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Quarter 3 Module 1 Reading and Writing Skills Lesson 2: Properties of Written Texts Four properties of Written Text: a. text organization b. cohesion and coherence c. language use d. language mechanics 1. TEXT ORGANIZATION Text organization is achiev...

Quarter 3 Module 1 Reading and Writing Skills Lesson 2: Properties of Written Texts Four properties of Written Text: a. text organization b. cohesion and coherence c. language use d. language mechanics 1. TEXT ORGANIZATION Text organization is achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged. It is said that ideas are well developed when there is a clear statement of purpose, position, facts, examples, specific details, definitions, explanations, justifications, or opposing viewpoints. Features of Text Organization 1. Physical Format The format is an aspect of the organization that is immediately apparent to the reader. It is seen in how the text physically appears like headings and subheadings, bullet points, or font emphasis. 2. Structure The structure refers to the complete framework of the text. It consists of Beginning: introduction, thesis statement Middle: supporting details End: conclusion, summary, the final message 3. Signal Words- Signal words are the cue in the ordering of events and concepts. 2. COHERENC E AND COHESION Coherence is the connection of ideas to the central concept of the text. Cohesion is the relationship of ideas between sentences.  Use of transition words to clarify the connection between ideas: "Megan will take her driver's test next week; therefore, she plans to spend several hours driving, parallel parking, and studying traffic regulations.“ Use of parallel grammatical structures: "For her birthday party, Agatha must choose between riding bikes, climbing rocks, or baking cupcakes." Coherence refers to how the sentences in a paragraph follow each other reasonably - stresses the connection of ideas at the idea level. Cohesion refers to how the ideas of sentences and paragraphs stick together to support the controlling idea - stresses the connection of ideas at the sentence level.  3. LANGUA GE USE You must make good choices when it comes to language use because how you use the language affects the tone of the text and the reader’s interpretation of it. Know when to use formal or informal language. Examples: 1. We asked the secretary to call the professor and get her permission for us to continue our research. 2. We requested the secretary to contact the professor and obtain her permission for us to continue our research. 4. LANGUAG E MECHANI CS Language mechanics is a set of conventions on how to spell, abbreviate, punctuate, and capitalize. 1. Spelling Remember that there are slight differences in American English and British English spelling. 2. Punctuation It pertains to the act or practice of inserting standardized marks or signs in the written matter to clarify the meaning and separate structural units. A woman without her man is nothing. A woman, without her man, is nothing. A woman: without her, man is nothing. a. Let’s eat children! b. Let’s eat, children! 3. Capitalization Capitalization is the act of writing the first letter of a word in uppercase while the rest of the letters are in lowercase.  END… Prepare for a quiz and Performance Task…