LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner realizes that information in a written text may be selected and organized to achieve a particular purpose The learner critiques a chosen sample of each pattern of development focusing on information selection, organization, and development. I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Describes a written text as connected discourse (EN11/12RWS-IIIa-1) Objectives: 1. Identify the stages involved in the writing process; 2. Realize that writing is a recursive process; and 3. Write a 150- 200 word autobiography highlighting the lessons they learned in their lives II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: TEXT AS CONNECTED DISCOURSE Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Copy of the excerpt of Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” References: Fernandez, E., et. al (2013). A Worktext in English 2 Writing in the Discipline. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc. Grammar and Composition Handbook, High School 1. (2000). New York: Glencoe McGraw Hill. Stern, Steven L. (2000). Mastering the MCAS in English Language Arts. USA: AMSCO Publication We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Other Learning Resources: http://wa.westfordk12.us/pages/westfordwa_specialed/StudySkills/Types% 20of%20Graphic%20Organizers.htm LEARNING TASKS Introduction The teacher says: Novice writers are often faced with a challenge at the beginning of a writing project. As a student, you may want to create something you can be proud of. You may hope for an inspiration so ideas would not cease flowing in your minds. However, you cannot just always rely on your inspiration. This is where your writing process comes in. Today let us revisit the various processes involve in writing to help you generate ideas, turn these ideas into a paragraph, refine your draft and find the most effective way to present and share your work with others. Preliminary Activity: The teacher asks the students to explain the quotation, “Nobody but a reader ever becomes a writer.” The students are also encouraged to cite book/journal/magazine titles that they have read before. (Note: the teacher should lead the students into realizing the strong connection that exists between reading and writing.) Activity: The teacher asks the students to prepare a sheet of paper for writing. The teacher gives the students 10 minutes to write a brief paragraph of 7 – 10 sentences about their chosen photo. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Photos from google images (Note: Students can do freewriting for the given activity. Freewriting means writing a rough draft about everything that comes to mind, without consciously checking the grammatical accuracy and cohesion of ideas.) Analysis: Once finished with the activity, the students are tasked to choose a partner for the activity. Together each student discusses his or her writing experience by answering the questions provided by the teacher. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. 1. How did you go through the process of writing? (Students can enumerate the processes they went through while doing the writing activity.) 2. What are the problems that you encountered while writing? 3. How did you try to solve these problems? Abstraction: After the activity, the class reflects on their responses to form abstractions about the lesson. The teacher says, “Writing involves different stages. These stages are recursive, that is, they do not necessarily follow one another in correct order. In writing, one can always go back and forth among the stages, repeating those that you need to until you end up with the result you want. You can shift from one stage to another or change the order of stages you follow. Based on the activities that you did today, let us find out the processes involved in writing. But let us remember that the writing process is the recursive series of stages that you proceed through when developing your ideas and discovering the best way to express them. The Writing Process Stage 1: Stage 2: Stage 3: PREWRITING DRAFTING REVISING Stage 5: Stage 4: PUBLISHING / PRESENTING EDITING Application: The teacher says We shall now prepare for an activity by applying what we have learned. A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1. The stage of generating ideas; also known as ideation or invention stage A. prewriting B. publishing C. revising D. editing 2. Nonstop writing for a set period of time; one’s flow of words never ceases A. drafting B. brainstorming C. free writing D. idea mapping We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. 3. Allows one to connect the ideas about a topic by thinking of related ideas through lines and circles A. brainstorming B. clustering C. topic outlining D. free writing 4. The stage at which you share your work with others A. publishing B. proofreading C. prewriting D. drafting 5. During this stage, your goal is to organize the facts and details you have accumulated into unified paragraph; this stage involves turning your ideas into paragraph A. editing B. presenting C. drafting D. proofreading B. The students are tasked to read an excerpt from “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. The teacher says, “In the autobiography, Mrs. Flowers tells Maya Angelou that reading out loud gives a whole new meaning to a book or essay. Reading aloud is also a valuable tool to help you improve your own writing.” The teacher divides the class into groups with four to five members. Each group is tasked to read aloud selected passages from the text. For example, the group reads aloud the passage, “She was one of a few gentlewoman I have ever known, and has remained throughout my life the measure of what a human being can be…” C. The teacher asks the students to write a 150 – 200 word autobiography. The autobiography shall highlight valuable lessons that they have learned in their lives as a student and as a member of their family. The autobiography shall be graded based on the following rubric. Quality of Grammar and Organization Information Mechanics of Ideas Neatness Timeliness 15 points 15 points 10 points 5 points 5 points We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner realizes that information in a written text may be selected and organized to achieve a particular purpose The learner critiques a chosen sample of each pattern of development focusing on information selection, organization, and development. I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Distinguishes between and among techniques in selecting and organizing information EN11/12RWS-IIIa-2: a. brainstorming EN11/12RWS-IIIa-2.1 b. graphic organizer EN11/12RWS-IIIa-2.2 c. topic outline EN11/12RWS-IIIa-2.3 d. sentence outline EN11/12RWS-IIIa-2.4: Objectives: 1. Familiarize with the different techniques in selecting and organizing information. 2. Discuss the flow of pre-writing stage. 3. Apply various strategies in the pre-writing stage. 4. Perform and cooperate in various enrichment activities to further utilize techniques / strategies in the pre-writing stage. II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Cartolina / manila paper 3. Chalkboard We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. References: Reading and Writing Skills (pp. 35-41) Realm of Communication “A Manual for Communication Arts Developing Skills in Grammar and Composition 2 (pp. 140-149) III. LEARNING TASKS Introduction: How do you start writing? How do you organize your ideas? Are you using any techniques in putting your thoughts into writing? All of us have numerous concepts in mind which we want to share through writing. We are just troubled on how we are going to start introducing and presenting our ideas in a logical and meaningful way. In this encounter, you realize that in order to come up with a meaningful production of written ideas, one must know different techniques in selecting and organizing information. Preliminary Activity: Benjamin Frankline once said, “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” What do you think of this quote in relation to writing? Write your thoughts in not less than 5 sentences using one fourth sheet of paper. Some students will be asked to share their thoughts in class. Activity: The students will be grouped into four. Members of each group will be discussing among themselves about a given topic and they have to present all of their ideas about it through the four strategies / techniques in selecting and organizing information namely: 1) brainstorming; 2) graphic organizer; 3) topic outline; and 4) sentence outline. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Consider the given topic: Festivals in Tayabas City Analysis: The teacher asks: 1. What can you say about the activity? 2. Were you able to select and organize information about festivals in Tayabas City using the four techniques? What made you say so? 3. Which do you think among the four strategies is the most effective? Why? 4. Which do you think among the four strategies is the easiest? Why? We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Individual Work Based on the presentation of the different techniques in selecting and organizing information about festivals in Tayabas City, write your first draft of composition about it. It should have at least three paragraphs including the introduction, body and conclusion. Use one whole sheet of intermediate paper. The composition will be rated according to the given criteria: Selection Organization Thoughts 60 pts. and Language Facility of 30 pts. Overall Impact 10 pts Abstraction: The teacher will ask the students to state their understanding on the different techniques / strategies of selecting and organizing information which are utilized in the pre-writing stage of writing. The first stage of the writing process is pre-writing, which pertains to techniques that help you discover ideas before writing the first draft of a paper. During pre-writing, you use a variety of strategies to find out things that interest you about a topic or new ways of thinking about it. It also helps you identify what else you need to know about a topic. These are valuable and time-saving because determining a focus early in the writing process will help you effectively plan and execute your research and writing. In the pre-writing stage, it is important to refrain from critiquing your ideas while they have not yet been fully formed. You should approach it with a relaxed and open state of mind. The pre-writing stage allows you to communicate with yourself so you can discover what you want to communicate to your readers. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Four Strategies / Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information Brainstorming Graphic Organizer Topic outline Sentence Outline (Some students will be called to explain each.) There is another technique of selecting and organizing information which is freewriting. This method uses the force narration to draw a stream of connected ideas out of the writer’s mind. Freewriting is writing down your thoughts nonstop, in exact order, language, and form in that you think them. The good thing about this pre-writing method is that it maintains some coherence between a writer’s thoughts. Furthermore, the key to using this method successfully is speed; you write quickly as you can to create a constant momentum for your thoughts to keep on flowing. Writing fast can also get you writing down thoughts you did not see coming. The rules of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and style do not matter here; run with your words to catch that subject you have always itched to talk about. You will be amazed at how much distance your writing mind will cover with this existence. Application: A. Select one of the following general subjects below. Use at least two pre-writing strategies to narrow it down to several topics. Present and submit using a short bond paper Topic 1 Prom Topic 2 Christmas Vacation Topic 3 Pop Music Topic 4 Social Media B. Write a paragraph following the given concept map below. Write it cursively in one whole sheet of paper. C. Answer substantially in one half sheet of paper (crosswise). What do you think is the most important benefit of prewriting strategies? Why? We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner realizes that information in a written text may be selected and organized to achieve a particular purpose The learner critiques a chosen sample of each pattern of development focusing on information selection, organization, and development. I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Distinguishes between and among patterns of development in writing across disciplines (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3) a. narration (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.1) b. description (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.2) c. definition (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.3) d. exemplification / classification (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.4) e. comparison and contrast (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.5) f. cause and effect (EN11/12RWS-IIIbf-3.6) Objectives: 1. Illustrate each pattern of development in writing across disciplines through graphic organizers such as Venn diagram, comparison and contrast matrix, and fishbone map; 2. Write a paragraph using the different patterns of development; and 3. Express through writing their insights about various life events and circumstance II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. camera/cellular phone We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. References: Fernandez, E., et. al (2013). A Worktext in English 2 Writing in the Discipline. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc. Grammar and Composition Handbook, High School 1. (2000). New York: Glencoe McGraw Hill. Stern, Steven L. (2000). Mastering the MCAS in English Language Arts. USA: AMSCO Publication Other Learning Resources: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/paragraphs/paragraphdevelopment-examples/ http://www.longleaf.net/ggrow/modes.html http://www.oocities.org/collegepark/Pool/1644/quezon1.html http://english120.pbworks.com/w/page/19007010/persuasion%20paragra ph http://utminers.utep.edu/ajkline/cause.htm III. LEARNING TASKS Introduction The teacher says: Ideas may not be enough to produce an effective paragraph. Writers need to think of ways by which these ideas can be arranged to make their writing organized. Through the use of the different patterns of development, writers are enabled to craft a strong, focused and well-written text. Today, let us explore the basic patterns of paragraph development in writing across disciplines. I hope, this lesson will equip you with the necessary skills in organizing your ideas in creating your own texts. Preliminary Activity: The students will be grouped into eight. Each group has to take a photo of an event, a person, or of two different persons or objects which they can find inside or outside the classroom. Later, the pictures taken shall be described orally and in written form by a chosen member of each group. (Note: The teacher should provide necessary guide questions to prompt students to narrate, describe, compare and contrast, exemplify, argue or persuade) After the presentation, the teacher and the students agree on the pattern of development used by each group to complete the KWL Chart. (Note: The last column shall be completed after the discussion) We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. What I Know What I Want to What I Learned Know After the Lesson Narration Description Definition Classification Cause and Effect Comparison and Contrast Problem and Solution Persuasion Activity: Various paragraphs and activities exemplifying the different methods of paragraph development can be used by the teacher. The following are suggested activities for the various methods. Narration and Description The teacher says: Manuel Luis Quezon is one of the most prominent figure in our province and in our country. He is a statesman and soldier, and best known as the Father of Filipino Language and politician who served as president of Commonwealth. Today, we will learn more about his life as we read an excerpt of the article “Manuel Luis Quezon” from John Gunther's Inside Asia 1938-39 edition at www.quezon.ph/familyinfo/manuel-quezon-by-john-gunther-1939/. (Note: The teacher cites specific example of a paragraph of narration and description) Comparison and Contrast The teacher says: Has your life changed after graduating in the Junior High School? Perhaps, yes. Some would even say they already missed the life they used to have before as their life has become increasingly difficult now that they are in Senior High School. Today, let us take a glimpse of the life of a student like you through the short selection “Life Now and Life Five Years Ago” at http://english120.pbworks.com/w/page/ 19006833/ contrast%20and%20comparison%20paragraph. How has her life changed? Let us see. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Cause and Effect The teacher introduces the concept of cause and effect through some simple sentences: a. The SHS students stayed in and played board games during recess. b. It was raining outside during recess time. a. Lito ate three sandwiches. b. Lito was so hungry. a. Our roof collapsed. b. There was a heavy rainfall in Tayabas. (Note: The teacher should have a student volunteer go to the board and label which event he or she thinks happened first and which happened second. For example, once the student has successfully identified that sentence b happened first and was the cause of the SHS students staying inside and playing board games during recess, explain that sentence a is the consequence of sentence b.) Persuasion The teacher says: How do you get people to think, behave and act like the way you want them to? Experts say that persuasion is an art. An effective, thoughtful and persuasive argument can lead you to get what you want from your readers. Today, let us learn more about how one can improve his/her skills in writing a persuasive paragraph. The teacher asks the class to read the article, Why Plastic Surgery is Acceptable” at https://academichelp.net/samples/academics/essays/persuasive/plasticsurgery-accept.html. Analysis: The teacher asks the students to cite specific paragraph/s from the excerpts given. The chosen paragraph shall be used to answer the following. To answer, question #2, a Comparison and Contrast matrix, Venn diagram or Fishbone map shall be used (whichever is the most appropriate for the method of paragraph development) shall be used to illustrate their response. 1. What is the paragraph about? 2. How are the ideas developed in the paragraph? We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Abstraction: After the session, the class reflects on the characteristics of each method of paragraph development. The class can form rules to be followed in writing paragraphs of narration, description, definition and classification, We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. comparison/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution and persuasion. The students may also present examples of paragraphs written by other persons to support their arguments. Application: The teacher says We shall now prepare for an activity by applying what we have learned. A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT I Identify what is being described by choosing the most appropriate method of paragraph development below. narration cause and effect description classification problem and solution persuasion definition comparison and contrast 1. Delimiting what something is and what it is not ___________________ 2. Providing sensory detail ___________________ 3. Pointing out significant similarities and differences ___________________ 4. Telling a story or anecdote ___________________ 5. Convincing another person to change, or at least think about changing, their opinion about something ___________________ 6. Arranging people, objects, or ideas with shared characteristics into classes or groups ___________________ 7. Analyzing the reasons for--and/or the consequences of--an action, event, or decision ___________________ 8. Presenting a problem and describing two or more possible solutions to that problem ___________________ II Identify the most appropriate method to be used in developing a paragraph given the topics below. Choose from the following methods below. narration definition cause/effect problem/solution description classification comparison/contrast persuasion We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. 1. a disastrous date ______________________ 2. what integrity means ______________________ 3. a memorable moment of failure or success ______________________ 4. types of students in a library ______________________ 5. the effects of cramming for an examination _______________________ 6. why reality shows are so popular _______________________ 7. physical beauty and inner beauty _______________________ 8. junior high school and senior high school _______________________ 9. my dream house _______________________ 10. teachers have the right to ban cell phones (or mobiles) in their classrooms ________________________ B. The teacher prepares students for a prewriting activity about the following: Narration: Tell Me Students will share an experience which made them realize a specific value/lesson in life Description: The Who? Students will describe somebody in the class who inspires and motivates them to be a better student and person. Definition: Pinoy Henyo Students will define an object, an idea or a concept which they consider important in their lives Exemplification/Classification: It’s so EASY Emotions, Attributes of a person, Social conditions, Young adult activities Comparison and Contrast: Now and Then Students will describe in written form the conventional and contemporary ways of courtship in the Philippines. Cause and Effect: Oh My Earth! Students will work in pairs to identify the cause and effect of environmental problems that the country is facing today. (Note: The activities shall be used by students as springboard for writing their composition using the various methods of paragraph development) We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner realizes that information in a written text may be selected and organized to achieve a particular purpose The learner critiques a chosen sample of each pattern of development focusing on information selection, organization, and development. I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Identifies properties of a well-written text EN11/12RWS-IIIgh-4 : a) organization EN11/12RWS-IIIgh-4.1: b) coherence / cohesion EN11/12RWS-IIIgh-4.2 : c) language use EN11/12RWS-IIIgh-4.3 : d) mechanics EN11/12RWS-IIIgh-4.4: Objectives: 1. Familiarize with the properties of a well written text. 2. Perform activities to identify the characteristics of a well written text. 3. Incorporate values in writing a text and appreciate the values infused in reading. II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: Properties of a Well-Written Text Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Cartolina / manila paper 3. Chalkboard References: 1. Reading and Writing Skills (pp. 35-41 2. Realm of Communication “A Manual for Communication Arts 1” 3. Developing Skills in Grammar and Composition 2 (pp. 140-149) We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. III. LEARNING TASKS Introduction: Developing paragraphs requires qualities / characteristics in order to produce a well-written composition. Such