its spelling,
punctuation marks and diction

D. VALUES INTEGRATION

Knowing how information is presented in a text allows the reader or audience to

understand the intention of the writer and to get the important information in a
certain text. A reader will be able to absorb and understand more what he or she is
reading when he or she is able to get the whole picture of an article. Likewise,
before we are able to react or comment on a certain issue or topic, we should know
first the information and reasons for choosing decisions in life.

E. REFERENCES

Baraceros, Esther L. (2012). English 3: English for Academic Writing. Manila,

Philippines: Rex Book Store.

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F. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Individual Reading
Collaborative Reading
Formal Discussion

G. ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Activity # 1: Non-Graded; Class Activity

Students will be asked to write on the board their understanding of the definition of
the term reading.

READING

Activity # 2: non-graded; class activity

Students will be asked to write on the board about reasons why we read.

Reading
Purposes

Activity # 3: (12 points)

Put each minor idea under the right heading representing the major idea.

Minor Ideas Major Ideas

Analytic reading
Importance of reading
Use of contextual clues
Critical reading
Definition of reading
Having a lot of schemata
Idea reading
Widening experience in life
Characteristics of reading
1. Nature of Reading
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
2. Types of Reading
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

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Intensive reading ________________________________________

Spending more time in reading
Psychology of reading
3. Improving Reading Comprehension
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

Answer:
1. Nature of Reading
Importance of reading
Definition of reading
Characteristics of reading
Psychology of reading

2. Types of Reading
Analytic reading
Critical reading
Idea reading
Intensive reading

3. Improving Reading Comprehension

Use of contextual clues
Having a lot of schemata
Widening experience in life
Spending more time in reading

Activity # 3: Read the text and complete the graphic organizer based on
the text read. (5 points)

FRIENDSHIP

Friendship is a special bond that you have with certain people. It keeps your
life from being lonely and makes life more fun and meaningful. You can sit in a room
full of people, but without a friend you are still alone. Whom will you talk to? Who
knows how you feel? Who will share this time? Friends help make the good times
better and the hard times more bearable.

It is the freedom to choose your friends that makes friendship special. Friends
share interests, attitudes, problems, and experiences. If you share an interest in
music, together you may listen to music, play interests, or write lyrics to a song.
Hours may be spent talking about the perfect sound system for a car. Common
computer knowledge may lead to developing a website or new software. Friends
provide companionship, the sharing of information, and insights. Similar interests
enhance a friendship.

Friends also depend on and trust each other. They give advice and emotional
support when it is needed most. They listen. Maintaining a friendship is not
automatic, however. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, The only way to have a friend is to
be one. You have to work at being a good friend. It takes time, energy, and
commitment, but friendship is its own reward.

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FRIENDSHIP
Special bond Share the same things Someone to depend on
1. ______________________ 3. ______________________ 5. ______________________
2. ______________________ 4. ______________________

Answer Key:
Special bond
1. It keeps your life from
being lonely and makes
life more fun and
meaningful.
2. Friends help make the
good times better and the
hard times more bearable.
FRIENDSHIP
Share the same things Someone to depend on
3. Friends share interests, 5. They give advice and
attitudes, problems, and emotional support when it
experiences. is needed most.
4. Similar interests
enhance a friendship.

Activity # 4: (10 points)

Read the following text and fill up the necessary information to complete
the outline.

PHOBIAS

We all have fears, but at what point do they interfere with our lives? Many of
us jump at the sight of a spider crawling on our leg. A bumpy plane ride may make
us nervous. But what if a fear becomes so intense that it makes normal life
impossible? Then that fear would become a phobia.

A phobia is an intense and persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or

activity. The anxiety is usually out of proportion to the real situation, and the victim
is fully aware that the fear is irrational. Because of this fear, the phobic person leads
a restricted life. A salesperson who is terrified to fly has to limit business to areas
that can be visited by land, rail, or water. A person with an extreme fear of elevators
must use the stairs to get to a friends tenth-floor apartment.

Phobic anxiety is different from other forms of anxiety because it is focused

on a particular object or event. When confronted with the object of their phobia,
people often experience physical symptoms. A rapid, pounding heartbeat, stomach
disorders, nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, a choking feeling, flushing of the
face, sweating, trembling, and faintness are some common symptoms.

Through various types of therapy, some phobic people are able to confront
their fears. More commonly, however, they avoid the situation or object that causes
the fear an avoidance that limits the phobics life experiences.

