R&W

• Reading


  • A decoding process
  • A comprehension process
• Reading


  A cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to derive meaning from a text
• Reading


  An interaction between the text and the reader in order to gain and share information and ideas
• Writing


  • A method of representing language in visual or tactile form
  • A system of graphic symbols that can be used to convey meaning
• Writing


  A communication process that creates language through the inscription of symbols, letters and characters that generally results to a text
• The word 'discourse' means use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas; organization of knowledge and ideas
• TEXT as CONNECTED DISCOURSE
• For Leo, his mother is the most important person who gives meaning in his life. She might be a little strict but she always gives Leo pieces of advice that made him realize a lot of things as he grows up. They are not rich, but his mother makes sure to send him to school, to give him the quality education he deserves. For his mother, education is his treasure. It will be his armor as he faces life's challenges. And lastly, his mother is a good listener. She listens even to the least important events of Leo's life. For his mother, knowing how Leo's day was, means everything for her. Leo couldn't be more proud of her being his mother who does everything for him.
• Patterns of Written Text

  • Narration and Description
  • Definition and Exemplification & Classification
  • Cause & Effect and Comparison & Contrast
  • Problem-Solution and Persuasion
• What are writing patterns?
• Narration


  Logical sequence of actions supplies the narrative sequence
• Description


  Subjective description uses clear images and sensory imagery
• Definition


  Subjective definition gives examples of how it felt based on personal experience
• Exemplification


  Uses examples to illustrate and further explain an idea
• Classification


  Organizes ideas or concepts in classes, groups or categories based on criteria
• Reading


  • is a decoding process
  • is a comprehension process
• Reading


  is a cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to derive meaning from a text
• Reading


  is also an interaction between the text and the reader in order to gain and share information and ideas
• Writing


  • a method of representing language in visual or tactile form
  • a system of graphic symbols that can be used to convey meaning
• Writing


  is a communication process that creates language through the inscription of symbols, letters and characters that generally results to a text
• The word 'discourse' means use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas; organization of knowledge and ideas
• Parts of a Paragraph

  • Topic Sentence
  • Supporting Sentences
  • Clincher
• This module of Patterns of Written text is divided into four topics namely: Topic 1 – Narration and Description, Topic 2 – Definition and Exemplification & Classification, Topic 3 – Cause & Effect and Comparison & Contrast, Topic 4 – Problem-Solution and Persuasion
• What are writing patterns?
• Narration


  • Logical sequence of actions supplies the narrative sequence
  • Transitions are needed to emphasize important time relationships
• Description


  • Uses clear images and sensory imagery
  • Can be objective or subjective
• Definition


  • Explains a comprehensive understanding of a concept, a term or an idea
  • Can be subjective or scientific
• Exemplification


  Uses examples to illustrate and further explain an idea
• Classification


  Organizes ideas or concepts in classes, groups or categories based on criteria
• This module of Patterns of Written text is divided into four topics
• Topics in the module

  • Narration and Description
  • Definition and Exemplification & Classification
  • Cause & Effect and Comparison & Contrast
  • Problem-Solution and Persuasion
• Description


  Gives characteristics or details, uses powerful and appropriate adjectives and the five senses, can be objective or subjective
• Definition


  Explains a comprehensive understanding of a concept, term or idea, can be subjective or scientific
• Exemplification


  Uses examples to illustrate and further explain an idea
• Classification


  Organizes ideas or concepts into classes, groups or categories based on criteria
• Cause & Effect


  Discusses the reasons for an effect or outcome
• Comparison & Contrast


  Examines the similarities and differences between two things
• Problem-Solution


  Presents a problem and discusses ways to solve it
• Persuasion


  Aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or stance
• The performance task requires writing a paragraph using different patterns of written text