qualities serve as criteria to assess whether a paragraph / composition is written comprehensively and effectively. Thus, in this lesson, you will be identifying the properties of a well-written text which you need to apply in the actual process of composition writing. More so, these also serve as guideposts in structuring a more articulate composition. Preliminary Activity: Read the paragraph below. After reading it, feel free to rate it according to the given criteria below. While Lucban celebrates the Pahiyas Festival, other towns in Quezon have their own celebrations for the feast of San Isidro Labrador every May 15. In Tayabas, the city holds the Mayohan sa Tayabas. Unlike Lucban, only the area of Munting Bayan in Tayabas has pahiyas or decor on the houses. Mayohan sa Tayabas actually lasts several days, usually beginning on May 7 with the Parada ng Baliskog (kog means arch) at 3 p.m. The sixty-six barangays and various organizations create arches made of indigenous materials, flowers and produce and parade them around the city. But the main event is the Hagisan ng Suman on May 15 itself. It is actually a procession of the centuries-old image of San Isidro Labrador. It leaves the Tayabas Basilica between 2 to 3 p.m. and makes its way around the city for several hours. It ends up being a males only procession because things get really rough and riotous. As the image of San Isidro Labrador passes by a house, its residents start throwing suman, fruits and other local produce, as well as money and other goodies (some immigrant families ship boxes of imported goods to their relatives for the hagisan). This symbolizes the sharing of wealth and prosperity to farmers and peasants. The farmers believe that the more suman you catch, the bigger the yield for the year. Criteria 1-10 ( 10 being the highest) Organization Coherence / Cohesion Language Use Mechanics (Students will be asked to justify their ratings for each criterion. ) We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Activity: A. (Organization/Unity) Read and analyze the paragraph below. Does it possess unity / organization? Why or why not? Ordinary Filipinos can easily promote our country to foreigners via social media by supporting the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) “It’s more fun in the Philippines” campaign. First, they can share and like official publicity materials from the DOT’s Facebook page. Each time a post is shared and liked, it becomes increasingly visible on Facebook and can reach a wider audience. Next, they can tweet their experiences in various local tourist destinations on Twitter using the hashtag like #ItsMoreFunInPh. When many users tweet using a specific hashtag, it becomes a trending topic and can be viewed by Twitter users around the world. They can also tell stories to their foreign friends by talking to them and volunteering to tour them around in our top tourist destinations. Finally, they can share their own travel photos on Instagram. Because pictures can be worth a thousand words, their pictures can reveal to foreigners the beauty of the travel destinations in the Philippines is blessed with. These, and so much more, are just some examples of how Filipinos can participate in the DOT’s campaign through social media. (The highlighted sentence deviates from the main topic of the paragraph.) B. ( Coherence ) Applying the order of time, sequence the following sentences to come up with a coherent paragraph. Put numbers 1-10 on the spaces provided. _______ As a lad he was frail. _______ He studied his grade school in Binan, also a town in Laguna, where he proved that he was a talented lad. _______ All these time he could see how the Spaniards treated the Filipinos. _______ Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna. _______ The place where he was shot was later named Luneta and presently called Rizal Park. _______ Later, he went to the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. _______ It was in Europe where he wrote his famous books – El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere. _______ It made him feel bad. _______ He then went to Europe where he furthered his studies. _______ The books cost him his life at Bagumbayan Field, Manila. C. (Language Use/Mechanics) Spot the errors (subject-verb agreement, verb tense, spelling, punctuation, etc.) in the paragraph. Then, rewrite it correctly in one half sheet (crosswise) of paper. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. During the past decades, tourism become one of the world’s fastest growing industry. Tourism represent one of the main sources of income for many developing countries. Since tourism are seen as a key driver for socio-economic progress, the link to development is easily made (UNWTO, 2010). however, the contribution that tourism can make to livelihoods of the poor in developing countries is a much debated theme in which opportunities and the extent to which the poor can benefit from these are central. Analysis: The teacher asks: 1. What do you think is the relevance / relationship of the series of individual works / activities that you done on the properties of a well written text? 2. When can you say that a paragraph has organization? 3. When can you say that a paragraph has coherence / cohesion? 4. When can you say that a paragraph has language facility? 5. When can you say that a paragraph has correct mechanics? Abstraction: The teacher will ask the students to state their understanding on the properties of a well written text. A text / paragraph is a collection of sentences which all relate to one main idea or topic. Effective paragraphs have four main characteristics: coherence, organization, language use and mechanics. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Differentiate the four properties of a well written text. 1. Organization 2. Coherence / Cohesion 3. Language Use 4. Mechanics Application: Create a composition about Christmas Celebration in your hometown. Make at least three paragraphs including the introduction, body and conclusion. Write in cursively in one whole sheet of paper. Consider the following criteria for rating. Organization Coherence / Language Use Mechanics 25 pts. 25 pts. Cohesion 25 pts. 25 pts. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner understands the relationship of a written text and the context in which it was developed The learner writes a 1000 -word critique of a selected text on the basis of its claim/s, context, and properties as a written material I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Explains critical reading as looking for ways of thinking (EN11/12RWS-IIIij-5) Objectives: 1. Show understanding of what critical reading is by constructing a table on the qualities of critical and non-critical reading; 2. Present an acrostic reflecting their understanding of critical reading; and 3. Formulate evaluative statements on the assigned editorial cartoon depicting a particular social issue or concern II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: CRITICAL READING AS LOOKING FOR WAYS OF THINKING Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Copies of the article “We are for Change” by Carmen N. Pedrosa 3. Copies of editorial cartoons References: Fernandez, E., et. al (2013). A Worktext in English 2 Writing in the Discipline. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc. Grammar and Composition Handbook, High School 1. (2000). New York: Glencoe McGraw Hill. Stern, Steven L. (2000). Mastering the MCAS in English Language Arts. USA: AMSCO Publication We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Other Learning Resources: http://www.criticalreading.com/critical_reading.htm http://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/critical-reading.html http://www.philstar.com/opinion/2017/01/08/1660640/we-are-change III. LEARNING TASKS Introduction The teacher says: Who among you have experienced receiving a text message telling you that you just won P1, 000,000.00 from a contest? The only thing you need to do to claim your prize is to provide your personal information. Would you do it? Every day, you encounter many instances that require critical thinking. Whenever you read something and you evaluate a material you also think critically. This type of reading goes beyond passively understanding a text because you process the author’s words and make judgments of what you have read. But why should you read critically, and how should you read critically? Let us find out the answers today as we discuss critical reading. Preliminary Activity: To introduce critical reading to students, the teacher divides the class into groups of five. The teacher shows sample text messages, advertisements and news article for the groups’ critiquing. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Activity: The teacher divides the class into four groups. Each group will be given a copy of the editorial article from Philstar .com updated on January 8, 2017 entitled “We are for CHANGE” by Carmen N. Pedrosa. Each group will read the article carefully and shall choose their side of the argument. One group shall be PRO while the other shall be ANTI. After the first two groups, the next two groups shall also choose their side. The champion shall be declared after the third round. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. We are for CHANGE FROM A DISTANCE By Carmen N. Pedrosa (The Philippine Star) | Updated January 8, 2017 - 12:00am 6 290 googleplus0 0 We voted for Duterte for his platform of change and he won by the millions. He captured the masses because of their desire for change. We may differ with each other on other issues or how we will do it but we must agree on change. Let’s concentrate on that. If change is the principle we can agree on, then we must be single-minded about it. I remember during an advocacy meeting with farmers , one of them came forward to say “Gawin na ninyo ang dapat gawin. Hindi nagpapalit ang aming buhay kung ito ang ating sistema. Umaasa kami sa inyong mas marunong.” Simple. It was useless to him about parliamentary federal government in English and he could not understand how it will be done. I never forgot him because one of the arguments of those against constitutional change is that people don’t understand it. But this farmer understood it in the way he thinks and expresses himself. The change we want is how to include the masses or marginal sectors in government. I don’t want to use the term class struggle but that is what it is. Unless the elite concede some of their power and wealth for the well-being of the nation, they will be hanging their own necks. This is the classic result of the abuse of power and wealth by one class.That is why we need a new system of government that will change the relations between government and the people and elite with the masses. We also need to tap competent people as it was done in Singapore. As Lee Kuan Yew said, if he could say in one word why Singapore succeeded, he said “meritocracy.” Competent officials will not thrive in a presidential unitary system of government which is all about graft, money and an organization fueled by money. Worse as we have now found out with the De Lima case, money also comes from drugs. Unless stopped it will be the drug lords who will decide elections with government officials beholden to drug lords. The election of Duterte although near miraculous, is only the start. We must be reminded it is only the beginning of a long fight ahead. Now we must all help to achieve what we set out to do in voting Duterte. He has said many times that he needs all our help. I think he should not have put a time limit to do what he needs to do. Six months? Six years? That is why the yellowtards, as the Aquino and Co are called in Facebook, are encouraged to destabilize his government. MISCELLANY: We can draw examples from East