Questions and Answers
Who saved Little Red Riding Hood from the wolf?
What does the 'A' in the SAAC method stand for?
What is the purpose of the SAAC method?
What happens in 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?
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What does the 'C' in the SAAC method indicate?
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Who is the author of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?
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What is the overall theme of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?
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What does the 'State' cue in the SAAC method refer to?
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Which characteristic best describes the audience of academic text?
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What is the primary purpose of non-academic text?
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Which of the following structures is commonly associated with academic text?
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How does the language used in non-academic text typically differ from academic text?
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Which of the following is an example of non-academic text?
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What organizational pattern is used in the description of the ice-cream shop?
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In the comparison of strawberry and chocolate ice-cream, what organizational pattern is primarily used?
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What type of audience is typically targeted by non-academic texts?
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What are the main categories of molecules that enzymes break down after consumption?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting the number of calories burned during exercise?
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Approximately how many calories does an average individual require daily to maintain body weight?
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What is the caloric change required to gain or lose one kilogram of body weight?
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Which of the following activities burns the least estimated calories for an individual weighing 59 kg?
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Which of the following statements about nutrition is made?
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How many calories per hour would a 59 kg individual burn swimming or playing basketball?
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Which statement reflects the process of oxidation?
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What type of text structure is characterized by events taking place over time or following specific steps?
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Which text structure is utilized to explain a conflict and how it was resolved?
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Which of the following signal words indicates comparison or contrast?
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What text structure describes how two things are different and similar?
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Which text structure focuses on explaining reasons behind events or phenomena?
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What does the module aim to provide learners with?
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What is the structure called that tells a story in a sequence?
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Which text structure would best describe the feedback about student performance?
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If a learner answers all questions correctly in the 'What I Know' section, what can they do?
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Which type of text structure is used when presenting characteristics of a subject in detail?
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What does the 'What’s In' section focus on?
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What does the 'What’s New' section introduce?
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What is the purpose of the 'What is It' section?
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What type of activities does the 'What’s More' section include?
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What is included at the end of the module for learners?
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Why is it emphasized that academic language features may vary?
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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
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Audience:
- Academic: Scholarly audience.
- Non-Academic: General public.
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Purpose:
- Academic: To inform and validate ideas.
- Non-Academic: To entertain.
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Structure:
- Academic: Introduction-Body-Conclusion.
- Non-Academic: No fixed structure.
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Language:
- Academic: Formal and objective.
- Non-Academic: May include slang and colloquialisms, subjective in nature.
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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
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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.
