Academic Language and Texts Module
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Who saved Little Red Riding Hood from the wolf?

  • A hunter
  • Her grandmother
  • A birdsong
  • A woodsman (correct)
  • What does the 'A' in the SAAC method stand for?

  • Acknowledge
  • Assign (correct)
  • Advise
  • Accept
  • What is the purpose of the SAAC method?

  • To summarize any kind of text (correct)
  • To create illustrations
  • To write stories
  • To analyze character behavior
  • What happens in 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?

    <p>A boy lies about seeing a wolf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'C' in the SAAC method indicate?

    <p>Complete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?

    <p>Aesop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall theme of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?

    <p>The dangers of lying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'State' cue in the SAAC method refer to?

    <p>The name of the article or book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic best describes the audience of academic text?

    <p>Scholarly audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of non-academic text?

    <p>To entertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is commonly associated with academic text?

    <p>Introduction-Body-Conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the language used in non-academic text typically differ from academic text?

    <p>It includes slang and colloquialisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of non-academic text?

    <p>Diaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organizational pattern is used in the description of the ice-cream shop?

    <p>Descriptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the comparison of strawberry and chocolate ice-cream, what organizational pattern is primarily used?

    <p>Compare &amp; contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of audience is typically targeted by non-academic texts?

    <p>General public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main categories of molecules that enzymes break down after consumption?

    <p>Fatty acids, glucose, and amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting the number of calories burned during exercise?

    <p>Metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how many calories does an average individual require daily to maintain body weight?

    <p>2000 to 2500 calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the caloric change required to gain or lose one kilogram of body weight?

    <p>7,700 calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities burns the least estimated calories for an individual weighing 59 kg?

    <p>Walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about nutrition is made?

    <p>Weight management is mainly about calories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many calories per hour would a 59 kg individual burn swimming or playing basketball?

    <p>500 calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects the process of oxidation?

    <p>It releases stored energy from molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of text structure is characterized by events taking place over time or following specific steps?

    <p>Chronological/Sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which text structure is utilized to explain a conflict and how it was resolved?

    <p>Problem-Solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following signal words indicates comparison or contrast?

    <p>However</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What text structure describes how two things are different and similar?

    <p>Compare-Contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which text structure focuses on explaining reasons behind events or phenomena?

    <p>Cause-Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the module aim to provide learners with?

    <p>Fun and meaningful learning opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure called that tells a story in a sequence?

    <p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which text structure would best describe the feedback about student performance?

    <p>Cause-Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a learner answers all questions correctly in the 'What I Know' section, what can they do?

    <p>Skip the module</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of text structure is used when presenting characteristics of a subject in detail?

    <p>Descriptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'What’s In' section focus on?

    <p>Linking the current lesson with the previous one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'What’s New' section introduce?

    <p>New concepts through various engaging formats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'What is It' section?

    <p>To facilitate the discovery and understanding of new concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of activities does the 'What’s More' section include?

    <p>Independent practice activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included at the end of the module for learners?

    <p>An Answer Key for exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it emphasized that academic language features may vary?

    <p>Due to differences in author's purpose, topic, and genre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Academic Language and Texts

    • Academic and informational texts differ based on author's purpose, topic, and genre.
    • Understanding the distinctions between academic and non-academic text is essential for effective reading and writing.

    Module Structure

    • Designed for guided and independent learning at one's own pace.
    • Includes activities to assess prior knowledge and understanding.

    Module Components

    • What I Need to Know: Outlines skills and competencies to be learned.
    • What I Know: Pre-assessment activity to evaluate existing knowledge.
    • What’s In: Connects previous lessons with new content through various engaging formats.
    • What’s New: Introduces new concepts via stories, songs, problems, or activities.
    • What is It: Provides a discussion of the lesson to enhance understanding.
    • What’s More: Offers additional practice activities to reinforce knowledge, with answer keys provided.

    Characteristics of Academic vs. Non-Academic Text

    • Audience:
      • Academic: Scholarly audience.
      • Non-Academic: General public.
    • Purpose:
      • Academic: To inform and validate ideas.
      • Non-Academic: To entertain.
    • Structure:
      • Academic: Introduction-Body-Conclusion.
      • Non-Academic: No fixed structure.
    • Language:
      • Academic: Formal and objective.
      • Non-Academic: May include slang and colloquialisms, subjective in nature.
    • Source of Content:
      • Academic: Research papers, reports, related literature.
      • Non-Academic: Diaries, informal essays.

    Text Structures and Examples

    • Various text structures include narrative, cause and effect, chronological, descriptive, problem-solution, and compare & contrast.
    • Recognizing text structures helps in understanding how information is organized in passages.

    Summarization Techniques

    • SAAC Method: A technique for summarizing texts involving four cues:
      • State: Identify the main title and author.
      • Assign: Indicate what the author is doing.
      • Action: Describe the action or content.
      • Complete: Finish with key details.

    Nutrition and Metabolism Basics

    • Enzymes act on nutrients to convert them into fatty acids, glucose, and amino acids.
    • Calories burned depend on body weight and exercise type.
    • Average daily caloric requirement is about 2000 to 2500 calories.
    • Weight management involves adding or subtracting approximately 7,700 calories to gain or lose one kilogram.

    Personal Reflection

    • Summarizing experiences, like those during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizes the importance of clarity, creativity, and organization in conveying personal narratives.

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    Description

    Explore the features of academic language and how they differ based on author purpose, topic, and genre. This module offers engaging opportunities for both guided and independent learning. Perfect for understanding and processing academic texts at your own pace.

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