Europe when they organize new governments. “Although Ukrainian democracy has made some progress since the 2004 Orange Revolution, significant problems remain. This article compares the difficulties facing post-Orange Revolution Ukraine to those encountered in East Central Europe in the early 1990s and maintains that Ukraine will have a harder time overcoming its challenges because its starting point and inheritances are different. That is, Ukrainian democracy must overcome many of the infirmities created during its initial decade of post-communism, and that these make establishing effective democratic governance in today’s post-post-communist period arduous. Among the difficulties are designing effective institutions, managing the post-Orange Revolution coalition, removing entrenched corruption and weak respect for the rule of law, and coping with a less hospitable external environment. Events since the Orange Revolution bear out the argument that the events of 2004, while getting rid We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. of a leadership with dubious democratic credentials, are merely the beginning of a process to bring a successful democratic government to Ukraine.” From Peter Kropotkin on Revolutionary Government. “Of all the most important systemic and fundamental constitutional reforms that must be implemented in order to improve the Philippines, Federalism is the reform that has the most solid support among most ordinary Filipinos. Particularly in the Visayas-Mindanao and even in the Solid North, Bicol, and Muslim Mindanao regions, Federalism is widely appreciated and understood even by ordinary plebeians and proletarians to be of utmost urgency in order to fix the Philippines. Sadly, there are members of the Philippine Elite who tend to be stubborn and uninformed. They are articulate and eloquent so they are able to pretend to be “inthe-know” by obfuscating the issues with their sophistry and casuistry and are dangerously able to convince other people to become just as ignorant and as antireform as they are. For instance, the Monsods – Christian and Winnie Monsod – have repeatedly over the years continued to keep mouthing a lie that some people have unfortunately mistaken to be true. This lie is that “Federalism will empower Warlords and Political Dynasties.” – from Correct Movement According to former Philippine Speaker Jose de Venecia only 80 of world’s richest men own 60% of world’s wealth. The former Philippine speaker was an active supporter of the shift to parliamentary federal government in the Philippines. He believes that we can draw the best elements of capitalism and socialism. He also suggested a meeting of warring forces of Iran and Saudi Arabia in Mecca. He gave the speech as the newly elected President of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP). He asked governments and parliaments “to combine forces to tackle the almost incredible but all too real problem of the richest one percent (1%) or 80 of the world’s richest individuals owning sixty percent (60%) of the wealth of the world, or the same amount shared by 3.5 billion who occupy the bottom half of the world’s income scale.” “In the Philippines, the income and social gap is so great that like Disraeli’s Britain in the 1840s, the rich and the poor among us have become virtually ‘two nations’.” In 2011, the richest Philippine families accounted for 76% of our country’s gross national income. The two richest families alone together held 6% of our entire economy” (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February, 2016) “The two nations situation, the incredibly huge gap between the rich and the poor, still exists in many countries in Asia, Latin America, Africa and a number of cities in Europe and North America.” He pointed out that in IAPP, “we observe that inequality is an unavoidable result of market operations. Inequality is the price of capitalist dynamism. Left to itself, rapid economic growth accelerates income inequality.” But inequality, though unavoidable, de Venecia pointed out “can be mitigated – made less painful – by government activity and by parliamentary action. And it is right that the state and parliaments should do so – because economic insecurity, if left to itself, will steadily erode social order and eventually generate a backlash against the economic system as a whole. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Analysis: Based on the activity, the teacher raises the following questions to the students: 1. What is the text about? 2. What are the bases of your group’s claims? Cite necessary evidences from the text. 3. How does your group decide on the choice of claims? Abstraction: After the activity, the class reflects on the answers they provided in the activities. The teacher asks “What is critical reading?” The students present in class their own their table to contrast critical reading and non-critical reading. CRITICAL READING NON-CRITICAL READING The teacher also provides necessary information on evaluative statements and what to include in making evaluative statements such as 1. Author’s purpose 2. Author’s background 3. Validity of the material 4. Use of propaganda 5. Author’s logic and use of the language 6. Personal views about the material The teacher also list down the techniques which students can apply to develop critical reading such as 1. Keeping a reading journal 2. Annotating the text 3. Outlining the text 4. Summarizing the text 5. Questioning the text We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Application: The teacher says We shall now prepare for an activity by applying what we have learned. A. The teacher divides the class into groups with 8 to 9 members. The students are tasked to make an acrostic poem for the word CRITICAL which they will present after 5 minutes of preparation. The presentation shall be graded using the following rubric. Content Language Facility Presentation Creativity and Originality 15 points 15 points 10 points 10 points B. The teacher provides pictures of editorial cartoons reflecting current social issue in the country. The groups are asked to write evaluative statements using the drawings as references. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. To show how some critical reading strategies are used, the teacher asks the students to read the excerpt from the presidential address of Manuel Luis Quezon delivered to students and teachers on August 19, 1938. After reading critically the excerpt, the students complete the table with the necessary information required. Author’s purpose Author’s background Use of propaganda Author’s logic and use of the language Personal views about the material We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner understands the relationship of a written text and the context in which it was developed. The learner writes a 1000word critique of a selected text on the basis of its claim/s, context, and properties as a written material I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES EN11/12RWS-IIIij-6 : Identifies claims explicitly or implicitly made in a written text EN11/12RWS-IIIij-6.: a. Claim of fact EN11/12RWS-IIIij-6.2 : b. Claim of policy EN11/12RWS-IIIij-6.3: c. Claim of value Objectives: 1. Differentiate claims of fact, policy and value. 2. Determine explicit and implicit information. 3. Perform critical reading activities in various contexts. 4. Incorporate values in writing a text and appreciate the values infused in reading. II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: Implicit and Explicit Claims in a Text Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Cartolina / manila paper 3. Chalkboard References: 1. Reading and Writing Skills (pp. 20-23) 2. Realm of Communication “A Manual for Communication Arts 1” We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. 3. http://department.monm.edu/cata/mcgaan/classes/cata335/oclaims.335.html 4. http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/06/30/1598167/analysisunderstanding-duterte-vision-philippines III. LEARNING TASKS Introduction: When you are doing critical reading, are you able to make inferences as a result of your comprehension towards the text? Are you capable of identifying and analyzing claims as well as determining explicit and implicit information? Being able to recognize explicit and implicit information will be useful in critical reading which is evaluating the claims made by an author. This involves going back to the text to recognize the writer’s arguments and evidences so you can start assessing the work of the writer. Preliminary Activity React on this quotation of Carl Sagan, “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence”. Use one half sheet (crosswise) of paper. There will be an interactive class discussion about the quotation. Activity: The students will be grouped into three. They will be asked to read the article with in-depth analysis and they have to discuss it among themselves. There will be a presentation/reporting of their group discussion about their claims on the article. More so, they have to identify claims of fact, value, and policy from it. Consider the assigned task to be followed for the presentation: Group 1 A. Explicit Information (Directly Stated) 1. 2. 3. B. Implicit Information (Indirectly Stated) 1. 2. 3. Claims of Fact 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Group 2 A. Explicit Information (Directly Stated) 1. 2. 3. B. Implicit Information (Indirectly Stated) 1. 2. 3. Claims Value 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Group 3 A. Explicit Information (Directly Stated) 1. 2. 3. B. Implicit Information (Indirectly Stated) 1. 2. 3. Claims of Policy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Analysis: Understanding the Duterte vision for the Philippines By Dindo Manhit (philstar.com) MANILA, Philippines Rodrigo Duterte’s inauguration on June 30 as President of the Philippines has brought a sense of cautious optimism across all sectors of the society, which has clamored for a swift end to endemic inefficiency corruption, in the bureaucracy, income inequality, and the proliferation of armed groups and other lawless elements. Duterte’s rise can be understood as part and parcel of a broader collapse of barriers-to-power, which is transforming politics both in the Philippines and internationally. All over the world, “micropowers,” whether individuals, firms, or states, have found ways to undermine established players that previously served as the gatekeepers of power. During his campaign, Duterte positioned himself as an alternative to traditional presidential candidates. His unorthodox demeanor appealed to many Filipinos, who saw him as unafraid to speak his mind, even to the extent of testing the limits of so-called “civilized” behavior. As a result, the millions of Filipinos that voted for him have high expectations for his presidency. Given these expectations and the growing curiosity of foreign observers over the man nicknamed “The Punisher,” it makes sense to expound Duterte’s three overarching policy thrusts: reestablishing law and order, making Philippine growth inclusive and restructuring the Philippine system of government. These three thrusts are the means by which the Duterte administration will seek to turn his campaign promise of “Tunay na Pagbabago” or radical change into lived reality. Reestablishing law and order The centerpiece of Duterte’s campaign platform was suppressing the three so-called evils: crime, illegal drugs and corruption, which he believes are undermining security across all sectors and hampering the growth of the domestic economy. He pledged to instill discipline with an iron fist for everyone to adhere to the rule of law and strengthen the country’s justice system. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. To reestablish law and order, he plans to launch a focused, time-bound campaign against criminals, drug lords and corrupt government officials through the joint efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This will occur in tandem with the elevation of city-level ordinances from Davao, such as curfew on unescorted minors past 10 p.m. and a ban on the sale of liquor and drinking in public spaces after 1:00 a.m., and so on to the national level. He desires to bring an end to the decades-long Communist and Moro insurgencies. An early group of his peace negotiators met with representatives of the National Democratic Front from June 13 to 14, 2016. News reports indicate that a ceasefire agreement could be put in place even prior to the first State of the Nation address on July 25. Duterte offered to elevate members of leftist groups to four line departments. At present, however, it is not certain that Duterte fully appreciates the depth of Communist movement, its network of political front organizations, and their end objective. The Moro groups have seen similar attention: Duterte had a joint meeting with the leadership of both the Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front on June 18. Both groups reportedly support the move toward federalism. At present, there is some uncertainty over the implementation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law as a stand-alone measure or as part of a push toward a federal system in the country—another campaign priority for Duterte. Either case could be expected to provide a greater share of autonomy to the proposed region. Making socio-economic growth and development inclusive Duterte has expressed his desire to build on the stellar accomplishments of the administration of outgoing president Benigno Aquino III, particularly the latter’s good governance initiatives and critical structural reforms that transformed the Philippines from being “the sick man of Asia” into “Asia’s rising tiger.” Of his ten-point socioeconomic agenda revealed on Monday, June 20, for example, his first point was to continue and maintain current macroeconomic policies, including fiscal, monetary and trade policies. However, he intends to depart from Aquino’s legacy of instituting slow but steady macroeconomic reform by advancing an economic agenda which seeks to upgrade, accelerate as well as expand the government’s basic services that shall render the country’s macroeconomic environment more conducive for the flourishing of businesses, influx of investments and conduct of seamless trade within the country and the greater ASEAN region. Some megaprojects worth anticipating include: (a) three major railway systems, namely the Mindanao railway, Manila-Bicol railway, and Manila-Batangas We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. railway; (b) Zamboanga Ecozone, Southern Mindanao Growth Corridor (General Santos growth corridor and Davao Gulf Industrial corridor); and the South Mindanao-North Sulawesi ro-ro link, among others. Duterte intends to overcome the alleged structural dissonance between macroeconomic reform which has been the hallmark of Aquino’s “Daang Matuwid” program and concrete improvement of living conditions and standards of Juan dela Cruz. In doing so, he has talked about pursuing the following: generation of domestic jobs; increase of employment; abolition of contractualization; promotion of livelihood; agricultural modernization; and entrepreneurial, technological and industrial advancement with just taxation and equitable distribution of wealth while caring for the environment for sustainable development. He also plans to carry out: improvement of government provision of social services which include education, health, housing, mass transportation with special attention to the elderly, women, children, youth, indigenous peoples and other marginalized sectors; provision of assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families; and adaptation to climate change through reducing risk, preparing for natural disasters and adopting 911 nationwide. Restructuring the form of government Lastly, Duterte wants to overhaul the unitary-presidential system and shift to a federal-parliamentary system through a Constitutional Convention. He desires the holding of a plebiscite and preparing the future federal states to effect power-sharing, resources-sharing, respect-for-all and development-for-all as key to reforming the whole bureaucracy to effect good governance. Reforms under the new system are said to include: increasing the salaries of government workers; fighting graft and corruption; and unleashing the full potentials of all regions and ethnic groups for social, economic and cultural growth. Furthermore, constitutional amendment shall lift restrictive economic provisions in the Constitution, grant more foreign ownership of property and certain industries. The uncertain but promising road ahead While Duterte’s policy thrusts are intended to improve internal security and catalyze inclusive growth in the country, one can’t deny that his vision will, in reality, draw opposition along multiple fronts. He is not only about to wage a bloody war against the “undesirables” such as criminals, drug syndicates and corrupt officials who for decades have thrived in the dark underbelly of modern Philippine society. Over and above these, he looks set to wage his own revolution against what he sees as a dysfunctional political and economic We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. system that has created and perpetuated obstructions the Philippines’ path to industrialization on the other. However, a strong populist leadership can sometimes fall victim to parochial thinking. Having been used to running a secondary city without serious opposition, there is some fear that Duterte could travel down the path of arrogance toward abuse of power at the national scale. As elected legislators have begun to fall in line, the creation of a “super majority” in Philippine Congress could transform it into a rubber-stamping body. It is imperative for the Filipino citizenry to maintain a collective critical mindset and attitude on what his mantra truly means and how it is carried out. While we should support security and development policies and strategies that will help build strong institutions and genuinely democratize political power, we ought to remain vigilant against any tendencies to build a new religion around his quasi-messianic, strongman persona. Nevertheless, used wisely, his strong mandate can help to institutionalize needed government reforms, clear up regulatory gridlock and, at least for the next six years, stabilize the policy environment. At the very least, increasing investment and promoting growth have been identified as policy priorities for the next six years. It is in everybody’s interest to see the phenomenal rise of Duterte in the annals of history as the moment we as the Filipino nation freely chose a humble Visayan probinsyano from the distant island of Mindanao to instill upon us a renewed sense of national pride and lead us to reclaim, redefine and deepen democracy, on our own terms. Analysis: The teacher asks: 1. How was it reading the article with in-depth analysis? 2. What are your personal claims towards the article? 3. State the claims in relation facts, values and policies. 4. Differentiate claims of fact, value and policy. Abstraction: The teacher will ask the students to state their understanding on the properties of a well written text. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Types of Claims Claims of Fact. (existence of something/definition or classification/facts -- inferences about past present or future) Types of factual claims (generally "objective") 1. Factual / historical 2. Relational - causal connections 3. Predictive proof requires: 1. sufficient and appropriate grounds 1. reliable authority 2. recent data 3. accurate, typical data 4. clearly defined terms -no loaded language 2. a clear distinction between fact and inference. Claims of Value (taste & morals / good-bad) [make value judgments/ resolve conflict between values/ quasi policy (rightness of it; relative merit)] proof requires: 3. Establishing standards of evaluation (i.e. a warrant that defines what constitutes instances of the relevant value) 4. note the priority of the value in this instance. 5. Establish the advantage (practical or moral) of your standards. 6. Use examples to clarify abstract values 7. Use credible authorities for support. Claims of Policy (action / should or ought) - usually involves sub-claims of fact and value proof requires: 1. Making proposed action clear 2. need (justification) 3. plan, (must be workable) 4. benefit (advantages) 5. consider opposition / counter arguments Application: A. The students will be grouped into five. They have to present a short roleplaying (2-3 minutes) showing explicit expressions (directly stated) and implicit We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. impressions (indirectly stated). Consider the following venues as the springboard of conversation: Venue 1 - Restaurant Venue 2 - Resort Venue 3 - Shopping Mall Venue 4 - Farm Venue 5 - Street The following criteria will be used in grading the activity: Use of Explicit Delivery / and Implicit Execution Creativity Information 50 pts. 25 pts. 25 pts. B. Create a composition/essay about your claims (Claims of fact, value, policy) towards a relevant issue in our country. Make at least three paragraphs including the introduction, body and conclusion. Write in cursively in one whole sheet of paper. Consider the following criteria for rating. Presentation of Claims Organization and Relevance to the Mechanics/Language Use Topic 50 pts. 25 pts. 25 pts. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner understands the relationship of a written text and the context in which it was developed The learner writes a 1000 -word critique of a selected text on the basis of its claim/s, context, and properties as a written material I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Identifies the context in which a text was developed (EN11/12RWS-IVac-7) a. Hypertext (EN11/12RWS-IVac-7.1) b. Intertext (EN11/12RWS-IVac-7.2) Objectives: 1. Identify the context and intertextuality of a given text; 2. Differentiate context, intertextuality and hypertext; and 3. Apply their knowledge in context, hypertext and intertextuality by creating a multi-media presentation about their advocacy as a member of a community. II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: HYPERTEXT AND INTERTEXT Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Photos of mythological, folk and local heroes or characters References: Fernandez, E., et. al (2013). A Worktext in English 2 Writing in the Discipline. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Stern, Steven L. (2000). Mastering the MCAS in English Language Arts. USA: AMSCO Publication Tiongson, Marella Theresa A., et. al. (2016). Reading and Writing skills. Quezon City: Rex Book Store. Other Learning Resources: http://kairos.technorhetoric.net/2.2/features/paralogic/textuality.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9wpjL38020 III. LEARNING TASKS Introduction The teacher says: Critical reading does not only mean analyzing the language of a given text and examining deeply the claims put forth by the author. Critical reading goes beyond finding the linkage of the evidences and corresponding texts and identifying and interpreting possible ambiguities and flaws in the reasoning of the author. Critical reading also means understanding that texts are always developed with a certain context, thus its meaning and interpretation are affected by a given set of circumstances. Moreover, critical reading now involves a relatively new way of reading a text online as brought by the advent of the internet and technology. Today let us practice our critical reading skills as we discuss intertextuality and hypertext. Preliminary Activity: The teacher divides the class into five groups. He/ She shows among the students photos of mythological, folk or local heroes. Each group picks one photo and thinks of other characters or stories which resemble to the story of their chosen hero. Each group also thinks of associations (music, objects, and graphics) which they can relate with the picture through an idea map. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. (Photos from Bing images) Activity: The teacher shows in class a short video presentation about one of the Philippines’ well- known local legend hero, the Legend of Bernardo Carpio through https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9wpjL38020. The teacher also provides necessary information on the many versions of this tale. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Analysis: Based on the activity, the teacher raises the following questions to the students. The teacher asks: 1. What is the legend about? 2. When was the work written? 3. To what other texts can you relate the story of Bernardo Carpio? Cite specific instances or situation to support your answer. Abstraction: The class reflects on the answers they provided in the activities. The teacher asks “What is context?” and “How can one analyze the context of a text’s development?” (Note: The teacher provides necessary information on the topic.) Context is defined as the social, cultural, political, historical, and other related circumstances that surround the text and form the terms from which it can be better understood and evaluated. Knowledge of a text’s context helps in appreciating the text’s message more deeply by asking questions like: When was the work written? What were the circumstances that produced it? What issues does it deal with? We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Intertextuality is the modelling of a text’s meaning by another text. It is defined as the connections between language, images, characters, themes or subjects depending on their similarities in language, genre, or discourse. This is seen when an author borrows and transforms a prior text, or when you read one text and you reference another. This view recognizes that the text is always influenced by previous texts and in turn anticipates future texts. Hypertext is a relatively new way of reading a text online brought by the advent of the Internet and technology. It is a nonlinear way of showing information. Hypertext connects topics on screen to related information, graphics, videos, and music. This information appears as links and is usually accessed by clicking. The reader can jump into more information, which in turn may have more links. Application: The teacher says We shall now prepare for an activity by applying what we have learned. A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT Decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write INTERTEXTIALITY if the statement is true. If the statement is false, write HYPERTEXT. _________1. Intertext is a nonlinear way of showing information. _________2. Hypertext is a relatively new way of reading a text online. _________3. Context is defined as social, cultural, political, historical, and other related circumstances that surround the text. _________4. Intertextuality does not recognize connects between or among different texts. _________5. Hypertext connects topics on screen to related information, graphics, videos, and music. B. SHOW IT! The teacher divides the class into five groups for the activity. Each group is tasked to apply their knowledge of context, intertextuality and hypertext in a three-minute multi-media presentation on a topic which will reflect their advocacy as a Tayabense. The presentation is graded using the rubric below. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. (screen capture of a sample multimedia presentation highlighting the students’ advocacy on waste segregation in Tayabas City) Quality of information presented 25 points Use of multi-media layers (videos, photos, texts, music etc.)- 25 points Context of the presentation 25 points Technicalities, grammar and mechanics 25 points TOTAL 100 points We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner understands the relationship of a written text and the context in which it was developed. The learner writes a 1000word critique of a selected text on the basis of its claim/s, context, and properties as a written material I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES EN11/12RWS-IVac-8: 1. Explains critical reading as reasoning EN11/12RWS-IVac-9: 2. Formulates evaluative statements about a text read EN11/12RWS-IVac-9.1: a. Formulates assertions about the content and properties of a text read EN11/12RWS-IVac-9.2 : b. Formulates meaningful counterclaims in response to claims made in a text read EN11/12RWS-IVac-10: 3. Determines textual evidence to validate assertions and counterclaims made about a text read Objectives: 1. State assertions and counterclaims found in a text read. 2. Characterize assertions and counterclaims. 3. Participate in a classroom debate to show assertions and counterclaims. 4. Write argumentative essays showing textual evidences. 5. Perform critical reading activities in various contexts. II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: Critical Reading as Reasoning: a. Formulating Evaluative Statements b. Determining Textual Evidence We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Cartolina / manila paper 3. Chalkboard References: Reading and Writing Skills (pp. 23-30) Realm of Communication “A Manual for Communication Arts 1” Developing Skills in Grammar and Composition 2 (pp. 140-149) https://ph.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=AwrwE.B6PNRY awYAtDm1Rwx.;_ylu=X3oDMTBsZ29xY3ZzBHNlYwNzZWFyY2gEc2xrA2J 1dHRvbghttp://www.rappler.com/nation/164598-cbcp-death-penalty-jesus-legalkilling III. LEARNING TASKS Introduction: How to become a good critical reader? Basically, it requires critical analysis where in one can logically evaluate claims of the writer. Certainly, a writer wants the reader to agree with his / her claims and through the reader assertions on the writer’s claims, there is what we call agreement between the writer and the reader. In this lesson, your crafts in critical reading will be enhanced through careful analysis of reading texts where in you will be able to identify textual evidences to substantiate either assertions or counterclaims. Preliminary Activity: React on these photos. What do you feel about them? We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. (There will be an interactive class discussion) Activity: The students will be grouped into five. They will be asked to read the article with in-depth analysis and they have to discuss it among themselves. There will be a presentation/reporting of their group discussion about their claims on the article – whether they agree with it (assertions) or otherwise (counterclaims). They have to prove their assertions / counterclaims based on their reading. Jesus didn't advocate legal killing, CBCP reminds faithful MANILA, Philippines – In another denunciation of the House of Representatives' vote approving the reimposition of capital punishment, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Sunday, March 19, slammed the use of the Bible to defend the death penalty. "To the people who use the Bible to defend death penalty, need we point out how many other crimes against humanity have been justified, using the same Bible?" CBCP president Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said in a pastoral statement released on the 3rd Sunday of Lent. "We humbly enjoin them to interpret the Scriptures properly, to read them as a progressive revelation of God's will to humankind, with its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, God's definitive Word to the world," he added. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. The CBCP statement comes after 217 lawmakers approved on 3rd and final reading the controversial death penalty measure on March 7. House Bill Number 4727 seeks to punish perpetrators of drug-related crimes. (READ: LIST: How congressmen and women voted on the death penalty bill) The CBCP pastoral letter was set to be read as a homily for Sunday masses in all dioceses. (READ: CBCP on death penalty vote: We shall not be silenced) Villegas also pointed out that death penalty has often been justified by a principle of justice based on retribution. But, he added, Jesus himself challenged this and replaced it "with the higher principle of non-retaliation of evil for evil, with justice founded on mercy." "Jesus was never an advocate of any form of 'legal killing.' He defended the adulterous woman against those who demanded her blood and challenged those who were without sin among them to be the first to cast a stone on her (John 8:7)," the CBCP letter said. Ineffective deterrent to crime In the letter, Villegas noted that repressive governments have turned to the death penalty to stifle dissent or eliminate those perceived as threats. "Think, for instance why Herod Antipas had John the Baptist beheaded, or why Pilate had Jesus crucified. Think of the thousands of Christian martyrs who were put to death for sheer hatred for the faith," he said. Villegas also said that capital punishment simply eliminates criminals instead of addressing the root causes of criminality, making death penalty an ineffective deterrent. Coupled with a flawed legal system that bars the poor from getting access to good lawyers and due process, Villegas said that this constitutes a "lethal mix" that also directly contradicts the basic human right to life. The CBCP president also noted the irony of lawmakers approving the death penalty bill on Ash Wednesday, with television footage catching the lawmakers giving their votes with their foreheads marked with ash crosses. "Could they have forgotten what that cross meant? Could they have missed out the contradiction between their vote and the crosses on their foreheads, which were supposed to serve as a loud statement of faith in the God who, for love of us, chose to give up his life for our salvation, rather than see us perish (John 3:16)?" Villegas said. Appeal to senators In an effort to block the reimposition of the death penalty, the CBCP will send out letters of appeal to senators explaining why they reject the measure. The CBCP letter cited several reasons why the death penalty should not be reimposed: it is not necessary; it will not be helpful and may weaken the country's appeal for clemency for Filipinos sentenced to death abroad; and it will not be a move towards greater justice. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. "Besides, the trend in dealing with crimes now is towards restorative and not vindictive justice. Restorative justice seeks healing for the victims and their families and reform of offenders. This certainly is what the Lord wills who wants not the death but the conversion of sinners," the letter read. – Rappler.com Analysis: The teacher asks: 1. How was it reading the article with in-depth analysis? 2. What are your personal claims towards the article? 3. Do you agree with it? Why or why not? 4. What textual evidence can you get gather from the article which find credible and powerful to prove a claim? 5. Based on the discussion, differentiate assertion and counterclaim? Abstraction: The teacher will ask the students to state their understanding on the concept of critical reading as reasoning. Identifying Assertions Assertions are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something else. Simply put, it is a sentence that is either true or false. Consider the following examples: - The sampaguita’s roots are used for medical purposes, such as an anesthetic and a sedative - The sampaguita belongs to the genus Jasminum of the family Oleaceae. - The popularity of sampaguita flowers is most evident in places of worship. - Sampaguitas are the most beautiful and most fragrant of all flowers. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. There are four common types of assertion, which are classified according to the degree of certainty they can be judged as true or false. How would you classify the previous statements? 1. Fact – This is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research. Ex: The sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal purposes, such as an anesthetic and a sedative. 2. Convention – It is a way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms. Conventions depend on historical precedent, laws, rules, usage, and customs. Ex: The sampaguita belongs to the genus Jasminum of the family Oleaceae. 3. Opinions – They are based on facts, but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness. Ex: The popularity of sampaguita flowers is most evident in places of worship. 4. Preferences – They are based on personal choice; therefore, they are subjective and can not be objectively proven or logically attacked. Ex: Sampaguitas are the most beautiful and most fragrant of all flowers. Formulating Counterclaims Counterclaims are claims made to rebut a previous claim. They provide a contrasting perspective to the main argument. Determining Textual Evidence Evidence is defined as the details given by the author to support his / her claim. Application: A. Have an in-depth critical reading of the article below. Write a reaction paper about it by stating your own claim towards the topic and proving it by textual evidences. Present it in not less than 1000 words using short bond paper, with arial font 12 size, 1.5 spacing. Consider the following criteria for rating. Presentation of Claims and Textual Evidences 50 pts. Organization 25 pts. Mechanics/Language Use 25 pts. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Duterte: open to legalization of medical marijuana The President has 'no problem' with legalizing cannabis for medical purposes if the Food and Drug Administration gives the greenlight. MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his allconsuming hatred of drugs, said he is open to the legalization of medical marijuana if deemed beneficial by the proper authorities. "I'm not the authority for that. It’s the Food and Drug Administration. If it's certified by the government and it's good fine, no problem," he said during an interview with Al Jazeera made online on Saturday, October 15. Duterte said FDA regulations mean such a proposal will have to go through studies. "It must have this qualifying you know, activity, where it is being used to find out if it's really medicinal or it can do something good for the body," he said. In some places, like some states in the United States, marijuana is legal for medical purposes such as for the alleviation of pain. Marijuana can also be prescribed by doctors to treat muscle spasms, nausea from cancer chemotherapy, and seizure disorders. The Philippines, along with countries like Indonesia, France, China, Malaysia, and Singapore, have some of the stricted laws against marijuana or cannabis. Countries like Germany, Netherlands, India, and Canada, meanwhile, have the least restrictive cannabis laws. There have been efforts in the Philippine Congress to legalize medical marijuana. Duterte has been fiercely vocal against drugs, particularly shabu or methamphetamine, saying it tears apart Filipino families and heightens criminal tendencies. He is at the helm of a controversial anti-drugs campaign that has been linked to deaths of over 3,300. – Rappler.com B. Organize a classroom debate about two currents issues in the country. Consider the table below for the groupings. Death Penalty in the Philippines Legalization of Marijuana Group 1 : Agree (Affirmative) Group 3 : Agree (Affirmative) Group 2 : Disagree (Negative) Group 4 : Disagree(Negative) We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. DEBATE GRADING RUBRIC Levels of Performance for AFFIRMATIVE Team Criteria 1. Organization & Clarity: Main arguments and responses are outlined in a clear and orderly way. 2. Use of Argument: Reasons are given to support the resolution 3. Use of crossexamination and rebuttal: Identification of weakness in Negative team’s arguments and ability to defend itself against attack. 4. Presentation Style: Tone of voice, clarity of expression, precision of arguments all contribute to keeping audience’s attention and persuading them of the team’s case. 4 Completely clear and orderly presentation 3 Mostly clear and orderly in all parts 2 Clear in some parts but not overall 1 Unclear and disorganized throughout Very strong and persuasive arguments given throughout Many good arguments given, with only minor problems Some decent arguments, but some significant problems Excellent cross-exam and defense against Negative team’s objections Good crossexam and rebuttals, with only minor slipups Decent cross-exam and/or rebuttals, but with some significant problems All style features were used convincingly Most style features were used convincingly Few style features were used convincingly Few or no real arguments given, or all arguments given had significant problems Poor crossexam or rebuttals, failure to point out problems in Negative team’s position or failure to defend itself against attack. Very few style features were used, none of them convincingly Grade: TOTAL SCORE: _____ (Divide by 4) AVERAGE FOR AFFIRMATIVE TEAM: _______ Levels of Performance for NEGATIVE Team Criteria 1. Organization & Clarity: Main arguments and responses are outlined in a clear and orderly way. 2. Use of Argument: 4 Completely clear and orderly presentation 3 Mostly clear and orderly in all parts 2 Clear in some parts but not overall 1 Unclear and disorganized throughout Very strong and persuasive arguments Many good arguments given, with Some decent arguments, but some Few or no real arguments given, or all Grade: We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Reasons are given against the resolution given throughout only minor problems significant problems 3. Use of crossexamination and rebuttal: Excellent cross-exam and defense against Affirmative team’s objections Good crossexam and rebuttal, with only minor slipups Decent cross-exam and/or rebuttal, but with some significant problems All style features were used convincingly Most style features were used convincingly Few style features were used convincingly Identification of weakness in Affirmative team’s arguments and ability to defend itself against attack. 4. Presentation Style: Tone of voice, clarity of expression, precision of arguments all contribute to keeping audience’s attention and persuading them of the team’s case. arguments given had significant problems Poor crossexam or rebuttal, failure to point out problems in Affirmative team’s position or failure to defend itself against attack. Very few style features were used, none of them convincingly TOTAL SCORE: _______ (Divide by 4) AVERAGE FOR NEGATIVE TEAM: _______ We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner understands the requirements of composing academic writing and professional correspondence The learner produces each type of academic writing and professional correspondence following the properties of well written texts and process approach to writing. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Explains how one’s purpose is a crucial consideration in academic and professional writing (EN11/12RWS-IVdg-11) Objectives: 1. Differentiate academic writing from professional writing 2. Realize the value of academic and professional writing to their lives as students and future professionals 3. Present an acrostic reflecting their understanding of academic and professional writing LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: PURPOSEFUL WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINE Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Copies of activity sheet References: Fernandez, E., et. al (2013). A Worktext in English 2 Writing in the Discipline. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc. Tiongson, Marella Theresa A., et. al. (2016). Reading and Writing skills. Quezon City: Rex Book Store. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Other Learning Resources: https://www.hws.edu/academics/ctl/pdf/critique.pdf LEARNING TASKS Introduction The teacher says: A piece of writing has its own purpose which guides the writer to generate, develop, organize and polish his texts. You also write because you have a purpose or reason in writing – either because you are required by your teacher or because you choose to write for your own personal reasons. Whatever your purposes may be, it is a must that you know how to communicate with people in your school and with the people in your future jobs. Preliminary Activity: The teacher divides the class into four groups. He/ She provides all four groups with various samples of texts such as theses, term papers, concept papers, essays, book reviews, memoranda, technical reports, business letters and feasibility studies. The students are tasked to categorize or classify the given texts based on the characteristics which the group will set. Activity: The students are asked to form four (4) groups. Two groups are given samples of academic writing (research paper, term paper, reaction paper, essay, book review) while the next two groups are given sample of professional writing (business correspondence, memos, technical-business related reports). The members of the group are tasked to read and examine the given sample texts. After the group’s examination of the texts provided, they are asked to complete the table. Each group assigns a leader and a rapporteur to lead the discussion. Text Title Topic What is the text about? Purpose What is the writer’s goal in writing the text? Audience Who is the target reader of the text? We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Writer’s Knowledge How much does the writer know of the subject? Tone Did the writer write in formal or informal manner? Vocabulary List down special vocabulary found in the text. Grammar List down the language features of the text Analysis: After doing the activity, the teacher asks the groups the following questions: 1. What do you think are the characteristics shared in common by the text that you examined? 2. What language features were you able to identify in the samples given to your group? 