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ENGLISH
Quarter 4: Module 1
FEATURES OF ACADEMIC
WRITING
Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines
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English– Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 1: Features of Academic Writing
First Edition, 2020
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Authors: Maria Eleonor T. Agas, Carla J. Dalis
Editor: Merrie Joy M. Marial
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Alfreda C. Racho, PhD
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Josephine D. Eronico, PhD
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English
Quarter 4 – Module 1:
FEATURES OF ACADEMIC
WRITING
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Introductory Message
For the learner:
Welcome to the English 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Features of Academic Writing.
The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled
to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
What I Need to Know
This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
What I Know
This part includes an activity that aims to
check what you already know about the
lesson to take.
What’s In
This is a brief drill or review to help you link
the current lesson with the previous one.
What’s New
In this portion, the new lesson will be
introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.
What is It
This section provides a brief discussion of the
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
What’s More
This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.
What I Have Learned
This
includes
questions
or
blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.
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What I Can Do
This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.
Assessment
This task aims to evaluate your level of
mastery
in
achieving
the
learning
competency.
Additional Activities
In this portion, another activity will be given to
enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned. This also tends retention of learned
concepts.
Answer Key
This contains answers to all activities in the
module.
At the end of this module you will also find:
References
This is a list of all sources used in developing
this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
This module is designed and written to help you distinguish the features of
academic writing. The scope of this module permits to be used in many different
learning situations. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
topic.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
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identify the features of academic writing
distinguish between academic and nonacademic writing
apply correct usage of words in academic writing
construct sentences using formal expressions
What I Know
Directions: Read each statement below. Answer the given questions. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is academic writing?
a. objective, factual, and formal type of writing on a specific body of knowledge
b. an old fashion way of writing
c. how university professors write
d. all of the above
2. What are contractions?
a. when it expresses sudden emotion
b. when something is too narrow
c. when someone says the opposite
d. a shortened form of a word
3. When do you use a formal language?
a. when you write a text message
b. when you write an essay
c. when you talk to a friend
d. all of the above
4. What is NOT a feature of academic writing?
a. Precision
b. Personal
c. Objectivity
d. Accuracy
5. All are examples of academic writing EXCEPT ___________.
a. Case Study
b. Research
c. Sensory Images d. Book Report
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Lesson
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Features of Academic Writing
What’s In
Activity 1: Directions: Each picture below represents a person you might be
speaking to. Beside each picture are two sentences. One of the sentences uses formal
language, the other uses informal language. Choose the sentence that uses a formal
language. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.
___________1.
A. Yes, I do like chicken.
B. Oh yeah, I do like chicken!
___________2.
A. Hey Prez! I want to ask you about education.
B. Mr. President, I would like to ask about
education.
___________3.
A. Slow down, would ya?
B. Would you please slow down?
___________4.
A. Get over here quickly! I’ve got something to
show you!
B. Please come quickly. I have something for
you to see.
___________5.
A. I bet this must be the happiest day of my life.
B. I believe this is the happiest day of my life.
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What’s New
Activity 2: Directions: The grid below contains 5 words related to your new lesson.
Find these words then write it on your answer sheet.
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What Is It
Academic Writing
-is generally quite formal, objective(impersonal) and technical.
-has one central point or theme with every part contributing to the main line of
argument, without digressions or repetitions.
-is an objective, factual, and formal type of writing on a specific body of knowledge
done by students or researchers (Cequena, Canlas,De Vera, 2017)
Examples of Academic Writing
1. Case study
2. annotation
3. Movie Review
4. News report
5. Technical report
13. Essay
14. Subject outline
15. Statistical summary
16. Senior thesis
17. Acknowledgement
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6. Lab report
7. Book Report
8. Action Research
9. Analysis/Critique
10. Term paper
11. Research paper
12. Position/opinion paper
18. Web writing
19. Oral presentation of written report
20. Evaluation Report
21. Historical research
22. Examination essays
23. Resume
24. Business writing
Features of Academic Writing
1. Complexity- Written language is relatively more complex than spoken
because it has longer words, lexically denser and has more varied vocabulary. It uses
more noun-based phrases than verb-based phrases. Written texts are shorter and the
language has more grammatical complexity, including more subordinate clauses and
more passives.
2. Formality- Academic writing is relatively formal. In general, this means that
in an essay you should avoid colloquial words and expressions.
Example:
INFORMAL
FORMAL
ask
ask for
book
check
get
give
help
need
say sorry
say hello to
tell
find out
go up
go down
inquire
request
reserve
verify
receive
provide
assist
request
apologize
give my regards
to
inform
discover
increase
decrease
Avoid Contractions
Are not
Could not
Do not
Have not
He has
He will
Here is
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3. Precision- In academic writing, facts and figures are given precisely.
4. Objectivity-Written language is in general objective rather than personal. It has
fewer words that refer to the writer or the reader. This means that the main emphasis
should be on the information that you want to give and the arguments you want to
make, rather than you.
