English 7 (3rd QTR) PDF

English 7 ( 3rd QTR ) Lesson 1: Text Structures Cause and Effect: Explains why something happens and its results. ​ Example: "Heavy rains caused flooding." Comparison and Contrast: Shows similarities and differences between two things. ​ Example: "Tigers and lions differ in their habitats."...

English 7 ( 3rd QTR ) Lesson 1: Text Structures Cause and Effect: Explains why something happens and its results. ​ Example: "Heavy rains caused flooding." Comparison and Contrast: Shows similarities and differences between two things. ​ Example: "Tigers and lions differ in their habitats." Sequence: Describes events or steps in order. ​ Example: "First, heat the water. Then, add noodles." Problem and Solution: Identifies an issue and offers a solution. ​ Example: "Pollution is harmful; planting trees helps." Connectors ​ While: To show contrast. ​ Similarly: To show similarity. ​ On the other hand: To present the opposite idea. Lesson 2: Author's Purpose and Target Audience Author's Purpose: ​ To inform: Provides facts and data. ​ To persuade: Encourages action or belief. ​ To entertain: Provides enjoyment or amusement. Target Audience: Consider the topic and style to identify the intended readers. Lesson 3: Comparison Methods and Tools Comparison Methods: Point-by-Point: Compare one aspect at a time for both topics. Block Method: Discuss one topic entirely, then the other. Tools for Organizing Information: Graphic Organizers: Help arrange and summarize details visually. Animations: Show dynamic, visual examples. Lesson 4: Writing Styles and Summarizing Diction: The choice of words used by an author. Simple words = Easy to understand. Complex words = For experts or formal texts. Paraphrasing and Summarizing: Paraphrase: Explain in your own words. Summarize: Give the main ideas briefly. Lesson 5: Propaganda Techniques and Facts vs. Opinions Propaganda Techniques: Testimonial: Uses a famous person’s opinion. Plain Folks: Appeals to regular people. Stereotyping: Makes broad, unfair generalizations. Fear Appeal: Uses fear to persuade. Facts vs. Opinions: Fact: Proven and true. Opinion: Personal belief or viewpoint. Lesson 6: Pre-writing and Drafting Pre-writing: ​ Pre-writing is the first stage of the writing process. It's all about getting your ideas together and preparing to write. Think of it as the planning phase before you actually start writing a paper, essay, or any other piece of writing. ​ What is the purpose of pre-writing in the newsletter writing process? ​ How do you identify topics that match the purpose of the newsletter? ​ Why is it important to consider the target audience when selecting topics? ​ Where can you find reliable sources for your newsletter? Drafting: ​ It's where you take your initial ideas, outlines, and research and begin to form them into a complete piece of writing. Think of it as the first attempt to bring your thoughts to life on paper. ​ What steps can you take to organize significant information in the newsletter? ​ How do multimodal elements (e.g., images, videos, graphs) enhance the presentation of information? ​ Why is it important to draft the content before revising and editing? Lesson 7: Revising and Editing Revising: ​ Revising means looking at something again, whether it's an idea, a piece of writing, or even your opinion of someone, in order to improve it or make changes. It's a process of rethinking and refining. ​ What does it mean to revise a text for cohesion? ​ How can you improve diction, syntax, and style in your writing? ​ Why is coherence important in a newsletter? Editing: ​ Editing in writing is the process of reviewing and refining a piece of writing to improve its clarity, accuracy, grammar, style, and overall quality. It's a crucial step in the writing process that helps to polish and perfect your work before it's shared with an audience. ​ What is the purpose of editing for textual consistency? ​ What tools or techniques can you use to check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors? Lesson 8: Publishing ​ It's the process of preparing and distributing your writing so that it can be read by others. This can involve a variety of formats and methods, from traditional print books and magazines to online articles, blog posts, and ebooks. ​ What are the different forms and platforms for sharing newsletters? ​ Why is it important to gather feedback from your target audience? ​ How can audience feedback help improve future newsletters?