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Reading and
Writing Skills
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Evaluating Written Text
Based on its Properties
Reading and Writing Skills – Grade 11
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 3 – Module 2: Evaluating Written Text Based on its Properties
First Edition, 2020

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Reading
and
Writing Skills
Quarter 3 – Module 2
Evaluating Written Text
Based on its Properties
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Reading and Writing Skills – Grade 11 Self-Learning Module (SLM)
on Evaluating Written Text Based on its Properties!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
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For the learner:

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on Evaluating Written Text Based on its Properties!
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 What I Need to Know

Hello there, how are you doing? Since you just have learned about the patterns
of development in writing, we will move now to another lesson that will help you
evaluate if a composition or text is well-written or not. Do you know how to identify
if the text is properly written or not? Then, it is your time to learn because once you
learned, you have the capacity to write on your own.

Well, this module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you develop your reading and writing skills. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course.

The module is composed of the properties of a well-written text such as

organization, coherence and cohesion, language use, and mechanics.
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) S2Q3
• Evaluate a written text based on its properties (organization, coherence and
cohesion, language use, and mechanics.)

Learning Objectives

For this lesson, you are expected to:

1. describe how written text is organized;
2. identify the properties of a well-written text; and
3. evaluate texts based on the properties of a well-written text.

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 What I Know

Before starting this lesson, let us check if you already have the background about
the properties of a well-written text by answering the given questions. Circle the letter
of your answer.

1. What is referred as the order or arrangement of ideas in a text or composition?

a. body
b. conclusion
c. organization
d. introduction

2. What is described as whether the language used is spoken or written, and

formal or informal?
a. register
b. connotation
c. figures of speech
d. idiomatic expression
3. What property of a well-written text ensures the ideas are united at the
paragraph level?
a. cohesion
b. coherence
c. organization
d. language use

4. What is the language used in this statement? “The virus is like an enemy with
invisible cloak which cannot be seen.”
a. register
b. figures of speech
c. idiomatic expression
d. denotation and connotation
5. Which of the following rhetorical devices is applicable when describing
location, space, or position of things in an essay?
a. due to
b. besides
c. upper left
d. for instance
6. What property of a well-written text involves spelling, spacing, punctuation
marks, indentation, abbreviation, and capitalization?
a. mechanics
b. language use
c. paragraph organization
d. coherence and cohesion

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7. Angel is the snake in her group that is why their friendship was ruined. What
is the denotative meaning of the word “snake”?
a. shy
b. traitor
c. careless
d. unmindful

8. What property of a well-written text helps the sentences to become meaningful

by sticking the ideas together?
a. cohesion
b. coherence
c. organization
d. language use

9. Kim is presenting the problems and solutions about the Social Amelioration
Program (SAP) in her essay. What type of paragraph organization is
appropriate to use?
a. listing order
b. spatial order
c. complexity order
d. sequential order

10. Kathryn is processing her medical certificate so that she will be allowed to go
back to her province. What is the field register of the medical certificate?
a. legalese
b. teacherese
c. journalese
d. medicalese

11. In a short composition, Coco is trying to recall his experiences when the police
officers caught him violating the curfew hours during Enhanced Community
Quarantine (ECQ). What type of paragraph organization is applicable?
a. listing order
b. spatial order
c. complexity order
d. sequential order

12. Gabby wrote a composition about the beauty of nature in his province: the
ocean, breeze, clouds, farm, and flowers around. What dominant paragraph
organization can be seen in his text?
a. listing order
b. spatial order
c. complexity order
d. sequential order

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13. Mr. Harry Roque was appointed as spokesperson of Pres. Duterte. He replaced
Atty. Salvador Panelo , the chief legal counsel of the President, who was the
temporary spokesperson.

Which of the following words in the above sentences helps to avoid

unnecessary repetition of name?
a. he
b. as
c. of
d. was

14. Mass Testing for the communicable diseases like CoVid-19 to identify as early
as possible and precautions can be given. This idea can help a lot to prevent the
spread of the virus. What is being referred by the anaphoric pronoun, this
idea, in the statement?

a. CoViD-19
b. precautions
c. mass testing
d. communicable diseases

15. quarantine means limiting the movements of people to prevent the spread of
virus. When people came from a certain place going to another place with
complete documents, they are advised to be quarantined for fourteen days.
What is the error in the above statement?
a. spelling
b. indention
c. capitalization
d. punctuation mark

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 Lesson
Evaluating Written Text Based on its
2 Properties

What’s In

Activity 1. Bring Back the Memories

This activity will allow you to recall the important points about patterns of
development in writing and identify the features of each pattern of development in
paragraph writing.
Instructions: Put a heart symbol ( ) on the space provided if the statement
is true and asterisk ( * ) if it is false.

