Conde Labac Integrated School 1

Reading and Writing

Name Kayla D. De Torres

Section G11- Knowledge
Subject Reading and Writing
Output Pattern Problem -Solution

There are certain things which students can do if they suffer from exam
anxiety. To begin with, they should get a good night’s sleep the day before the
exam. If they sleep well, they will be able to concentrate and do well in the exam . If
not, this will cause more stress and anxiety. The second effective solution is to
change their poor study habits. If they start to study one day before the exam, this
will cause worry and stress. However, if they change such habits and start to study
regularly, this will give them confidence before and during the exam. The last thing
they should do is to think positive. When they think positive, they will get rid of all
their fears and worries. For example, visualizing themselves as a student who has
a high mark before the exam can make them feel better. In summary, getting a
good night’s sleep, changing their poor study habits and thinking positive are
effective solutions to deal with exam anxiety.

Mi ke Brake, "Needed: A License to Drink." Newsweek, March 13, 1994

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Reading and Writing

Name Kayla D. De Torres

Section G11- Knowledge
Subject Reading and Writing
Output Article critique (Problem-Solution)
Performance Standard The learner critiques a chosen sample of each
pattern of development focusing on information
selection, organization, and development.

The problem of the exam anxiety is a depth discussion among students suffering
from it because its a combination of physiological over-arousal, tension and somatic
symptom, along with worry,dread, fear of failure and catastrophizing, that directly
affect you when you are in before or during test situations. Essentially, the author
was attempting to send a direct message of solution regarding this case. Evident
from the limited statement in the article, the paragraph was written from a purely
effective way of dealing againt’s anxiety. These includes get a good night sleeps,
change poor study habits, start to study regularly and always think positive.
The article discusses the problem of exam anxiety and in detail the certain
things which student can do when suffering anxiety. The author provide a precise
solution to the problem intended such as to get a good night sleeps, change poor
study habits, start to study regularly and to always think positive.the information is
very consistent and I cannot see any devastating failures on the concept. The flow
of details is arranged well as it’s start from the problem the upto the solutions. It’s
not that difficult for the readers to follow because the use of the words id simple.
The paragraph is short but effective in the other way, the ideas are connected to
each other. I cannot see any spellings errors and the article is correctly punctuated.
I see that the author use some discourse markers like to begin with, second,
however, the last thing, before, for example and in summary. The article is quite
short, the information is very limited.I prefer to add some solutions like managing
time, take a step by step approach, learn to improve by experience, use relaxation
techniques and don’t think about the fear. The author simply analyze the problem
but I loved the way it is straightforward through the start once a reader understand
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the good examples of solution, the point is taken. The author claim it’s intention
even though in the simplest way but it is good than the complicated one.
Overall I found the article quite interesting and effective at the same time. This
paragraph gave a substantial amount of solution and include some motivating
details about the problem.I think this article also a persuasive one. I was concerned
about the limited information, I think the author should provide more solutions to the
problem for a great satisfaction of the readers. But then I’m not looking for
perfection I just need a effective way of writing down the information and I think this
article come within my expectation.
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Reading and Writing

Name Kayla D. De Torres

Section G11- Knowledge
Subject Reading and Writing
Pattern Persuasion

Laughter is one of the greatest healing devices known to man. Laughter is

powerful and can help people in many different ways. It has the power to cure
something as little as a bad day or to heal the wounds of a terminally ill person.
Laughing has helped create the smile which is the universal sign of well being.
Generally, individuals who do not laugh live miserably and have unhappy lives. Dr.
Robert Holden found out that smiling and laughing releases endorphin in the brain
which gives people a overall happy well being. Using comedy, many doctors have
stimulated the healing process in manic depressants and fatally ill patients giving
them hope and ambition. In many clinics laughter is being used in replacing anti
depressants and reduces the need for pain killers.(Dr. Gael Crystal). Take
comedians for example, they usually live long and happy lives. Putting a smile on
faces and laughs in souls is what makes life complete. Laughter helps heal people
and brightens spirits for a better and healthier life . Laughing is a sign of joy and
hope and keeps people normal and the world happy. Using the techniques of
laughter and happiness is the best medicine known to man. Laughter is the
universal sign of well being and happiness within health. Laughing brightens the
spirit and heals the mind and body of people who allow it to overcome them. So try
a smile and laugh on for size and live a longer happier life with loved ones.

Jace and Oeleis Pattillo, Charlene Gayle Story, and Joanne Itano. "Laughter Is the
Best Medicine." 2005
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Reading and Writing

Name Kayla D. De Torres

Section G11- Knowledge
Subject Reading and Writing
Output Article critique (Persuasion)
Performance Standard The learner critiques a chosen sample of each
pattern of development focusing on information
selection, organization, and development.

The phrase “laughter is the best medicine” has been around for ages and it
seems to help with the health in general seems to be popular idea. The article
suggest that laughter is the one of the greatest healing devices known to man,
powerful that can help people in many ways, helped create the smile which is
universal sign of well being. The authors include some statement that is proven by
Dr. Robert Hold and Dr. Gael Crystal. They also provide some specific way to live a
long happier life with loved ones. In the other hand they wants us to think or they
want us to be persuaded about how we will be able to apply laughter in our daily
life.
Laughter is one of the greatest healing devices known to man that means it is
the best medicine. The authors create a simple discussion about this sayings to
persuade the readers about the subject. There is some details stated in the article
that is proven by some professional doctor like smiling and laughing releases
endorphin in the brain which gives people a overall happy well being also laughter is
being used in replacing anti depressants and reduces the need for pain killers. The
pattern used is persuasion and I think they was able to go trough it. The paragraph
is not difficult because based on what I read the information is well arranged from
the definition of laughter to its benefits. It is clearly not logical because it is a
statement of facts. The ideas is connected to each other as it through the central
concept “laughter is the best medicine”. The authors use direct words but there are
some difficult words like fatally and endorphin that will not be easy for the readers to
understand. Definitely the words are formal and I cannot see any risky words on the
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paragraph. I didn’t encountered any spelling errors and I think the punctuation is all
correct.
Laughter is an interesting topic to discuss whether it is associated to well being
of an individual is valid. This paragraph is a persuasive one, and I like the way the
authors use laughter as medicine in this selection. I wish they would say more
information and details about it like for example laughter is the best medicine
because it can reduce stress, boosts immunity, combats depression and it can
relieves pain. In other words some information is lack but it doesn’t mean this is not
a good paragraph. I’m still satisfied and also persuaded of what I read. I was
impressed that the author give some facts proven by other people not using their
only perception. For me, it is a good article whether I see just a little failure in
writing.
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