Title: ________________

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1. Phobia
1.1 Definition of Phobia
1.1.2 Intense and Persistent Fear
1.1.2.1 specific object
1.1.2.2 ________________
1.1.2.3 activity
1.2 Nature of Phobia
1.2.1 Anxiety
1.2.1.1 ________________
1.2.1.2 victim is fully aware that fear is irrational
1.2.2 Fear
1.2.2.1 person leads to a restricted life
2. ________________
2.1 Particular Focus
2.1.1 Object

2.1.2 Event
2.2 Physical Symptoms
2.2.1 ________________
2.2.2 ________________
2.2.3 nausea
2.2.4 diarrhea
2.2.5 ________________
2.2.6 choking feeling
2.2.7 ________________
2.2.8 sweating

2.2.9 trembling
2.2.10 ________________
3. Various types of therapy
3.1 confront fear
3.2 ________________
3.2.1 situation
3.2.2 object

Answer Key:
PHOBIAS

1. Phobia
1.1 Definition of Phobia
1.1.2 Intense and Persistent Fear
1.1.2.1 specific object
1.1.2.2 situation
1.1.2.3 activity
1.2 Nature of Phobia
1.2.1 Anxiety
1.2.1.1 out of proportion to the real situation
1.2.1.2 victim is fully aware that fear is irrational
1.2.2 Fear

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1.2.2.1 person leads to a restricted life

2. Phobic Anxiety
2.1 Particular Focus
2.1.1 Object
2.1.2 Event
2.2 Physical Symptoms
2.2.1 rapid, pounding heartbeat
2.2.2 stomach disorders
2.2.3 nausea
2.2.4 diarrhea
2.2.5 frequent urination
2.2.6 choking feeling
2.2.7 flushing of the face
2.2.8 sweating
2.2.9 trembling
2.2.10 faintness

3. Various types of therapy

3.1 confront fear
3.2 avoiding causes of fear
3.2.1 situation
3.2.2 object

Activity # 5

Students will be asked to form a circle by groups. Each group will read a
piece of text. Members of each group will read together the text and will
answer the questions that follow. After 15 minutes, the group will pass the
text to the next group.

They will answer the following questions:

a. What is the pattern of development?
b. State in 2-3 sentencs the summary of the text.
c. What words or evidences make you say that it is the pattern of development
used?

Peddling On My Own

Learning how to ride a bike for the first time was a nerve racking independent
moment. I was about five years old when my sister informed me that I was too old
to still be riding a bike with training wheels. That was the time I decided not to
depend on them anymore. Even though I had some doubt, my sister and I went
outside and started to take the little wheels off my bike. After my bike went through
the transformation, I was now ready for the big moment. With butterflies in my
stomach, I slowly got on the bike, and with my shaky hands, I gripped the handles
tightly. Meanwhile my sister was holding on to me to help keep my balance. I was so
afraid the she would let go, yet I was determined to ride this bike on my own. Next
with a little push from her, I started to peddle. The faster my bike went the faster
my heart raced. Finally I looked back nervously and noticed that my sister let go of
my bike a long time ago. I was so excited that I accomplished freedom on my bike

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that I forgot to peddle. The next step I remember, I was lying on the ground, yet I
did not care because of the adrenaline rush. I will never forget the exhilarating
moment and growing up stage of riding a bike without training wheels.

~ Fallon Fauque 2005~

Answer: Narration

The Hot Fudge Sundae

In front of me on the table sat a beautiful pure white bowl, simplistic in design,
hiding a decadent surprise inside. In the bowl was hidden something that was not so
pure, however, the irresistible indulgence was worth every calorie that I knew it
contained. As I looked inside I saw on the bottom of the bowl a hot, tender brownie
loaded with macadamia nuts. I knew from past experience that the nuts had a
creamy and smooth texture, almost like white chocolate. On top of the brownie were
two firmly packed scoops of ice cream, laying side by side, each one a different
flavor. The scoop on the right was a rich vanilla, flecked with dark specks of vanilla
bean. The scoop on the left was a dark, smooth, bittersweet chocolate. The scoops
were just starting to melt tiny rivers of melted cream down the sides of the hot
brownie, pooling on the bottom of the pure white bowl. These scoops of ice cream
were draped with a sumptuous, rich, hot fudge sauce. Topping the luscious sauce
was an ample dollop of whipped cream that was in perfect contrast to the dense,
almost too rich dessert below. The whipped cream was topped with a shower of
chocolate sprinkles and finely chopped walnuts. What finally completed this
wonderful creation was a perfect maraschino cherry, its red juice sending tiny
streams down the whole mountain of dessert delight. The contrast of colors,
textures and flavors in this dessert appealed to every part of my senses. I could not
wait to eat it.

~ 2005 Kelly Cofske~

Answer: Description

Types of Friends

Friends can be classified according to their honesty, loyalty, the type that fits you
into their schedule, or the type that finds time for you when they need something.
An honest friend tells you the truth even if its not always what you want to hear. In
the long run, that honest friend may have saved you from embarrassment or
possibly rejection. They give you constructive criticism overall. The loyal friend is
the type of friend that will be there for you through the thick and the thin. They
dont care how good or bad you may look one day; they are sensitive to your
feelings, they respect you and the other people in your life, and most of all they will
never let you down when times are hard. They may be what you call a best friend.