_____1. The purpose of narration is to define a concept or a term.

_____2. In defining, the essay explores the problem and suggests solution.

_____3. Signal words like classified as and another kind are under description.

_____4. Then, Next, and Finally are the signal words that can be used in classification.

_____5. Comparison and contrast focus on the similarities and differences of people,
things, and ideas.

_____6. Transitional devices like however, on the other hand, but, and although can
be used in comparing.

_____ 7. When looking for the reasons why earthquake happens in an essay, one may
use the cause-effect pattern.

_____ 8. The purpose of description is to create a picture mentally so that readers

can visualize what is being described.

_____ 9. In defining terms or concepts, writers may go beyond the technical definition
of the term on how they understand the terms.

_____ 10. When using definition as pattern of development in writing, the signal
words to use are: the term means, is defined as, and for instance.

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 What’s New

Activity 2: Your Turn, My Turn

In this activity, you are encouraged to think of the situation and respond to
the statements below.

1. Think of streets with functional traffic lights and streets without traffic lights.
2. Choose between the two kinds of streets you would like to pass.
3. Write the reasons of your choice inside the two circles.

Streets with Streets without

traffic lights traffic lights

Since, you have given the reasons of your choice, it is very important to note
that setting of rules is necessary in every situation. Well, just like in the streets and
even in our houses and classrooms, there are ways how we organized things. Same
is true in writing a text. We need to plan what to write, think of the words to use,
and arrange the sentences.

Activity 3: If I Were to Choose

Well done for Activity 2! Now, you have to move to the next activity that
requires you to read the Text A and Text B. Then, choose which of the two texts is
more understandable to read.

TEXT A

Social distancing is part of the new normal or practice these times. When
this is strictly observed by people, this can prevent the spread of virus. However,
other people are not mindful of this simple health standard.

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TEXT B

Social distancing is part of the new normal or practice these times. This
is strictly observed by people, this can prevent the spread of virus. Other people
are not mindful of this simple health standard.

Now, which of the two texts is more understandable? Why do you think so?

What is it
Activity 4: Taking One Step at a Time
This time, try to think of your favorite food during your breakfast. In the text
below, it talks about cooking your breakfast. I am pretty sure that you will be
reminded on how you cook this kind of food. In this activity, you are asked to read
the text below entitled “Steps on How to Cook Scrambled Eggs” and answer the given
questions after the text.

STEPS ON HOW TO COOK SCRAMBLED EGGS

By: E.R.D. Vins

Every morning as people wake up, they always think on what to prepare
for their meals especially breakfast. Foods for breakfast are usually easy to
prepare because aside from the long hours between dinner and breakfast, they
are also in a hurry to go to work. One of these foods is the scrambled eggs. This
kind of food is not only served for breakfast but also in other meals. Here are the
ways on how to cook them.

First, crack the eggs in a bowl. Make sure that not a small part of the
eggshell will go into the bowl. Second, add a pinch of salt and mix it using a fork.
Then, heat the pan in a medium or low flame so as not to burn the eggs. Once it
is heated, put small amount of cooking oil or butter. Next, add the egg mixture
into the pan. Lastly, move the eggs across the pan until it sets or solidifies. Finally,
serve it on a plate and meal is ready.

Other than scrambled eggs, there are other recipes that can be done using
eggs for breakfast such as boiled eggs, sunny side up, fried egg, and others.
Specifically, chicken eggs are always in our kitchen notwithstanding the health
benefits. Other ingredients such as milk, cheese, bits of ham, spring onion, or
parsley can also be added. Is it not so easy to cook scrambled eggs? Enjoy cooking!

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 Guide Questions:

1.1 What can you say about the introduction? Does it contain the topic sentence?
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1.2 In the body of the text, what are the words that you notice so that it is easier
to follow the steps?
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1.3 What can you say about the conclusion? What does it recommend?
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Activity 5: The Way You Look at Me

Based on the above example, can you say that the text was well-written? Why
do you say so? You may write your answer on the space provided.

