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Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of problem-solution expository texts?
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of problem-solution expository texts?
- To describe a problem and propose potential solutions. (correct)
- To present a series of events in chronological order.
- To entertain readers with fictional stories.
- To compare and contrast different ideas or concepts.
What role do transition markers primarily play in problem-solution expository texts?
What role do transition markers primarily play in problem-solution expository texts?
- To confuse the reader and create ambiguity.
- To provide background information about the author.
- To highlight cause-and-effect relationships, and signal shifts between problems and solutions. (correct)
- To introduce irrelevant details to lengthen the text.
How can discipline-specific words enhance a problem-solution essay?
How can discipline-specific words enhance a problem-solution essay?
- They distract the reader with unfamiliar vocabulary.
- They make the essay accessible to a broader audience.
- They help to precisely define concepts and make the text more credible within a particular field. (correct)
- They add unnecessary complexity and should be avoided.
If a problem-solution essay aims to influence policy changes, which audience would be most appropriate to target?
If a problem-solution essay aims to influence policy changes, which audience would be most appropriate to target?
Which of the following tones is most appropriate for a problem-solution essay aimed at convincing readers of a specific course of action?
Which of the following tones is most appropriate for a problem-solution essay aimed at convincing readers of a specific course of action?
What is a key difference between a problem-solution essay and a descriptive essay?
What is a key difference between a problem-solution essay and a descriptive essay?
Which of the following is an example of a transition marker commonly used to introduce a proposed solution?
Which of the following is an example of a transition marker commonly used to introduce a proposed solution?
What element is essential for maintaining the credibility of proposed solutions in a problem-solution essay?
What element is essential for maintaining the credibility of proposed solutions in a problem-solution essay?
Deforestation in the Philippines leads to biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and water pollution. What action addresses the root causes of deforestation, according to the learning material?
Deforestation in the Philippines leads to biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and water pollution. What action addresses the root causes of deforestation, according to the learning material?
In a problem-solution essay about reducing plastic pollution, which strategy directly targets changing consumer habits?
In a problem-solution essay about reducing plastic pollution, which strategy directly targets changing consumer habits?
A problem-solution text discusses the challenge of illegal logging. Which measure is most directly aimed to counteract this challenge?
A problem-solution text discusses the challenge of illegal logging. Which measure is most directly aimed to counteract this challenge?
Imagine a problem-solution essay that explores the challenge of food shortages. Which solution focuses on making the best use of available land?
Imagine a problem-solution essay that explores the challenge of food shortages. Which solution focuses on making the best use of available land?
A local community faces traffic congestion. Which solution is MOST likely to provide a sustainable, long-term improvement?
A local community faces traffic congestion. Which solution is MOST likely to provide a sustainable, long-term improvement?
Which of the following scenarios is BEST suited for a problem-solution essay?
Which of the following scenarios is BEST suited for a problem-solution essay?
A student is tasked with writing a problem-solution essay about the lack of engagement in school activities. What initial step should the student take?
A student is tasked with writing a problem-solution essay about the lack of engagement in school activities. What initial step should the student take?
Stakeholders, decision-makers, the general public, experts, professionals, educators and students are all examples of what, in relation to expository essays?
Stakeholders, decision-makers, the general public, experts, professionals, educators and students are all examples of what, in relation to expository essays?
What should the language, tone and level of technical detail do in an expository essay?
What should the language, tone and level of technical detail do in an expository essay?
Why should content be discipline-specific in expository essays?
Why should content be discipline-specific in expository essays?
Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic of problem-solution essays?
Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic of problem-solution essays?
With regards to the deforestation problem in the Phillipines, what does the DGB Group want to do?
With regards to the deforestation problem in the Phillipines, what does the DGB Group want to do?
Flashcards
Discipline-specific Word
Discipline-specific Word
Unique to a particular field of study.
Problem-solution structure
Problem-solution structure
Presents a problem and then suggests one or more potential solutions.