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The third group, the person that fits you into their schedule, is the type of person
that is always on the go. They barely have time for themselves let alone another
person. More than likely they will not be there for you when you need them most,
because they are so wrapped up in their busy, hectic life. Then you have the self-
absorbent type of friend that finds time for you only when they need something.
This type of person isnt what you would call a friend. This person may always be
extremely nice to you because they know that if are nice to you then they will more
than likely get what they want. They will call you every once in awhile when it is
almost time for them to use that person again. It may be for a ride to work, home,
or they just want somebody to hangout with because they have no other friends. If
the person that is being used is smart they will eventually realize that they are
getting used and will stop being there for that person.

~ 2005 Amy Neill~

Answer: Exemplification / Classification

Phones

Although cell phones and regular phones have the same purpose and they both
work the same, they have many differences as well. For example a cell phone has to
have at least six service bars in order to talk and the battery has to have a charge
before it will work. The battery needs to charge for about an hour but it depends on
what kind of charger you use. The charger that comes with the cell phone doesn't
take as long to charge the phone as chargers purchased over the counter. A hard
wired phone, one that has to be installed through wiring within your home, can be
used anywhere in your home and is maintained by telephone servicemen. some of
hard wired phones are cordless, which means they can be used throughout the
home and even in the yard. You can't take your hard wired phone with you in your
vehicle because service is limited to just a short range. A cordless phone has to be
returned to its base periodically to be recharged. With your cell phone, someone can
leave you a message an dyou can get it right on the phone where as on a home
phone, you have to have an answering machine. Although they have many
differences, they also have some similarities. They both have to be charged in order
to keep the battery full an dthe phone working. You can use both to make an
drecieve a call. They also both ring t tell you that you have an incomming call. A cell
phone can be programed for special rings but a hard wired phone has only one ring
tone. Cell phones are much smaller in apperance than a hard wired phone. Cell
phones may have different apperences and gadgets but they both serve the same
purpose.

~(c)2005 Laura White~

Answer: Comparison and Contrast

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Dropping Out

For many teenagers, there are numerous negative factors that can lead them to
give up on their education and drop out of school. The first cause is that many
teenagers lack positive role models in their lives. The lack of an encouraging adult
in their lives can cause them to think negatively about themselves and it does not
allow them to live up to their full potential. Also, the lack of a positive role model
can cause them to get involved with the wrong kind of people and activities. When
students get

involved in these types of negative situations, they usually don't focus on school.
This can lead many impressionable young children to give up on their education.
Another factor that causes a student to give up on school is a lack of determination.
If they're not determined to graduate, it can be very difficult for them to stay in
school. Many students find it difficult to stay focused on school when they when
they feel that getting an education is useless. Some students only attend school
because they are forced to and they are not there to further their education. The
third and final factor is peer pressure. Many students give into pure pressure very
easily. If the pure pressure is negative, this can lead them into drugs and alcohol.
The drugs and alcohol can cause them to drop out very easily because that is the
only thing that they are focused on and it can easily ruin a child's life.

~Copyright 2005 Mike Sullivan~

Answer: Cause and Effect

Homework

Homework is an important part of the learning process in middle school. One reason
is that homework gives students additional practice of skills covered in class. Middle
school classes are too short to teach a new concept and practice it sufficiently for
students to master. Students need both guided practice in class and independent
practice at home. Another reason for homework is that it provides time to complete
longer assignments. For example, the ideal composition process allows time for
students to think and to reflect on their ideas, as well as time to revise and to
proofread their writing. Also, reports and special projects often require research that
cannot always be done at school. In addition, since all students do not work at the
same speed, giving students time at home to finish work keeps them from falling
behind. Finally, the most important reason for homework is that it ensures review.
New material and old material are practiced in daily assignments. Students who do
their homework daily are prepared for tests and make better grades. In conclusion,
not only is homework essential to mastering new skills and maintaining previously
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assignments, as well as additional time for students who need it. Students, do your
daily homework, make better grades, and learn more!

Answer: Persuasion

Shanty Towns

There are numerous health problems in shanty towns. Firstly, because the
sites are illegal the government does not provide piped water. As a result, drinking
and bathing water are usually dirty and this causes diseases such as dysentery,
typhoid and hepatitis, as well as skin and eye diseases. Secondly, houses are often
overcrowded and have poor air circulation. This makes it easier to catch diseases
like flu, TB and diphtheria where infection enters through the throat. Thirdly, there
are no drains, sewers or rubbish collection services. The resulting pools of stagnant
water and heaps of household waste attract rats and insects, which can pass on
diseases.