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Yes, you are correct! So to add your knowledge, here are some inputs about
the properties of a well-written text. A text is well-written if it has the four properties:
paragraph organization, coherence and cohesion, language use, and mechanics. It is
very important to pay attention to these details.

A. Organization
Organization as a property of a well-written text refers on how the ideas in the
text are organized or how the paragraph is arranged with its introduction, body, and
conclusion. It must also have the topic sentence or the main idea. Well, let us go
deeper on other techniques on how to organize a paragraph so that it will become a
well-written text. Here are the techniques and their corresponding signal words.

1. Sequential Order. It is a technique in arranging the text observing the

chronological order or time, process or sequence, and narration of events by using
signal words like first, second, third, initially, primarily, following, preceding,
next, when, later, before, after, then, until, not long after that, finally, lastly, at
last, etc.

2. Spatial Order. This is another technique in organizing the paragraph pertaining

to space, position, or location of people or things by using signal words like above,
below, under, behind, beside, beyond, alongside, nearby, in front of, inside,
outside, on top of, etc. This is very suitable when describing about the
geographical location of things or people.

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3. Complexity Order. This technique in organizing compositions refers to the
logical order from simple to complex, inductive to deductive, cause and effect,
and problem and solution to help the writers explain their ideas. This can also be
done by defining and illustrating. For cause-effect, you can use signal words like
for, because, since, as a consequence, due to, etc. Signal words like because, as a
solution, consequently, so that, therefore, etc. can be used for problem-solution.
When defining, transitional devices such as is defined as, means, refers to, to
illustrate, as defined, etc. can be used.

4. Listing Order. It means the ordering of ideas following the alphabet (from A to
Z). Examples of alphabetical order are the major cities in the Philippines
presented in an article: Cagayan De Oro City, Caloocan, Cebu, Davao City,
Manila, Parañaque, Pasig, Quezon City, Taguig, and Zamboanga City. This can
also be done by enumerating ideas through numbers in ascending order (e.g.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, etc.) and descending order (e.g. 9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2, and 1).

Activity 5.1 Where do I belong?

Now, try identifying the kinds of order (sequential, spatial, complexity, and
listing) that can be applied in these topics. You can write your answers on the blank.

_____ 1.
testimony of a COVID-19 survivor
_____ 2.
definition of new normal in a deductive order
_____ 3.
article on how to do the proper hand washing
_____ 4.
causes and effects of lockdown to the economy
_____ 5.
authors, books, and articles listed in the references
_____ 6.
scheduling of barangays to enter the malls during quarantine
_____ 7.
arrangement of things in the living room in a descriptive essay
_____ 8.
list of the most essentials to the least essentials during quarantine
_____ 9.
ways to use the time wisely and productively from morning till night even at
home
_____ 10. names of regions and provinces under Enhanced Community Quarantine
(ECQ) and General Community Quarantine (GCQ)

B. Coherence and Cohesion

You will proceed to the next properties of a well-written text which are the
coherence and cohesion. What are these?

Coherence is very helpful when jumping ideas so that they will stick to each
other. This can be achieved by applying techniques such as: using topic sentence
at the beginning of the paragraph; placing major ideas in another paragraph and
sequencing the ideas in logical order or by numbering. Also, do not forget the
logical arrangement of ideas you learned in the previous lesson like defining,
narrating, describing, classifying, etc.

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 Cohesion is a property of a well-written text that helps the ideas to become
meaningful by sticking the ideas together at the sentence level. This can be
achieved by using transitional devices, pronouns, subordinators and
coordinators, and lexical patterning.

Transitional Devices
Here are examples of transitional devices which were already
introduced in your previous topic.
Giving emphasis: indeed, importantly, in fact, furthermore, and moreover
Stating contrast: in contrast, conversely, compared to, another point
Summarizing: finally, overall, lastly, to sum up, and in conclusion
Giving examples: for instance, for example, namely, such as
Adding similar points: similarly, likewise, again, and also

Pronouns
Examples of pronouns are: he, she, it, they, them, their, etc. Here is an
example for you wherein the pronoun ‘they’ is referring to the word “people.”

People are excited to receive financial assistance from the government. At least,
they have something to eat in times of crisis.

Coordinators and Subordinators

Examples of coordinators are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS) while
some of the examples of subordinators are: when, since, although, so that, until,
before, unless, when, whenever, etc.