Deforestation
Deforestation
Clearing forested land for other uses.
Logging
Logging
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Erosion
Erosion
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Flora
Flora
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Fauna
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Study Notes
- This document contains a lesson exemplar for English, specifically designed for Grade 7 students in Quarter 4, Lesson 1, for Week 1, during the School Year 2024-2025.
- The material is exclusively for teachers implementing the MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum.
- Misuse is prohibited. The content aims to assist in delivering curriculum content, standards, and lesson competencies.
Curriculum Content, Standards, and Lesson Competencies:
- The content focuses on evaluating informational and transactional texts to improve communication.
- Performance standards involve analyzing, evaluating, and composing informational and transactional texts.
- Learning competency targets the evaluation of informational text across various media for clarity and function.
- The lesson objectives focus on analyzing linguistic features, specifically:
- Identifying diction and style in problem-solution expository texts.
- Identifying transition markers.
- Relevant content is the diction and style in problem-solution texts
- Integration includes Environmental awareness and preservation and is aligned with SDG 13 (climate action) and SDG 15 (terrestrial ecosystems).
Learning Resources:
- Hitech Century.https://hitechcentury.com/samsung-ces-2023-press-conference/
- Dimas, D.
- https://medium.com/@ddimas8374/what-makes-the-man-c01730aaadf5
- Effects of Deforestation. https://pachamama.org/effects-of-deforestation
- Fish Bone Illustration Vector Stock Vector (Royalty Free) 280530848 | Shutterstock.
- https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/fish-bone-illustration-vector-280530848
- L.
- https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/deforestation
- Kami.com.ph (Melsa, V. (2023, April 13)
- https://kami.com.ph/112149-how-play-tumbang-preso-philippines.html
- Milk Poster Images – Browse 49,618 Stock Photos, Vectors, and Video. https://stock.adobe.com/ph/search/images?k=milk+poster
- wagun001. (2018). Philippine traditional game: Luksong tinik or jump over the thorn.
- https://steemit.com/game/@wagun001/philippine-traditional-game-luksong-tinik-or-jump-over-the-thorn
- Ereading Worksheets
- https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure/patterns-of-organization/problem-and-solution/
- TPT
- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Problem-and-Solution-Graphic-Organizer-Use-with-any-book-8629219
- Sihombing, P. S. R.
- https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijels.4.1.7
- Green.earth (2024, January 26).
- https://www.green.earth/blog/the-philippines-battle-against-deforestation-progress-and-challenges
Teaching and Learning Procedure: Day 1
- Short review to check prior knowledge of expository text structure through sample texts
Teaching and Learning Procedure: Establishing lesson purpose
- Showing pictures of deforestation and its effects
- Students share something they've noticed about the pictures
- Theme identification
- Word rearrangement of jumbled vocabulary letters to aid in comprehension
Teaching and Learning Procedure: Day 2 Developing and Deepening Understanding
- Analysis of linguistic features in problem-solution expository texts via partner work and Q&A.
- Study of "The Philippines' battle against deforestation
- Progress and challenges
- Focus discussion on diction, style, and transition markers, also a problem-solution graphic organizer for expository texts.
Expository texts and examples:
- Problem-solution pattern definition and features, including signal words and concept maps
Expository texts and examples: Day 3
- Focus transition markers in problem-solution expository texts
- Identification of signal words in passages.
- Article reading about plastic pollution and highlighting signal words.
- Group work on observed social issues in their community
- Identify causes and effects
- Brainstorm solutions
Making Generalizations with homework Day 4 :
- Reflection: Learners' takeaways and application to real-world problems.
Evaluations and Homework:
- Formative assessment: a 5-item quiz in class.
- Optionally Interviewing family about problems at home/work plot solutions
- Teacher's observations on strategies and materials used.
- Teacher's Reflection based on student engagement, lesson principles, and potential improvements.
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