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What are the three basic parts of an academic text?
Introduction, body, and conclusion.
Academic language is only used in academic texts.
False
Which of the following is NOT considered an academic text?
___ is an example of an academic text.
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Match the following academic text types with their descriptions:
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What does the tone in academic writing refer to?
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The purpose of academic writing is solely to entertain the audience.
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What is necessary for a summary according to the SAAC method?
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Who is the author of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?
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What happens to the shepherd boy in 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?
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A calorie is a unit of energy that represents the energy needed to heat one kilogram of water by _____ degree Celsius.
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A calorie is only related to food.
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What factors influence the number of calories burned during exercise?
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What is the estimated requirement of calories for an average individual to maintain body weight?
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What method can be used to gain or lose a kilogram?
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What is the main idea of the summarizing technique known as 'Give Me the Gist'?
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The story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is used to illustrate the First, Then, Finally summarizing technique.
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What could be a good technique to summarize one's personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Which of the following is an example of a signal word?
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What text structure is used to discuss how things are similar or different?
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What text structure discusses specific characteristics of a topic?
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What text structure tells what the problem is and how it was solved?
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What text structure shows events taking place over time or gives steps?
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Which of the following is a signal word for compare-contrast text structure?
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What text structure explains the consequences of an action?
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What text structure primarily uses terms such as 'similar', 'same', and 'alike'?
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What is the general definition of text structure?
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Match the following text structures with their definitions:
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Which text structure answers the question of what happened and why?
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Students who master academic language are more likely to be successful in academic and professional settings.
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An academic text makes use of complex jargon to promote a higher level of comprehension.
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Academic text uses words that tone up claims expressing certainty.
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Both academic and non-academic texts can be used to inform.
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The language used in academic texts should be conversational.
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In reading an academic text, it helps acquire new information.
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An academic text needs less concentration and focus because the terms are simple.
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It is in academic text that issues are stated to provoke information discussion.
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A magazine is considered an academic text.
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Academic language should be objective, precise, impersonal, and formal.
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Academic language is the language needed by students to do the work in _____
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Match the informal vocabulary with the more appropriate formal options:
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What is the purpose of academic texts?
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What kind of thinking skills are required to comprehend complex issues in academic texts?
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What is an essential aspect of an academic text?
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Study Notes
Module Overview
- Designed for Grade 11 students in English for Academic and Professional Purposes.
- Focuses on enhancing reading skills for academic texts.
- Promotes guided and independent learning tailored to individual student needs.
Legal Notice
- Republic Act 8293, section 176: Government works have no copyright, but usage for profit requires approval and potential royalties.
Development and Management Team
- Contributors include educators, writers, illustrators, and evaluators from both public and private sectors.
- Facilitators are responsible for guiding students through the module and tracking progress.
Structure of the Module
- What I Need to Know: Outlines learning objectives and competencies.
- What I Know: Pre-tests to assess prior knowledge.
- What’s In: Connects new lesson with previous knowledge.
- What’s New: Introduces the new lesson.
- What is It: Discusses key concepts and skills.
- What’s More: Activities for independent practice.
- What I Have Learned: Summarizes learning.
- What I Can Do: Real-life application of knowledge.
- Assessment: Evaluates mastery of the lesson.
- Additional Activities: Offers enriching tasks.
- Answer Key: Provides solutions for self-assessment.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate academic language across disciplines.
- Identify structures of academic texts.
- Explain ideas within various academic contexts.
- Use text structures for information extraction.
- Apply summarization techniques effectively.
Academic vs. Non-Academic Texts
- Academic texts are structured, formal, and objective; examples include research papers and reports.
- Non-academic texts are informal, subjective, and may lack a fixed structure; examples include diaries and informal essays.
Characteristics of Academic Texts
- Structure: Comprises introduction, body, and conclusion to ensure clarity and logical flow.
- Tone: Maintains a formal and impartial narrative.
- Language: Uses clear, unambiguous, and formal language with appropriate technical terms.
- Citation: Essential for acknowledging sources to avoid plagiarism.
- Complexity: Addresses intricate issues requiring advanced thinking.
- Evidence-based Arguments: Relies on sound understanding and relevant academic debates.
- Thesis-driven: Initiates with a specific perspective on the research question.
Features of Academic Texts
- Complexity: Utilizes varied vocabulary and grammatical structures.
- Formality: Avoids colloquial language.
