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Properties of a Well-Written Text Reading and Writing Skills Objectives 01 describe a written text as connected discourse; and 02 identify and apply the characteristics of a well-written text. Paragraphs Essays begins with a consists of a topic sentence...

Properties of a Well-Written Text Reading and Writing Skills Objectives 01 describe a written text as connected discourse; and 02 identify and apply the characteristics of a well-written text. Paragraphs Essays begins with a consists of a topic sentence thesis has order of statement sentences has organization relatively relatively shorter lengthy Topic Sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that signals to the reader what the paragraph’s main idea will be. Example: Social media has transformed how people interact in modern society. Thesis Statement asserts the main claim or central argument of an entire essay or piece of writing often appears as the last sentence/s of your introductory paragraph or section Thesis Statement Example: The rise of social media has significantly influenced communication, relationships, and personal identity, both positively and negatively.  Social media has become an integral part of modern life. People use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to connect, share experiences, and even build careers. While these platforms offer numerous benefits, they also come with challenges that impact mental health, personal relationships, and privacy. The rise of social media has significantly influenced communication, relationships, and personal identity, both positively and negatively. Hook, Topic Sentence, and Thesis Statement Principles of a Well-Written Text Expressing Ideas with Clarity Showing Unity in Sentences Creating Variety in Structure Expressing Ideas with Clarity 1. Avoid the use of too many details in a single sentence. 2.Avoid redundant expressions. 3. Avoid circumlocution or talking around the point. 4.Avoid putting emphasis on unimportant details. 5.Avoid verbosity or using many words when a few words would do. Expressing Ideas with Clarity 1. Avoid the use of too many details in a single sentence. Too detailed: The park, which was established in 1952 and features a large fountain, many trees, several picnic tables, a playground, and a jogging trail, is a great place to relax. Revised: The park is a great place to relax with its playground, picnic tables, and jogging trail. Expressing Ideas with Clarity 2. Avoid redundant expressions. Example: Her new shoes are blue in color. Revised: Her new shoes are blue. Expressing Ideas with Clarity 3. Avoid circumlocution or talking around the point. Example: In terms of the current weather conditions, it is evident that rain might be possible later in the afternoon. Revised: It might rain this afternoon Expressing Ideas with Clarity 4. Avoid putting emphasis on unimportant details. Example: The meeting, which took place in a room with blue chairs and beige curtains, was productive. Revised: The meeting was productive. Expressing Ideas with Clarity 5. Avoid verbosity or using many words when a few words would do. Example: My most amiable and esteemed friend gifted me with this beautiful dazzling bracelet. Revised My best friend gave me this beautiful bracelet. Expressing Ideas with Clarity 6. Avoid using mixed figures of speech. Example: Let’s address this issue and kill two birds with one stone before the ship sails. Revised: Let’s address this issue and kill two birds with one stone. Showing Unity in Sentence A sentence has unity when all the ideas expressed are closely related, and contribute to a single impression. Example: Sarah is the president of the Student Council, and she belongs to Section Kindness. Showing Unity in Sentence Example: Sarah is the president of the Student Council, and she belongs to Section Kindness. Revised: Sarah, the president of the Student Council, is also a member of Section Kindness. Showing Unity in Sentence Example: Reading books enhances vocabulary, and some people prefer watching movies instead. Revised: Reading books enhances vocabulary and improves critical thinking. Creating Variety in Structure 1. Vary sentence beginnings. Try to use other parts of speech to begin your sentences not just the subject of the sentence. Creating Variety in Structure 1. Vary sentence beginnings. a. Begin with a prepositional phrase. Example: Lolit went to the grocery after watching a movie. Varied version: After watching a movie, Lolit went to the grocery. Creating Variety in Structure 1. Vary sentence beginnings. b. Begin with a single-word modifier. Example: Leah happily received her award. Varied version: Happily, Leah received her award. Creating Variety in Structure 1. Vary sentence beginnings. c. Begin with a dependent clause. Example: He cleaned the porch after the rain had stopped. Varied version: After the rain had