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Reading Academic Texts Prepared by: Lorenz Esplana, LPT  Lesson Objectives Identify whether Differentiate Apply the importance language used in of critical reading the text is an academic an...

Reading Academic Texts Prepared by: Lorenz Esplana, LPT  Lesson Objectives Identify whether Differentiate Apply the importance language used in of critical reading the text is an academic and non- strategies in reading academic or non- academic texts. academic text academic text. Find the 5 differences Text 1 Text 2  What is an Academic Text ? It is the type of text produced by students in an academic setting. Compared to other texts, academic texts are impersonal and formal. IMPERSONAL FORMAL uses the third person perspective It is strictly adheres to formal English does not have direct reference to and avoids word contractions persons and feelings. (ex: Shouldn’t, don’t)  Common examples of Academic Texts Thesis Conference Reviews Articles Papers  TAKE AN OBJECTIVE POINT-OF-VIEW Formal Provides facts and Clearly Structured STRUCTURE OF evidences ACADEMIC TEXTS Properly Cited and Uses precise words from credible sources USE CAUTIOUS Includes list of LANGUAGE references WHAT IS A NON-ACADEMIC TEXT?  Common examples of non -Academic Texts Personal Emails and Text Letters Autobiographies Messages Journals  Let us reflect! Reflect! Why is it important to use the Academic English language correctly in different disciplines?  Let's check your understanding!  ACADEMIC NON- ACADEMIC Objective Impersonal Subjective Formal Useful for students Personal has lists of references can be written by students follows specific structure Informal Uses third person written for set audiences Uses first person and POV Uses formal English second person POV Uses precise words Read the following selection to find out the origin of language. From Hand to Mouth-The Origins of Language by Michael C. Corbalis It is often said that speech is what distinguishes us from other animals. But do we all talk? What if language was bequeathed to us not by word of mouth, but as a hand-me-down? The notion that language evolved not from animal cries but from manual and facial gestures-that, for most of human history, actions have spoken louder than words. But never before has anyone developed full-fledged theory of how, why, and with what effects language evolved from a gestural system to the spoken word. Evidence from anthropology, animal behavior, neurology, molecular biology, anatomy, linguistics, and evolutionary psychology, Michael Corballis makes the case that language developed, with the emergence of Homo sapiens, from primate gestures to a true signed language, complete with grammar and syntax and at best punctuated with grunts and other vocalizations. While vocal utterance played an increasingly important complementary role, autonomous speech did not appear until about 50,000 years ago-much later than generally believed. Bringing in significant new evidence to bolster what has been a minority view, Corballis goes beyond earlier supporters of a gestural theory by suggesting why speech eventually (but not completely!) supplanted gesture. He then uses this milestone to account for the artistic explosion and demographic triumph of the particular group of Homo sapiens from whom we are descended. And he asserts that speech, like written language, was a cultural invention and not a biological fait accompli for years to come. ACTIVITY 1: Comprehending the Selection 1. Which statement most clearly expresses the message of the selection? a. Language was developed from primate gestures in to a true signed language. b. Language is a cultural invention and not biological in nature. c. Language evolved from a gestural system to the spoken word. 2. Which statement is not true? a. We use language to understand the people around us. b. Homo sapiens have nothing to do with the development of true language. c. Language, like speech, was a cultural invention. 3. Language evolved not from animal cries but from manual and facial gestures. a. Yes b. No c. Maybe 4. What do you think the author means by the "hand to mouth” process in learning language? Do you believe in this? Reason out. 5. Based on your experience as a student, have you proven that gestures will enable you to learna different language? Cite situations.  Performance Task # 1 K-W-L Chart Find four academic articles or any short studies that are related to your STRAND. Two study must come from online and the other two must come from the library. Use the space provided below to apply your knowledge on effective reading strategies. STRICTLY provide FIVE bullets/statements for each column.Include the copy of the academic article or study by attaching it after your K-W-L Chart.