English: Quarter 1 - Module 4: Text Types
English: Quarter 1 - Module 4: Text Types
English: Quarter 1 - Module 4: Text Types
English
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Text Types
(Identifying Various Text Types According to
Structure, Purpose and Language Features:
Problem and Solution, Description,
Procedural/Sequence)
English – Grade 4
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Quarter 1 – Module 4: Text Types
Identifying Various Text Types According to Structure, Purpose and Language
Features: Problem and Solution, Description, Procedural/Sequence
First Edition, 2020
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English
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Text Types
(Identifying Various Text Types According to
Structure, Purpose and Language Features:
Problem and Solution, Description,
Procedural/Sequence)
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them
to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and
assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an
active learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
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Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given
to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
What I Know
First, let us find out how well you know the topic. Write your answers
on your answer sheet. Are you ready?
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4. I remember that one summer day when I had fun at the
beach. The sun’s heat was touching my face. The cool breeze feels
relaxing. The salty and crystal clear water seems endless. I did
nothing that day but swim.
5. Candy always loses her wallet. Even if it only has coins in it,
she still feels bad. Mother thought of ways to stop this. One day,
Mother decided to tie the wallet in Candy’s pocket using a red ribbon.
It looks funny but it sure worked.
Wait a minute!
Let us pause for some time and analyze your answers.
Were your answers like these?
1. Problem and Solution
2. Description
3. Procedural
4. Description
5. Problem and Solution
If you were able to get 4-5, Good job! It means you are already
on the right path towards discovering more about the topic.
If not, it is okay. We are here to learn, right?
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is important in the text. Authors usually organize their text so that
readers can see what is important or not.
This module provides you with fun activities and exercises for
you to be able to effectively identify various text types according to
structure, purpose, and language features: problem and solution,
description, procedural/sequence.
What’s In
Before you explore more about this topic, let us have a quick review
of the topic discussed in the previous module. Can you still remember
it?
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Government seeks support for Vigan in wonder cities
competition
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practices in management, governance, stakeholder involvement, and
awareness on cultural heritage,” Paje added.
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Vigan City is a favorite tourist destination in the northern
Philippines, famed for its unique colonial architecture lined by
cobblestone streets and distinct cuisine. It is the only Philippine town
on the list of heritage sites declared by the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
UNESCO describes Vigan as “the best-preserved example of a
planned Spanish colonial town in Asia.”
Source: Department of Education, K to 12 English 4, Learner’s Material, pages 279-280
Done? Great!
If you need more time, you can read it again before you
continue. Then, go to the next part if you are ready.
Here are a few questions to test how much you understood the
article presented.
Comprehension Check-Up:
Read the questions carefully. Write the answers on your answer
sheet.
3. Why is Vigan
City considered
as wonderfully
preserved?
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4-5: Nicely done! You’re more than ready to learn a new lesson.
3 and below: Uh oh. You might want to take a peek again at our
previous module. Here are a few reminders.
REMEMBER:
Noting significant details of various text types means
remembering important details in the text. It includes answers to
questions such as who, what, where, when, and why.
What’s New
TEXT TYPE A
Candy always loses her wallet. Even if it only has coins in it,
she still feels bad. Mother thought of ways to stop this. One day,
Mother decided to tie the wallet in Candy’s pocket using a red ribbon.
It looks funny but it sure worked.
Comprehension Check-Up:
1. Who has a problem?
2. What was her problem?
3. How was it solved?
TEXT TYPE B
The big and green watermelon seems inviting. When we
opened it up, the sweet smell spreads, and its fresh juice flows. The
bright red flesh with the black seeds on it even made it more
delicious-looking. When I took a bite, it was the most refreshing
feeling ever!
Comprehension Check-Up:
1. What specific topic is being described in the text?
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2. How was it described in the text?
3. Were you able to imagine how the watermelon looked like?
Why or why not?
TEXT TYPE C
Hotdogs for breakfast is the easiest thing to cook. First, remove
the plastic covering the hotdogs and make short slices. Next, heat oil
in a pan. Then, in a low fire, cook the hotdogs till bright red. Finally,
serve and enjoy!
Comprehension Check-Up:
1. What does the text teach you?
2. What steps should you follow?
3. Were the directions clear? What words helped you know the
correct steps to do?
Done?
Do not be in a hurry in answering the questions. Take your time in
analyzing each paragraph before moving on.
In the next part of this module, you will find out why the three texts
were written in different ways and why they contain various
information.
What is It
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Here, we will be focusing on three text types which differ in
purpose, structure, and language features.
Check your answers to the Comprehension Questions for each Text
Type.
TEXT TYPE A
Were your answers like these?