stopped, he cleaned the porch. Creating Variety in Structure 1. Vary sentence beginnings. d. Begin the sentence with a verbal phrase. Example: Dorina suddenly remembered her mother's advice as she was mulling over her problem. Varied version: Mulling over her problem, Dorina suddenly remembered her mother's advice. Creating Variety in Structure 1. Vary sentence beginnings. e. Begin with a transposed appositive. Example: “I Walked with Heroes," Gen. Carlos P. Romulo's autobiography, talks about how he had served several presidents of the Philippines. Creating Variety in Structure 1. Vary sentence beginnings. e. Begin with a transposed appositive. Varied version: General Carlos P. Romulo's autobiography, "I Walked with Heroes," talks about how he had served several presidents of the Philippines. Creating Variety in Structure 2. Vary the lengths of the sentences. - Remember to use a variety of short, long, and average sentences to keep your readers interested. Use compound, complex, or compound- complex sentences to vary your expression. Creating Variety in Structure 3. Do not overuse the words AND and SO. Use a variety of sentence structures. Example: We had to work on our project at school last Saturday morning, and I knew that it would be difficult to get up early on Saturday, so I went to bed early, and still I overslept, so I could have stayed up late on Friday night. Creating Variety in Structure 3. Revised: Because we had to work on our project at school last Saturday morning, I went to bed early on Friday night, knowing it would be difficult to get up early on Saturday. Nevertheless, I could have stayed up late on Friday, for I overslept the next morning. Creating Variety in Structure 4. Vary the types of sentences, using inverted sentences once in a while could add variety to a group of sentences in natural order. Creating Variety in Structure 4. Example: All through the forest ran the small wild animals. Rarely does one have an opportunity like this. Creating Variety in Structure 5. Use balanced sentences. - A balanced sentence is one in which several parts of the sentence are similar in length and in structure. This type of sentence is often used to express a contrast. Creating Variety in Structure 5. Example: I like indoor activities; he likes outdoor activities. Learn to read, and read to learn. To see is to believe. Creating Variety in Structure 6. Use elliptical sentences, especially when writing about dialogues. Hurry up! Follow me! Where? Outside. Why? Creating Variety in Structure 7. Use the position of words in a sentence to gain emphasis and variety. Creating Variety in Structure 7. Example: The weather is certainly too hot for a hiking activity today. Varied version Revised: Certainly, the weather is too hot for a hiking activity today. Creating Variety in Structure 8. Use the principle of climax in sentences. - To use the principle of climax in a sentence, save the best or the most important element at the end of the sentence. Creating Variety in Structure 8. Example: The money that was collected helped pay for her rent, buy some groceries — and pay for her operation to restore her sight. Principles of a Well-Written Text Anaphoric and Cataphoric References A. Anaphoric is reference to something that has already been mentioned in the text or speech Principles of a Well-Written Text A. Anaphoric Example: Buddhists do not worship any god. They do not worship Buddha but perceive him as someone who has attained what they are also striving to attain Nirvana. They follow a set of principles to become more self. disciplined and live their lives the way Buddha did. Principles of a Well-Written Text Anaphoric and Cataphoric References B. Cataphoric is a reference to ideas or elements introduced later in the text or speech. Example: They are self-disciplined and practice dedicated meditation. These people are known as Buddhists Anaphoric and Cataphoric References A man walked out of the theater at 6 PM. He bumped into a woman who looked shocked. The man must have said something rude to her. She seemed to argue with him and... Anaphoric and Cataphoric References The one thing I like about Hobart is the weather. Anaphoric and Cataphoric References My government has various policies for improving society. First, we'll reduce taxes for all teachers. We'll also introduce a 4-day working week.  For many years, East German people devised creative ways to sneak out of East Germany. Some people dug tunnels; others tried crashing through checkpoints with cars, trucks, or buses; still others flew out in small airplanes or balloons. One woman tied herself to the bottom of a car and passed through a checkpoint unnoticed. Also, one family sewed fake Russian uniforms for themselves; then, they pretended to be Russian soldiers and simply drove through a checkpoint. Some desperate people tried scrambling over a barbed-wire fence or a wall. These people were often shot.