EAPP-LESSON-1-PPT-STUDENTS-COPY.pptx

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES Presented by: Ms. Krizzia Jane Arado  LESSON 1: THE ACADEMIC TEXTS NON-ACADEMIC TEXT ACADEMIC TEXT  The Academic Texts These are specialized texts that need special skills in reading. These are well written texts that use an a...

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES Presented by: Ms. Krizzia Jane Arado  LESSON 1: THE ACADEMIC TEXTS NON-ACADEMIC TEXT ACADEMIC TEXT  The Academic Texts These are specialized texts that need special skills in reading. These are well written texts that use an appropriate language and words in delivering the message. Choice of language also should be suited to the reader.  Language Use A well-written text uses appropriate language and words in delivering the message. It has to be appropriate to the topic. The choice of the language also should be suited to the reader. SUBJECTIVE VS. OBJECTIVE  Tone of Writing Subjective Objective It uses the It uses factual writer’s personal information and biases or arguments. judgement.  Types of Text Structures Narration Basic strategy used by writers for presenting action. It is used by writers to illustrate and support ideas with anecdotes, entertain the readers with stories, predict what will happen with scenarios, and explain how something happens.  Types of Text Structures Definition Used in explaining unfamiliar terms. Clearly stated definitions play a critical role in a written text. Used to major purposes: To explain or to convince  Types of Text Structures Classificatio n It involves combining objects or items into categories based on distinct characteristics.  Types of Text Structures Compare & Contrast Comparison - how two objects or items are alike. Contrast - identify their differences. Two ways in using comparison and contrast  Credits CTTO: Ms. Panganiban