READING AND WRITING M12-LANGUAGEUSE-PPT.pptx

Reading and writing

1. CLASSROOM RULES 1. One-mouth rule. 2. Raise your hand if you want to speak. 3. No gadgets allowed. 4. Speak in English.

2. Review! Let’s watch this…

3. Say something about the picture…

4. Properties of a well-written text: Language Use Reading and Writing Skills Module 12

5. Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the students are expected to: define Language Use as one of the properties of a well-written text; identify t h e principles of Language Use in the given statements ; appreciate the appropriate use of language in a specific situation; and write a paragraph about Women’s Month Celebration applying the principles of Language Use.

6. Language Use

7. The Language use refers to the communicative meaning of language. It can be compared to usage, which refers to the rules for making language and the structures we use to make it. Language Use

8. This is one of the strongest indicators of a well-written text, it is the way we use the language. Effective language use is attained by discovering the following principles in writing.

9. Clear and concise language entails using a minimal amount of effective words to make one’s point . It must be direct and simple.

10. Meaningful words in bold: Concise version: When I started my own business , it has given me a whole new perspective to see the bigger picture when it comes to finding a work. Starting my own business has given me a new perspective on work.

11. Another example: The students need to obtain high marks in science in order to study medicine. Edited sentence: The students need high marks in science to study medicine.

12. 2. Avoid redundancies, wordiness, cliché s , and highfalutin language. Use the language of everyday life. Say what you mean and sound like yourself.

13. DON’T DO Although offspring are taught not to obtain free gifts from strangers, at the present moment many still do. Although children are told not to take gifts from strangers, many still do.

14. Here is another item: There is an ongoing discourse between the anti-disestablishment assemblage and the administrative political body. There is an ongoing discussion between the opposition and the government.

15. 3. Avoid sexist language . Sexist language is a language that unnecessarily identifies gender. This issue can be addressed by using articles (a, an, and the), using plural pronouns, using his or her instead of his, writing through a second person point of view, or using gender-neutral nouns.

16. Example 1: A family member who misses a holiday dinner will find he has missed more than the food. Family members who miss holiday dinners will find they have missed more than the food.

17. 4. Constructive language phrases a potentially negative message in a positive way . Choose the better approach not to hurt the feelings or lose person’s face. It must keep an appreciative tone.

18. Scenario 1: An employee who is hardworking but he or she is frequently late for office.   “Hi Chelsea, I was going through everyone’s performance report from the last few months and I must say you have done a really great job. Also, I feel that you could achieve more every day by coming early and that way you’ll also be able to maintain a sound work-life balance.” Let’s take a look at these scenarios…

19.   "You have confused me so badly with your lectures that I don't know what to do. I am considering dropping out and taking the class next quarter from Professor Marquez, who can explain the information much more clearly. I don't want to drop out, but I have never been so frustrated with an instructor in my whole life."   Scenario 2: A student said this statement to his professor .

20. Let’s recall!

21. 1, 2, 3, Wacky! Directions: Say and act BURGER if you agree that the given statements follow the principles of Language Use and say and act LOVE SCAR if you disagree. Then identify which principle each statement belong. Let’s do it! Ready?

22. No one is allowed to park here, you will block the driveway. They saved a seat for the chairwoman. Group 1

23. Report exposures or confirmed cases to the local health department unit. She followed her natural instinct. Group 2

24. “This is to inform you that you have been terminated from the position. Nonetheless, it was nice working with you.” “You should have compiled the files before coming here. Why do you have to compromise everything? How inconvenient!” Group 3

25. She is a single, unmarried woman. Every student should have his notebook with him in class. Group 4

26. No one is allowed to park here, you will block the driveway. Love Scar! Principle 1 (No Parking or Don’t block the driveway) They saved a seat for the chairwoman. Love Scar! Principle 3 (They saved a seat for the chairperson.) Group 1

27. Report exposures or confirmed cases to the local health department unit. Burger! Principle 1 She followed her natural instinct. Love Scar! Principle 2 (She followed her instinct.) Group 2

28. “This is to inform you that you have been terminated from the position. Nonetheless, it was nice working with you.” Burger! Principle 4 “You should have compiled the files before coming here. Why do you have to compromise everything? How inconvenient!” Love Scar! Principle 4 (Destructive language) Group 3

29. She is a single, unmarried woman. Love Scar! Principle 2 (She is single.) Every student should have his notebook with him in class. Love Scar! Principle 3 (All students must have notebooks with them in class.) Group 4

30. Prepare for a quiz!

31. Test I : Identify the Types of Language Use in each sentence. Write CCL for clear and concise language , SL for sexist language , NSL nonsexist language and CL for constructive language 1. Every employee is required to submit his credentials. 2. There are dark clouds gathering over the mountains.

32. 3. I love how you make these different soups. I admire your skill. But, if you don’t mind me saying, the salt is a little on the higher side in this one. Why don’t you try adding the salt right in the end? I used to do the same thing, but then I found this trick really helps. 4. Selected students received their prestigious awards. 5. The priest asked, "Are you ready to love and honor each other as husband and wife for the rest of your lives? ”

33. Test II. Edit the following wordy sentences by eliminating words that have little or no meaning, words that are repetitive, words implied by other words, or by changing negatives to affirmatives. 6. I hope you give this matter your full and complete attention. 7. I had a great trip to Baguio. You could see Burnham Park and BenCab Museum .

34. Various different people in our office were not against moving the water cooler to a location that would be less difficult for everyone to reach. The cheese clearly overpowered the pasta and, of course, made the dish rather difficult to eat. The football team made future plans to completely concentrate on the basic fundamentals of each individual position.

35. Directions: Write an essay about the Celebration of Women’s month in a 5-sentence paragraph. Keep in mind the principles of language use. You will be scored using the rubrics below. Assignment: Rubrics

36. Example: Various different people in our office were not against moving the water cooler to a location that would be less difficult for everyone to reach. Edited sentences Various people in our office were in favor of moving the water cooler to a location that would be easier for everyone to reach. Test II. Edit the following wordy sentences by eliminating words that have little or no meaning, words that are repetitive, words implied by other words, or by changing negatives to affirmatives.

37. Example: Various different people in our office were not against moving the water cooler to a location that would be less difficult for everyone to reach. Edited sentences Various people in our office were in favor of moving the water cooler to a location that would be easier for everyone to reach. Test II. Edit the following wordy sentences by eliminating words that have little or no meaning, words that are repetitive, words implied by other words, or by changing negatives to affirmatives.

38. Were we able to attain our Learning objectives? define Language Use as one of the properties of a well-written text; identify t h e principles of language use in the given statements ; appreciate the appropriate use of language in a specific situation; and write a paragraph about Women’s month celebration applying the principles of Language Use.

39. Thank you for participating actively! - Rohaina K. Esmail

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41. 1. SL 2. CCL 3. CL 4. NSL 5. SL

42. 6. I hope you give this matter your complete attention. 7. I had a great trip to Baguio. I saw the Burnham P Park and BenCab Museum. 8. Various people in our office were in favor of moving the water cooler to a location that would be easier for everyone to reach. 9. The cheese overpowered the pasta and made the dish difficult to eat. 10. The football team made plans to concentrate on the fundamentals of each position.