Reading and Writing Skills Objectives: 1. Compare and contrast patterns of written texts across disciplines; 2. Evaluate a written text based on its properties (organization, coherence and cohesion, language use and mechanics)
In order to understand and to be understood genuinely, it is very significant to be virtuoso to the four macro-skills of communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing . Communication plays a vital role in our day-to-day activities, so it is necessary to be adept to it.
What is writing?
What is writing?
Writing is the process of choosing the appropriate letters , characters, and symbols to be written on paper or encoded in a computer. It is a skill that you should hone in order to express ideas, concepts, or feelings in a nonverbal way.
Reading , on the other hand, is an act of decoding the letters, characters, or symbols that were written, posted, or published.
Reading involves Critical thinking in order to fully understand the texts or symbols read. It directs you to the path of infinite potentials to gain information.
A cause and effect present why something happens , what causes it, what are the effects, and how it is related to something else. CAUSE AND EFFECT
Cue words to signify a c ause are : cause of, because of, for, due to, as, and since . CAUSE AND EFFECT
Expressions that signify effect are: therefore, consequently, so, so that, thus, the explanation for, and accordingly. CAUSE AND EFFECT
2. CLASSIFICATION
A Classification pattern of written text groups or classifies items or things into their parts, types, kinds, or categories .
The signal words to indicate that the classification pattern of written text is used are a part of, a kind of, a type of, a group of, a way of, a class of, an example of, divided into, and comprised of.
3. COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
The comparison involves the identification of similarities of at least two things, ideas, concepts, or persons being compared while contrast encompasses the identification of differences between or among two subjects or topics.
Signal words comparison Are: similarly, in like manner, and in the same way. Signal words for contrast are: on the contrary, the opposite, compared to, in contrast, although, unless, and however.
4. DEFINITION
Definition text explains what something is in comparison to other members of its class, along with any limitations. It explains the nature of something and moves beyond a dictionary definition to deeply examine the word, idea, or concept as we use and understand it.
What is a machine?
In dealing with definition as a pattern of written text, you will always encounter denotation and connotation.
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word which means that consulting the dictionary is the best way for it.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that the word suggests to its literal meaning. It is an expression of how one perceives a word based on his/her background or experiences.
Some expressions that signal a definition text are: contain, make-up, involves, is/are, means, is defined as, refers to, appears to be, as, pertains to, “means,” “is defined as,” and “refers to”.
5. DESCRIPTION
Description as a pattern of written texts refers to identifying concrete details about appearances, characteristics, and actions.
Adjectives and adverbs are used in the description.
6. NARRATION
Narration deals with stories. When you write a narrative, you are expected to tell a story, whether it is real or imaginary.
ELEMENTS OF NARRATIVE WRITING
Characters Setting Plot Point of View Theme Ton e Style Conflict
7. PERSUASION
Persuasion is a literary technique that writers use to present their ideas through reason and logic, to influence the audience and move them to action.
Types of Persuasion
1. Ethos It is linked with morality and ethics. In this method of persuasion, writers or speakers convince their audience of their goodwill and present themselves as trustworthy.
2. Logos Logos comes from logic, therefore writers use logic, reasoning , and rationality to convince audiences of their perspectives.
3. Pathos The third method is pathos, which invokes and appeals to the emotions of the audience.
8 . PROBLEM-SOLUTION
A problem-solution text starts with a negative situation (a problem) and ends with a positive situation (a solution).
Problem-Solution consists of four key components : a situation, a problem, a solution, and an evaluation.
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1. TEXT ORGANIZATION
Text organization is achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged.
It is said that ideas are well developed when there is a clear statement of purpose , position, facts, examples, specific details, definitions, explanations, justifications, or opposing viewpoints.
Features of Text Organization
1. Physical Format The format is an aspect of the organization that is immediately apparent to the reader. It is seen in how the text physically appears like headings and subheadings, bullet points, or font emphasis.
2 . Structure The structure refers to the complete framework of the text. It consists of •Beginning: introduction, thesis statement • Middle: supporting details • End: conclusion, summary, the final message
3. Signal Words - Signal words are the cue in the ordering of events and concepts.
2. COHERENCE AND COHESION
Coherence is the connection of ideas to the central concept of the text.
Cohesion is the relationship of ideas between sentences.
Coherence refers to how the sentences in a paragraph follow each other reasonably - stresses the connection of ideas at the idea level. Cohesion refers to how the ideas of sentences and paragraphs stick together to support the controlling idea - stresses the connection of ideas at the sentence level .
3. LANGUAGE USE
You must make good choices when it comes to language use because how you use the language affects the tone of the text and the reader’s interpretation of it. Know when to use formal or informal language.
Examples: 1. We asked the secretary to call the professor and get her permission for us to continue our research. 2. We requested the secretary to contact the professor and obtain her permission for us to continue our research.
4. LANGUAGE MECHANICS
Language mechanics is a set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate, and capitalize .
1. Spelling Remember that there are slight differences in American English and British English spelling.
Let’s eat children! Let’s eat, children!
3. Capitalization Capitalization is the act of writing the first letter of a word in uppercase while the rest of the letters are in lowercase.
Activity: Deepen
Direction. Read the text and assess it based on its properties (organization, coherence, cohesion, language use, and mechanics). Explain the reason of your rating on each property.
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