Lexical Patterning
On the other hand, lexical patterning means changing the function of the word
into another part of speech. Here’s the example. Notice in the sentences below that
the word “heroism” is a noun and related concept is used in another sentence “heroic”
which functions not as a noun but as an adjective.

Heroism does not need to be recognized by all people nor becoming superior to
others. One can do heroic deeds by doing small act of kindness to the needy even if
nobody noticed it.

Activity 5.2 What comes first?

Let us check your understanding on coherence and cohesion by arranging the
sentences from 1 to 5 in appropriate order to form a sensible paragraph. Write your
answer on the blank.

_____ a. However, when people do not wash their hands after using phones and cards,
they are still prone to infections.

_____ b. These microorganisms can survive on the coins and paper bills that can be
transmitted through hand contact.

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 _____ c. Studies suggest that paper bills are covered with germs leading to the spread
of virus.

_____ d. Paper currency and coins may be a cause of the spread of virus and bacteria.

_____ e. Thus, there is a suggestion to go for cashless payments and transactions.

This time read the text again from 1 to 5 in appropriate order. Can you say
that the text is coherent? Does it have a topic sentence? What is it? Write your answer
on the space provided.

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Can you also say that the text is cohesive? Does it contain the transitional
devices, pronouns, subordinators and coordinators, and lexical patterning? Write
your answers below.

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C. Language Use
You are now on the third property of a well-written text which is language use.
What is it?

Language use refers to style or register, denotative and connotative language,

figures of speech, and idiomatic expression.

Register or Style
In describing the style or register, the language used is either spoken or
written, and formal or informal. There are three dimensions of register or style,
namely: field, tenor, and mode introduced by the three anime characters below.

Hello, I am Field! I am the Hi, I am Tenor! I am Hey! I am Mode. I am

language used in a certain responsible if people talk or
concerned about the
profession called jargons. For write in formal or informal
way. You write formally medium of communication
example, the language for the whether it is spoken or
doctors is medicalese, for the when it is related to school
or work. It is informal when written. It can be done
lawyers and police officers, it is
called legalese, and for the writing to friends or family using phone call, e-mail,
teachers, it is teacherese. members. or formal document.

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 Denotative and Connotative Language

Denotation: Words normally have literal meaning or

A rose is a beautiful and definition from the dictionary. It is called
fragrant flower with thorns. denotative meaning. However, words have deeper
Connotation:
meaning or connotation when used in a text. Look
A red rose means passion and
true love. at the examples inside the box.

Figures of Speech

Do you know a song that goes, Your love is like the sun that lights up my whole
world? Well, this is an example of figures of speech. Yes, there are lots of figures of
speech being used in the songs, poems, and stories. These are being used to get away
from ordinary use of language and to create a literary effect to the readers. Some of
the commonly used figures of speech are given below.

Figure of
Speech Simile Metaphor Personification Hyperbole Oxymoron
It is This is used to It is giving This is It is placing
comparing compare human exaggerating two opposite
things, ideas, figuratively characteristics the statements words
and persons without using to inanimate to create a together.
Meaning figuratively the words like objects. literary effect.
with the use or as.
of the words
like or as.
The smile of a The smile of a The seas and I almost have The loud
baby is like a baby is a the air sighed gone wild due silence of the
Example flower that flower that and felt the relief to boredom. streets can be
brightens up brightens up from pollution. heard during
the day. the day. the lockdown.

Idiomatic Expression

Have you tried joining a contest and

Break a leg means somebody told you, “Break a leg”? Or have you
wishing a person good luck. heard of an expression that goes, “You are the apple
of my eye”? Well, these are examples of idiomatic
You are the apple of my eye
refers to the person whom expression which are also used in writing. These
you loved most. expressions do not give the literal meaning of the
words but they have figurative meaning.

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Activity 5.3 Together as one

In this activity, you are going to combine your knowledge about language use.
In the table below, read the statements and put a check (/) whether they belong to
register, denotative and connotative language, figures of speech, and idiomatic
expression.

Statements Register Denotation & Figures of Idiomatic

Connotation Speech Expression
1. The teachers are having
teleconference thru
Google Meet and Zoom
Application.
2. The fishes in the seas are
rejoicing.
3. Tobi finished sketching
in just two minutes. To
sketch was a piece of
cake for him.
4. Dove or pigeon belongs
to a bird family.
However, it also means
innocence, affection, and
peace.
5. The cop is writing a
police report about the
case of stealing in his
locality.

