ENG3 Reading & Writing 2024 2nd Quarter Reviewer PDF
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This document discusses properties of well-written text, focusing on text organization, mechanics, and appropriate language. It includes concepts like cohesion, coherence, chronological order, spatial order, and order of importance. It also covers different types of text organization, physical formats, signal words, and structure.
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ENG3: Reading & Writing 2nd Quarter | 1st Semester | 2024 Properties of a A Well-Written Text is COHESIVE & COHERENT Well-Written Text Cohesion...
ENG3: Reading & Writing 2nd Quarter | 1st Semester | 2024 Properties of a A Well-Written Text is COHESIVE & COHERENT Well-Written Text Cohesion - Logical flow and connection. A Well-Written Text is - Transition Words WELL-ORGANIZED Coherence Text Organization - Unity or togetherness. - Deals with how a text is organized to help follow and understand the 1.) Chronological Order flow of information and ideas. - Sequence of events. 2.) Spatial Order Elements of an Organized Text - Arranged details or characteristics according to 1.) Thesis / Main Idea how one is related to - Central Argument. another in a physical 2.) Thesis Statement / Topic Sentence space. - Thesis is clearly expressed. 3.) Order of Importance 3.) Supporting Details - Arranged details from least - Statements that explain important to most, vice and further expand the versa. main idea. Common Methods of Organizing a A Well-Written Text uses Paragraph APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE 1.) General to Particular 2.) Particular to General Appropriate Language 3.) Enumeration of Parts or Details - Refers to diction; proper word 4.) Question and Answer choice. 5.) Cause and Effect 6.) Chronology Ways to Achieve Appropriate Language Types of Text Organization 1.) Use formal language to address persons of authority. 1.) Physical Format 2.) Use vocabulary that is familiar, - How the text physically direct and sample. appears. 3.) Use discipline-specific and 2.) Signal Words specialized jargon appropriately. - The cue in the ordering of 4.) Use consistent pronouns and events and concepts. points of view. 3.) Structure - Complete framework of the text. ENG3: Reading & Writing 2nd Quarter | 1st Semester | 2024 2.) Analytical Facts A Well-Written Text uses - Makes use of various PROPER WRITING MECHANICS operations in mathematics. - True by definition or logic. Mechanics 3.) Evaluative Facts - Supported by laws, local - Established conversations that and international, and govern the technical aspects of ideally give order. writing. 4.) Metaphysical Facts - Verified by revelatory 1.) Use Proper Spelling evidence or self-evidence. - Correct arrangement of - Assumed to be true without individual letters. external evidence. 2.) Use Correct Capitalization - Use of uppercase letters. 3.) Use Correct Punctuation CLAIMS OF VALUE - Symbols used for sentences to make their - Evaluates, appraises, or judges an intended meaning clear. idea. - Subjective. - May be influenced by the author’s religion, cultural, and social values. Claims of - Can state whether the author thinks the idea is good or bad, right or wrong, ethical or unethical, or Fact, Value, & Policy just or unjust. CLAIM CLAIMS OF POLICY - A statement proposing an action - A statement that an author that should be undertaken as a discusses, explains, or proves. solution to a particular problem. - May argue against an already CLAIMS OF FACT established policy or solution. - Aims to convince readers that the - Affirms or asserts whether a proposed solution would indeed statement is true or untrue. solve the given problem and that it - Argues that the statement is is better than the current or any indeed a fact. other proposed course of action. - May define a particular term. - Often takes an objective position. EXPLICIT VS. IMPLICIT Kinds of Facts Explicit Claims 1.) Empirical Facts - Directly stated or clearly - Can be proven by expressed. observation. Implicit Claims - Can be found in encyclopedias and trusted - Suggested but not directly stated. internet sites.