- Precision: Information presented accurately and clearly.### Writing Objectives and Characteristics
- Objective writing requires fewer, more informative words, emphasizing nouns over verbs.
- Explicit communication is crucial, clarifying the relationship between various text parts.
- Accuracy in vocabulary is essential; specific terms convey precise meanings.
- Hedging helps express the strength of claims and positions on subjects.
- Responsibility in writing means backing up claims with evidence and justification.
- Organization allows for logical flow and coherence throughout the text.
- Planning follows research and evaluation, tailored for specific purposes.
Purposes of Reading Academic Texts
- Locate the main idea effectively.
- Scan for specific information quickly.
- Identify gaps in existing research for further exploration.
- Connect new insights with prior knowledge.
- Gather additional factual information.
- Support writing assignments and arguments.
- Achieve a deeper understanding of existing concepts.
Factors for Consideration in Academic Writing
- Address critical questions and issues relevant to the topic.
- Incorporate credible facts and evidence from reliable sources.
- Use precise and accurate language; minimize jargon.
- Maintain an objective viewpoint, stripping away personal bias.
- Provide comprehensive references for all used sources.
- Employ cautious language to reflect uncertainty where applicable.
Academic vs. Social Language
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Academic Language: Discipline-specific vocabulary, formal grammar, and rhetorical devices.
- Necessary for essays, lab reports, and discussions.
- Mastery of academic language correlates with success in educational and professional settings.
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Social Language: Casual vocabulary and informal expressions used in daily conversation.
- Includes slang, repetitive phrases, and personal emotions.
- Often lacks strict grammar adherence and formal structure.
Characteristics of Academic Language
- Formal: Avoids colloquial expressions and aims for sophistication.
- Objective: Necessary to base arguments on evidence, devoid of bias.
- Impersonal: Personal pronouns like 'I' and 'you' should be omitted to maintain neutrality.
Common Text Structures
- Narrative: Tells a story with a structured beginning, middle, and end.
- Chronological/Sequential: Presents events in the order they occur.
- Process: Describes a sequence of actions or operations.
- Cause and Effect: Explains reasons and outcomes of phenomena.
- Problem/Solution: Discusses issues and proposes resolutions.
- Compare and Contrast: Examines similarities and differences between subjects.
- Definition/Description: Clarifies concepts by detailing specific characteristics.
Summary of Academic Texts
- Academic texts provide structured information with a defined introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Mastery of academic language enhances student performance in scholarly and professional environments.
Importance of Text Structure
- Identifying text structures enhances comprehension and retention of information.
- It assists in organizing information mentally while reading.
- Helps readers connect details and summarize main points efficiently.
Common Text Structures
- Compare-Contrast: Used to discuss similarities and differences between subjects.
- Descriptive: Focuses on describing specific aspects of a topic.
- Cause and Effect: Discusses reasons something happened and the consequences that follow.
- Problem-Solution: Identifies a problem and describes how it can be solved.
- Chronological/Sequence: Presents information or events in the order they occur.
Techniques for Summarizing
- Erase Unnecessary Material: Remove trivial or redundant content to focus on essential points.
- Use Specific Terms: Replace general terms with specific names to encapsulate meaning succinctly.
- Own Words: Write summaries using your own language while retaining key concepts.
Summarizing Methods
- Somebody Wanted But So: A framework for identifying main characters, problems, and resolutions.
- SAAC Method: Summarizes by stating the title, author, action, and completing with key details.
- 5 W's, 1 H: Utilizes who, what, when, where, why, and how to capture main ideas.
- First Then Finally: Summarizes events in order of occurrence, detailing key actions and outcomes.
- Give Me the Gist: Offers a broad overview rather than detailed recounting.
Understanding Calories
- Calorie Definition: A unit of energy expressing the amount needed to raise the temperature of a kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
- Food Calories: Measure potential energy in food used for bodily functions, tissue growth, and exercise.
- Metabolic Process: Nutrients are broken down by enzymes into fatty acids, glucose, and amino acids for energy.
- Caloric Expenditure: Activity type and body weight affect calories burned; for instance, swimming expends more calories than walking.
- Daily Caloric Needs: Average individual requires 2000-2500 calories daily to maintain weight.
- Weight Fluctuation: A net change of 7700 calories results in the gain or loss of one kilogram.
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This quiz focuses on reading academic texts as part of the Grade 11 English for Academic and Professional Purposes curriculum. It is designed to enhance students' comprehension and analytical skills essential for academic success. Engage with various reading materials and improve your academic literacy through this module.