After putting a check, write the reason of your choice on the space provided.

1. ________________________________________________________________________
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2. ________________________________________________________________________
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3. ________________________________________________________________________
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4. ________________________________________________________________________
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5. ________________________________________________________________________
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D. Mechanics

Good job! Finally, you are on the fourth property of a well-written text which
is mechanics. Are you a type of person who is conscious of your spelling,
punctuation marks, and capitalization? If yes, then continue developing that skill.
Well if not, it is your time to be reminded and be conscious about your spelling,

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punctuation marks, abbreviation, indention, and capitalization. Read the
conversation of Mr. Chan to his student, Quarantina about mechanics.

Sir Chan, good afternoon! Can I have

clarifications on the comments you Yes, Tina. What do you like to clarify?
gave to my work?

Well, it is a rule in grammar to write the

You noted here, observe proper pronoun “I” in capital letter. In addition to
capitalization. What is wrong when i capitalization, do not forget also to
wrote “i” in small letter? capitalize the proper nouns like the names
of persons, places, holidays, days, and
months. Capitalize also the first letter of
the word in a sentence.

Yes, because I noticed that your

Oh I see! What about your comment sentences do not have period. Put a
to observe proper punctuations? period at the end of your sentence. If
you are asking question, then use
question mark. When you are
enumerating items in a series, you
have to use comma. For example, “I
love sketching, watching movies, and
reading.

Okay, thank you for that. You also Ah, that is because you wrote like you
wrote here, “Spelling, please.” What are texting me. In other words, you
do you mean? forgot that you are writing formally.
When you are doubt with your spelling,
please consult the dictionary.

Well, thank you so much Sir Chan for

reminding me. I will write better next You’re always welcome, Quarantina!
time. Do not hesitate to ask me whenever
you have some problems in writing.

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Activity 5.4 Fix Me

In this activity, you are going to rewrite the sentence observing the mechanics
in writing. Correct the spelling, punctuation marks, and capitalization. Write your
answer on the space provided.

1. during this pandemic, people have ample time to spend at home.

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2. One of the skills they can develop at home is gardening
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3. It can reduce stress make the surroundings beautiful and can save money.
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4. Dispite the minimal space in the backyard, there are still ways to have a garden
like vertecal gardening, using sacks, pots, and recycled plastiks for the plants
and vegestables.
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5. do you think, gardening is beneficial for oneself and for the environment
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What’s More

Activity 6. Joining the Forces

Well done for your Activity 5.4! This time, to give a bird’s eye view about the
properties of a well-written text, you are going to write the important features of each
property. Write your answers in a separate sheet.

Properties of Well-written Text

Organization Coherence Language Use Mechanics

Cohesion

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 7. How Am I Fixed?

The selection that you are about to read is very relatable to you since in the
Philippines, we experienced different kinds of quarantine like Enhanced Community
Quarantine (ECQ), General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Modified General
Community Quarantine (MGCQ), and the like. You need also to follow the guide
questions in evaluating if a text is well-written after the selection.

The Face of Quarantine

By: E.R.D. Vins

March 13, 2020 marked the last day that students and teachers alike reported
to school for the school year 2019-2020. They were struck dumb with the declaration
that they were not allowed anymore to go back to school. This was because Pres.
Rodrigo Roa Duterte announced that the whole country would be put in a lockdown
due to the threat of CoViD-19 (Corona Virus Disease). Since a great number of people
died from other countries because of this virus, lockdown was implemented as a
preventive measure. Thus, everyone was advised to stay at home as this was the best
way to beat the spread of the virus. Quarantine protocols became the best remedy of
this health crisis.

Due to this global health crisis, everything became different and economy was
on its lowest. Travels, businesses, leisure, and schooling were suddenly stopped
because of this global problem. However, there were sectors and establishments
which were considered essentials such as food industries, pharmacy, hospitals,
banks, and grocery stores.

