Grade 7 English: Evaluating Informational Text

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Stakeholders and decision-makers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tones is most appropriate for a problem-solution essay aimed at convincing readers of a specific course of action?

<p>Objective and persuasive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between a problem-solution essay and a descriptive essay?

<p>A problem-solution essay presents a challenge and offers potential courses of action. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a transition marker commonly used to introduce a proposed solution?

<p>Therefore (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What element is essential for maintaining the credibility of proposed solutions in a problem-solution essay?

<p>Supported solutions with evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Providing alternative sources of income for local communities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a problem-solution essay about reducing plastic pollution, which strategy directly targets changing consumer habits?

<p>Promoting education and awareness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A problem-solution text discusses the challenge of illegal logging. Which measure is most directly aimed to counteract this challenge?

<p>Enforcing stricter laws and penalties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine a problem-solution essay that explores the challenge of food shortages. Which solution focuses on making the best use of available land?

<p>Improving crop yields. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A local community faces traffic congestion. Which solution is MOST likely to provide a sustainable, long-term improvement?

<p>Developing a comprehensive public transportation system. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios is BEST suited for a problem-solution essay?

<p>Exploring a community's struggle with poverty and suggesting interventions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Research and clearly define the reasons for the lack of engagement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stakeholders, decision-makers, the general public, experts, professionals, educators and students are all examples of what, in relation to expository essays?

<p>Target audience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the language, tone and level of technical detail do in an expository essay?

<p>Be tailored to meet the needs and expectations of the intended audience. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should content be discipline-specific in expository essays?

<p>Because these words are often technical or specialized in nature and used by professionals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic of problem-solution essays?

<p>Presentation of biased viewpoints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With regards to the deforestation problem in the Phillipines, what does the DGB Group want to do?

<p>Promote sustainable practices and reforest the world at scale. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Discipline-specific Word

Unique to a particular field of study.

Problem-solution structure

Presents a problem and then suggests one or more potential solutions.

Deforestation

Clearing forested land for other uses.

Logging

Cutting down trees to sell the wood.

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Erosion

Soil detaches due to water or wind.

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Flora

The plant life in a region/time.

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Fauna

Animal life in a region or time.

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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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