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  • Journals - present the most recent research, and journal articles are written by experts, for experts. 
  • Magazines - contain information on current events or issues.
  • Encylopedia - collections of short, factual entries often written by different contributors who are knowledgeable about the topic.
  • collections of short, factual entries often written by different contributors who are knowledgeable about the topic.
  • Book is a medium for recording information in the form of writing or images, typically composed of many pages bound together and protected by a cover.         
  • Magazines - Collection of articles and images about diverse topics of popular interest and current events.
  • Newspaper - is a publication printed on paper and issued regularly, usually once a day or once a week. It gives information and opinions about current events and news.
  • Library catalog - an organized and searchable collection of records of every item in a library and can be found on the library.
  • Allows you to access most types of information on the Internet through a browser
  • Accuracy is something that is exact and true.
  • Accuracy is something that is exact and true.
  • Truthfulness is telling facts or statements that are true and correct.
  • Fake news - refers to deliberately misleading news stories or falsified information disguised as news or legitimate reporting through one or numerous platforms on social media to deceive the audience.
  • T - is it true
  • H - is it helpful
  • I - is it inspiring
  • N - is it necessary
  • K - is it kind
  • Simile - is a comparison of two different things using like or as.
  • Metaphor -is a direct comparison between two unlike things that have something in common.
  • Personification - is the giving of human qualities to an object, animal, or idea.
  • Irony -is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens or exists.
  • Hyperbole - is a statement that is exaggerated to achieve an effect.
  • Onomatopoeia - The formation of a word from the sound associated with what is named.
  • Understatement - Occurs when something is said to make something appear less important or serious
  • Anaphora - A technique where several phrases or verses begin with the same word or vowels.
  • Euphemism - A mild, indirect, or vague term that often substitute a harsh, blunt, or offensive term.
  • Oxymoron   - Is two contradictory terms used together.
  • Skimming – Getting the gist; fast reading in w/o the reader reads headings & topic sentences  Spot – Reads parts of paragraphs it gives reader an overview of the material/getting the main idea                      Scanning – glancing through page to locate particular info. It requires the reader first to identify key words or phrases related to the info sought and then focus attention on just those words as he/she glances over the page.
  • Myths: Giants, Nymphs, Deities, Satyrs                                  Legends: Human characters with divine beings                    Fable: Animal tale
    Characters: Sun, Moon, Star Babies
    Words to remember:
    Gabi – aka taro is one of the most important crops in the Philippines
    Camote – (sweet potato) considered one of the most versatile root crop in the Philippines
    Mang gadManobo word meaning property
    Manobotribe in the Philippines inhabiting the island of Mindanao
    BinotongManobo word meaning slave
  • Camote – (sweet potato) considered one of the most versatile root crop in the Philippines
  • Animated cartoons are the shows you see on television.
  • Comedy shows are designed to entertain viewers through jokes and pranks.
  • Drama shows are highly emotional and often feature stories about conflict in families and betrayal.
  • Educational shows are highly informational and can be intended for children, teenagers or adults.
  • Fantasy shows feature unrealistic characters and plots, often including magic and supernatural creatures.
  • Horror shows are intended to scare audiences, usually employing supernatural beings like ghosts.
  • In the Philippines, supernatural beings like kapre, manananggal, aswang are also used in horror shows.
  • News shows are used to inform the public about the latest updates in the world, community and country.
  • Variety shows include games, dance performances and other segments.