At the grocery stores or banks, one could see that the guard is holding a
thermal scanner. Next to him was another personnel holding an alcohol or sanitizer.
Outside the building, others put a disinfectant spray for the whole body before
entering the establishments. In front also of the building, a signage of “NO HOME
QUARANTINE PASS, NO ENTRY” was being posted and below that note is another
sign “NO FACE MASK, NO ENTRY.” Before people could enter an establishment, they
had to make a queue one meter away from each other to observe physical or social
distancing. Inside the establishments, one could see transparent plastic sheets.
Above their tables were bottles of alcohol or sanitizer for disinfection. Senior citizens
and people below 20 years old were advised to stay at home as they were not allowed
to go outside since they might be easily infected with the virus. Inside the malls and
drugstores, the shelves for disinfectants such as alcohol, sanitizers, and vitamin C
were empty. People were in panic buying storing for their foods. This is the visage of
lockdown, the face of quarantine that this generation cannot forget. It is as if
imprinted to the hearts and deep thoughts of every person around the world.

Quarantine protocols have been the practice, the new normal, or the lifestyle
of this generation because the enemy is unseen. Even if people are like birds in their
cages staying at home, they must obey these protocols. Who would have thought that

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this would happen to the whole humanity? But if this is the best way to stop the
spread of CoViD-19, then one has to follow these measures.

Guide Questions:

a. What is the dominant paragraph organization that is being used in the text?
Is it sequential order, spatial order, complexity order, or listing order?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

b. Is the text coherent? (Is there a topic sentence? Are the major ideas placed
in a separate paragraph?)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
c. Are the sentences cohesive? What transitional devices are being used?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

d. What can you say about the language use? What is the style of writing: formal
or informal, written or spoken? Are there some denotative or connotative
language, figures of speech, or idiomatic expressions?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
e. Does it follow the rules of mechanics in writing (spelling, punctuation marks,
abbreviation, indention, and capitalization)?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Activity 8. That’s the Order!

Keep moving! You did a great job in Activity 7 which means that you have now
the capacity to evaluate if a text is well-written or not based on its paragraph
organization. In this activity, you need to read the text below entitled “When Staying
Home Means Saving Lives” and follow the guide questions after the selection.

“When Staying Home Means Saving Lives”

By: E.R.D. Vins

“Stay Home! Save Lives!”

This is the thunderous sound of 2020; the plea of the frontliners to escape the
threat of the unseen enemy, the CoViD-19 (Corona Virus Disease). President Duterte,
the government officials, the personnel from the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the Department of Health (DOH), the policemen are shouting to stay home so
that the rising number of positive cases of CoViD-19 will not increase which can lead
to death.

Staying home is being advised in the meantime that vaccine for the virus is
still on the process of producing. However, it resulted both positively and negatively
in all aspects of the people’s lives. Since they stay in their homes, they have enough
time to sleep and rest, and develop new skills or use the talents and skills that were
not practiced anymore. They have also quality time with the members of the family
to chit-chat as a result of home quarantine. Hence, parents are able to monitor their
children, teaching them household chores and other skills. Furthermore, less carbon
dioxide is being emitted thereby making the air and the sea clean. It seems that the
seas and the sky have relaxed from pollution. Consequently, people have the time to
take care of their plants at home, and plant vegetables in their backyard. Thus, they
have also the time to meditate, reflect, and pray to God that He will protect them
from this pandemic.

On the other hand, it also yielded disadvantages physically, mentally, socially,

economically, and spiritually. Due to not allowing people to go out of their houses
except for very important reasons, they became sedentary and less active physically.
That is why, others really see to it that they can have physical exercise even if at
home. In as much as they wanted to go out, they could not go the places where they
want to go like churches, malls, beaches, and other places. Drastically, it also
affected the livelihood of many of the people as they were not allowed to work and
that they just relied on the government subsidy. Thus, it can be realized that there

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is a great anxiety the CoViD-19 pandemic brought that even if they wanted to look
for a living, they were not allowed because their safety should be prioritized. It
became the waterloo of people around the globe.

Even if there are pros and cons of staying at home caused by the COVID-19
pandemic, indeed the situation is telling that everything has changed, and that
humanity is experiencing uncertainties and vulnerabilities. Therefore, by staying
home one could not be infected by the virus, and it is a great help for the frontliners
who battle to save the lives of those infected by the virus.
Guide Questions:

a. What is the dominant paragraph organization that is being used in the text?
Is it sequential order, spatial order, complexity order, or listing order?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

b. Is the text coherent? (Is there a topic sentence? Are the major ideas placed
in a separate paragraph?)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
c. Are the sentences cohesive? What transitional devices are being used?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

d. What can you say about the language use? What is the style of writing: formal
or informal, written or spoken? Are there some denotative or connotative
language, figures of speech, or idiomatic expressions?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
e. Does it follow the rules of mechanics in writing (spelling, punctuation marks,
abbreviation, indention, and capitalization)?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment

Activity 9. I Know That!

