Reading & Writing Quarter 3 – Activity Sheet

2. Standards/Academic – widely accepted words and phrase

3: Evaluating a Written Text (Language Use) found in books, magazines, and newspapers
Examples: Note to a professor: I missed last night’s class
Name: _______________________________ and will e-mail my paper later.
The problem was on garbage management as it greatly
Grade & Section:______________________ affects the students who are occupying the SJH Bldg.

Let Us Learn 3. Business/Technical - uses scientific terms, jargons, and

particular expressions Psychiatrist’s report: “Dissociative
This module also aims to engage you in appreciation and rage order is not indicated by the ER assessment”-
critical study of reading and writing responding to the new K
to 12 Curriculums' emerging needs, following the Principles in Language Use / Diction
Here are the principles in language use/diction that will guide
requirements of the Department of Education’s Most
you in writing a well-written text:
Essential Learning Competencies (MELCS). This also 1. Use clear and concise sentences, usually about 18
employs a process – genre approach to reading and writing. words long.
This module also incorporates insights gleaned from 2. Avoid redundancies, cliché’s wordiness, and highfalutin.
research, particularly in the field of 21st Century Skills. 3. Although it may be used, avoid overusing "there" and "it."
4. Use precise vocabulary. Be accurate; condensed.
After going through this module, you are expected to: 5. Be consistent in pronoun POV.
1. understand the appropriateness of language used in a 6. Avoid sexist language.
written text; 7. Use the appropriate level of formality.
2. analyze words and phrases used in a written text;
3. practice appropriate language use in a written text; and Language Features:
4. evaluate a written text through its language use. To get to know more about the words that should be avoided
in writing a well-written text, please follow this guide.
Let Us Study TOO INFORMAL LANGUAGE USE
To understand how to evaluate a written text based on its TABOO EXAMPLE ALTERNATIVE
language use, one must keep in mind its importance, and A bit The The interviews were
the text must be well – written. interviews (difficult/somewhat
were a bit difficult) to schedule
Evaluating a Written Text difficult to
(Language Use) schedule
What is language use? A lot of, a A lot of (Many/several/a great
couple of studies number of/eight) studies
- It is one of the most precise indicators of a well – written America A researcher A researcher in (the
text. It enables writers to effectively communicate ideas in America United States of
without confusing the reader. - It is the appropriateness of America/ the US/the
words or vocabulary usage. USA)
Isn’t, can’t The sample The sample isnot
How do you evaluate a written text according to its language doesn’t, isn’t
use? would’ve, (or
any other
- Familiarize the proper words and phrases used in written contraction)
Kind of, sort The findings The findings were
text.
of were kind of (somewhat
What words and phrases must be avoided? significant significant/significant to
some degree)
- too informal, too unsophisticated, too vague - use of Til, till From 2008 From 2008 (until / to)
jargons, cliché, everyday abbreviations, slang words and till 2012 2012
You, your You can One can clearly see the
words that are not gender neutral.
(i.e., the clearly see results
second the results The results can clearly
Levels of Language Use
person point be seen
1. Informal/Personal - slang, local expressions, text message of view)
Hey Bes Yow Sup
Pet (Friend) Nigga OTW GNyt
Dude BRB SML TOO LANGUAGE USE
KUTGW SOPHISTICATED
 TABOO EXAMPLE ALTERNATIVE Let Us Try
Bad A bad A (poor/negative) result Activity 1 Check It Out
result Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen
Big A big A (large/sizable) sample
Humungou letter on a separate sheet of paper.
sample
s 1. The following are properties of a written text EXCEPT:
Get This This model receives attention a. language use c. signal devices
model b. mechanics d. written-text
gets 2. It is the appropriateness of word or vocabulary usage.
attention
a. explicit use c. language use
Give This This chapter (provides /
chapter offers/presents) an overview b. implicit use d. signal use
gives an 3. Which language should be avoided in a written-text?
overview a. too informal c. too vague
Good A good A (useful/prime) example b. too unsophisticated d. too formal
example 4. What language use may be too difficult for readers from
Show The figure The below figure other fields to understand?
below (illustrates/demonstrates/revisit)
a. cliché b. jargon c. slang d. text
shows
5. These are heavily overused expressions, such as think
outside the box and but at the end of the day. a.
TOO VAGUE LANGUAGE USE cliché b. jargon c. slang d. written-text
TABOO EXAMPLE ALTERNATIVE
Stuff People are People are Let Us Practice More
concerned concerned about their To easily answer this activity, focus on the keywords on the
about their stuff (belongings, sentences, then analyze before answering. Ready? Let's
possessions,
start now.
personal effects)
Thing The report The report presents Activity 2: Rewriting
presents many many
things. (details/findings/ Analyze the sentences below and rewrite the correct answer
recommendations)
according to its language use. Write your answer on a
Guide in writing a well-written text:
separate sheet of paper.
LANGUAGE USE
1. There’s a book on the table.
Other Tips
 Jargon (i.e., “insider” ________________________________________________
terminology that may be
difficult for readers from 2. There’s a coffee shop next to the station.
other fields to _______________________________________________
understand)
 Clichés ( are expressions that 3. It seems as though we might need some more money.
are overused, such as ________________________________________________
think outside the box
and but at the end of 4. Each student makes up his own schedule.
the day) ________________________________________________
 Everyday (e.g., photos, fridge,
abbreviations phone, info) 5. Yes, diskette is like thing on the past, but they’re still cool
 Slang (e.g., cops, cool) today.
 Not gender neutral (e.g., firemen, mankind) ________________________________________________