The government could do a lot to solve these problems. For example, they
could supply clean, piped water to individual houses or, at least, to neighborhoods.
This would make drinking water safe and reduce infections. In addition, the
authorities could provide householders with building materials to improve their
conditions and educate them about the importance of ventilation. Lastly, the city
council could construct drains and provide a rubbish collection service to reduce the
risk of infections spread by rats and insects.

If the government took these steps, the result would be a safer, healthier
environment. Furthermore, the improvements would also lead to increased
employment opportunities in areas such as construction, plumbing and rubbish
disposal. It is time for politicians to come to the aid of the people who elected them!

Answer: Problem and solution

A Painful Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, as the name implies, consists of obsessions and / or

compulsions. Have you ever spent hours daydreaming about a movie star? While we
may call these thoughts obsessions, they are not OCD because they involve
pleasurable thoughts. Maybe you cant stop thinking about your math test next
Friday, or you wonder if you remembered to shut your locker. If you have OCD,
these thoughts could take over your day. OCD obsessions are unwanted, recurrent,
and unpleasant thoughts that cause anxiety. A person with OCD may continue to
worry about his or her locker, even after checking it ten times. People with OCD can
become obsessed with anything, but some of the most common obsessesions are
about contamination, lucky and unlucky numbers, fear of intruders, and an intense
need for order.

Answer: Definition

Quiz # 1 (35 points)

Rock Music
The genre of rock music encompasses many distinct styles under the same
umbrella. While the genre began with guitar - and piano-driven popular songs,
today there are literally hundreds of variations on the original. Electronic rock

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contains elements of computer-generated or synthesized instruments, including

drum machines and electronic guitars, in addition to some of the elements from the
original movement. Heavy metal focuses less on melody and more on heavy
guitars, while folk-rock typically uses a much more acoustic sound with instruments
like banjos and harmonicas. Emerging in the late 1970s were glam rock and punk
rock, which share a stripped-down sound and emphasize aesthetics, while punk rock
tends to be more aggressive and glam tends to be more theatrical. Even today, rock
music tends to share a distinctive beat with electric or acoustic guitars.
I. Complete the following graphic organizer based from the text read.

1. _______________
Electronic Heavy Folk-Rock Glam Rock Punk Rock
Rock Metal
2. 6. __________ 7. __________ 10. __________ 13. __________
______________ 8. __________ 11. __________ 14. __________
3. 9. __________ 12. __________ 15. __________
______________
4.
______________
5.
______________

II. Complete the following outline based from the text read.

Title: (16)__________
1. (17)__________
1.1 (18)__________
1.1.1 computer-generated
1.1.2 (19)__________
1.1.2.1 (20)__________
1.1.2.2 electronic guitars
2. (21)__________
2.1 Focus
2.1.1 less on melody
2.1.2 (22)__________
3. (23)__________
3.1 Typical Use
3.1.1 acoustic sound
3.1.1.1 (24)__________
3.1.1.1.1 banjos

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3.1.1.1.2 (25)__________
4. (26)__________
4.1 Elements
4.1.1 (27)__________
4.1.2 emphasize aesthetics
4.1.3 (28)__________
5. Punk Rock
5.1 Elements
5.1.1 stripped down sound
5.1.2 (29)__________
5.1.3 (30)__________

III. Give what is asked.

31. pattern of development used in the text
32. emphasize the use of transitional devices such as moreover, however, on the
other hand, etc.
33. focuses on grammar, punctuation marks, spelling and diction
34. refers to the kind of language you have to use for your audience
35. refers to the arrangement of thought according to time

Answer Key:
I.
1. Rock Music
Electronic Heavy Metal Folk-Rock Glam Rock Punk Rock
Rock
2.computer 6. focuses less 7. typically 10. stripped 13. stripped
generated on melody and uses a much down sound down music
3.synthesized more on heavy more acoustic 11. emphasize 14. emphasize
music guitars sound aesthetics aesthetics
4. drum 8. banjos 12. theatrical 15. more
machines 9. harmonicas aggressive
5. electronic
guitars

II.
Title: Rock Music
1. Electronic Rock
1.1 Elements
1.1.1 computer-generated
1.1.2 synthesized instruments
1.1.2.1 drum machines
1.1.2.2 electronic guitars
2. Heavy Metal
2.1 Focus
2.1.1 less on melody
2.1.2 more on heavy guitars
3. Folk Rock
3.1 Typical Use
3.1.1 acoustic sound
3.1.1.1 instrument used

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3.1.1.1.1 banjos
3.1.1.1.2 harmonicas
4. Glam Rock
4.1 Elements
4.1.1 stripped down sound
4.1.2 emphasize aesthetics
4.1.3 more theatrical
5. Punk Rock
5.1 Elements
5.1.1 stripped down sound
5.1.2 emphasize aesthetics
5.1.3 more aggressive
III.
31. classification
32. cohesion
33. mechanics
34. language use
35. organization

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