Job well done! You are truly a champion! Now, let us check what you have
learned from the beginning of the lesson. Read the questions very carefully and circle
the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is referred as the order or arrangement of ideas in a text or composition?

a. body
b. conclusion
c. organization
d. introduction

2. What is described as whether the language used is spoken or written, and

formal or informal?
a. register
b. connotation
c. figures of speech
d. idiomatic expression

3. What property of a well-written text ensures the ideas are united at the
paragraph level?
a. cohesion
b. coherence
c. organization
d. language use

4. What is the language used in this statement? “The virus is like an enemy
with invisible cloak which cannot be seen.”
a. register
b. figures of speech
c. idiomatic expression
d. denotation and connotation

5. Which of the following rhetorical devices is applicable when describing

location, space, or position of things in an essay?
a. due to
b. besides
c. upper left
d. for instance

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6. What property of a well-written text involves spelling, spacing, punctuation
marks, indentation, abbreviation, and capitalization?
a. mechanics
b. language use
c. paragraph organization
d. coherence and cohesion

7. Angel is the snake in her group that is why their friendship was ruined.
What is the denotative meaning of the word “snake”?
a. shy
b. traitor
c. careless
d. unmindful

8. What property of a well-written text helps the sentences to become

meaningful by sticking the ideas together?
a. cohesion
b. coherence
c. organization
d. language use

9. Kim is presenting the problems and solutions about the Social Amelioration
Program (SAP) in her essay. What type of paragraph organization is
appropriate to use?
a. listing order
b. spatial order
c. complexity order
d. sequential order

10. Kathryn is processing her medical certificate so that she will be allowed to
go back to her province. What is the field register of the medical certificate?
a. legalese
b. teacherese
c. journalese
d. medicalese

11. In a short composition, Coco is trying to recall his experiences when the
police officers caught him violating the curfew hours during Enhanced
Community Quarantine (ECQ). What type of paragraph organization is
applicable?
a. listing order
b. spatial order
c. complexity order
d. sequential order

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 12. Gabby wrote a composition about the beauty of nature in his province: the
ocean, breeze, clouds, farm, and flowers around. What dominant
paragraph organization can be seen in his text?
a. listing order
b. spatial order
c. sequential order
d. complexity order

13. Mr. Harry Roque was appointed as spokesperson of Pres. Duterte. He

replaced Atty. Salvador Panelo , the chief legal counsel of the President, who
was the temporary spokesperson.

Which of the following words in the above sentences helps to avoid

unnecessary repetition of name?
a. he
b. as
c. of
d. was

14. Mass Testing for the communicable diseases like CoVid-19 to identify as early
as possible and precautions can be given. This idea can help a lot to prevent the
spread of the virus. What is being referred by the anaphoric pronoun, this
idea, in the statement?

a. CoViD-19
b. precautions
c. mass testing
d. communicable diseases

15. quarantine means limiting the movements of people to prevent the spread of
virus. When people came from a certain place going to another place with
complete documents, they are advised to be quarantined for fourteen days.
What is the error in the above statement?
a. spelling
b. indention
c. capitalization
d. punctuation mark

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 Additional Activities

Activity 10. Wash, Wash, Wash!

Good Job! You know already how to evaluate based on paragraph organization
if the text is well-written or not. This time, let us try writing a short composition.

For this activity, you are going to write a short text on how to prevent the
spread of virus when people arrived home from their work. Observe properties of a
well-written text in organizing your paragraph. Use a separate sheet.

Answer Key

15.C
14.C
13.A
12.B 10.listing
11.D 10. 9. Sequencing
10.D 9. 8. Listing
9. C 8. 7. Spatial
8. A 7. 6. Listing
7. B 5. Listing
6. A 6. *
5. * 4. Complexity
5. C 3. Sequential
4. B 4. *
2. Complexity
3. B 3. *
1. Sequential
2. A 2. *
1. C 1. * Act. 5.1

Assessment What's In What is it

Reference
Menoy, J. & Constantino, G. (2016). Reading and writing skills. Books Atbp.
Publishing Corp. Mandaluyong City

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 DISCLAIMER
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with the primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new normal.
Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all
learners in Region XII in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The
process of LR development was observed in the production of this module.
This is version 1.0. We highly encourage feedback, comments, and
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