Activity 3: Short Answer Question

Let Us Remember
Proper language use allows you to capture the message that Read the statements below and write the correct answer.
you want to convey to your readers. It is all about choosing You may refer to your answer from the notes in Read and
the right word that accurately and appropriately captures Learn and Features of Language Use.
your ideas.
An effective language is specific, concise, familiar, correct & Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
appropriate.
1. The word “cops” is an example of which language 3. It is the appropriateness of word or vocabulary usage.
feature? a. explicit Use c. jargon
b. implicit Use d. signal use
2. This is the terminology that may be difficult for the reader 4. What is a language use feature that may be too difficult to
from another field to understand. understand?
a. cliché b. Jargon c. slang d. text
3. In writing a well-written text, what language must be
5. These are overused expressions, such as think outside
avoided?
the box and but at the end of the day.
4. What is the principle of language use in writing a well- a. cliché b. jargon c. slang d. text
written text? 6. Which property of a well-written text refers to appropriate
language for writing/speaking?
5. It is a level of language use that has slang, local a. coherence and cohesion c. organization
expressions, and text message. b. language use d. Writing mechanics
7. She believes that time heals all wounds. What is the
Activity 4: Vocabulary Enhancement and Sentence Writing
meaning of the underlined phrase?
Jargons are listed below with their meaning. Please write a a. Feelings of sadness, disappointment, etc., gradually go
sentence using the word. Write your answers on a separate away as time passes.
sheet of paper. b. Just sit back and count your pain.
c. Hold grudges as you are wounded by someone.
1. acute (Math) – a condition that comes on suddenly d. Be better every day.
2. best practice (self–improvement activities) – the best way 8. You must read between the lines to get his full meaning.
to do something What is the purpose of this cliché?
3. wolf pack (police) – a group of patrol cars travelling a. Discover a meaning that is hidden or implied rather than
together explicitly stated.
4. left – wing (politics) – a politician or citizen who is more b. Determine the cause.
liberal than the average person c. Identify the meaning.
5. partisan (politics) – something that only works toward the d. Create your own definition.
goals of one political party 9. If you play your cards right, you could make a quiet lot of
6. area defense (law) – type of defense that is oriented money. What is the meaning of the phrase?
toward retaining a particular terrain a. Make the best use of one's assets and opportunities.
7. attack (law) – form of offensive combat action b. Show your talent.
8. checkpoint (police) – easy–to–identify point on terrain; c. Present your ideas clearly.
used for controlling movement or identifying locations d. Express your thoughts completely.
9. boil the ocean (creative writing) – to attempt to do 10. People are concerned about their stuff. The underlined
something that is impossible word means
10. hard copy (technical English) – a physical print–out of a a. People are concerned about their belongings,
document rather than an electronic copy possessions, and personal effects.
b. People are concerned about what others might say about
PARALLEL ASSESSMENT (Write your answer on an A4 them.
size bond paper) c. People are obliged to understand others.
WRITTEN WORK d. People are thinking about themselves.
11. The report presents many things. What is the thought of
Activity 5: Multiple Choice the underlined word from the sentence?
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen a. The report presents many details, findings,
letter on a separate sheet of paper. recommendations.
b. The report shows the exact idea.
1. It allows capturing the message that you want to convey
c. The report showcases things.
to your readers.
d. The report was recommended.
a. Improper use of language b. Proper use of language c.
12. Student A had a bad result in his physical exam. What is
Utterance of language d. Style of language
the meaning of the underlined words?
2. The following are properties of a written text EXCEPT:
a. good result b. negative or poor result c. modified output d.
a. language use c. signal devices
constructive output
b. mechanics d. written-text
13. This model gets attention. What does the model get?
a. creative attire b. loud applause c. receives dynamic https://www.slideshare.net/aliciamargaretjavelosa/properties-of-
awellwritten-text-reading-and-writing
attention d. smiles
LANDICH, K. C. (2018, February 17). Slideshare. Retrieved September
14. The sample isn’t reliable. The underlined contraction is 18, 2020, from slideshare.net:
an alternative. https://www.slideshare.net/KatrinaClaireLandich/properties-of-awell-
a. is not c. we’re not written-text-88147656 The Importance of Language. (2020). Faculty of
b. are not d. does not Washington University .

PERFORMANCE TASK
Let Us Enhance
Activity 6: Write on
Read the essay using this Link:
(https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~pbawa/421/Evaluation
%20Essay%20sample.htm) and evaluate according to its
language use. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper with 200 words only. Let your parent/guardian rate
your output.

Tick the box of the score given. Be guided by the score and
its description.
Score Description
5-Excellent 4-Very Good 3-Good 2-Fair 1-Poor

No. CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1
1 Has a clear information
2 Presents relevant content
based on the theme of
the story
3 Shows considerable
originality
4 Presents the ideas
uniquely and
interestingly.
5 Language use

Prepared by:

JANICE F. JURANES, MAED

Teacher III

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Signature of Parent over Printed Name

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http://teachertrainingunplugged.com/other-writing/40-things-to-dowith-a-
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