Lesson-1-Academic-Writing.pptx

English for academic and professional purpose LESSON 1 GRADE 12 AHH KHAD DE MIC RYY THING Academic writing Kind of writing used in school sob jet subject The topic of the text Example Teenagers are at a unique stage in life where they're exploring their identities and figuring o...

English for academic and professional purpose LESSON 1 GRADE 12 AHH KHAD DE MIC RYY THING Academic writing Kind of writing used in school sob jet subject The topic of the text Example Teenagers are at a unique stage in life where they're exploring their identities and figuring out their place in the world. This period is marked by a mix of excitement and challenges as they navigate growing independence, develop their own opinions, and form deeper relationships. It’s a time of self-discovery and transformation, where they learn to balance responsibilities with the freedom to explore their passions and interests. town tone Attitude of the author about the topic Example Love is often nothing more than a cruel illusion, leading us to trust and hope only to be let down and betrayed. FUR POST PURPOSE The message the author aims to convey Example Education opens doors to new opportunities and helps us grow both personally and professionally. LUNG GAUGE LANGUAGE The words used by the writer in discussing the topic ODD DANCE AUDIENCE Readers of the text fond off you point of view How the author tells the information Example War brings widespread suffering and disrupts countless lives. I feel the impact of war deeply, as it causes pain and division in our world. is tile style How an author arranges his/her writing no i’ll edge knowledge The amount of information poured into the text. ex please sit nest EXPLICITNESS The information should be precise and exact. PURPOSES OF ACADEMIC TEXTS To To To Inform Persuad argue e  eapp Four features of language FORMALI TY Your dignified stance in writing Ways achieving formality Choosing Contractions expanded are shortened forms over words though contracted omission of a forms sound or a letter. Ways achieving formality Example: James added up the Choose One- number of attendees word verbs over in his party two-word verbs James calculate the number of attendees in his party Ways achieving formality Example: Choose One- 2. The teacher was to call off the noisy students word verbs over immediately two-word verbs 2. The teacher was to cancel the noisy students immediately. Ways achieving formality Abbreviations are Avoid using shortened forms of words abbreviations EXAMPLE: Department - Dept. Established - Est. Avenue - Ave. Ways achieving formality Avoid using No vulgar and colloquial or very Idiomatic Expressions controversial language objectivit y The focus of information is on the topic rather than the writer Ways achieving objectiviy Avoid using I, You, My, We, personal Me, Mine, Us, pronouns Our Ways achieving objectiviy Avoid using Academic text rhetorical aim to inform. questions Ways achieving objectiviy Emotive language Avoid emotive refers to words language that show emotions or reactions  EXPLICITN ESS The clarity of the writing structure Clear and precise language Using clear conjunctions and caution The careful attention to avoid sweeping generalization WRITIN G STYLES  Narrative Descriptive STYLES Writing Persuasive Expository Narrative writing Authors tells a story - fictional or non-fictional expository writing Exposes the topic by providing facts to explain it. DESCRIPTIVE writing Describes the topic. Becomes more effective with the us of sensory persuasive writing Also known as argumentative writing Argues an opinion on a debatable topic Requires extensive ARE YOU NOW