3. Compare your sample text to those texts given to the other groups. What are their salient differences? Abstraction: After the discussion, the class reflects on the answers they provided in the activities. The teacher asks the students to help her complete the statements. Necessary prompts should be made by the teacher so that the class can provide the appropriate response. Academic writing is … Professional writing is… Based on the given examples, the characteristics or features of academic writing are… Based on the given examples, the characteristics or features of academic writing are… Academic writing is important to me as a student because… Professional writing is important to me as a future ( teacher, nurse, chef, etc.) because… We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Application: The teacher says We shall now prepare for an activity by applying what we have learned. A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT Decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write ACADEMIC if the statement is true. If the statement is false, write PROFESSIONAL. _________1. Examples of academic writing include business correspondence, resume, application letter and technical-business related reports. _________2. A piece of writing has its own purpose. _________3. Required writing happens on the job and in the school. _________4. Research paper, term paper, essays, and book reviews are examples of professional writing. _________5. We write not only because we are required to but also because we choose to write for our own personal reasons. B. The students are asked to work in groups and present an acrostic about the ideal features of academic and professional writing. Two groups shall work on the word ACADEMIC while the last two groups shall work on the word PROFESSIONAL. Students are encouraged to use ingenuity and creativity for the presentation. Example: A- active verbs should be used C – conciseness must be observed A – adept writers are required D – direct /straightforward words, don’t forget to utilize E – errors must be avoided M – mechanics should not be neglected I – inaccuracy, no room for that C – clarity will win the prize Students shall be graded based on the following criteria: Correctness Creativity Presentation Style TOTAL 15 points 15 points 10 points 40 points We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner understands the requirements of composing academic writing and professional correspondence The learner produces each type of academic writing and professional correspondence following the properties of well written texts and process approach to writing. I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Explains how one’s purpose is a crucial consideration in academic and professional writing (EN11/12RWS-IVdg-11) Identifies the unique features of and requirements in composing texts that are useful across disciplines Critique (EN11/12RWS-IVdg-12) (EN11/12RWS-IVdg-12. 1) Objectives: 1. Identify the functions and parts of a review 2. Explain the importance of writing a review in their lives as a SHS student 3. Compose a well-written critique about a movie they watched LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: PURPOSEFUL WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINE / WRITING A CRITIQUE or REVIEW Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Movie clips 3. Copies of critiques and reviewsCopy of the movie “The Count of Monte Cristo” References: Fernandez, E., et. al (2013). A Worktext in English 2 Writing in the Discipline. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Grammar and Composition Handbook, High School 1. (2000). New York: Glencoe McGraw Hill. Stern, Steven L. (2000). Mastering the MCAS in English Language Arts. USA: AMSCO Publication Other Learning Resources: https://www.hws.edu/academics/ctl/pdf/critique.pdf LEARNING TASKS Introduction The teacher says: Every now and then, your teachers might ask you to compose an academic writing texts such as essays, research proposals, reaction papers and critiques. With the tasks assigned to you, you need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to do these correctly. Today, let us talk about composing a critique and explore the beauty and challenge of academic writing. Preliminary Activity: The teacher shows in class a three-minute video clip of movie trailers based on a popular novel such as Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings. After watching the movie, the class shares insights about the trailers presented. (Note: The teacher provides necessary prompts to lead students into discussing about their own assessment of the movie based on the video they watched.) Activity: The teacher divides the class into four groups and provides each group a copy of a sample movie critique, article critique and book review. After reading, the group assigns a leader and a rapporteur to facilitate the discussions. Each group is also tasked to complete the table with the necessary information required. What is the title of the text Who is the audience? What questions are discussed in the text? What conclusion does the author draw from the research? What kind of evidence is offered in support of his/her conclusions? We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Are the author’s conclusion and evidence valid and acceptable? Analysis: After doing the activity, the teacher asks the groups the following questions: 1. What does the writer wish to express in the text? 2. How are the writer’s ideas organized? 3. What do you think are the possible difficulties which you may encounter when the teacher asks you to write a critique? Abstraction: After the discussion, the class reflects on the answers they provided in the activities. The teacher asks, “What is a critique?” and “What are the parts of a critique?” (Note: The teacher provides necessary information on the topic.) Critique – a French word which means critical assessment. Some common types of critique include film reviews in a newspaper or book reviews in journals. FUNCTIONS OF A REVIEW 1. Determine what has been done already 2. Provide insights necessary to develop a logical framework into which the topic fits 3. Provide the rationale for the hypotheses being investigated 4. Identify potentially useful methodological strategies 5. Facilitate the interpretation of the results PARTS OF THE REVIEW 1. Introduction 2. Body 3. Summary/Synthesis 4. Conclusion 5. References We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Application: The teacher says We shall now prepare for an activity by applying what we have learned. A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT The teacher asks the students to answer the following questions briefly: 1. What is a critique/review? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2. What are its functions? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. What are its parts? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Why is writing a critique/review important in your life as a SHS student? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ B. Students are asked to compose a 750 - 1000 word critique of the movie Count of Monte Cristo (based on the novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas in 1844). Students critique shall be graded based on the following criteria. Evidence of Research 50 points Language Used (paraphrasing) 20 points Organization of Ideas ( Use of transitional device) 20 points Mechanics (Correct use of punctuation marks and spelling) 10 points TOTAL 100 points We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. LESSON EXEMPLAR Grade 11 – READING AND WRITING Quarter: Theme: Sub-Theme: FIRST Understanding the Why’s and How’s of Reading and Writing Valuing and Enhancing Crafts in Reading and Writing Content Standard: Performance Standard: The learner understands the requirements of composing academic writing and professional correspondence. The learner critiques a chosen sample of each pattern of development focusing on information selection, organization, and development. I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13: 9. Identifies the unique features of and requirements in composing professional correspondence EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13.1: a. Resume EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13.3: c. Application for Employment Objectives: 1. To determine interests and evaluate qualifications in choosing career path. 2. To identify unique features of a resume, and cover letter, and explain what makes them effective. Incorporate values in writing a text and appreciate the values infused in reading. 3. To explain how purpose and audience affect the content of professional documents such as resumes and cover letters. 4. To organize and format the parts of each document and come up with persuasive resume, cover letter and application essay. II. LEARNING CONTENT Lesson: Purposeful Writing for Professions Materials: 1. LCD projector 2. Cartolina / manila paper 3. Chalkboard We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. References: 1. Reading and Writing Skills (pp. 166-182) 2. Developing Skills in Grammar and Composition 2 (pp. 140-149) III. LEARNING TASKS Introduction: How do you see yourself after your senior high school and college graduation? Do you find yourself ready and confident in applying for a job? In this writing lesson you will learn how to prepare yourself for your future career. Thus, self-assessment is necessary by first knowing your interest as an individual as it will bring you to what you are going to become someday. More so, you will also be knowledgeable and skillful on the logistics of business correspondence particularly discourses in the profession. Preliminary Activity: Confucius once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Write your thoughts about this in not less than 5 sentences using one fourth sheet of paper. Some students will be asked to share their thoughts in class. Activity: Individual Work: A. Make a self-assessment which will serve as your guide in planning for your career. Complete the table to reveal your responses for each step in career planning. Determining your interests 1. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________ 5. ________________________________ Strengths 1. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________ 5. ________________________________ Weaknesses 1. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________ 5. ________________________________ We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Assessing your qualifications (Skills, Trainings and Experiences) Selecting an academic track and searching for a college course or a vocational school Searching for a job State your job preferences. B. Assuming that you are applying for a job, formulate your objective stating your purposes and reasons for applying a particular job. Write it in one fourth sheet of paper. Consider these in starting your objective. To be able to ___________________________________________________ To become _____________________________________________________ Analysis: The teacher asks: 1. How was it doing self-assessment? 2. Were you able to reveal all the information needed? 3. With your interests and qualifications, do you find yourself sure of what will be your career in the future? 4. How do you see yourself applying for a job two years or six years from now? Abstraction: The teacher will ask the students to state their understanding on the concept of purposeful writing for the professions. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Steps in Planning Your Career Determining your interests Assessing your qualifications Selecting an academic track and searching for a college course or vocational school Searching for a job Writing your Resume A resume is a document that contains a brief account of a person’s education, skills, work experience, and other qualifications. It is usually sent along with job applications, and sometimes with school application as well. 1. Formatting your resume The following section details the categories that normally appear in the chronological resume. 1. Heading 2. Objective 3. Education 4. Honors and Awards 5. School Activities 6. Work Experience 7. Enrichment Activities 2. Polishing your resume 1. Revising 2. Updating 3. Proofreading We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge. Writing Your Cover Letter Cover Letter – This also refers to application letter. This is a letter that accompanies your resume and highlights the strengths that you have listed. The parts of a cover letter are as follows: 1. Introduction 2. Body 3. Conclusion Application: 1. Recall the ideal job that you have discovered based on your self-analysis. Use the Internet and search for a job posting related to or that describes your ideal job. Afterward, revise your resume to cater to the requirements of the job posting. Next, create a cover letter to accompany your resume. 2. Prepare for a mock job interview. Consider the rubric to guide for your preparation. We are an emerging division where excellence is a habit and allegiance for quality is a pledge.