1. Candy has a problem.
2. She always loses her wallet.
3. Mother decided to tie the wallet in Candy’s pocket using a red
ribbon.
TEXT TYPE B
Were your answers like these?
1. watermelon
2. big, green, sweet smell, fresh juice, bright red flesh, black seeds,
delicious-looking, refreshing
3. Yes, because of the description/descriptive words used.
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If yes, it means that you were not able to fully understand the
purpose of the text.
If no, then you know how and why the text is written that way.
TEXT TYPE C
Were your answers like these?
1. How to cook hotdogs
2. First, remove the plastic covering the hotdogs and make short
slices. Next, heat oil in a pan.
Then, in a low fire, cook the hotdogs till bright red.
Finally, serve and enjoy!
3. Yes. First, Next, Then, Finally
Was it difficult to answer questions 1 and 2?
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If yes, it means that you were not able to fully understand the
type of text presented.
If no, then you know what type of information and how it was
presented.
What are the three text types that differ According to Structure,
Purpose, and Language Features?
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1. one that shows a difficult situation and how to solve it
P R B E M - S L U I O
2. one that gives details to help the reader imagine the topic
D E S R I T V E
What’s More
A. Is It or Not?
Read and analyze the given texts below.
Answer the question with Yes or No.
1. Elton is having a hard time solving his Math homework. Luckily, his
sister is sitting across the room. “Sister, can you help me with my
homework,” Elton said. His sister said yes and they were able to
solve the problem together.
3. Are you thinking of a healthy breakfast? Try Sunny Side Up. First,
heat oil in a pan. Next, break an egg and pour contents in the pan,
add salt to taste. Then, wait till egg white is cooked well. Finally,
remove from pan and serve the egg while it’s hot.
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Question: Is this a Procedural text type?
B. Which One?
Read and understand the given texts below. Identify the text type and
write Problem and Solution, Description, or Procedural on your
answer sheet.
1. Helping at home makes our parents happy. Washing the dishes for
example is easy. First, remove leftovers from the plates. Next, clean
the glasses with a sponge and dishwashing liquid. Then, in the same
manner, clean the plates, spoons, and forks. Finally, rinse with water
and let dry.
3. My sister has a flower garden. She enjoys seeing the red roses,
orange gumamela, and colorful orchids in full bloom. Some of her
plants are planted on clay pots, some hanging on wood stands while
others are planted on the ground. It is such a lovely sight.
C. Why?
Read and understand the given texts below. Identify the text
type by analyzing its purpose. Write the letter of the correct answer
from the choices inside the box.
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Example:
The little butterfly is lost. Suddenly, it began to rain. It looked for
a shade to hide. Another butterfly is hiding there, too. They talked for
a while and found out they are neighbors. When the rain stopped, the
two butterflies flew home together.
Answer: a
The text tells the problem of the lost butterfly and how it found
its home with the help of a neighbor. —Note: This is not included in
the answer. Write the letter only.
Begin here:
1. I don’t know where to put the papers scattered in the room. I
do not need them anymore. Suddenly, I had an idea. I started
cleaning up and collected every old newspaper, magazine, books,
and projects. I sealed them in a box and sold them at the junkshop.
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What I Have Learned
Let us summarize the important points you learned from this module.
Complete the paragraph with the missing words. Choose your
answers from the given choices. Write your answers on a sheet of
paper.
Generalization
This refers to the classification and definition of the way a text is
written such as its structure, purpose, and language features. It is
called (1) _______________.
The text type that is presented in a structure discusses problem
and solution. This text type is called (2) ______________.
The text type that gives details to help the reader visualize,
imagine, or form a picture in the mind about the topic. This text type is
called (3) ____________.
Another text type tells the procedure, directions, or steps on
how to do something. It makes use of the signal words First, Next,
Then, Finally.
This text type is called (4) ____________________.
What I Can Do
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Note: You can summarize the text if there is a need to, but
make sure the language features are highlighted depending on the
text type.
Look at the Key on page 17 to know how you will check your work.
Assessment
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it. We must learn to segregate our wastes. If everyone will practice
reduce, reuse, and recycle, then there is hope.
7. Jana feels worried. She cannot find the necklace that Mom
gave her. Jana thought hard and suddenly remembered that she
removed it before taking a bath. She felt relieved when she found the
necklace in the shower.
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and down with kids who shout with excitement once in a while. The
swings fly back and forth endlessly.
Additional Activities
Select one text type from the three discussed in this module.
Write or compose your paragraph following the structure, purpose,
and language features of your chosen text type.
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Answer Key
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References
Texts and Activities
News Article, Government seeks support for Vigan in wonder cities competition,
Department of Education, K to 12 English 4, Learner’s Material, pages 279-280
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