5. Explicitness- Academic writing is explicit about the relationships in this text.
Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the writer in English to make it clear to the reader
how the various parts of the text are related. These connections can be made explicit
by the use of different signaling words.
6. Accuracy- Academic writing uses vocabulary accurately. Most subjects have words
with narrow specific meanings. Linguistics distinguishes clearly between "phonetics"
and" phonemics"; General English does not.
7. Hedging- In any kind of academic writing you do, it is necessary to make
decisions about your stance on a particular subject, or the strength of the claims you
are making. Different subjects prefer to do this in different ways.
A technique common in certain kinds of academic writing is known by linguists as a
‘hedge’.
8. Responsibility- In academic writing you must be responsible for and must be able
to provide evidence and justification for, any claims you make. You are also
responsible for demonstrating an understanding of any source texts you use.
9. Organization- Academic writing is well organized. It flows easily from one section
to the next in a logical fashion. A good place to start is the genre of your text. Once
you have decided on the genre, the structure is easily determined.
10. Planning- Academic writing is well planned. It usually takes place after research
and evaluation, according to a specific purpose and plan.
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What’s More
Activity 3: Directions. Write A if it is an Academic type of writing and NA if it is not.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Argument
9. Research
2. Case Study
10. Objectivity
3. Characters
11. Sensory images
4. “Studies show..”
12. Iambic Pentameter
5. Local Color
13. Outline
6. Humor
14. Moral Lesson
7. “incomparable beauty…”
15. Citations
8. “80% of the population..”
What I Have Learned
Activity 4: Directions: Read each sentence below. Match the informal and formal
version of the same sentence. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate
sheet of paper. Number one is done for you.
A
( Informal )
1. What’ going on?
Answer: b
2. Just want to tell you that you pass the
test.
3. I am sorry for what happened.
4. See you next week.
5. Please get back to me asap.
6. Sorry, I can’t make it.
B
( Formal )
a. I look forward to meeting you next
week.
b. How are you doing?
c. I am afraid I will not be able to attend.
d. I want to inform you that you pass
the test.
e. I apologize for any inconvenience
this may have caused you.
f. I would be grateful if you reply early.
g. I hope to hear from you soon.
What I Can Do
Activity 5: Directions: Construct your own sentences using the given formal
expressions below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Example- regret to inform you
Answer: I regret to inform you that I cannot submit my project today.
1. accept my apologies
2. would like to remind you
3. a pleasure to
4. were hoping you could
5. express my gratitude
Assessment
Activity 6:
A. Directions: What is the formal word to replace the underlined word/s in each
sentence below? Choose your answer from the word pool. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper. Number one is done for you.
a. donated
b. decreased
c. requested
d. increased
e. assist
f. discover
1. I asked for a map because I was lost.
Answer: c
2. She gave some money to charity.
3. The price of wheat has gone up by 10% this year.
4. How can I help you?
5. When did you find out the truth?
6. The value of this land has gone down.
g. inform
B. Directions: Read the sentences below. Write T if the statement is True and F if it
is false. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Avoid contractions when you write formal English.
2. Formal language is only used in writing.
3. Academic writing is an objective, factual, and formal type of writing on a
specific body of knowledge.
4. In academic writing, facts and figures are given in general.
5. Academic writing uses vocabulary accurately.
Additional Activities
Activity 7: Directions: There are missing words in the email below. Choose the
appropriate words from the parenthesis. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper. Number one is done for you.
. unable
hesitate
faithfully
due to
grateful
please
could
forward
afraid
appointment
sincerely
Dear Miss Jimenez,
I am writing in response to the email I received from you on the 28th day of November
2020. I am 1) afraid (afraid, hesitate) I will be 2) ______ (due to, unable) to attend to
our meeting 3) ______ (due to, sincerely) a work meeting arranged on the same day.
The only solution to discuss our time conflict would be to meet another day. 4) ______
( could, please) it be possible to arrange another 5) ______ (appointment, hesitate)?
Do not 6) ______ (appointment, hesitate) to contact me whenever you find a free day
for our meeting. I would be 7) ______ (faithfully, grateful) if you could inform me about
the day as soon as possible.
I look 8) ________ (forward, please) to hearing from you.
Yours 9) ______, (sincerely, forward)
Julio B. Silad
Additional
Activity
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afraid
unable
due to
could
appointment
hesitate
grateful
forward
Sincerely
Assessment
A
What I Can Do
Answers may vary
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c
a
d
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f
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B
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What’s More
1. A
2. A
3. NA
4. A
5. NA
6. NA
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. NA
12. NA
13. NA
14. NA
15. NA
T
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What I Have
Learned
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d
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a
g
c
What’s New
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COMPLEXITY
PRECISION
OBJECTIVITY
EXPLICITNESS
FORMALITY
What’s In
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5.
A
B
B
B
B
What I Know
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a
d
b
b
c
Answer Key
References
Electronic Resources
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https://sydney.edu.au/students/writing/types-of-academic-writing.html
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=writing+exercises+for+high+school+students
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